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CDC criticizes White House medical adviser's discredited mask claim

Oct

20

CDC criticizes White House medical adviser's discredited mask claim The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is criticizing a White House coronavirus adviser for spreading misinformation about facial coverings, in a potential escalation of the feud between the administration and public health officials within the federal government. YahooNews

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Covid-19 cases are climbing in more than half of US states and these factors helped drive the surge

Oct

20

Covid-19 cases are climbing in more than half of US states and these factors helped drive the surge Covid-19 numbers are once again climbing back up across the country, with more than half of US states reporting a rise in new infections in what experts say is the dreaded fall surge. Christina Maxouris, CNN CNN

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Opinions: The path to ‘herd immunity’ would be lined with half a million dead Americans

Oct

19

Opinion | A half-million more people could die if America pursues a ‘herd immunity’ plan Pursuing herd immunity is the wrong, dead wrong, solution for the pandemic. Tom Frieden Washington Post

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CDC issues new guidelines for travel: Wear a mask when you are on a plane, train, bus or other public transit

Oct

19

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2020/10/19/coronavirus-cdc-says-travelers-who-wont-wear-masks-should-get-booted/5983253002/

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Fauci: COVID-19 outbreaks would have to 'get really, really bad' before advocating for national lockdown

Oct

19

Fauci: COVID-19 outbreaks would have to 'get really, really bad' Speaking to “60 Minutes,” Fauci discusses a potential vaccine and how the country might handle the pandemic this winter. Alexandra Kelley TheHill

... even as the U.S. enters a potentially troubling winter season, Anthony Fauci, the country’s leading infectious diseases expert, says that a nationwide lockdown may not be the best solution at this time.

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Germany improves ventilation to chase away Covid

Oct

19

Coronavirus: Germany improves ventilation to chase away Covid Public buildings receive €500m of German state cash to improve ventilation systems. BBC News

The German government is investing €500m (£452m; $488m) in improving ventilation systems in public buildings to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

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U.S. borders with Canada, Mexico to stay closed to non-essential travel until November 21

Oct

19

U.S. borders with Canada, Mexico to stay closed to non-essential travel until November 21 The United States' land borders between Canada and Mexico will remain closed to all non-essential travel until Nov. 21, the U.S. Homeland Security Department said Monday. David Shepardson, Steve Scherer U.S.

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Millions more virus rapid tests, but are results reported?

Oct

19

Millions more virus rapid tests, but are results reported? WASHINGTON (AP) — After struggling to ramp up coronavirus testing, the U.S. can now screen several million people daily, thanks to a growing supply of rapid tests. But the boom comes with a new... AP NEWS

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ANALYSIS: As coronavirus cases rise, red-state governors resist measures to slow the spread, preach ‘personal responsibility’

Oct

19

As coronavirus cases rise, red-state governors resist measures to slow the spread, preach ‘personal responsibility’ Health experts say recommendations, rather than restrictions, are insufficient in combating reckless behavior. Griff

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As virus flares globally, governments use new strategies to target hot spots

Oct

19

As virus flares globally, new strategies target hot spots NEW YORK (AP) — After entire nations were shut down during the first surge of the coronavirus earlier this year, some countries and U.S. states are trying more targeted measures as cases rise... AP NEWS

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