Jul 09 Mississippi sees big virus outbreak in state legislature By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press Mississippi is seeing the biggest outbreak of COVID-19 among legislators in any state. At least 1 in 7 Mississippi legislators has tested positive. Continue reading
Jul 09 Serbia bans mass gatherings after virus lockdown protests By Jovana Gec, Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press Serbian authorities have banned gatherings of more than 10 people in the capital, Belgrade, after two nights of violent clashes between police and thousands of demonstrators protesting coronavirus lockdown measures. Continue reading
Jul 09 Aerosols may play a larger role in COVID-19 transmission than previously thought By Byron Erath, Andrea Ferro, Goodarz Ahmadi, The Conversation More than 200 scientists wrote to the WHO, warning about aerosol transmission of the coronavirus. The WHO has since acknowledged the evidence but hasn't change its advice yet. Continue reading
Jul 09 Analysis: Retractions and controversies over coronavirus research show the scientific process is working By Mark R. O'Brian, The Conversation Severe scrutiny of two major papers, including one about the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine, is part of science's normal process of self-correction. Continue reading
Jul 09 WATCH: McCarthy says reopening schools not a question of if, but how By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press "We cannot miss out on a generation of not being taught," House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said, adding that if restaurants and casinos are allowed to reopen, schools and daycare centers should be, too. Continue reading
Jul 09 CDC will not rewrite guidelines for reopening schools despite criticism from Trump By Carole Feldman, Associated Press Dr. Robert Redfield, head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says the agency will issue “additional reference documents” to facilitate reopening schools. Continue reading
Jul 09 WATCH: Your questions on coronavirus, answered By Justin Stabley States are grappling with how to reopen as coronavirus case numbers continue to climb. Questions remain about the spread of the virus, asymptomatic transmission and testing practices across the country. Continue reading
Jul 09 Layoffs remain high as 1.3 million seek jobless aid By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press More than 1.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a historically high pace that shows that many employers are still laying people off in the face of a resurgent coronavirus. Continue reading
Jul 08 Watch 4:34 Despite virus surge, Trump pressures schools to resume in-person classes this fall By Yamiche Alcindor Continue watching
Jul 08 Watch 13:22 What the U.S. coronavirus response says about American exceptionalism Coronavirus cases in Florida, Arizona and South Carolina are increasing faster than in any other country in the world, reigniting the debate over American exceptionalism. Nick Schifrin talks to former Mexican foreign minister Jorge Castaneda, former Hungarian ambassador to the… Continue watching