Will Stone
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National
How Bad Will Coronavirus Be This Winter? Model Projects 170,000 More U.S. Deaths
Cases are surging in many places around the country. As we head into winter here's what public health forecasters think we can expect.
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Politics
As COVID-19 Cases Rise, S.D. Gov. Noem Says Pandemic Is Under Control
Gov. Kristi Noem, who has national political ambitions, says her state proves "you don't need lockdowns to be responsible and flatten the curve." Health experts and coronavirus survivors disagree.
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National
When Young People Get COVID-19, Infections Soon Rise Among Older Adults
As college campuses grapple with outbreaks of coronavirus infections, research from the CDC suggests young adults are driving infection rates, putting older, more vulnerable people at risk.
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National
States Report Coronavirus Cases Linked To Sturgis, S.D., Motorcycle Rally
Public health officials across the U.S. reported dozens of cases in their states associated with people who attended the annual Sturgis, S.D., motorcycle rally in August.
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Health
Pandemic Demonstrates The Importance Of This Year's Flu Shot
As coronavirus cases climb, doctors warn the health system may be pushed to its limit when flu season begins. Some worry fewer people will get a flu shot during the pandemic, and urge more to be done.
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Health
How Bars Are Fueling COVID-19 Outbreaks
To owners of bars and nightclubs, pandemic restrictions on the industry can feel punitive. But there are important differences, virus hunters say, between a bar and a restaurant that serves alcohol.
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Health
Coronavirus Sparks New Interest In Using Ultraviolet Light To Disinfect Indoor Air
'Germicidal' ultraviolet light technology has a proven track record against indoor transmission of tuberculosis and other airborne viruses. It's now being used in some restaurants and on subways.
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National
Experts Worry About Arizona Health Care System As State's Hospitals Near Capacity
Arizona hospitals are now reaching capacity — some have to send patients to other states. Many experts are concerned the health care system could soon crumble under pressure.
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Health
Planning To Celebrate The 4th? What To Know About The Risks Of Parties And Bars
Alcohol makes people lose inhibitions. And maybe take off their masks, and get up close and personal. Here's why you may want to reconsider going out this weekend. Or how to stay safe if you do.
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National
In Arizona, Nearly 1 In 4 Coronavirus Tests Now Comes Back Positive
The percentage of positive tests in Arizona is more than three times higher than the national average, and hospital capacity has become a concern.