Pandemic learning pods may deepen inequities in education
The price of a learning pod is not only steep for the 16.2% of children who live below the poverty line, but even for middle-class families without deep pockets.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Kansas City Chiefs allowing reduced capacity at stadium
The team will allow some 17,000 fans at Arrowhead Stadium when the team kicks off its 2020 season.
School reopenings off to a rocky start amid pandemic
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Monday moved all of its undergraduate classes online after 130 students tested positive for the coronavirus in the last week.
Georgia college students throw massive party despite COVID-19
"We are disappointed that many of our students chose to ignore COVID-19 public health guidance by congregating in a large group without social distancing or face coverings," a UNG rep said in a statement.
Domino's Pizza to hire more than 20,000 workers
Some of the nation's largest restaurant chains are on a hiring spree, buoyed by a jump in sales as Americans eat in.
It's safe to go to the ER – "just be smart about it," doctor says
Dr. Ron Elfenbein advised people to take precautions, but not to avoid medical care in an emergency.
Sharon Stone shares sister's battle with COVID-19
Stone said her sister and brother-in-law are "fighting for their lives," and shared a video message about the pandemic.
S&P 500 on cusp of all-time high despite pandemic's toll
Goldman Sachs expects stocks to rise even farther, predicting an economic resurgence in 2021.
NBA helps bring faster and easier coronavirus test to market
The SalivaDirect test is thought to be about 90% as accurate as other tests using nose and throat swabs.
Tips for successful remote learning
Sal Khan, founder and CEO of the nonprofit Khan Academy, gives advice for families adapting to virtual learning.
23 members of Oklahoma sorority house test positive for virus
The outbreak doubles the number of OSU students who were confirmed to have COVID-19.
Coronavirus is third-biggest killer of Black Americans, experts say
New Brookings Institution report says only heart disease and cancer top the virus.
Oklahoma City student attended school "knowingly" having virus
Westmoore High student's parent made mistake calculating date when quarantine student was in ended, district says.
New Zealand delays elections a month due to sudden virus outbreak
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, whose party is ahead according to polls, made the move after dozens of new cases suddenly cropped up following 102 days without any known new cases.
NYC's annual 9/11 light tribute back on
"The virus has taken so much and so many. But now the tribute will continue," Cuomo said.
COVID-19 symptoms often appear in this order, study finds
"Fever is number one, followed by cough, followed by aches and pains — and they do not all have to appear in sequence, they can appear together," Dr. Bob Lahita said of the first grouping of symptoms.
Gottlieb says U.S. likely "a long way" from herd immunity to virus
Gottlieb said seroprevalence studies show roughly 8% of the U.S. population has been exposed to the coronavirus.
Jane Pauley on recognizing depression
Low-grade depression can arrive out of the blue, and during these times of pandemic, the stresses of lockdown, family tensions and job loss can further challenge our mental well-being
Keeping COVID bubbles from bursting
With NBA players living in isolation, actors and crew quarantining at Tyler Perry's Atlanta studios, and families forming self-isolating "pods" for the sake of their children, social bubbles actualize a desire to beat COVID at its own game
School reopenings tested as U.S. breaks August record for new virus cases
In some coronavirus-hot spot states, the experiment to put kids in classrooms — and then see what happens — has backfired.
COVID-19 rates are "steadily increasing" in children, CDC says
New CDC guidelines say coronavirus cases are rising among children, as some schools around the country return to in-person learning.
FEMA announces first states to receive grant replacing lost wages
Arizona, Iowa, Louisiana and New Mexico will be the first four states to receive the lost wages grants set up by President Trump.
NASCAR driver Austin Dillon out of race after testing positive for virus
Dillon is the third Cup Series driver to test positive for the coronavirus.
Travelers scramble as new measures imposed over virus upticks in Europe
The U.K. government imposed a mandatory two-week coronavirus quarantine on anyone coming from France in a last-minute decision.
Florida high school sports approved to return this fall
Coaches will have to make a "COVID waiver form" available to schools.
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