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COVID Yields Some Answers On Disease Severity
Researchers find that women who take birth control pills are less likely to develop a serious form of the illness. And those with milder cases of COVID-19 may not be as infectious. News outlets report on other coronavirus scientific developments.
Trump Stands By Push To Reopen Schools; Teachers Rally In Dozens Of Districts
While most school districts are still deciding how to safely start the new year, Georgia’s largest district has returned to classrooms despite an outbreak and some Texas administrators face ventilation concerns. Other reports from across the country on K-12 school re-openings.
6 States Connect To Fix ‘Severe Testing Shortages, Delays’
The group, with Republican and Democratic governors, includes Maryland, Virginia, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio and Massachusetts. Other states have expressed interest in joining.
Fewer Cancers Being Diagnosed During Pandemic, Research Shows
Also in the news: a long-awaited fetal tissue advisory board convenes; stillbirths; dengue fever hits the Florida Keys; how the pandemic is affecting relationships, work and sports; and more.
Outbreak Of Rare, Polio-Like Disease Possible This Year, CDC Warns
But some health experts say precautions such as mask-wearing and school closures could help minimize the risk of acute flaccid myelitis, a neurologic condition that mostly affects children.
Out Of Clorox Wipes? You’ll Likely Have To Wait Until 2021 To Buy More
Also: Bill Nye the Science Guy scolds young people for partying; how the coronavirus is affecting communities across the United States; and more.
Medicaid Expansion Passes In Missouri
Another ballot measure campaign results in voters again overruling Republican state lawmakers who refused to expand Medicaid as part of the Affordable Care Act. Meanwhile, fewer unemployed have enrolled in Medicaid during the pandemic than expected.
Both Sides Give Moderate Concessions In Stimulus Deal Negotiations
But lawmakers and the White House are still far apart on big-ticket items. Republicans say Democrats are taking too hard a negotiating line as the Senate’s scheduled August recess looms.
After Months Of Railing Against Mail-In Voting, Trump Praises Florida For It
Meanwhile, state governments, courts, poll workers and voters all wrestle with the potential hazards of in-person voting as primaries proceed and the November election nears.
Trump And The Credibility Gulf
President Trump continues to say that the United States is doing “very well” in its fight against the coronavirus. Evidence suggests otherwise and a number of media outlets fact check his statements.
Azar’s Planned Taiwan Trip Will Be First By Cabinet Member In 6 Years
In a move likely to anger China, the Trump administration is sending a delegation led by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar to visit Taiwan. He will meet with medical experts there.
Nearly 6,000 People Dying A Day Across The Globe
The total confirmed number of humans who have died from the coronavirus surpassed 700,000, according to Reuters’ count. Meanwhile, the U.S. closes in on 5 million Americans who have been infected.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Parsing Policies: Supplement Helped Unemployed And Economy; Lockdowns Didn’t Cause Economy To Tank
Opinion writers weigh in on important government decisions pertaining to the pandemic and other issues, as well, including how Italy and Sweden are dealing with a second wave.
Viewpoints: Lessons On Opening Classrooms; Pros, Cons Of Pre-Vaccine Treatments
Editorial pages focus on these pandemic topics and others.
What’s Going On Around The Globe
News on how other countries are trying to deal with renewed coronavirus outbreaks.
New Drinking Water Standards Take Effect In Michigan
Also: How California cut its prison population; Massachusetts’ reopening plan could be rolled back; two teens die of COVID in Florida; and other news from Hawaii, Montana and Kentucky.
Research: ‘Electronic Skin’ Could Return Sense Of Touch To Prosthetic Users
Researchers In Singapore were inspired by movie scenes in which Luke Skywalker sensed things through a robotic hand. Also, news on research into dementia, nutrition, dinosaurs’ cancer and more.
How Amusement Parks, Sports Teams Are Trying To Play It Safe
Nickelodeon Universe plans to reopen Aug. 10 with lots of hand sanitizing. Pro sports teams have different concerns, especially about who can play and how they can play.
California Lays Out Rules For Opening Schools
The only exceptions to the state’s much-anticipated guidelines are elementary schools that receive a public health waiver.
