Sep 29 Why health experts say ‘we can’t count on natural herd immunity’ to curb COVID-19 By Aneri Pattani, Kaiser Health News The term “herd immunity” has found its way into politicized discussions about how to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. But what does it actually mean? And does it work?… Continue reading
Sep 29 llinois Gov. Pritzker will quarantine 2 weeks By Associated Press Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will quarantine for two weeks after a member of his administration tested positive for the coronavirus. Continue reading
Sep 29 Tennessee Titans have NFL’s first COVID-19 outbreak, with 8 positive cases By Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press The Tennessee Titans have suspended in-person activities through Friday after the NFL says three Titans players and five other personnel tested positive for the coronavirus. Continue reading
Sep 28 U.S. to ship millions of tests in push to reopen K-12 schools By Matthew Perrone, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus. Continue reading
Sep 28 WATCH: Trump says millions of rapid COVID-19 tests will be sent to states By Associated Press Nearly 205,000 people have now died from the coronavirus, according to the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center, and cases continue to rise in a number of states. Continue reading
Sep 27 Watch 7:50 Inside Georgia’s latest attempt to change how people access Obamacare By Christopher Booker, Sam Weber, Connie Kargbo In Georgia, a new health insurance proposal could upend the Affordable Care Act exchange. While proponents see the changes as a way to increase health insurance enrollment, critics warn that tens of thousands of Georgians could lose healthcare coverage. NewsHour… Continue watching
Sep 27 New rule may strip pollution protections from popular lakes By John Flesher, Associated Press Nearly 50 years ago, a power company received permission from North Carolina to build a reservoir by damming a creek near the coastal city of Wilmington. It would provide a source of steam to generate electricity and a place to… Continue reading
Sep 27 Nearly 1M who died of COVID-19 also illuminated treatment By Marilynn Marchione, AP Chief Medical Writer The nearly 1 million people around the world who have lost their lives to COVID-19 have left us a gift: Through desperate efforts to save their lives, scientists now better understand how to treat and prevent the disease — and… Continue reading
Sep 25 Florida governor lifts all restaurant restrictions, bans mask fines as COVID-19 spreads By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press The Republican governor's order unleashed fresh debate in the politically divided state, where pandemic responses have become intertwined with the upcoming presidential election. Continue reading
Sep 25 COVID-19 tightens grip on U.S. Midwest and West By Heather Hollingsworth, Nicky Forster, Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press The U.S. is averaging more than 40,000 new confirmed cases a day. While that number is dramatically lower than the peak of nearly 70,000 over the summer, the numbers are worrisome nonetheless. Continue reading