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Coronavirus cases tied to a Maine wedding reception hit 147, with 3 deaths
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At least 147 Covid-19 cases are now linked to an August wedding reception in Maine, a state CDC spokesman said Saturday. Three people connected to the outbreak have died of the virus, Maine Center for Disease Contro...
West Virginia University becomes the latest school to backtrack on in-person classes after a spike in Covid-19 cases
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After a week and a half of in-person classes, West Virginia University announced Monday it was moving undergraduate classes online after seeing a spike in Covid-19 cases and the occurrence of several parties this we...
University of Wisconsin-Madison restricts students’ movement for the next two weeks as Covid-19 cases rise
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is directing all undergraduate students to restrict their movements for the next two weeks in an attempt to reverse a recent rise in Covid-19 cases. In a memo to students, faculty...
Only the US has more coronavirus cases than India. But unlike Trump, its leader seems immune from criticism
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India is in crisis. Its economy has crashed, with the largest slump on record decimating millions jobs. Its already fragile healthcare system is buckling under the weight of soaring coronavirus cases. With more than...
Wisconsin declares new public health emergency after surge in coronavirus cases among young people
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Wisconsin will continue to require people to wear face masks indoors after the state saw a surge of new Covid-19 cases. The order was issued by Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday, coupled with the declaration of a public h...
DNA evidence helps convict man of killing two women in one of Australia’s most notorious cold cases
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For almost 25 years, the disappearance of three young women from a popular nightlife area in one of Australia's biggest cities remained a cold case. Now, a man has been found guilty of two of their murders. Bradley...
By August, 1 in 5 Covid-19 cases was someone in their 20s
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The median age of people diagnosed with coronavirus keeps getting lower. In May, the median age of confirmed cases was 46. By July, that number had dropped to 37. By August, 1 out of every 5 confirmed coronavirus c...
Coronavirus cases surge among college-aged individuals just as universities reopened, studies say
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Cases of Covid-19 surged among college-age individuals in August and September, just as schools were opening across the country. Two new studies released on Tuesday take an in-depth look what may be driving the num...
As coronavirus cases surge, hundreds of footballers jet off thousands of miles round the world
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As many countries grapple with a second wave of coronavirus cases, hundreds of footballers have flown thousands of miles around the world to play international matches. According to players union FIFPro, 251 players...
Green Bay Packers putting indefinite hold on fans at Lambeau Field after Covid cases increase
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You may not get to enjoy any "Lambeau Leap" touchdown celebrations in person this season. The Green Bay Packers announced Tuesday that they are putting an "indefinite hold" on having fans at Lambeau Field this seaso...
Reports: Tennessee Titans players under investigation following Covid-19 cases
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The NFL and the players union are investigating members of the Tennessee Titans for possibly violating health protocols, ESPN and the NFL Network reported Wednesday. Following an unsanctioned, off-site practice dur...
One client in one spin studio that followed all the rules triggers a coronavirus outbreak with at least 61 cases
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A spin studio that public health officials say followed all Covid-19 protocols is now reporting 61 positive cases of Covid-19, and as many as 100 staff, clients and family members may have been exposed. SPINCO, in ...
Long Island venue fined for ‘super-spreader’ Sweet 16 party linked to nearly 40 cases
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A Sweet 16 turned sour when 29 guests took home the coronavirus as a party favor -- a costly gift for the Long Island venue hit with $ 12,000 in Covid-19 violation fines. The Suffolk County Department of Health Ser...
Trump coronavirus adviser Scott Atlas undermines importance of masks as cases spike
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White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Scott Atlas sought to undermine the importance of face masks on Saturday as coronavirus cases spike across the US. Atlas wrote in a tweet, "Masks work? NO" followed by ...
University of Michigan students given immediate stay-at-home order amid a spike in Covid-19 cases
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All University of Michigan undergraduate students are now under an emergency stay-in-place order, after data shows that Covid-19 cases among Michigan students represents more than 60% of all local cases. The order c...
14 cases handled by San Jose officers linked to racist Facebook posts may be dismissed
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A California prosecutor said Thursday he intends to dismiss 14 misdemeanor criminal cases because they were handled by San Jose, California, police officers linked to offensive content on Facebook. The reportedly ra...