Healthcare Issues Exam 2020-2021

NBC: Virus concerns grow- as do crowds flocking to Jersey Shore 7/3 What did the state's health commissioner, Judith Persichilli say about Jersey shore crowds?

"We are especially concerned after the gatherings we saw at the Jersey Shore." and "Individuals were packed together, which raises the risk of spreading the virus."

NBC: Myrtle Beach braces for tourists despite COVID-19 outbreaks: 'An absolute hot spot' 7/1 How many cases did the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announce?

1,755 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 19 more deaths

NBC: Uncontrolled hypertension is getting worse in the U.S., study finds 9/10 An analysis of data from more than 18,000 patients with high blood pressure found that the proportion with uncontrolled hypertension had increased by __ percent in 2017-18, compared to 2013 to 2014

10 %

CBS: U.S. Hit 150,000 coronavirus deaths 7/29 As of July 29, what was the U.S. new COVID death toll?

150,000

NBC: COVID-19 vaccine: Pfizer vaccine shows potential in early human trials 7/1 How many drugs are being tested on humans?

17

CBS: U.S. sees more than 70,000 new virus cases for second day in a row 7/18 As of July 18, how many states has the White House's coronavirus task force considered a "red zone"

18 states; example: Florida

NBC 10/12: How long does it take the body to build immunity from getting a flu shot?

2 weeks after

NBC: 260 children and staff at Georgia overnight camp test positive for coronavirus, CDC says 8/1 How many positive cases were there and how many were teenagers or younger?

260 positive tests, 231 were for people age 17 or younger

NBC: Dr. Fauci warns coronavirus cases could surge to 100,000 per day 7/1 How many states have seen an increase in cases in 14 days?

28

CBS: Trump says he "aced" cognitive test, challenges Biden to take it 7/10 What did Trump score on his previous cognitive test?

30/30

NBC : Why did the FDA authorize convalescent plasma, a potential treatment for COVID - 19? 8/24 President Donald Trump and the FDA's commissioner, Dr. Stephen Hahn, struck a different tone, saying the treatment has been shown to reduce mortality by __ percent.

35

NBC: Large trials for the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine begin in the U.S. 9/1 What percent does an effective vaccine need to protect?

50%

CBS: U.S. Hit 150,000 coronavirus deaths 7/29 As of July 29, what was Florida's total COVID cases and deaths?

6,330 COVID-19 deaths and 450,000 cases in total

CBS: A 6-year-old girl is now Florida's youngest COVID-19 victim 8/21 Youngest COVID-19 victim?

6-year old girl from Florida

CBS: Facebook removes Trump ads about Biden, COVID-19 and refugees 10/1 As of October 1, how many COVID-19 cases and deaths has the United States reported?

7.2 million total cases and 207,000 deaths

NBC 10/12: What rate did the U.S. stay at when Italy's rate dropped?

7.2 per 100,000

CBS: Dr. Birx warns of silent coronavirus spread in the Northeast 10/11 As of October 11, how many COVID-19 infections and deaths are there nationwide?

7.6 million infections and more than 213,000 deaths

CBS: N.Y.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations are highest since July 15 10/11 NY Governor Cuomo announced that how many people were hospitalized with COVID-19?

826 people

CBS: Florida Breaks state's single-day death record, again 7/30 As of July 30, how many coronavirus deaths has California experienced?

8715

CBS: Chris Christie released from hospital after COVID-19 treatment 10/10 Dr. Anthony Fauci has since described the Rose Garden event as what?

A "super spreader" event

CBS: Florida man fired after mask meltdown at Costco 7/9

A Florida man was fired from his job as an insurance agent after his videotaped mask meltdown at a Fort Myers Costco Wholesale store went viral on social media. the man lurched in a menacingly towards an employee who came to help an elderly woman who had asked about his lack of a face covering. The man was identified as Daniel Maples, a insurance agent for Ted Todd Insurance. Costco escorted Maples out of the store and ensuring he'd left before helping the elderly customer to her car. Costco mandated all its employees and customers to wear facial coverings

NBC: Large trials for the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine begin in the U.S. 9/1 What does adenovirus cause?

the common cold

NBC: As COVID-19 spread in a Texas jail, an activist and a sheriff formed an unlikely alliance 7/1 What does Dalila Reynoso keep track of?

tracks the jail's population and the coronavirus case count

CBS: Plane carrying Russian opposition leader in Coma leaves for Germany 8/22 What does the hospital's chief doctor, Alexander Murakhovsky, suggest caused Nalavanly's illness?

A metabolic disorder; a drop in blood sugar may have caused Navalny to lose consciousness

NBC: As COVID-19 vaccines reach the final stages, who will be first in line? What vaccine is moving globally? 9/1

AZD1222

CBS: 3 scientists' advice on how to protect yourself from COVID-19 9/30 What form of COVID-19 transmission does the CDC currently not acknowledge?

Aerosols transmission

CBS: Dr. Fauci on why coronavirus is wreaking havoc on Black communities 7/30 According to Dr. Fauci, what is one reason African Americans are greatly being negatively impacted by COVID-19?

African Americans are more likely to be employed in "essential jobs", jobs that cannot be done at home

CBS: Dr. Fauci on why coronavirus is wreaking havoc on Black communities 7/30 According to Dr. Fauci, what is another reason African Americans are greatly being negatively impacted by COVID-19?

African Americans have disproportionately greater incidents of the underlying conditions

NBC 10/12: What ages did Pfizer Inc. get approved to test the vaccine?

Ages as young as 12 in the U.S

CBS: 8/5 Over 25 million Americans at risk of losing health care as coronavirus pandemic rages: "It's been real hard for me"

An estimated 5.4 million American workers lost their health insurance from February through May, one study finds.The Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that four out of five Americans who, like Watts, lost their employer health insurance, are eligible for help through the Affordable Care Act or Medicaid, but many do not know about it.In Rodney Watts' case, the loss of one job and one person's health benefits puts an entire family at risk.

NBC: COVID-19 testing labs near capacity as cases surge across the U.S., top health official says 7/1 What states are considered hard-hit?

Arizona, California, and Texas

NBC: COVID-19 testing labs near capacity as cases surge across the U.S., top health official says 7/1 What states are considered hard-hit?

Arizona, California, and Texas

CBS: California and Florida hit new daily record high COVID-19 deaths 7/30 As of July 30, which states recently reported record high single-day deaths?

Arkansas, Montana and Oregon

CBS: Boris Johnson puts U.K. on coronavirus lockdown 10/31 The NHS is experiencing a decrease in what?

Available patient beds

CBS: Chris Christie released from hospital after COVID-19 treatment 10/10 Why did Chris Christie immediately go to the hospital after testing positive for COVID-19?

Because of his history of asthma

CBS: COVID-19 surge: Next bailout could cost $1.5 trillion, Moody's says 7/10 Besides the increase in COVID cases in Texas and Arizona, what else are they experiencing?

Economic slowdown because of consumer spending and business activity

NBC: Busted! The 4 biggest myths about COVID-19 antibody testing 7/10 True or False: If you have antibodies, you are protected from getting the virus again

False

CBS: Mask mandates continue to spark outrage as COVID-19 vaccine trials ramp up 7/27 As of July 27, Florida reported how new COVID cases?

Fewer than 9,000

CBS: Florida faces surge in virus cases as Disney World starts to reopen 7/9

Florida has become an epicenter of the pandemic, with more than 232,000 reported cases and over 4,000 deaths due to the virus. Despite the surge, two of Disney World's parks — the Magic Kingdom and the Animal Kingdom are reopening. Everyone will have to follow precautions. Florida's governor and a Disney spokeswoman explain that Disney's opening will be methodical. A spokesman for Actors' Equity Association, which represents Disney performers, disagrees and questions the safety of reopening.

CBS: Coronavirus outbreak reported at USC's fraternity row 7/31 How many COVID-19 cases were reported at the University of Southern California?

Forty-five coronavirus cases

cbs 9/22 Broken health care workers share huge mental toll of Covid- 19

Frontline medical workers battling the coronavirus are suffering from stress and depression, according to the largest study of health care professionals at the height of the pandemic in New York City."Right now in COVID, the idea of being the health care hero, really adds this increased burden on individuals," said Dr. Marwah Abdalla, who conducted the study." As the U.S. death toll nears 200,000, health care professionals like Sarah Elizabeth are now facing death "maybe multiple times in a shift.

CBS: Scientists race to explain why COVID kills a lot more men than women 7/10 What are the suspected causes of the gender gap?

Hormones, genetics, X-Chromosome

CBS: Florida Breaks state's single-day death record, again 7/30 How does the virus impact the Latino population in California, especially in the Central Valley?

In the Central Valley, positivity rates range from about 10% to 17% in the region — compared to the state's overall average of 7.5%

CBS: Tips to help protect kids from COVID when schools reopen 7/7

In the midst of the pandemic, cities and states across the country are trying to figure out how to reopen schools as coronavirus cases continue to climb in many places. Dr. Dyan Hes, a pediatrician in New York City, offered the following tips for parents: have children wear a mask, give them disinfectant wipes, change clothes as soon as they get home, use washable backpacks, wash hands, and keep sick children at home.

cbs9/23 Johnson & Johnson starts trial of one-dose COVID-19

Johnson & Johnson is starting a huge study to test if a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine can protect people against the coronavirus.The study, launching Wednesday, will be one of the world's largest coronavirus vaccine studies so far, involving 60,000 volunteers in the U.S., South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru.J&J's vaccine is made with slightly different technology than others in late-stage testing, modeled on an Ebola vaccine the company created.

NBC: Corona Virus cases exceeded 11 million worldwide 7/3

Latin America, where Brazil has 1.5 million cases, makes up 23 percent of the global total of people infected. India has become the new epicenter in Asia, rising to 625,000 cases.

NBC: Meet the hero nurses who cared for 19 NICU babies during 'terrifying' Hurricane Laura What did the nurses put against the wall? 9/1

Mattresses to keep the glass from shattering

NBC: Will coronavirus surge in the winter? Experts don't know yet What peeks in the spring? 10/1

Measles

CBS: Health officials sound alarm over surge of virus cases 10/13 What area of the U.S. is being hit hard by COVID-19?

Mid-west

CBS: U.S. surpasses 9 million coronavirus cases 10/30 What area of the nation is the epicenter of the pandemic?

Midwest

CBS: Halloween party shut down inside Brooklyn warehouse 10/31 The sheriff's office in New York City said that its deputies shut down an illegal Halloween party of how many people?

More than 387 people

CBS: 2-month-old dies from COVID-19 in Michigan 9/18 What disease has been found in children that has been associated with the COVID-19 virus?

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C)

CBS: When will a coronavirus vaccine really be ready? 9/30 What requirement must the COVID-19 vaccine meet to be approved by the FDA?

Must prevent or decrease the severity of the disease in at least 50% of vaccinated people

NBC: Will the covid-19 vaccine be mandatory 9/3 Can the federal government mandate the vaccine for the general population?

NO! It has limited powers expressly spelled out in the Constitution; the rest belong to the states.

CBS: Tennessee governor rejects COVID task force advice to close bars 7/28 Which city in Tennessee was recently identified as having a surge in cases?

Nashville, along with 11 other cities

CBS: California and Florida hit new daily record high COVID-19 deaths 7/30 Florida surpassed which state in total confirmed cases?

New York

CBS 8/6 19 dead from virus at Texas nursing home; 24 staffers infected

Nineteen people at a Texas nursing home have died due to the coronavirus and 24 employees have been infected, officials said.Missouri City said it received notification Wednesday about the deaths and infections at Paradigm at First Colony Nursing Home after Yolanda Ford, the city's mayor, sent a letter to the state's health department requesting notice about cases in the Houston-area city.Texas on Wednesday reported 236 new coronavirus deaths, pushing the total death toll to nearly 7,500.

NBC: COVID-19 vaccine: Pfizer vaccine shows potential in early human trials 7/1 What COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for commercial use?

No COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for commercial use.

CBS: U.S. Hit 150,000 coronavirus deaths 7/29 32,000 Florida educators signed a petition asking what of Governor Ron DeSantis?

Nullify his order to reopen Florida schools

CBS: Detroit's water shutoff stopped amid pandemic, but problems loom 7/30 As of July 30, How many COVID-19 cases does Michigan have which currently?

Over 78,000 confirmed cases

CBS: Inside a mass facility that could mass produce a COVID-19 vaccine 9/18 Which vaccine is viewed as the front-runner to stop the COVID-19 virus and will likely be produced in the Wockhardt UK facility?

Oxford vaccine

CBS: Feds tried to stop plant closure after COVID deaths, official says/ U.S. government tried to "intimidate" California county health department to keep poultry plant open after COVID deaths, director says 10/1 What did Foster Farms state they would do in regards to handling COVID-19 cases among workers?

Putting in place other requirements, hiring a licensed health care professional to oversee its COVID-19 programs, and one-on-one COVID-19 training for its employees

CBS: China testing entire city after just 12 cases end COVID-free streak 10/12 Where were all the new Chinese COVID-19 cases linked to?

Qingdao Chest Hospital

NBC: Hong Kong man was reinfected by the coronavirus 8/24 Why was reinfection for the man in Hong Kong not a great cause for concern?

Reinfection is expected, as most coronaviruses can infect an individual multiple times

NBC: Remdesivir may reduce deaths, appears to work better in certain patients 7/10 Additional data from a late-stage study showed its antiviral _______ significantly improved clinical recovery in severely ill COVID-19 patients

Remdesivir

CBS: Jacksonville prepares for Republican convention amid COVID-19 spikes 7/9

Republican National Committee announced in mid-June that it had chosen Jacksonville to host President Trump's nomination acceptance speech, which had about 1,900 reported COVID-19 cases. Three weeks later, Jacksonville is seeing record numbers of positive COVID-19 cases and Duval County has surpassed 10,000 cases as the state has reopened and testing capacity has increased. President Trump praised Florida Governor Ron DeSantis reopening of the state despite the 200,000 Covid cases. DeSantis said there was room for flexibility, depending on the COVID-19 situation at the time of the convention.

NBC: Two California death row inmates die from corona virus complications 7/3 What were the names of the inmates?

Scott Thomas Erskine and Manuel Machado Alvarez

CBS: Claim accuses Tyson, JBS of racial discrimination during COVID outbreaks 7/9

Several worker-advocacy groups have filed a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Agriculture alleging that companies Tyson and JBS have engaged in racial discrimination during the coronavirus pandemic. The groups allege the companies' polices violate a section of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which protects individuals from racial discrimination by recipients of federal financial assistance. The complaint alleges the operating procedures have a disparate impact on Black, Latino and Asian workers. The complaint will be up to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue.

CBS: Woman gets dishwashing job to see husband at care center 7/10 Why did Mary Daniel get a dishwashing job at the senior care facility her husband lives in?

She hadn't seen her husband for 114 days due to coronavirus restrictions at the senior care facility where he lives so she applied for a job there to see him

NBC 10/12: Who is Amy Coney Barrett?

She is President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee

CBS: Dr. Birx warns of silent coronavirus spread in the Northeast 10/11 Due to the tightening restrictions of NY, Broadway announced what?

Shutdown of NYC's big theaters will extend until May 2021

CBS: Moderna CEO says its COVID-19 vaccine won't be ready until 2021 10/1 Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel stated that Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine won't be ready for widespread public distribution until when?

Spring of next year

CBS: Woman gets dishwashing job to see husband at care center 7/10 How has Steve reacted to Mary Daniel's visits?

Steve's demeanor has changed and has showed her affection since he is unable to verbally communicate

NBC: Some workers sickened by COVID-19 face an extra challenge: Proving where they got it 8/1 What was the name of the pregnant nurse working at a Brooklyn hospital to go into the earliest days of the pandemic?

Sylvia LeRoy

NBC: Myrtle Beach braces for tourists despite COVID-19 outbreaks: 'An absolute hot spot' 7/1 What has been linked to outbreaks that have sickened some 200 people in Virginia?

The Grand Strand

NBC 10/12: What is the difference between NCMI and CIA?

The NCMI is the intelligence community's eyes and ears when it comes to global disease outbreaks. While the CIA also has a medical intelligence unit

CBS: Mask mandates continue to spark outrage as COVID-19 vaccine trials ramp up 7/27 What's the world's biggest COVID vaccine being developed by?

The National Institutes of Health and the Massachusetts biotech company Moderna

NBC: Countries report record case rises as the U.S. faces stark death toll projection 8/1 What country has the second most coronavirus deaths and cases?

The Philippines

CBS: Ruth Bader Ginsburg is being treated for cancer recurrence 7/23

The announcement comes days after she was hospitalized to treat gallstones and an unrelated infection. Ginsburg said her most recent scan on July 7 indicated a significant reduction of the liver lesions and no new disease. In December of 2018, she underwent surgery to remove two cancerous nodules from her lung. In January 2019, she missed oral arguments for the first time in more than 25 years.

NBC: Countries report record case rises as the U.S. faces stark death toll projection 8/1 Where has there been an increase of 472 cases?

The capital of Tokyo

NBC: Connie Culp, the 1st face transplant recipient in the US, dies at 57 8/1 Who died of a heart attack two weeks before Christmas in 2008?

The donor, Anna Kasper

NBC: 31 MLB players test positive for virus; NASCAR star Jimmie Johnson also positive 7/3 What did they do in response?

The league suspended spring training in March due to the corona virus, and opening day has been pushed back to either July 23 or 24

NBC: Meet the hero nurses who cared for 19 NICU babies during 'terrifying' Hurricane Laura What hospital did this occur at? 9/1

The staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

7/11 New York reports lowest 3-day average coronavirus death toll since March 16 Wha Milestone, did New York reach? What were the numbers for July 11, 2020? How are the cases from Jun 22 different compared to July 11?

The state reported six covid deaths and it was its lowest three-day average death toll since mid-march; seven Today's update on the numbers: 69,203 tests were performed yesterday. 730 tests came back positive (1.05% of total). Total hospitalizations fell to 799 Sadly, there were 6 COVID fatalities yesterday. On June 22 only 30,500 cases were reported and on July 11 66,000 new cases were recorded.

NBC: As COVID-19 vaccines reach the final stages, who will be first in line? How many trials have there been for the vaccine? 9/1

There are several vaccine trials

NBC : Why did the FDA authorize convalescent plasma, a potential treatment for COVID - 19? 8/24 Why is there concern regarding the use of convalescent plasma?

There has been very little clinical trials to show if it truly is beneficial

NBC: What is Lewy body dementia? Robin Williams' illness explained 9/1 What is the treatment?

There is no cure, but medications developed to treat cognitive problems produced by Alzheimer's disease are also given to LBD patients

CBS: Andy Cohen says he has "robust" antibodies but can't donate them 7/29 Bravo star Andy Cohen claimed what about FDA restrictions concerning donations of blood plasma ?

These FDA restrictions were "discriminatory." to gay men

NBC: High demand for flu shots? Doctors hope to avoid Covid 'twindemic' Why are they demanding flu shots? 10/1

They are trying to prevent the flu from happening so it's not a twindemic

NBC 10/12: What are the republicans planning to do before the election to Barrett?

They plan to grill her about several issues, including abortion and Obamacare, as well as information that she initially failed to disclose in her Senate questionnaire.

NBC: HPV vaccine significantly lowers risk of cervical cancer, large study finds 9/30 Why did women who are vaccinated at a younger age likely to have greater protection from cervical cancer?

They were immunized before being exposed to HPV through sexual activity

NBC: 31 MLB players test positive for virus; NASCAR star Jimmie Johnson also positive 7/3 How many people in the MLB unit tested positive?

Thirty-one Major League Baseball players and seven staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus illness

NBC: Hong Kong man was reinfected by the coronavirus 8/24 Why is it important that the man was asymptomatic after reinfection?

This shows that antibodies are formed and will fight the disease, even if reinfected.

CBS: Man who posted regret about going out died of coronavirus a day later 7/2

Thomas Macias, a 51-year-old man from California, was being cautious in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. Then when restrictions were lifted, he decided to go out and attended a party, which resulted in him testing positive for COVID-19. Macias wrote a Facebook post expressing his regret, urging others to follow safety precautions and take the coronavirus pandemic seriously; one day after writing the post, he died. Macias had underlying condition and thought his sickness was due to diabetes. Macias had got the virus from someone at the party who knew they had it and were asymptomatic and didn't take the virus seriously.

CBS: Inside a mass facility that could mass produce a COVID-19 vaccine 9/18 The U.S. government has given more than $1 billion to what drug company? And why?

To AstraZeneca, to secure at least 300 million doses of the Oxford Vaccine

CBS: COVID-19 tests should be free, but these people still got big bills 7/10 Why did Congress pass a legislation covering COVID-19 tests and related charges?

To ensure no one would avoid getting tested for the coronavirus because of the cost

CBS 9/5 Schools in japan ae back in session amid coronavirus pandemic

Tokyo - While COVID-19 has sowed uncertainty and chaos in American education and left many kids to learn remotely, Japanese schools are back in session, thanks to a much lower rate of community spread of the coronavirus.At junior high and high schools, teachers are reporting a surfeit of sprains and pulled muscles as kids emerge from shelter-at-home and school closures to try to sprint and jump again.The panel warned that a month of inactivity would take three months to recover from, and urged schools to take a go-slow approach to gym class.

CBS: WHO says some countries may have to return to "total lockdown" 7/10 What has WHO recommended in response to the increasing amount of COVID cases worldwide?

Total lockdown of some countries

NBC:Navalny poisoned: German doctors say tests show toxin in Russian activist's body 8/24 True or False : There is a possibility of long term nerve damage from the suspected poisoning of Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny.

True

CBS: Chris Christie released from hospital after COVID-19 treatment 10/10 What person was Chris Christie near at the Rose Garden Event, who recently tested positive for COVID-19?

Trump

Trump says coronavirus response is "working out" 7/23

Trump said that he wanted to see schools reopened in the fall since children have "very strong immune systems." Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs released that only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools, or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions. Trump announced a partnership with Pfizer to produce 100 million doses of a vaccine before December. As of July 22, the U.S has nearly 4 million confirmed cases and over 142,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.

CBS: Doctor warns young people of "residual" coronavirus effects 7/29 President Trump's administration has suggested what to the different age groups?

Try to shelter the most physically vulnerable while pressuring states to allow young, healthy people to return to work and other activities

CBS: Alabama college students have ongoing party despite coronavirus 8/17

Tuscaloosa police officers issued 12 citations for mask violations and arrested four people, but the problem wasn't just at the University of Alabama: Photos on social media also showed large crowds and relatively few masks around Auburn University over the weekend. More than 104,000 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Alabama and at least 1,830 have died of the illness.

CBS: Toxic hand sanitizers recalled for methanol 7/8

Two brands of hand sanitizer are being recalled by their manufacturers due to methanol, according to the Food and Drug Administration. ITECH 361 is recalling almost 19,000 bottles of All Clean Hand Sanitizer, Moisturizer and Disinfectant, with UPC Code 628055370130 and sold in one liter bottles, because of the potential presence of methanol. The second recall is from Transliquid Technologies LLC, which is recalling all Mystic Shield Protection Topical Solution packaged in 8.45 ounce (250 ml) bottles. Methanol, or wood alcohol, can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested; specifically can lead to blindness, hospitalizations and death.

CBS: Senator Gary Peters shares abortion story 10/13 Peter's wife, Heidi was told to wait for a natural miscarriage until what?

Until her health worsened and was recommened an abortion

CBS: Moderna CEO says its COVID-19 vaccine won't be ready until 2021 10/1 If the Moderna vaccine is proven to be safe and effective, when would approval be likely?

Until late March or early April

CBS: U.S. surpasses 9 million coronavirus cases 10/30 According to Dr. Michael Osterholm, how much of the population believe the virus is a hoax

Up to a third of the population

NBC: Big drop reported in vaping by U.S. teenagers 9/10 A survey suggests that the number of teenagers who ____has fallen by 1.8 million teenagers.

Vape

NBC: Myrtle Beach braces for tourists despite COVID-19 outbreaks: 'An absolute hot spot' 7/1 Who was harshly criticized for not wearing a mask in a meeting?

Vice President Mike Pence

NBC: Easing of abortion restrictions by Virginia's new Democratic majority takes effect 7/1 What states is the Reproductive Health Protection Act?

Virginia

NBC: Busted! The 4 biggest myths about COVID-19 antibody testing 7/10 How can you get an antibody test?

Visit a laboratory chain

CBS: Tennessee governor rejects COVID task force advice to close bars 7/28 How did Republican Gov. Bill Lee responded to Deborah Brix's advice?

Vowed he won't shut down the state's economy again and has resisted repeated calls to issue a statewide mask mandate

CBS: Retailers agree on face masks. Will shoppers comply? 7/23

Walmart, Target, and other major U.S. retailers have started to require customers to don face masks. Many Americans refuse despite a fact borne out by the more than 90 grocery workers that have died from COVID-19 according to the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW).

CBS: Are masks really more effective than a coronavirus vaccine? 9/18 According to Dr. Robert Redfield, the director of the CDC, what may be more effective than the COVID-19 vaccine?

Wearing a mask

CBS: Health expert says 250,000 Americans could die of COVID by end of year 7/10 Dr. Zeke Emanuel perspective on wearing a mask?

Wearing a mask shouldn't be political and that it is important to protect others and yourself

CBS: Senator Gary Peters shares abortion story 10/13 What did Heidi do following her worsening health and the hospital's denial to perform an abortion?

Went to a different hospital and got the life-saving abortion

NBC: Will coronavirus surge in the winter? Experts don't know yet When will COVID peek? 10/1

Winter

CBS: Are masks really more effective than a coronavirus vaccine? 9/18 Why does the CDC director say that masks could be more effective than the COVID-19 vaccine?

With a vaccine you need an immunological response for the vaccine to work

7/20 Trump and GOP leaders lay out priorities for $1 trillion coronavirus relief bill

With the coronavirus crisis worsening in more than 40 states and the District of Columbia, President Trump and Republican leaders met Monday to outline their priorities for another federal relief package that is expected to carry a price tag of at least $1 trillion.While GOP leaders did not mention the possibility of a payroll tax cut, Mr. Trump said the issue is "Very important" to him.In May, the Democrat-led House passed its own $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill, which provided federal aid to state and local governments, hazard pay for frontline workers, student debt forgiveness and boosted Medicaid and Medicare.

NBC: Will the covid-19 vaccine be mandatory 9/3 Can states or cities mandate the vaccine?

Yes, States have the authority to regulate public health and they have in the past mandated vaccines

NBC: Busted! The 4 biggest myths about COVID-19 antibody testing 7/10 Different tests measure different types of antibodies, with some more specific than others. A positive test only indicates __________.

You have been infected in the past

CBS:CBS: Young adults unconcerned by virus "may be killing" others 7/1

Young people are out enjoying the warmer weather across the country, but according to health officials, they also might be spreading and contracting the coronavirus. As people pack into areas, cases are rising in at least 37 states, with surges among young people. It is generally accepted that young people don't take the virus seriously. Dr. Charles Lockwood expresses that young people must be considerate of others and follow precautions. There is also older people who don't wear masks or social distance. Young people are less likely to be hospitalized or die of COVID-19; last week, two 17-year-olds died from the virus in Florida.

NBC: Large trials for the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine begin in the U.S. 9/1 What does The Oxford vaccine use?

a well-known virus called an adenovirus

NBC: Marc Maron opens up about the death of girlfriend Lynn Shelton: 'I cry every day' 8/1 What was Lynn Shelton's cause of death?

acute myeloid leukemia and related organ failure

NBC: What is Lewy body dementia? Robin Williams' illness explained 9/1 What is considered the greatest risk factor for Lewy body?

age

NBC: 260 children and staff at Georgia overnight camp test positive for coronavirus, CDC says 8/1 Where was there an outbreak?

an overnight summer camp in Georgia that did not require campers to wear face masks

NBC: Using marijuana in pregnancy may heighten baby's risk of autism 8/10 Women who use cannabis during pregnancy have an increased risk of having a child with what disorder?

autism

NBC: As COVID-19 vaccines reach the final stages, who will be first in line? How do they cause a virus? 9/1

by growing a disease

CBS: Tennessee governor rejects COVID task force advice to close bars 7/28 What does White House COVID-19 task force leader Deborah Birx suggest Tennessee to do, to limit an outbreak?

close the bars, and limit your indoor dining

NBC: COVID-19 testing labs near capacity as cases surge across the U.S., top health official says 7/1 How are they to identify the asymptomatic spread of the virus?

conduct the number of tests you do in a month in just a few days

NBC 10/12: How much did Italy's mortality rate drop after June 7th? dropped down to 10.3 deaths per 100,000

dropped down to 10.3 deaths per 100,000

NBC: High demand for flu shots? Doctors hope to avoid Covid 'twindemic' How old do you have to be for receiving the flu vaccine free of charge? 10/1

from age 65 to 60

NBC 10/12:What did the study of the Coronavirus discover from March through June?

here were 225,530 "excess" deaths — a 20 percent increase over the average number of deaths expected for those months.

CBS: Trump continues to defend drug hydroxychloroquine 7/28 What false drug did Trump continue to promote?

hydroxychloroquine

NBC: Granger Smith and wife Amber speak out on son's drowning, 1 year later 7/1 How did Amber and Granger Smith's son die?

in a drowning accident.

NBC: Actor Wilford Brimley, pitchman for Quaker Oats, dead at 85 8/1 Where did Wilford Brimley die?

in an intensive care unit in St. George, Utah

NBC: COVID-19 antibodies may last for at least 4 months, Icelandic study suggests When did the antibody levels increase? 9/1

in the first two months after diagnosis and remained stable for the next two months

NBC: Wearing a mask has become politicized. Science says it shouldn't be 7/1 What impact does a mask have on your oxygen level?

it has no impact on your oxygenation level and has no impact on the ability of your body to receive oxygen or expel carbon dioxide

CBS: Detroit's water shutoff stopped amid pandemic, but problems loom 7/30 Due to the importance of water's role in sanitizing and due to the hardships of the pandemic, what action did Michigan's Governor take?

launched a plan for the state to cover the cost to reconnect water service for Detroit residents

NBC: Connie Culp, the 1st face transplant recipient in the US, dies at 57 8/1 What was damaged from the shot to her face?

lost after the shotgun blast shattered her nose, cheeks, the roof of her mouth, and an eye.

CBS: Are masks really more effective than a coronavirus vaccine? 9/18 The CDC director refers to what as the "bestdefense" against the COVID-19 virus?

masks

NBC: Rapid coronavirus testing for Congress a hot topic again after Rep. Gohmert catches COVID-19 8/1 Who did the president offer rapid testing to?

members of Congress from the White House

NBC : Federal stockpile is thin amid coronavirus surge 7/10 Fill in the blank."Currently, nearly 20 percent of nursing homes report to CDC that they either do not have or have less than a ______supply of PPE, and more than half of assisted living communities have less than a _____ supply of N-95 masks and gowns"

one week, two week

NBC: Wearing a mask has become politicized. Science says it shouldn't be 7/1 When was face-covering embraced and for who?

only embraced face coverings for non-healthcare workers in early June

NBC: Wearing a mask has become politicized. Science says it shouldn't be. 7/1 When was face-covering embraced and for who?

only embraced face coverings for non-healthcare workers in early June

NBC: COVID-19 testing labs near capacity as cases surge across the U.S., top health official says 7/1 Which people are being tested even if they have not had symptoms?

people living in states with rising cases

NBC: COVID-19 testing labs near capacity as cases surge across the U.S., top health official says 7/1 Which people are being tested even if they have not had symptoms?

people living in states with rising cases

NBC: High demand for flu shots? Doctors hope to avoid Covid 'twindemic' Who is the flu most dangerous for? 10/1

people over age 65, young children, pregnant women, and people with certain health conditions such as heart disease, asthma, even diabetes.

CBS: CDC updates, then removes, guidance on airborne spread of COVID-19 9/21 What was another previous significant update CDC made about the COVID-19 virus?

people who had been exposed to someone with coronavirus but weren't showing symptoms might not need testing

NBC: Wearing a mask has become politicized. Science says it shouldn't be. 7/1 Who refuses wearing masks?

public health officials and some political leaders including President Trump

NBC 10/12: What does excess deaths mean?

refer to the number of fatalities above what would be expected in a typical time period.

CBS: Boris Johnson puts U.K. on coronavirus lockdown 10/31 How many new COVID-19 cases does the U.K. experience everyday?

roughly 50,000; mostly elderly

8/4 New York City health commissioner resigns

"I have every confidence that you, the committed individuals of this agency, will continue to dedicate yourselves to protecting the health of all New Yorkers during this unprecedented public health emergency. The moment demands it without distractions."On Tuesday, she said that, despite resigning, her commitment to the city and public health is "Unwavering."De Blasio named as her successor Dr. Dave A. Chokshi, who has served in leadership roles at NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest public health care system in the nation.

NBC: A heat wave forecast for much of the US has scientists alarmed 7/3 What did the scientist Gottschlack say about the heat?

"Our models indicate that this is going to be somewhat persistent through the first two weeks of July, and potentially longer,"

NBC: Coronavirus a 'Category 5 emergency' for florida's older population

"Over the past two weeks, Florida has become the epicenter of the COVID-19 epidemic," said the state CEO of a senior-living advocacy group.Even as young adults have been the recent focus of concerns about growing COVID-19 cases across the United States, a Florida senior living advocacy group is likening the state's skyrocketing deaths to the kind of destruction caused by a catastrophic hurricane."If the coronavirus in Florida were a hurricane, its intensity in two weeks has reached Category 5 status," LeadingAge Florida CEO Steve Bahmer said during a video conference Monday.

NBC: HPV vaccine significantly lowers risk of cervical cancer, large study finds 9/30 How was the risk of developing cervical cancer affected by the HPV vaccine?

"The risk of developing cervical cancer was reduced by 88 percent in women who had been vaccinated before age 17, and by 53 percent in those vaccinated between ages 17 and 30, according to the study of nearly 1.7 million girls"

CBS: Woman gets dishwashing job to see husband at care center 7/10 What is Mary's perspective on the isolation of patients?

"There has to be a better way to do this than complete isolation"

CBS: Doctor warns young people of "residual" coronavirus effects 7/29 What may patients experience from battling coronavirus for weeks or months?

"residual symptoms"

CBS: COVID-19 surge: Next bailout could cost $1.5 trillion, Moody's says 7/10 Due to the surge in COVID cases across many U.S. states, how much would the next bailout package be?

$1.5 trillion

NBC: On the Texas border amid coronavirus, families are seeking medical care in Mexico 9/10 Medical tourism to Mexican border cities has been common for years, since treatment in the U.S. can cost more than twice than it does in Mexico and medicines can be up to __ times more expensive in the U.S.

10

CBS: Health officials sound alarm over surge of virus cases 10/13 As of October 13, average daily COVID-19 deaths are rising in how many U.S. states?

10 states

NBC 10/12: What percentage of children in the U.S. were documented to have corona?

10% of covid-19 cases were children

CBS: COVID-19 cases hit record high in U.S. 10/30 Over a dozen states have test positive rates of what?

10% or more

CBS: California, Florida and Texas report highest daily virus death tolls 7/10 As of July 10, Texas's increasing rate of case numbers was?

10,000

CBS: U.S. reports 63,200 new coronavirus cases, another daily record 7/10 As of July 10, how many hospitalizations has Texas experienced?

10,000

CBS: Trump continues to defend drug hydroxychloroquine 7/28 How many doses of the future COVID vaccine did Trump say would be distributed?

100 million doses once a vaccine is ready

CBS: Florida Breaks state's single-day death record, again 7/30 According to Dr. David De La Zerda, the ICU director of Jackson Memorial, one of the largest hospitals in the state, the hospital's capacity is predicted to be?

100% full

CBS: 2-month-old dies from COVID-19 in Michigan 9/18 As of September 18, According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the cumulative death toll in the U.S. for children was?

103

NBC: Vulnerable Navajo Nation Fears a second COVID-19 wave 8/3 When the Navajo cases peaked, how many cases a day were they receiving

104 cases a day

NBC: Marc Maron opens up about the death of girlfriend Lynn Shelton: 'I cry every day' 8/1 What were her symptoms a few days before she passed?

104-degree fever and swollen glands

CBS: 105 University of Washington frat members have coronavirus 7/3

105 students living in fraternity houses near the University of Washington campus have reported testing positive for COVID-19. According to university spokeswoman Michelle Ma, the university learned that some fraternity residents had symptoms of COVID-19, and public health officials noticed a spike in cases among people ages 18 to 20. Ma said more than 800 students have been tested since Monday in response to the Greek system outbreak. Experts say the outbreak, along with cases among student athletes, is a troubling sign of what may be in store if colleges reopen in the fall. It is noted that there's a lot noncompliance with wearing face masks, social distancing, among young adults and teenagers.

CBS: 2-month-old dies from COVID-19 in Michigan 9/18 As of September 18, there were how many COVID-19 cases and deaths in the state of Michigan?

114,692 COVID-19 cases; 6,632 deaths

CBS: China testing entire city after just 12 cases end COVID-free streak 10/12 How many people tested positive for COVID-19, which ended China's COVID-19-free streak?

12

NBC: Rapid coronavirus testing for Congress a hot topic again after Rep. Gohmert catches COVID-19 8/1 How many members of Congress have tested positive or presumed positive for COVID-19?

12

CBS: WHO says some countries may have to return to "total lockdown" 7/10 As of July 10, what is the global number of coronavirus cases?

12 million; more than double the amount of confirmed cases reported six weeks ago

CBS: California, Florida and Texas report highest daily virus death tolls 7/10 In the 14 days since Disney Worlds has been open since reopening, what was the percentage increase of cases?

130%

CBS: N.Y.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations are highest since July 15 10/11 NY Public health officials traced what percentage of positive cases to a "Red Zone"?

18%

CBS: U.S. reports 63,200 new coronavirus cases, another daily record 7/10 As of July 10, how many ICU beds are available in Arizona?

181

CBS: California and Florida hit new daily record high COVID-19 deaths 7/30 As of July 30, how many COVID-19 deaths did California report?

197

NBC: Large trials for the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine begin in the U.S. 9/1 How long will researchers follow the study participants?

2 years

CBS: U.S. reports 63,200 new coronavirus cases, another daily record 7/10 As of July 10, how many people have died to COVID in Arizona?

2,000

CBS: California to release another 8,000 inmates to slow virus 7/10 As of July 10, how many inmates have been sickened and killed because of the COVID virus in California facilities?

2,315 inmates have been sickened by the virus and 31 have died

CBS: Scientists race to explain why COVID kills a lot more men than women 7/10 How many times more are men likely to die to COVID as compared to women?

2.4 times

NBC: Florida's COVID-19 cases near record levels as nationwide death toll rises again 7/10 The other states reporting the most COVID-19 deaths were New Jersey with 142, California with 131, Texas with 111, and Arizona with 75. Also, 19 states have seen their two-week death totals increase by more than __ percent in the last two weeks

20%

CBS: When will a coronavirus vaccine really be ready? 9/30 Coming into the 7 month of quarantine, how many Americans have died from the COVID-19 virus?

200,000

NBC :Inside the Chinese lab central to the search for the coronavirus' origin 8/10 When did the Wuhan Institute of virology open their BSL-4 lab?

2015

CBS: California and Florida hit new daily record high COVID-19 deaths 7/30 As of July 30, how many COVID-19 deaths did Florida report?

216

NBC: Connie Culp, the 1st face transplant recipient in the US, dies at 57 8/1 How long was the procedure?

22 hours

CBS: 3 scientists' advice on how to protect yourself from COVID-19 9/30 Who urged the World Health Organization (WHO) to acknowledge the possible role of airborne transmission in the spread of COVID-19?

239 scientists from 32 countries

NBC: COVID-19 vaccine: Pfizer vaccine shows potential in early human trials 7/1 How many people took the BNT162b1 drug and how many days did it take?

24 healthy volunteers showed that after 28 days

CBS: Nevada tightens restrictions again as COVID hospitalizations "spike" 7/10 As of July 10, how many cases and deaths has Nevada reported?

24,904 confirmed cases and 571 deaths since the onset of the pandemic.

CBS: Inside a mass facility that could mass produce a COVID-19 vaccine 9/18 How many doses of the COVID-19 vaccine can the Wockhardt UK facility in Britain possibly produce in a year?

240 million

CBS: Doctor warns young people of "residual" coronavirus effects 7/29 As of July 29, how many states have seen a rise in COVID-19 cases?

25 states

CBS: N.Y.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations are highest since July 15 10/11 Due to NY restrictions, what's the limit on attendance on all houses of worship?

25% capacity, or a maximum of 10 people

CBS: Health expert says 250,000 Americans could die of COVID by end of year 7/10 Bioethicist Dr. Zeke Emanuel predicted that up to how many Americans could die from COVID by the end of the year?

250,000

CBS: Florida Breaks state's single-day death record, again 7/30 As of July 30, what became Florida's single day death record?

253

NBC: 260 children and staff at Georgia overnight camp test positive for coronavirus, CDC says 8/1 How many campers were infected?

260 campers and staff

NBC: Dr. Fauci warns coronavirus cases could surge to 100,000 per day 7/1 How many states have seen an increase in cases in 14 days?

28

NBC: I'm in a Covid-19 vaccine clinical trial to honor my father, fight racism and exercise my power 10/10 Female, African American physicians only represent ___ percent of all physicians?

3

NBC: Hong Kong man was reinfected by the coronavirus 8/24 According the Dr. Anthony Fauci, how long can immunity last after the first infection?

3 - 6 months

CBS: Inside a mass facility that could mass produce a COVID-19 vaccine 9/18 As of September 18, the number of reported coronavirus cases around the world was?

30 million

CBS: Mask mandates continue to spark outrage as COVID-19 vaccine trials ramp up 7/27 As of July 27, What was the percentage increase in total cases and hospitalizations for those under 17 was reported by Florida?

34% increase in total cases over an eight-day period and a 23% jump in hospitalizations.

NBC: Will the covid-19 vaccine be mandatory 9/3 What percentage of Americans wouldn't get the vaccine if it was government approved, today?

35%

CBS: Inside a mass facility that could mass produce a COVID-19 vaccine 9/18 According to WHO, how many vaccines for COVID-19 are currently in human trials?

36

NBC: Public Health experts urge caution before July Fourth 7/3 How many states had an increase in the percentage of positive corona virus test results before July 4th?

36 states

CBS: Health officials sound alarm over surge of virus cases 10/13 As of October 13, COVID-19 cases are on the rise in how many U.S. states?

39 states

CBS: Florida Breaks state's single-day death record, again 7/30 For how many days has Florida reported the highest single day death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic?

3rd day in a row

NBC: U.S. economy gains 4.8 million jobs, unemployment rate falls to 11.1 percent 7/2 How many jobs did the US economy claw back from the 22 million-plus?

4.8 million

CBS: Mary J. Blige on barriers Black women face in breast cancer awareness 10/13 According to the CDC, breast cancer how high is the mortality rate of breast cancer in black women as compared to white women?

40% higher

NBC: Dr. Fauci warns coronavirus cases could surge to 100,000 per day 7/1 How many new COVID-19 cases a day

40-plus thousand

NBC: Dr. Fauci warns coronavirus cases could surge to 100,000 per day 7/1 How many new COVID-19 cases a day?

40-plus thousand

CBS: Nick Cordero, Broadway actor who battled COVID-19, dies at 41 7/6

41 year-old, broadway actor Nick Cordero, who had been hospitalized for three months and had his leg amputated after contracting the coronavirus, has died. His wife, Amanda Kloots revealed the news on Instagram. Cordero was hospitalized three months ago for what was initially pneumonia, but Kloots said that they believed he had been misdiagnosed and had COVID-19. After he was sedated in the ICU for 18 days, his leg was amputated. He also went into septic shock, had a lung infection and had a temporary pacemaker put in. Cordero would need a double lung transplant, but he died. Kloot also adds that it was saddening to see Cordero in his condition.

NBC: 'Deadliest Catch' deckhand Mahlon Reyes dies at 38 8/1 How long did they work on Mahlon Reyes before getting his pulse back?

45 minutes

CBS: COVID-19 cases hit record high in U.S. 10/30 Test positive rates have increased in how many states?

45 states

CBS: U.S. surpasses 9 million coronavirus cases 10/30 South Dakota has a COVID-19 positivity rate of what?

46%, nearly half of tests come back positive

CBS: A 6-year-old girl is now Florida's youngest COVID-19 victim 8/21 Since March, how many Florida residents under the age of 18 have tested positive for the virus?

47,489

CBS: Coronavirus outbreak reported at USC's fraternity row 7/31 How much did USC's positivity rate increase among students during the first two weeks of July?

5% to 9%

CBS: CDC updates, then removes, guidance on airborne spread of COVID-19 9/21 In July, a model published by the National Academy of Sciences, estimated that how many COVID-19 cases werent showing symptoms?

50%

CBS: Health officials sound alarm over surge of virus cases 10/13 As of October 13, how many new cases is the U.S. seeing daily?

50,000

NBC: Two California death row inmates die from corona virus complications 7/3 How many COVID-19 cases were in the U.S when Erskine and Alvarez died?

53,000

NBC: Marc Maron opens up about the death of girlfriend Lynn Shelton: 'I cry every day' 8/1 How old was Lynn Shelton when she passed?

54 years old

CBS: ICU Chief who "selflessly" treated patients dies from COVID-19 7/28 How old was Dr. Joseph J. Costa?

56

CBS: China testing entire city after just 12 cases end COVID-free streak 10/12 How long was China's COVID-19-free streak?

56 days

CBS: Florida Breaks state's single-day death record, again 7/30 As of July 30, how many people in total from Florida have died from the COVID-19 virus?

6,300

CBS: Coronavirus outbreak reported at USC's fraternity row 7/31 How many COVID-19 cases has USC reported since July 5?

60

NBC: Will coronavirus surge in the winter? Experts don't know yet In the 1918 flu what percent of the deaths were in the second wave? 10/1

60%

CBS: U.S. reports 63,200 new coronavirus cases, another daily record 7/10 As of July 10, what was the new daily record of coronavirus cases that the U.S. reported?

63,200

CBS: U.S. Hit 150,000 coronavirus deaths 7/29 As of July 29, what was the worldwide death toll?

662,000

CBS: Seasonal workers in Maine brace for long winter amid coronavirus 9/18 One wedding in rural Maine caused what?

7 COVID-19 related-deaths and 177 cases

CBS: Herman Cain,former presidential candidate, dies from coronavirus 7/30 How old was Hermain Cain when he died from COVID-19?

74

CBS: Nevada tightens restrictions again as COVID hospitalizations "spike" 7/10 What was the percentage of compliance of businesses and bars since Nevada's mask mandate went into?

79% of businesses and about 50% of bars complied

CBS: When will a coronavirus vaccine really be ready? 9/30 How many companies and institutes around the world are in Phase 3 of clinical trials?

8

CBS: A 6-year-old girl is now Florida's youngest COVID-19 victim 8/21 How many children under the age of 18 have died from COVID-19 in Florida?

8 children

CBS: California to release another 8,000 inmates to slow virus 7/10 How many inmates is California releasing and why?

8,000; released to slow virus spread in facilities

NBC: Connie Culp, the 1st face transplant recipient in the US, dies at 57 8/1 What percentage did they have to fix?

80%

CBS: ICU Chief who "selflessly" treated patients dies from COVID-19 7/28 As of July 28, what is the number of confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths in Maryland?

85,000 cases and 3,327 confirmed deaths

NBC: Corona virus outbreak among students at University of Washington's frat houses 7/3 How many students tested positive after the outbreak in the frat houses?

89 confirmed students tested positive.

CBS: U.S. surpasses 9 million coronavirus cases 10/30 On October 30, how many COVID-19 cases did America surpass?

9 million

CBS: Japanese researchers say "no reason" to keep doing painful COVID test 9/30 According to the Hokkaido study, how accurate is the saliva test in identifying positive cases?

90%

NBC: Wearing a mask has become politicized. Science says it shouldn't be 7/1 What percentage of the U.S. wear masks?

95%

NBC: Wearing a mask has become politicized. Science says it shouldn't be. 7/1 What percentage of the U.S. wear masks?

95%

NBC :Inside the Chinese lab central to the search for the coronavirus' origin 8/10 The genomes of a strand of coronavirus located in a bat in 2013 and the strand that has caused are ____% similar.

96.2

CBS: Boris Johnson puts U.K. on coronavirus lockdown 10/31 As of October 31, where does the U.K. rank worldwide for COVID-19 cases?

9th

NBC: Colorado paramedic who died of corona virus after traveling to help NYC to be honored 8/31

A Colorado paramedic who has died of coronavirus after traveling to New York City to help during the pandemic will be given a "special memorial," New York City Bill de Blasio

CBS: Barista nets $100,000 in tips after abuse by San Diego "Karen" 7/3

A barista, Lenin Gutierrez, unexpectedly encountered a difficult customer, Amber Lynn Gilles, a self-described activist and yoga instructor in San Diego. Gilles took to Facebook to express her indignation over Guiterrez's suggestion that she follow the company's and county's public health mandate by wearing a mask; as a result, Gilles faced backlash on social media and was labeled a "Karen,". A sympathetic stranger, Matt Cowan, started GoFundMe for Guiterrez and raised over $104,000. Cowan wrote that he arranged for Gutierrez to meet with a financial adviser this week to help him plan, properly invest, and use the large sum of money. San Diego has required all residents to wear masks in public since May 1.

CBS: U.S. is an "outlier" in global virus fight, ex-CDC director says 7/6

A former director of the CDC called the United States an "outlier" among nations that otherwise have been successful in preventing the spread of the coronavirus and added that it was a mistake to reopen public spaces and that the country is paying for that mistake with dramatic spikes in cases and hospitalizations. Dr. Tom Frieden, the president and CEO of Resolve To Save Lives, says that the country has lost seriousness of the pandemic and expresses that the U.S. needs to be serious about the pandemic to get things back to normal.

CBS: White house, Democrats continue talks on coronavirus bill amid impasse 8/3

A key area of divide between Republicans and Democrats is the extension of enhanced unemployment benefits, which expired at the end of July, leaving roughly 30 million Americans without an extra $600 per week in jobless assistance. Democrats are urging their Republican colleagues to take up a sweeping $3 trillion package passed by the House in May, which addressed economic and health care issues caused by the pandemic and extended the full enhanced unemployment benefits. But the package was a nonstarter in the Republican-controlled Senate, and GOP lawmakers believe the supplemental $600 per week disincentivizes jobless Americans from returning to work. Nancy Pelosi said Sunday that Democrats are united in their support for the $600 weekly enhanced unemployment benefits and said Republicans are "in disarray."

9/22 cbs Non profit tackles challenges of special needs education amid pandemic

A new approach to teaching students with special needs is taking shape as students around the country return to some form of schooling."Teodoro, whose 5-year-old son Hudson is on the autism spectrum, turned her concern into action and founded Hudson's Helping Hands." The nonprofit offers support to children with special needs by encouraging socialization and engagement within a group setting.While more than 7 million public school students in the U.S. receive special education like Hudson, only 20% of those students received the support they were entitled to during the pandemic.

CBS: Houston hospitals are transferring patients to free up beds 7/1

A public health agency that operates hospitals in Houston says area hospitals are transferring 19 patients to other hospitals in and outside of the city as Texas sees a surge in coronavirus cases. Harris Health System operates Ben Taub and LBJ hospitals in the Houston area and have been transferring COVID-19 patients and others to help free up hospital beds; According to Bryan McLeod, a spokesperson for Harris Health, in the last 24 hours, they have moved 33 patients to other hospitals and are working to relocate at least 15 more. There have been more than 30,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Harris County and there has been nearly 160,000 cases reported in Texas. The spike in cases comes after the state began gradually reopening

CBS: China testing entire city after just 12 cases end COVID-free streak 10/12 What is the suspected cause of the new COVID-19 cases in China?

A recent 8-day national holiday, where many Chinese traveled

NBC: Will coronavirus surge in the winter? Experts don't know yet What is Cough of Perinthus? 10/1

A respiratory disease

CBS: Indian groom may have been COVID super-spreader at his own wedding 7/1

A software engineer working in a Delhi suburb returned to his hometown in the eastern state of Bihar for his wedding and may have infected almost 100 people with the coronavirus. The groom himself died with COVID-19 symptoms just two days after the ceremony. Due to India's restrictions weddings are allowed to have no more than 50 guests. Authorities started tracing people to find everyone who came into contact with the COVID-19-positive wedding guests. More than 360 people in the village were tested, and almost 100 of them tested positive. Most have remained asymptomatic but all have been isolated. India is the world's fourth worst affected country by the numbers

CBS: Dr. Birx warns of silent coronavirus spread in the Northeast 10/11 Dr. Deborah Birx of the White House coronavirus task force warned about what?

A surge of asymptomatic silent spread, especially in the Northeast

CBS: Equipment makers hinder repairs of ventilators, critics say 7/8

A survey released by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group found almost half of 222 workers known as biomeds, or BMETs, reported being denied access to critical repair information, parts or service keys. More than 90% said they'd been denied service information for critical equipment including defibrillators, ventilators, anesthesia machines and imaging machines, with 17% reporting it happening "most of the time" and 47% reporting it occurring "somewhat frequently". 30% reported having equipment in their facilities that could not be used due to restrictions on spare parts and service information.

CBS: Florida Breaks state's single-day death record, again 7/30 As of July 30, how many ICU beds were available in Florida?

About 20%

CBS: Are masks really more effective than a coronavirus vaccine? 9/18 According to the CDC director, how many would need to be vaccinated to achieve herd immunity?

About 60% or 70%

CBS: Senator Gary Peters shares abortion story 10/13 In an interview with Elle magazine, Senator Gary Peters discusses what?

About his first wife being initially denied an abortion despite the fact that her life was at risk

NBC 10/12: What time of the year is the best time to get the flu shot?

According to CDC, it's better to get it before Halloween

NBC: Coronavirus is causing the 'historic decimation' of Latinos, medical expert says 9/30 How has the pandemic affected hospitalizations and death amongst minorities?

According to Dr. Fauci, hospitalizations among Latinos as of Sept. 19 were 359 per 100,000 compared to 78 in whites. Deaths related to Covid-19 are 61 per 100,000 in the Latino population compared to 40 in whites, and Latinos represent 45 percent of deaths of people younger than 21

CBS: Dr. Fauci on why coronavirus is wreaking havoc on Black communities 7/30 How many times more likely are Black American to die of COVID-19 as compared to White Americans

According to the CDC, 2.5%

CBS: Rare case of brain-destroying amoeba confirmed in Florida 7/6

According to the Florida Department of Health, one person in Hillsborough County contracted Naegleria fowleri, which is a single-cell amoeba that attacks brain tissue and is usually fatal. Naegleria fowleri is contacted when contaminated water enters nasally and is found in warm freshwater such as lakers, rivers and hot springs, according to the CDC; it grows best at temperatures of 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Symptoms of a Naegleria fowleri include severe frontal headache, fever, nausea and vomiting. Later symptoms can also include stiff neck, seizures, altered mental status, hallucinations and coma. Signs of infection typically start a few days after exposure and die within 1 to 18 days after symptoms begin.

CBS: Senator Gary Peters shares abortion story 10/13 Why did the hospital deny Heidi to have a abortion?

According to their doctor, because of political reasons

CBS: 3 scientists' advice on how to protect yourself from COVID-19 9/30 What did WHO do regarding aerosol transmission of COVID-19?

Acknowledged the possibility of short-ranged aerosol transmission in indoors for prolonged periods

CBS: Europe grapples with coronavirus 2nd wave worries 7/29 To flatten Europe's COVID-19 spikes, what are tourists expected to do?

Adhere to social distancing rules, local curfews, lots of testing, and masks everywhere (even at the beach)

CBS: Dr. Fauci on why coronavirus is wreaking havoc on Black communities 7/30 African Americans account for how many of the new HIV cases?

African Americans make up13% of the population; 45% of all of the new cases of HIV are among African Americans

7,20 In reversal, Winn-Dixie will require shoppers to wear face masks

After saying it would not require shoppers to wear face masks, Winn-Dixie parent Southeastern Grocers is reversing course and joining a slew of major retailers heeding health experts' guidelines to curb the coronavirus.The supermarket chain's stance on whether its workers wear masks has changed recently.In May, a Family Dollar store security guard was shot and killed in Flint, Michigan, after telling a customer her child had to wear a face mask to enter the store, the county prosecutor's office said.

NBC: COVID-19 antibodies may last for at least 4 months, Icelandic study suggests When do people get antibodies? 9/1

After they get COVID

NBC: 260 children and staff at Georgia overnight camp test positive for coronavirus, CDC says 8/1 What happened when the counselor at the camp tested positive?

After they were made aware of his diagnosis, the camp was closed down

NBC: Remdesivir may reduce deaths, appears to work better in certain patients 7/10 The study didn't include a placebo group, and that given the sample size, people shouldn't over-interpret the results when looking at factors like ___, ____, ______.

Age, Religion, ethnicity

NBC: Can the coronavirus spread through the air? WHO adds guidance on 'aerosols' 7/10 What are the two primary ways COVID-19 is spread?

Airborne, Droplets-(Primary transmission)

CBS: Senator Gary Peters shares abortion story 10/13 According to Legal analysts what can the country expect of a more conservative-leaning Supreme Court?

Allow states to impose more extensive restrictions on abortion access

CBS: 2-month-old dies from COVID-19 in Michigan 9/18 How many children across the U.S. have been diagnosed with MIS-C associated to COVID-19?

Almost 800 children

NBC: What is Lewy body dementia? Robin Williams' illness explained 9/1 What disease is the most common form of degenerative dementia?

Alzheimer's

CBS: Health expert says 250,000 Americans could die of COVID by end of year 7/10 Dr. Zeke Emanuel perspective on America's coronavirus testing?

America slow to develop good testing and that they don't have the best testing that they should have

CBS: 11th case of dengue fever confirmed in Florida Keys 7/8

An 11th case of the mosquito-borned dengue fever has been confirmed in the Florida Keys. Officials are conducting epidemiological studies to determine the origin and extent of the infections. The disease is transmitted through the bite of the female Aedes aegypti mosquito, an invasive species that also spreads diseases like yellow fever, Zika and chikungunya. Symptoms typically appear within 14 days of being bitten and include severe muscle aches and pains, fever and sometimes a rash. Officials are asking residents to help stop the spread of the disease by eliminating potential Aedes aegypti breeding grounds

NBC: COVID-19 testing labs near capacity as cases surge across the U.S., top health official says 7/1 What estimation can be made on how many COVID-19 tests are being taken?

An estimated 500,000 to 600,000 tests are performed each day

NBC: COVID-19 testing labs near capacity as cases surge across the U.S., top health official says 7/1 What estimation can be made on how many COVID-19 tests are being taken?

An estimated 500,000 to 600,000 tests are performed each day

CBS: China reports case of suspected bubonic plague 7/6

As China coronavirus cases appear near zero, other infectious threats remain, such as a suspected bubonic plague case in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Plague can be fatal in up to 90% of people infected if not treated, primarily with several types of antibiotics. Pneumonic plague can develop from bubonic plague and results in a severe lung infection causing shortness of breath, headache and coughing. China has largely eradicated plague, but occasional cases are still reported; the last major known outbreak was in 2009 in the town of Ziketan in Qinghai province on the Tibetan Plateau. China has gone weeks without reporting a new death from the coronavirus, and on Monday reported just one case of local infection, in Beijing.

CBS: Facebook, twitter scrub false virus "cure" video shared by trump 7/28 How effective is the false COVID "cure"?

As effective as a placebo pill (not at all)

8/4 Worker's Death Highlights Debate Over Liability Shield

As essential workers across the country accuse employers of failing to keep them safe on the job, Senate Republicans are pushing to shield businesses from legal liability if workers or customers are exposed to COVID-19.Six current Briggs & Stratton workers told CBS News the company required them to work face to face on the assembly line and that managers rarely wore masks.Workers have already filed suits over workplace conditions against corporations like Walmart, Amazon, McDonald's, and Tyson Foods.

NBC: Nursing homes overwhelmed by corona virus 10/22

At five nursing homes in the New York area run by Arch Care, staff are running out of protective gear, stretching single-use masks for days and wearing rain ponchos and beautician gowns. More than 200 of Arch Care's 1,700 nursing home residents are infected with the corona virus, and more than 20 have died

CBS: 2-month-old dies from COVID-19 in Michigan 9/18 According to the CDC how many children have died from MIS-C

At least 16 children

CBS: Are masks really more effective than a coronavirus vaccine? 9/18 How effective would the COVID-19 vaccine have to be for the FDA to pass it

At least 50% effective

CBS: U.S. surpasses 9 million coronavirus cases 10/30 Hospitalizations in Illinois are up how much in the last month?

At least 85%

NBC: Large trials for the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine begin in the U.S. 9/1 How long did it take to generate the antibodies that we're looking to measure?

At least a month

CBS: Inside a Texas hospital overwhelmed by virus cases 7/9

At the intensive care unit where coronavirus patients are treated in a McAllen, Texas, hospital, nearly every patient is on a ventilator and in dire conditions. Medical staff at the hospital are strained, struggling to treat more than 140 patients. Staff are also worried about the growing numbers. New cases in the Rio Grande Valley have increased by nearly 70% from two weeks ago. Hospital administrators have said that they have reached critical capacity and that they need help.

7/20 Laudry's worst cycle: COID impact on dry cleaners and tailors

At the outset of the coronavirus pandemic, most dry cleaners were down 83 - 92% in sales, according to Peter Blake, executive vice president of the Northeast Fabricare Association.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are also 21,150 tailors nationwide, with roughly 12% operating out of dry cleaners.Dry cleaners and launderers have been deemed as "Essential businesses" in 32 states, including Massachusetts, where Anton Cleaners has been churning out clean first responder uniforms for weeks.For a new labor force of "Work from home" professionals, uniforms have evolved from suits to sweatpants, obliterating demand for dry cleaners and tailors as offices suspend operations and dress codes.

CBS: Atlanta mayor tests positive for coronavirus 7/7

Atlanta's mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, has tested positive for coronavirus. Bottoms, a 50-year-old Democrat in her first-term, said she and her husband only experienced symptoms similar to seasonal allergies. Bottoms only decided to get tested because her husband had been sleeping more than usual; Bottoms says she was shock and clueless to how she got it. Bottoms stepped into the national spotlight this year for her response to the pandemic and her pleas for peaceful protests following the fatal shooting of a Black man at the hands of a White police officer in early June.

CBS: Bar activity is "opposite of social distancing" 7/2

Authorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the U.S. to prevent the surge of COVID-19 infections. These places are often crowded, unsanitary, and lead to breaking of the precautions of masks and social distancing. The rapid spread of a bar outbreak can swamp public health workers. Two other factors at play in bars make them potential virus flashpoints; Alcohol lowers inhibitions, so people forget precautions and asymptomatic, healthy-looking people unknowingly spread the disease. In recent weeks, college towns across America have seen surges of cases that have been traced back to bars, which has led to the closing of bars in various states, such as IA, AZ, TX, PA, and CA

NBC: Remdesivir may reduce deaths, appears to work better in certain patients 7/10 The drug is being tested to see whether patients do better when given a combination of remdesivir and _______, a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

Baricitinib

CBS: When will a coronavirus vaccine really be ready? 9/30 How is the vaccine being developed so quickly?

Because the U.S. govt and pharmaceutical companies are working together to build the manufacturing capacity necessary for widespread production before the vaccine is approved

NBC: Hong Kong starts mass coronavirus testing as critics urge boycott Who will assist in the testing with a temporary lab and a team of at least 60 specialists? 9/1

Beijing

CBS: Tennessee governor rejects COVID task force advice to close bars 7/28 Why doesn't Republican Gov. Bill Lee adheres to the advice of statewide mask mandates and the closing of the economy?

Believes these changes wouldn't make a difference

CBS: Mary J. Blige on barriers Black women face in breast cancer awareness 10/13 Mary J. Blige teamed up with which organization to participate in a PSA aimed toward inspiring Black women to be proactive when it comes to their health?

Black Women's Health Imperative

CBS: Dr. Fauci on why coronavirus is wreaking havoc on Black communities 7/30 Which ethinic communities have been hit the hardest by COVID-19?

Black, Indigenous and Latinx communities

NBC: As COVID-19 vaccines reach the final stages, who will be first in line? Who has a heavy disease burden of COVID-19? 9/1

Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Alaska Natives

CBS: Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19 7/7

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro says he has tested positive for COVID-19 after months of downplaying the virus' severity. The president has often appeared in public to shake hands with supporters and mingle with crowds, at times without a mask. He has also said that there is no way to prevent 70% of the population falling ill with COVID-19, and that local authorities' measures to shut down economic activity would ultimately cause more hardship than allowing the virus to run its course. More than 65,000 Brazilians have so far died from COVID-19 and more than 1,500,000 have been infected.

CBS: Mary J. Blige on barriers Black women face in breast cancer awareness 10/13 Nine-time Grammy winner Mary J. Blige has been recently using her voice and platform to do what?

Bring attention to the barriers Black women face when it comes to breast cancer screenings

CBS: N.Y.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations are highest since July 15 10/11 Six coronavirus clusters have appeared in what NY counties?

Brooklyn, Queens, Broome, Orange and Rockland counties

CBS: 3 scientists' advice on how to protect yourself from COVID-19 9/30 Some scientists and public health experts suggest that the virus is spread through what?

By aerosols that travel through the air at distances both less than and greater than 6 feet

CBS: Mask mandates continue to spark outrage as COVID-19 vaccine trials ramp up 7/27 How did a couple at a Minnesota Walmart, protest a recent mask mandate?

By wearing masks with the Nazi symbol, expressing that voting for Biden will cause the country to become like Nazi Germany

NBC: Vulnerable Navajo Nation Fears a second COVID-19 wave 8/3 What act gave the tribal governments money?

CARES Act

CBS: As labor day approaches , fears of Covid-19 spikes loom 9/3

CBS News has obtained a letter from the CDC to the nation's governors, asking that they make plans now to distribute "potentially involving hundreds of millions of vaccine doses." The letter sets a target date of November 1 — two days before the presidential election. The news comes following the first COVID-19 death linked to the massive motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, in August. Nearly 300 COVID cases in 11 states are also traced back to the rally. The University of Georgia announced Wednesday that 821 students and staff tested positive just last week - a nearly 350% increase over the previous week.

CBS: Could COVID reverse trends and drive a teen pregnancy boom in Japan 8/19

COVID-19 appears to have unleashed another frightening epidemic — of teenage pregnancy. Jikei Hospital, in the southwestern city of Kumamoto, which operates an anonymous "baby hatch" to take in foundlings, said calls from junior and senior high school students hit a 10-year high in April. The Japan Times reported a 2016 Health Ministry study of child abuse-related deaths, finding more than two-thirds of perpetrators were birth mothers and about half of the victims were unplanned pregnancies - most killed right after birth. London-based Marie Stopes International said coronavirus lockdowns, disruptions in contraceptive supply chains, and diversion of medical care to antiviral efforts would lead to 900,000 unplanned pregnancies, 1.5 million unsafe abortions and thousands of maternal deaths in 37 countries. Japan's Health Ministry said there were 161,000 abortions in 2018. Abortions among girls aged 15-19 — after peaking at 13 per 1,000 as recently as 2001 — have fallen to near post-war lows, at 4.7/1,000, according to data compiled by Kitamura's organization.

CBS: California and Florida hit new daily record high COVID-19 deaths 7/30 As of July 30, what two states with the highest number of coronavirus cases in the country set new records for single-day coronavirus deaths?

California and Florida

CBS: California announces new restrictions on indoor businesses 7/1

California announced new restrictions on indoor activities as the number of coronavirus cases continues in the state and has spiked 72%. Restaurants, movie theaters, museums and other businesses in 19 counties will be forced to close indoor operations for at least the next three week, but are allowed to modify their operations to provide outdoor service or pick-up.These 19 counties hold approximately 72% of the state's population. The statement also issued guidance for the July 4 weekend, recommending that counties with mandatory closures cancel their fireworks shows and to close their beaches over the weekend.

NBC: NYC delays return to public school classrooms due to COVID-19 safety concerns 9/1 What state has the most cases and how much?

California leads the nation with 712,512 cases

CBS: California, Florida and Texas report highest daily virus death tolls 7/10 As of July 10, which state reported the highest number of deaths?

California, 149 deaths

CBS: California, Florida and Texas report highest daily virus death tolls 7/10 As of July 10, which states had reported their highest daily virus death toll?

California, Florida, Texas

CBS: California and Florida hit new daily record high COVID-19 deaths 7/30 As of July 30, which state has the highest amount of confirmed COVID-19 cases?

California, with at least 473,785

CBS: COVID-19 tests should be free, but these people still got big bills 7/10 What do experts suggest that people should do if they receive a bill that's supposed to be covered?

Call their insurer and contest the bill

NBC: Using marijuana in pregnancy may heighten baby's risk of autism 8/10 In an analysis of data from more than 500,000 Canadian mothers and their children, researchers found a 50 percent increase in the risk of autism spectrum disorder in kids whose mothers had used _______ while pregnant.

Cannabis

CBS: U.S. sees more than 70,000 new virus cases for second day in a row 7/18 As of July 18, what was the U.S. total confirmed case count and death count?

Case count is over 3.6 million and over 139,000 people have died due to the virus

CBS: Europe grapples with coronavirus 2nd wave worries 7/29 As travel restrictions eased the number of COVID-19 cases in Europe increased by how much?

Cases quadrupled

CBS: N.Y.'s COVID-19 hospitalizations are highest since July 15 10/11 Due to the NY restrictions on the attendance in houses of worship, what diocese sued Governor Cuomo?

Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn

CBS: Consumers avoiding stores amid COVID surge 7/2

Cell phone data that track users' whereabouts show that fewer Americans are patronizing local businesses and chain stores as COVID-19 cases surge in states like Arizona, California and Florida, which is a worrying sign that hopes for a swift economic rebound are unlikely. Traffic at retail and food establishments ticked upward for most of April and May as businesses reopened, but has started to drop again since mid-June. Foot traffic reached its lowest point on April 14, when it was down 55% from January levels. On June 28, restaurants, stores and other establishments saw a 20% decrease in visitors compared to January. A week earlier, on June 21, they had been only 18% less busy. In terms of consumer spending, Texas lags by about 4% compared to the rest of the U.S., while Florida lags by 5% and Arizona by 7%.

CBS: China emerges from the pandemic 10/11

China has gone back to normal, with most people not wearing masks. The country has around 1.4 billion people but less than 5,000 people have reportedly died compared to 210,000 in the US (and counting). Critiques say it may be false news since China tends to cover up bad news. They still have their borders shut to most foreigners to keep coronavirus out.

CBS: Chris Christie released from hospital after COVID-19 treatment 10/10 Who was recently released from a New Jersey hospital, a week after being admitted following a positive COVID-19 test?

Chris Christie (Former NJ Governor)

CBS: Dr. Birx warns of silent coronavirus spread in the Northeast 10/11 A community filed a lawsuit against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for doing what?

Closing houses of worship to slow the virus' spread

CBS: COVID-19 tests should be free, but these people still got big bills 7/10 What is one of the loopholes of the bill that Congress passed that was supposed to cover COVID-19 tests and related charges?

Congressional members failed to make a distinction between diagnostic and surveillance testing; diagnostic testing is covered, but surveillance screening is performed as a public health activity, which is funded differently

CBS: Coronavirus outbreak reported at USC's fraternity row 7/31 What was the COVID-19 outbreak at the University of Southern California connected to?

Connected to three fraternities associated with the school

NBC: Connie Culp, the 1st face transplant recipient in the US, dies at 57 8/1 Who received the first face transplant recipient in the United States?

Connie Culp

CBS: FDA warns about 5 additional toxic hand sanitizers 7/6

Consumers should avoid five additional brands of hand sanitizer that tested positive for methanol, a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested, according to the FDA. The warning comes after the agency last month cautioned against any of nine brands of possibly toxic hand sanitizer that may contain methanol. The warnings come at a time when hand sanitizers are in especially heavy demand due to the coronavirus pandemic. The FDA said that consumers exposed to products with methanol, experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision or permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system, or death.

NBC : Why did the FDA authorize convalescent plasma, a potential treatment for COVID - 19? 8/24 What is convalescent plasma, and how can it benefit patients with COVID - 19?

Convalescent plasma is the antibody-rich blood product taken from patients who have recovered from COVID-19. In theory, infusing a sick patient with the antibodies would boost the person's immune system to fight off the virus.

CBS 8/6 Over 100 students forced to quarantine after first week of school in Mississippi town

Corinth School District announced Wednesday that its total number of positive cases has risen to six students and one staff member since school started on July 27."Being one of the first school districts to reopen, the Mississippi State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control are in close and frequent contact with us to help ensure that we are creating as safe a learning environment as possible," the district wrote on Facebook on Monday.It said that students who have been told to quarantine cannot attend school or any school activities, but are expected to work digitally.

CBS: Hospitals across Texas prepare to hit capacity amid virus surge 7/7

Coronavirus hospitalizations have more than doubled in Texas over the last two weeks, with nearly 8,700 people in hospitals. The number of coronavirus cases Texas has seen has nearly doubled in just two weeks, now totaling more than 200,000 cases. By contrast, it took nearly four months for the state to see its first 100,000 cases. The state could see a rise in cases this week as more data comes in from the Fourth of July weekend. Texas Governor Greg Abbott accused some local officials on Monday of refusing to enforce his executive orders, including a statewide mask mandate issued last week.

NBC: Why Lady Gaga's mom regrets not discussing mental health at the dinner table What is lady gaga mom's name? 9/1

Cynthia Germanotta

NBC: What is Lewy body dementia? Robin Williams' illness explained 9/1 Who was also diagnosed with Lewy body dementia?

DJ Casey Kasem and Ted Turner

CBS: Chris Christie released from hospital after COVID-19 treatment 10/10 Chris Christie was also near Trump when?

Debate preparation, a few days before they both tested positive of COVID-19

NBC: Uncontrolled hypertension is getting worse in the U.S., study finds 9/10 The proportion of Americans with blood pressure under control _______ drastically to just 43.7 percent in 2017-18

Decreased

NBC: Frustration over long coronavirus test results wait times grows in Florida

Delays in test results are part of the reason there is more expanded community transmission, says Dr. Eneida Roldan, since many don't self-quarantine while waiting for results.MIAMI — For Jorge Jaen, the wait time for lab results to confirm he was infected with COVID-19 was only three days. He attributes it to knowing the owner of the private lab company he went to.Now, hospitalized at a small Miami-area hospital with pneumonia and waiting for convalescent plasma that is in short supply, he worries if he could have infected a relative he lives with who is immunocompromised. She is now waiting for test results that could take over a week in Florida right now.As demand for COVID-19 tests continues to rise in hard-hit Florida, so do the wait times for test results. Results can take 7 to 10 days and in some cases, even more.

CBS: 2020 Daily Trail Markers: Supreme Court affirms abortion portections 7/29 The Supreme Court reaffirmed abortion protections by doing what?

Denying Louisiana abortion restriction

CBS: Facebook removes Trump ads about Biden, COVID-19 and refugees 10/1 Facebook has removed 216 Trump ads that claimed what?

Despite the health risks of COVID-19 Joe Biden will increase refugees

NBC :Fauci says U.S. needs to 'hunker down' for fall and winter 9/10 Why was Oxford's vaccine trial canceled?

Development of spinal cord issues in patients

CBS: Feds tried to stop plant closure after COVID deaths, official says/ U.S. government tried to "intimidate" California county health department to keep poultry plant open after COVID deaths, director says 10/1 How did the Foster Farms poultry plant handle a COVID-19 outbreak among workers?

Did limited testing/provided false information about positive cases and deaths

CBS: 2-month-old dies from COVID-19 in Michigan 9/18 What happened to a 2 month old in Michigan?

Died due to COVID-19 virus

CBS: Plane carrying Russian opposition leader in Coma leaves for Germany 8/22 What does Dr. Anastasia Vasilyeva, another doctor with ties to the politician, believes happened to Navalny?

Dismisses that his illness was caused by "metabolic disorder" and believes it could have been the result of a poisoning

NBC: 'All the hospitals are full': In Houston, overwhelmed ICUs leave COVID-19 patients waiting in ER 7/10 Houston hospitals are struggling to keep up with the surge of coronavirus patients, so they are doing ______ to deal with this.

Diverting ambulances to other hospitals

CBS: South Dakota Governor disparages mask mandate for students 7/29 South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem perspective mask precautions for students?

Does not support mask mandate for student's return to school

CBS: Coronavirus "has the upper hand" in U.S., ex-CDC director warns 7/8

Dozens of U.S. states are seeing a rise in coronavirus infections, forcing many to halt or roll back reopening plans, even as officials are grappling with how to get students back to school safely in the fall. Dr. Tom Frieden, the former CDC director said "virus is here... it has the upper hand". The Trump administration is pushing for schools to return in the fall, and the president even criticized the CDC's school reopening guidance as "expensive" and "asking schools to do impossible things". Frieden also warned that President Trump's decision to pull the U.S. out of the World Health Organization could backfire because it leaves the U.S. as the only country in the world that does not have a voice at the leading organization that deals with epidemics and health emergencies.

NBC: Dr. Fauci warns coronavirus cases could surge to 100,000 per day 7/1 Who is the government's top infectious diseases expert?

Dr. Anthony Fauci

NBC: Dr. Fauci warns coronavirus cases could surge to 100,000 per day 7/1 Who is the government's top infectious diseases expert?

Dr. Anthony Fauci

NBC: What is Lewy body dementia? Robin Williams' illness explained 9/1 Who named and discovered Lewy bodies?

Dr. Friedrich Lewy who first discovered them in 1912

NBC: Nights newly kids edition

Dr. John Torres answers viewer questions about the coronavirus pandemic, Bill Nye talks about the Comet Neowise and how to see it, and Lester Holt interviews Ryan Kaji and his family about how they're helping frontline workers.

NBC: Coronavirus missteps from CDC and FDA worry health experts Who is the CDC director? 9/1

Dr. Robert Redfield

CBS: Gottlieb says U.S. "right back where we were" at earlier virus peak 7/5

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, warned that the United States is "right back where we were" when the country experienced its first peak in coronavirus infections earlier this year; he further explains that this is because of the surge in cases in Los Angeles, cities in Texas, cities in Florida and Arizona. Forty states have reported a surge in confirmed coronavirus cases as they began to lift restrictions on residents and proceeded to phased reopenings of their economies. Gottlieb warned that in the next two weeks that cases, hospitalizations, and deaths were going to rise and that the virus won't disappear anytime soon because people don't have "the political will to do it."

CBS: CDC updates, then removes, guidance on airborne spread of COVID-19 9/21 What was a new update the CDC made about getting tested for COVID-19?

Due to asymptomatic transmission, testing is important and is recommended despite if someone is not experiencing symptoms

CBS: Demand surges at Bay Area food banks due to coronavirus pandemic 7/9

Due to coronavirus pandemic, food banks in the San Francisco Bay Area are being exhausted. The Second Harvest food bank, is operating in a new normal mode as demand for free food is surging. Cat Cvengros, vice president of development and marketing at the food bank said that "In February we were serving about 270,000 individuals. Now we're over 500,000". The National Guard stepped up when shelter-in-place nearly wiped out the food bank's volunteers. Cvengros explains that they lost almost all of the volunteer help, which is about 40% of the workforce.

CBS: Senator Gary Peters shares abortion story 10/13 Why is Senator Peters worried about President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett?

Due to her history of favoring restrictions on access to abortion; Peters says she could make a decision that will have ramifications for reproductive health for women

CBS: Students may not get "the true college experience" this year 7/7

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 20 million university students returning to school can expect a very different college experience this fall; as universities try to figure out what to do amid rising coronavirus cases in several states. The Chronicle of Higher Education looked at the campus reopening plans at more than 1,000 schools. Sixty percent plan to return to an in-person semester, 9% will continue all-remote learning and 24% will offer a mix, with the others still deciding. In case of a campus outbreak, CDC say schools should shut down buildings to disinfect them and work with local health officials to trace contacts.

CBS: Feds tried to stop plant closure after COVID deaths, official says/ U.S. government tried to "intimidate" California county health department to keep poultry plant open after COVID deaths, director says 10/1 How many cases and deaths of COVID-19 did the Foster Farms poultry plant have by the time they closed down?

Eight deaths and over 350 confirmed cases

CBS: Unemployment could worsen in a COVID-19 second wave 7/7

Employers are rehiring furloughed workers, helping reduce the double-digit unemployment rate in May and June. But those gains are at risk if a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic hits the U.S. this year, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. According to OECD A second wave could be minimized/avoided if the nation relies on widespread use of masks, banning large gatherings and increasing testing until a vaccine becomes available later this year or next year. Even if the nation avoids a second wave, unemployment in the U.S. will remain high in 2020, ending the year at 10.4% compared with 11.1% in June. A second wave could reduce U.S. employment at the end of 2020 by 15% compared with a year earlier, or almost double the 8% hit to employment from the initial wave, the OECD projects.

CBS: Scientists race to explain why COVID kills a lot more men than women 7/10 What pregnancy hormones are suspected of being linked to the gender gap?

Estrogen, Testosterone, Progesterone

CBS: Plane carrying Russian opposition leader in Coma leaves for Germany 8/22 What does Ashikhmin, Navalny's doctor, suggest?

Explains that Nalvany is generally healthy and didn't have any underlying illnesses that could have triggered his condition

CBS: Andy Cohen says he has "robust" antibodies but can't donate them 7/29 Why does Andy Cohen claim that FDA restrictions concerning donations of blood plasma is discriminatory towards gay men?

FDA policy doesn't allow men to donate plasma if they've had sex with another man in the past three month

CBS: Facebook removes Trump ads about Biden, COVID-19 and refugees 10/1 Why did Facebook remove Trump ads claiming that bringing in more refugees correlates to a COVID-19 risk?

Facebook rejects ads that claims that people's physical safety, health, or survival is threatened by people on the basis of their national origin or immigration status

CBS: Facebook, twitter scrub false virus "cure" video shared by trump 7/28 What media sites removed a video shared by Trump?

Facebook, Twitter, Youtube

CBS: Feds charge phony church with selling toxic bleach as COVID-19 cure 7/9

Federal officials criminally charged Mark Grenon and three sons: Jonathan, Jordon and Joseph are charged with conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and distribute mislabeled drugs because they continued to sell a potentially deadly bleach product billed as a miracle cure (called MMS) for COVID-19 through a fake church. FDA has received reports of people requiring hospitalizations, developing life-threatening conditions, and dying after drinking MMS. The family earned $500,000 in 2019 and in March 2020 they earned $123,000. The legal action comes as part of a government effort to stymie scams related to the pandemic

CBS: South Dakota Governor disparages mask mandate for students 7/29 How many school-aged children have died from COVID as compared to flu-related deaths?

Fewer school-aged children have died of COVID-19 than flu-related deaths during each of the last five flu seasons

CBS: Mask mandates continue to spark outrage as COVID-19 vaccine trials ramp up 7/27 What phase in the world's biggest COVID vaccine in and how many participants are there?

Final phase and there 30,000 participants receiving experimental shots

CBS: When will a coronavirus vaccine really be ready? 9/30 According to the HHS, the head start on manufacturing increases what risk factor?

Financial risk; "not the product risk."

CBS: Gym owners: Why close fitness centers while bars stay open?7/2

Fitness club owners in states including Arizona and Michigan are rebelling against the order that they need to stay closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. This is especially the case in states that have allowed bars to reopen ahead of gyms. In Michigan, several gyms in the Detroit area are open for business in violation of an order in effect since March 16. Due to gym closures, Fitness club owners have issued a lawsuit against Whitmer's gym closures. James Wiese, co-owner of Michigan Crunch Fitness, has had 3of his 7 Crunch facilities shut down by local law enforcement after reopening. Wiese is running his gyms at 50% capacity and with social distancing rules in place, in addition to what he describes as extensive and costly cleaning by his staff; this practice it's not a sustainable business model.

CBS: Florida governor "not going back" on reopening as COVID cases surge 7/1

Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis says the state is "not going back" on reopening its economy, even as it's surged to become one of the nation's top states for new coronavirus cases; Florida is reporting thousands of new cases a day and recently set a new one-day record for infections. DeSantis the state would continue to encourage social distancing and prioritize the health of elderly and vulnerable residents. Florida is one of four states — along with Arizona, California and Texas — that now account for the majority of the more than 40,000 new coronavirus cases confirmed every day in the U.S. The governors of the other states have rolled back on reopening.

CBS: Florida "heading a million mph in the wrong direction" in virus fight 7/3

Florida's most populous county instituted an overnight curfew, and beaches and businesses began closing down again as the state's number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations keep rising. The grim trend threatened a further spread during the festive Fourth of July weekend. On Friday, Florida reported 9,488 new confirmed cases and 67 deaths, a day after setting a new daily record with more than 10,000 cases.The mayor's order also tightens mask rules at restaurants; the mayor expresses that he does not want to recluse everything but people need to take COVID-19 serious. A group of legislators urged Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday to require Floridians wear masks

NBC: COVID-19 testing labs near capacity as cases surge across the U.S., top health official says 7/1 What is the time that people wait to get their results?

For 9 states it takes 4 days and for the other 41 it takes 3 days

NBC: COVID-19 testing labs near capacity as cases surge across the U.S., top health official says 7/1 What is the time that people wait to get their results?

For 9 states it takes 4 days and for the other 41 it takes 3 days

CBS: Boris Johnson puts U.K. on coronavirus lockdown 10/31 People will only be permitted to leave their homes for what reasons?

For childcare, work, exercise, medical issues, or shopping for basic needs

CBS: Feds tried to stop plant closure after COVID deaths, official says/ U.S. government tried to "intimidate" California county health department to keep poultry plant open after COVID deaths, director says 10/1 What is one of the couple plants that was shut down by the government due to a COVID-19 outbreak?

Foster Farms poultry plant in California's Merced County

CBS: Halloween party shut down inside Brooklyn warehouse 10/31 What did deputies find when they entered the warehouse?

Found hundreds of people dancing, drinking and not wearing masks or social distancing

CBS: COVID-19 cases hit record high in U.S. 10/30 Which countries have went into lockdown?

France and Germany

CBS: Europe grapples with coronavirus 2nd wave worries 7/29 What notable European countries experienced spikes in COVID-19 cases?

France, Germany and Belgium

CBS: Detroit's water shutoff stopped amid pandemic, but problems loom 7/30 Months before the pandemic what was a hardship many families experienced in Detroit?

From Jan to July 2019, 11,000 had their water shutoff

CBS: Dr. Birx warns of silent coronavirus spread in the Northeast 10/11 Members of New York's Orthodox Jewish community protested COVID-19 precautions by doing what?

Gathering in large groups and burning face masks

NBC : Fauci on COVID-19 vaccine development: 'We have responsibility to the entire planet' 7/10 Moderna, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company, started the first clinical trial in the United States with its mRNA-based vaccine in March. This type of vaccine uses ___________ to teach cells how to defend against the coronavirus.

Genetic material

NBC: COVID-19 vaccine: Pfizer vaccine shows potential in early human trials 7/1 Who developed the vaccination?

German biotech firm BioNTech and U.S. pharmaceutical giant Pfizer

CBS: COVID-19 cases rising in 27 states amid labor day concerns 9/4

Going into Labor Day weekend, the U.S. coronavirus caseload is nearly double what it was during Memorial Day weekend. The virus has killed more than 187,000 Americans, according to Johns Hopkins University, and one widely used model predicts the death toll could reach 410,000 by the end of the year. At the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, manager Debbie DeLisa said tables and chairs have been set 6 feet apart in preparation of their first inside diners since March. Two weeks ago, eight states were reporting increases in average new cases, and now 27 states are reporting increases in average new cases. The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from the 10.2% reported the previous month.

NBC: Texas launches program to provide Covid-19 rapid tests to small businesses 8/31

Governor Greg Abbott announced the program on Monday in partnership with the Texas Department of Emergency Management. The program will provide testing supplies to small businesses who choose to participate in the program, allowing them to administer rapid tests to their employees.

CBS: U.S. Hit 150,000 coronavirus deaths 7/29 What was one prominent COVID issue in Florida?

Governor Ron DeSantis order to reopen schools in the midst of the intensifying pandemic in the state

NBC : Federal stockpile is thin amid coronavirus surge 7/10 The administration is considering asking governors to send in National Guard troops to assist hospitals with that data collection because it has been insufficient. Hospitals blame what Department for a shifting set of criteria?

HHS - United States Department of Human and Health Services

CBS: Seasonal workers in Maine brace for long winter amid coronavirus 9/18 How has the pandemic affected Seasonal workers in Maine?

Has led them to enter a long winter without annual financial safety net

CBS: Dr. Fauci on why coronavirus is wreaking havoc on Black communities 7/30 Why are African Americanhs likely to have incidents concerning underlying conditions?

Has to do with years and years of access to the right kinds of food, access to the right kind of health care

NBC:Navalny poisoned: German doctors say tests show toxin in Russian activist's body 8/24 Medically speaking, what was the result of Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny's poisoning by a nerve agent?

He fell into a coma

NBC: Actor Wilford Brimley, pitchman for Quaker Oats, dead at 85 8/1 Why was Wilford Brimley in an intensive care unit in St. George, Utah?

He had been on dialysis and suffered multiple medical issues

NBC: As COVID-19 spread in a Texas jail, an activist and a sheriff formed an unlikely alliance 7/1 Why did Dalila Reynoso take a picture of a policeman walking?

He was not wearing a mask.

NBC: As COVID-19 spread in a Texas jail, an activist and a sheriff formed an unlikely alliance 7/1 Why did Dalila Reynoso take a picture of a policeman walking?

He was not wearing a mask.

CBS: COVID-19 tests should be free, but these people still got big bills 7/10 Why are people recently experiencing costs concerning COVID-19 tests and related charges, despite the recent Congress COVID law?

Health Plans are taking advantage of loopholes concerning the law and there are some mix-ups

NBC 10/12: What is at risk if Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed?

Health care coverage and protections for millions of Americans are at risk

CBS: Mary J. Blige on barriers Black women face in breast cancer awareness 10/13 What did Mary J. Blige discusses during the Black Women's Health Imperative PSA?

Her aunt dying to breast cancer due to her not having critical information that could have saved her

NBC: Connie Culp, the 1st face transplant recipient in the US, dies at 57 8/1 Why did she need a face-transplant?

Her husband shot her in the face

CBS: Herman Cain,former presidential candidate, dies from coronavirus 7/30 What Former Republican presidential candidate died from COVID-19?

Herman Cain

CBS: COVID-19 cases hit record high in U.S. 10/30 As of October 30, the U.S. reported 88,521 new COVID-19 cases which is a new record for?

Highest single day reported cases during the pandemic

CBS: Herman Cain,former presidential candidate, dies from coronavirus 7/30 What placed Hermain Cain in the vulnerable demporagpic of COVID-19

His survival of his cancer diagnosis, age, and health

CBS: AirBNB shuts down dozens of NJ properties after large parties 8/1

Home rental company Airbnb is shutting down properties that ignore social distancing guidelines. Teenagers attended a party in Middletown that had been linked to at least 50 new positive coronavirus cases in teens between the ages of 15 and 19.

NBC: HPV vaccine significantly lowers risk of cervical cancer, large study finds 9/30 What is HPV?

Human papillomaviruses are a group of viruses that cause genital warts and most cases of cervical cancer. HPV also can cause cancers of the vagina, vulva, anus, penis and throat. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that HPV causes nearly 35,000 cancer cases every year in women and men in the United States.

NBC: Uncontrolled hypertension is getting worse in the U.S., study finds 9/10 Data using the new guidelines of 130/80 mm Hg, they found just 19 percent of Americans with ___________ had their blood pressure under control.

Hypertension

CBS: Texas gov. warns of potential lockdown if Texans don't wear masks 7/10 Due to the increase in COVID cases in Texas and people not following the mask mandate, what has Governor Greg Abbott said he will do?

Implement a state-wide lockdown

CBS: Nevada tightens restrictions again as COVID hospitalizations "spike" 7/10 What did Governor Steve Sisolak announce that Nevada would do in response to a spike in confirmed cases and to prevent further spread of COVID?

Implement restrictions on bars and restaurants in certain counties

CBS: Birx warns of "broad surge" across the country 10/30 According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, when will a safe vaccine be available?

In December, a vaccine probably from Pfizer or Moderna

CBS: COVID-19 pushing West Coast hospitals to their limits 7/7

In Los Angeles, the wait to get tested for the coronavirus can take hours. Emergency room doctors and nurses say they are running critically low on personal protective equipment — again. Among the states most overwhelmed is Arizona. As the virus spreads, Arizona is also running critically low on hospital beds. In California, hospitalizations have soared to nearly 90%. In California, the state is testing around 100,000 people a day. At one site in Los Angeles, online appointments are booked and drivers say it's taking about 90 minutes to get through the drive-thru line.

7/20 Some shoe and clothing boutiques devastated by COVID

In the next 30 days Jill Rubinstein will make a decision about whether to permanently close her specialty shoe store, Footloose, after 33 years and take the store totally online.Rubenstein, a third-generation shoe store owner, has been losing money by keeping her Pittsburgh boutique open this year and was forced to get a second job to cover her family's health insurance.That's the problem Michael Barone faced in mid-April when he launched a website for Moda, his two menswear boutiques in Pittsburgh five weeks after closing their doors.

CBS 8/15 Travelers scramble as new measures imposed over coronavirus upticks in Europe

Increases in coronavirus cases in some of Europe's key holiday destinations have prompted some governments to impose sudden measures, forcing many travelers to upend their plans.The U.K. government imposed a mandatory two-week coronavirus quarantine on anyone coming from France in a last-minute decision, Imtiaz Tyab reports.In Germany, which is reporting a three-month high of over 1,400 new infections in 24 hours, workers are testing drivers arriving at its borders.

CBS: COVID appears to be spreading faster in India than any other nation 8/19

India reported more than 64,500 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, taking the total number of people in the South Asian country who have tested positive for the disease over 2.76 million. India remains the third worst affected nation, behind the U.S. and Brazil, in terms of the total number of cases. The country has added 913,473 new cases in the past 15 days, averaging 60,898 per day. India reported 1,099 coronavirus deaths, its highest single-day toll yet, taking the overall death toll over 53,000. Of the total 2.76 million cases in India, more than 2 million people have recovered. The World Health Organization and independent experts have raised concerns about low testing rates in the world's second most populous country. India has administered over 31 million tests, but that's only about 23,000 tests per million inhabitants.

NBC: Corona virus spreading fast at frat, sorority house at Indiana Uni. 9/3

Indiana University is calling for the closure of all fraternity and sorority houses on its flagship campus in Bloomington due to a growing spread of the corona virus that has already put 30 of the 40 houses under quarantine An 8.1 percent positive rate for corona virus in Greek housing over the past week, as posted on the university's testing dashboard, has jumped to the "double digits," according to a university health official.

CBS: Fauci says that Trump and Redfield were "both right" about vaccines 9/18 What was Dr. Fauci's prediction on the distribution of the vaccine among Americans?

Individual of "high-risk" would get the vaccine sooner and that the rest of American won't really get the vaccine until later

CBS: Scientists race to explain why COVID kills a lot more men than women 7/10 The coronavirus' gender gap is similar to what diseases?

Influenza and hepatitis

NBC: As COVID-19 vaccines reach the final stages, who will be first in line? What does vaccination do? 9/1

Inject the vaccine containing that code, called mRNA, and the body's cells will make some harmless spike protein — just enough for the immune system to respond, priming it to react if it later encounters the real virus.

CBS: California to release another 8,000 inmates to slow virus 7/10 What requirements should inmates meet to be eligible for release?

Inmates must have 180 days or less left on their sentence, must not be serving time for domestic violence or a violent crime or be considered a high-risk for violence

CBS: U.S. sees more than 70,000 new virus cases for second day in a row 7/18 As of July 18, how many intensive care units are full in Miami-Dade County's?

Intensive care units in eight of Miami-Dade County's 25 hospitals are full.

NBC: Wearing a mask has become politicized. Science says it shouldn't be 7/1 Why didn't they make wearing masks a national requirement?

It won't convince people really or even force people to wear them and they didn't know whether they were helpful and there was a lot of concern that if people were using medical masks for those in the medical field

NBC: Wearing a mask has become politicized. Science says it shouldn't be. 7/1 Why didn't they make wearing masks a national requirement?

It won't convince people really or even force people to wear them and they didn't know whether they were helpful and there was a lot of concern that if people were using medical masks for those in the medical field

CBS: Japanese researchers say "no reason" to keep doing painful COVID test 9/30 Why are Japanese researchers claiming that there is no reason to continue using the nasal swab test?

It's costly, requires health care workers, and is painful

NBC: Large trials for the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine begin in the U.S. 9/1 Why do they use adenovirus?

It's genetically altered so it doesn't make a person sick. Instead, it teaches the immune system how to generate antibodies to attack what's called the spike protein on the surface of the coronavirus. It's that spike protein that gets into human cells, wreaking havoc.

NBC : Europe watches in alarm as U.S. tops 5 million COVID-19 cases 8/10 What country still has one of the world's highest official death tolls at over 35,000?

Italy

CBS: Japanese researchers say "no reason" to keep doing painful COVID test 9/30 According to research, how does the saliva test compare to the common nasal swab test?

Its as reliable as the swab test

NBC: Countries report record case rises as the U.S. faces stark death toll projection 8/1 Where did corona cases top 1,500?

Japan

CBS: Japanese researchers say "no reason" to keep doing painful COVID test 9/30 According to research team leader Takanori Teshima of Hokkaido University, how does saliva testing in Japan compare to the U.S.?

Japan does not add preservatives to saliva samples, which is thought to compromise accuracy

CBS: Michigan tourism industry says this is "a year simply to survive" 7/7

Joel and Heidi Gesiakowski's Taste restaurant in Michigan has experienced hits in revenue due to restrictions which limits the restaurant to takeout service. According to Dave Lorenz, vice president of Travel Michigan, the state's tourism office, "it'll be a year simply to survive as a business". Business owners and leaders who spoke to CBS News shared optimism for the summer based on the number of people traveling so far. There have been more than 66,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and about 6,000 deaths in Michigan. Some business owners said they are worried about people spreading the coronavirus. Some businesses aren't seeing the traffic they normally do at this point of the year (summer).

NBC: 'Cancer can't take everything': Kristen Dahlgren marks 1 year after diagnosis 9/1 Who was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 47?

Kristen Dahlgren

CBS: Moderna CEO says its COVID-19 vaccine won't be ready until 2021 10/1 When will Moderna seek FDA approval for their vaccine for use in the general population?

Late January the earliest

CBS: California, Florida and Texas report highest daily virus death tolls 7/10 In Texas, which ethnicity has experienced the most deaths?

Latinos; they account for 29% percent of deaths

CBS: The Alabama factory preparing America for a COVID-18 vaccine 7/17

Lawrence Gantu, President of Customer Operations at SiO2 Materials Science in Auburn, Alabama. Health and Human Services, Secretary Alex Azar. The administration has shelled out $5.6 billion in contracts, some including Corning who has a long history making vaccine vials. Prashant Yadav, a Harvard Medical School supply chain expert says that "We may end up having a vaccine that is effective and safe, but not have all the ingredients and auxiliary inputs that we need to administer it." The fastest vaccine, for the mumps, was developed in four years.

CBS: Senate GOP to propose liability protections in next COVID relief bill 7/17

Legal protections for U.S universities, schools, and businesses are being proposed in order to reopen without the threat of COVID. A laundry list of legal liability protections that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell emphasized in the red line for future COVID-19 relief support. Trump's re-election campaign has started to require people to formally agree they won't sue if they get COVID during a gathering (Tulsa, Oklahoma rally, people got COVID). Liability only applies to COVID. According to the Insurance Information Institute, people are winning cases since it is hard to prove health mandates have been ignored. The proposed protections could backdate Dec 2019- 2024 or until the expiration of the PREP Act.

NBC: What is Lewy body dementia? Robin Williams' illness explained 9/1 What is the second-most common form of degenerative dementia?

Lewy Body Dementia Association

NBC: What is Lewy body dementia? Robin Williams' illness explained 9/1 What was Robin William's post-death diagnosis?

Lewy body dementia

CBS: Japanese researchers say "no reason" to keep doing painful COVID test 9/30 The RT-LAMP procedure was used previously for what diseases/pandemics?

MERS, SARS and Ebola

CBS: Texas gov. warns of potential lockdown if Texans don't wear masks 7/10 What restrictions has Texas Governor Greg Abbot done in response to the increasing numbers of COVID cases?

Made masks mandatory statewide and limited gatherings to more than 10 people

CBS: U.S. sees more than 70,000 new virus cases for second day in a row 7/18 What does the White House coronavirus task force recommend that red zone counties do?

Make mask requirements

CBS: GOP congressman says china should be "held accountable" for COVID-19 7/23

McCaul, who is also the top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released an interim report with Republican committee members last month detailing their investigation into the origins of COVID-19 and the initial handling of the virus by the Chinese Communist Party and the World Health Organization.

CBS: Feds tried to stop plant closure after COVID deaths, official says/ U.S. government tried to "intimidate" California county health department to keep poultry plant open after COVID deaths, director says 10/1 Trump signed an executive order demanding for what to stay open?

Meat and poultry plants

NBC: Florida's Miami-Dade County to use nightly curfew to fight growing coronavirus cases 7/2 Which county in Florida has the most cases of COVID-19?

Miami-Dade

CBS: Miami shuts down indoor dining as virus cases rise 7/7

Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Giménez announced an emergency order to shut down indoor dining, gyms and banquet halls as coronavirus casescontinue to spike in Florida. According to CBS Miami, since Florida began reopening, the county's daily rate for confirmed COVID-19 cases skyrocketed from about 300 a day to more than 2,000. The state took over three months to reach 100,000 coronavirus cases, but it took just two weeks to get from 100,000 to 200,000. Florida has seen multiple record-breaking increases in coronavirus cases in recent weeks. On Friday, the state reported 11,458 new cases. A large number of new infections are being found in younger people.

9/23 cbs Missouri Governor Mike Parson and his wife Teresa test positive for coronavirus

Missouri Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson have tested positive for the coronavirus, the governor's office announced Wednesday.Teresa has taken a rapid test and a swab test that came back positive, and Parson is waiting on the results of a swab test after his rapid test came back positive, according to The Associated Press.Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt also tested positive, as did Ohio Governor Mike DeWine - but DeWine later said his result was a false positive.

CBS: Birx warns of "broad surge" across the country 10/30 According to Dr. Deborah Birx, what states are not seeing improvements in the pandemic?

Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin

7/11 Florida reports more than 10,000 COVID 19 cases for second day in a row as Disney world reopens How many cases of COVID-19 were reported after 2 days of the reopening of Disney world? How is Disney world working with COVID regulations? What are some events that are being canceled to discourage people from being in a crowd?

More than 10,300 positive cases were reported on Friday and another 10,000 were reported on Saturday. Guests are required to make reservations for the park and when entering masks are required and temperature checks are given to guests and workers when entering the parks. Parades and fireworks are being put on a hold to discourage people from being in a crowd. Also character meet and greets are not running to encourage social distancing.

CBS: California and Florida hit new daily record high COVID-19 deaths 7/30 As of July 30, how many deaths has the U.S. surpassed?

More than 150,000

CBS: Texas gov. warns of potential lockdown if Texans don't wear masks 7/10 As of July 10, how many COVID cases does Texas have?

More than 240,000 cases

CBS: Texas gov. warns of potential lockdown if Texans don't wear masks 7/10 As of July 10, how many deaths has Texas experienced due to COVID?

More than 3,000

CBS: Feds tried to stop plant closure after COVID deaths, official says/ U.S. government tried to "intimidate" California county health department to keep poultry plant open after COVID deaths, director says 10/1 How many worker at meat and poultry plants have reportedly tested positive and how many have died of COVID-19?

More than 44,000 workers nationwide tested positive for the virus, and more than 200 have died

CBS: Florida Breaks state's single-day death record, again 7/30 As of July 30, how many COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations has Florida had?

More than 460,000 cases and over 26,000 hospitalizations

CBS: 2-month-old dies from COVID-19 in Michigan 9/18 As of September 18, data shows that how many children in the U.S. have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began?

More than 500,000

CBS: New coronavirus cases skyrocket on Fourth of July weekend 7/3

More than 57,000 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in the U.S. in the past 24 hours, setting yet another record for new infections just as the country heads into the July Fourth holiday. Coronavirus cases are rising in 37 states. Nationwide, more than 129,000 people have been killed by the virus, and there are over 2.7 million cases across the country. In many places, parades and picnics have been now canceled and backyard barbeques are being discouraged. Beaches in Miami, which are usually crowded with tourists, are shut down, and the county there has ordered a curfew.

CBS: U.S. sees more than 70,000 new virus cases for second day in a row 7/18 What was the number of cases that the U.S. saw for 2 days in a row?

More than 70,000; on Friday, with 71,600 new cases and on Thursday saw an all-time daily high of 77,300 new confirmed cases

NBC: Convalescent plasma not recommended to treat COVID-19, government panel says 9/1 How many patients with COVID-19 in the U.S. have been treated with convalescent plasma?

More than 72,000

CBS: Birx warns of "broad surge" across the country 10/30 As of October 30, how many people have contracted COVID-19?

More than 9 million people; over 229,000 deaths

CBS: U.S. sees more than 70,000 new virus cases for second day in a row 7/18 As of July 18, how many states have imposed a mask mandate

More than half the states already have mask mandates; in some places, police give fines to people not wearing them

CBS: Coronavirus outbreak reported at USC's fraternity row 7/31 In response to the pandemic, what actions has USC taken?

Moved the vast majority of classes online, canceled events, limited on-campus housing, added mask requirements, added social distancing and symptom-checking measures

CBS: Texas gov. warns of potential lockdown if Texans don't wear masks 7/10 As of July 10, how many coronavirus patients have been hospitalized in Texas?

Nearly 10,000

CBS: California, Florida and Texas report highest daily virus death tolls 7/10 As of July 10, which state is experiencing a downward trend in COVID cases?

New York

CBS: Mask mandates continue to spark outrage as COVID-19 vaccine trials ramp up 7/27 As of July 27, which state did Florida surpass in terms of confirmed COVID cases?

New York

CBS: Cuomo: Indoor dining delayed in NYC, storm clouds "on the horizon" 7/1

New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that indoor dining won't be allowed to resume when NYC reaches Phase 3 of reopening next week and won't resume "until the facts change and it is prudent to open,". Cuomo states that indoor dining has been most pronounced problem NYC; he also says that NY is "doing great" in terms of coronavirus numbers, since the number or COVID-19 hospitalizations has stayed below 900 for four consecutive days. NYC faces new problems with public compliance towards measures to protect against COVID-19 and that the local government is not enforcing compliance. Travelers from 16 states are now required to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival to NY.

NBC: Dr. Fauci warns coronavirus cases could surge to 100,000 per day 7/1 Which states had the highest cases and deaths?

New York and new jersey

NBC: Dr. Fauci warns coronavirus cases could surge to 100,000 per day 7/1 Which states had the highest cases and deaths?

New York and new jersey

NBC: NYC delays return to public school classrooms due to COVID-19 safety concerns 9/1 What happened when schools started in person?

New York reported 754 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths, and an infection rate of less than one percent. And while New York continues to lead the nation in the total number of COVID-19 deaths with 33,785, states like Florida, Texas, and Arizona

CBS: NYC schools will reopen in fall with "blended learning" model, mayor says 7/8

New York reports Mayor Bill de Blasio said New York City students will return to school in the fall with a "blended learning" model - most students will attend in-person classes two or three days a week, depending on the week, and learn online the other days. Face coverings and social distancing will be required, along with hand washing stations and new cleaning protocols; students have the option of remote learning. The governor said only that the city's plan will be reviewed through the same criteria as every other school district.New York City was the U.S. epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic and its schools were closed in March as part of sweeping efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Delta flight returned to gate after two passengers on board refused to wear masks 8/3

No mask, no flying is the rule on every U.S. airline to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. The Atlanta-based airline says it is also expanding its COVID-19 testing program to cover its entire workforce. COVID-19 can be mainly transmitted from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks, or raises their voice according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC recommends people wear masks in public especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.

CBS: Health officials sound alarm over surge of virus cases 10/13 What area is experiencing a 40% increase of average daily cases?

Northeast

NBC: Florida reports record number of COVID-19 hospitalizations 8/10 Which states logged most of their cases and deaths in the early days of the pandemic, compared to today?

Northeastern

cbs 9/6 11 students dismissed from Northeastern for violating COVID policies

Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, has dismissed 11 students for violating the school's COVID-19 policies.Northeastern students living in the hotel have also been required to attend floor meetings that go over the school's policies for social gathering, and sign off on a no-party policy.Despite rising cases, the school has urged students to stay on campus, issuing a news release on Wednesday on the dangers of sending infected students home.

CBS: Virus outbreak hits cruise ship that stopped at dozens of ports 8/3

Norwegian cruise ship line halted all trips and apologized Monday for procedural errors after an outbreak of coronavirus on one ship infected at least five passengers and 36 crew members. The 41 people on the MS Roald Amundsen who tested positive have been admitted to the University Hospital of North Norway in Tromsoe. All 158 crew members on MS Roald Amundsen have been tested and 122 were negative. A total of 69 municipalities in Norway have been affected, Norwegian news agency NTB reported. NTB said 33 of the 36 crew members that have tested positive came from the Philippines and the others came from Norway, France and Germany. In Italy, the Costa Crociere cruise ship line said Sunday three crew members from two ships in Civitavecchia, near Rome, have tested positive for the coronavirus. Costa Crociere said that all crew members were tested for the virus before leaving their countries, then undergo a second test once they arrive in Italy, after which they are put under a two-week monitoring period. More than 710 people fell ill aboard Carnival's Diamond Princess cruise ship while it was quarantined off Japan and 13 people died.

CBS: Moderna CEO says its COVID-19 vaccine won't be ready until 2021 10/1 When will Moderna likely seek emergency authorization for the vaccine for frontline medical workers and other at-risk individuals?

November 25 at the earliest

NBC: Uncontrolled hypertension is getting worse in the U.S., study finds 9/10 How often should people have their blood pressure checked?

Once a year

CBS: Virus deaths are mounting in hot spots around the US 7/17

One city in South Carolina is urging people to pray the virus into submission, a hospital in Texas is bringing in military medical personnel and morgues are running out of space in Phoenix. Texas reported 10,000 new cases Thursday for the third straight day and 129 additional deaths. The state has seen a third of its more than 3,400 total COVID-19 fatalities in the first two weeks of July alone. Florida's Department of Health on Friday confirmed 11,466 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the state's total to 327,241. There were also 128 new Florida resident deaths announced, bringing the statewide resident death toll to 4,805. On Thursday, the state reached another ominous record, with 156 virus deaths. More than 13.5 million infections have been confirmed worldwide and over 588,000 have died.

NBC: What is Lewy body dementia? Robin Williams' illness explained 9/1 How is LBD diagnosed?

Only an autopsy can provide a conclusive diagnosis, but doctors can recognize the symptoms with the help of physical and neurological examinations, mental status tests, and brain imaging.

CBS: China testing entire city after just 12 cases end COVID-free streak 10/12 According to the World Health Organization, China has recorded how many COVID-19 infections and deaths?

Over 91,000 COVID-19 infections and fewer than 5,000 deaths

CBS: Seasonal workers in Maine brace for long winter amid coronavirus 9/18 How has the pandemic caused financial hardships in Maine?

Pandemic has damaged many of the finances from tourism and local businesses

NBC: Rapid coronavirus testing for Congress a hot topic again after Rep. Gohmert catches COVID-19 8/1 What problem stands in the way?

Pelosi and McConnell say that with no national testing strategy, they can't accept it.

CBS: 3 scientists' advice on how to protect yourself from COVID-19 9/30 According to the CDC what is the main form of COVID-19 transmission?

People who are in close contact for prolonged periods

cbs 9/22Maine warns of potential coronavirus exposure at airports

People who traveled through the largest airport in Maine this weekend might have been exposed to coronavirus, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday.The Maine CDC said an individual with the virus and a close contact of the individual went to Portland International Jetport on Sunday.A pair of schools in southern Maine that are near a growing number of coronavirus outbreaks is transitioning to a fully remote model because of a handful of virus cases.

CBS: U.S. reports 63,200 new coronavirus cases, another daily record 7/10 Why are some people against America reopening their businesses, especially Disney World?

People worry for that these reopenings will further spread COVID and result in more COVID deaths and cases

CBS: When will a coronavirus vaccine really be ready? 9/30 What companies in the U.S. are in Phase 3 of clinical trials without completing normal clinical trials?

Pfizer and Moderna

NBC: As COVID-19 vaccines reach the final stages, who will be first in line? What do they call the processes of finding a vaccine? 9/1

Phase 3

CBS: Face shield vs. mask? Which prevents the spread of COVID-19 better? 8/3

Plastic face shields are likely not as effective in preventing the spread of the coronavirus as cloth face masks. In Switzerland, health officials said employees in a hotel wearing only face shields tested positive while those wearing masks did not. Face shields are not sufficient because the coronavirus spreads through microscopic respiratory droplets that can easily get around the sides, Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, an internal medicine physician in San Francisco said.

NBC :Inside the Chinese lab central to the search for the coronavirus' origin 8/10 COVID-19 was originally described as a ______ - like illness

Pnuemonia

NBC: Countries report record case rises as the U.S. faces stark death toll projection 8/1 Where have there been reports of its highest number of new cases for a third day?

Poland

CBS: 3 scientists' advice on how to protect yourself from COVID-19 9/30 What are some recommendations of reducing COVID-19 transmission?

Practice physical distancing, wearing face masks, improving ventilation and doing activities outside

NBC: Myrtle Beach braces for tourists despite COVID-19 outbreaks: 'An absolute hot spot' 7/1 Who tells other people to wear masks and doesn't wear one themselves?

President Donald Trump

CBS: Trump moves to officially withdraw U.S. from WHO 7/7

President Trump has taken the first formal step toward withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization, a move that comes as countries around the globe continue to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The administration has submitted a notice of withdrawal, which will be effective July 6, 2021. There have been more than 11.6 million confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide, including nearly 3 million in the U.S. The Trump administration's move to severe ties with the WHO comes more than a month after Trump announced that he would be "terminating" the U.S.'s relationship with the WHO because of its handling of the coronavirus pandemic. In the U.S., more than 40 states are experiencing spikes in coronavirus infections

CBS: Trump pushes states to reopen schools this fall amid pandemic 7/7

President Trump on Tuesday launched an all-out effort to push states to reopen schools this fall, arguing that some may keep schools closed not because of the coronavirus pandemic but for political reasons against the will of families, specifically that the Democrats want to keep schools closed for political reasons and not health reasons. Many health experts agree it's important for students to get back to school this fall to continue their educational development and to ensure access to meal programs and services for mental and behavioral health. Final decisions will be up to state and local officials. CDC has provided guidance to school and has said that schools can operate safely by taking basic safety precautions.

CBS: Mary J. Blige on barriers Black women face in breast cancer awareness 10/13 According to Blige what does the initiative "P.O.W.E.R. of sure" mean?

Prevention, own your health journey, wellness, early detection and results and resolutions

7/11 Inmates are 5 times more likely to get coronavirus than the general population, study says How is COVID affecting prisons? Compared to the regular population what is the rate for people infected and deaths? Why is the rate higher than the public?

Prisons are getting a higher number of cases and deaths than regular populations. People in Prison are 3 ties more likely to die from the virus and are 5.5 times more likely to get the virus. Not all prisons and jails have the correct medical care and it is hard for the inmates to social distance as more prisons are crowded.

NBC: What is Lewy body dementia? Robin Williams' illness explained 9/1 What are the symptoms of Lewy bodies?

Problems with cognitive ability, attention, alertness, memory, judgment, and concentration Behavior changes Hallucinations and delusions The slow movement, tremors, difficulty walking, or rigidity Sleep problems, including acting out dreams Problems with autonomic body functions, such as bladder and bowel function

CBS: Inside a mass facility that could mass produce a COVID-19 vaccine 9/18 The world's biggest vaccine manufacturer, based in India, warned what?

Production isn't being quick enough and it could take until 2024 to produce enough doses of vaccine to cover the entire world

NBC: Busted! The 4 biggest myths about COVID-19 antibody testing 7/10 What are antibodies?

Proteins produced by the body to bind to, and eliminate viruses

NBC: Palestine shuts down schools and religious buildings, Iraq death toll rises to two 10/22

Public buildings including schools, colleges, mosques and churches in the biblical city of Bethlehem will be closed for the next 14 days as concerns about corona virus in the region grow. The Palestine Health ministry announced the move Thursday and said events such as lectures, conferences and sporting events will be shut down as well.

CBS: Boris Johnson puts U.K. on coronavirus lockdown 10/31 In response to pandemic surges, what did Prime Minister Boris Johnson decide to do?

Put U.K. on lockdown

CBS: Mask mandates continue to spark outrage as COVID-19 vaccine trials ramp up 7/27 What does the Moderna vaccine utilize to trigger an immune response?

RNA or genetic code that directs cells

NBC : WHO experts head to China to investigate origins of COVID-19 7/10 What has China done to block future outbreaks?

Reduced wildlife trade and open markets

CBS: WHO says some countries may have to return to "total lockdown" 7/10 What has WHO advised countries to do in terms of reopening?

Reopen slowly and base the process closely off of data

NBC: Rapid coronavirus testing for Congress a hot topic again after Rep. Gohmert catches COVID-19 8/1 Who's a positive covid test created a debate around sending rapid test machines to the Capitol is back in full force?

Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va.

NBC: Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona tests positive for coronavirus 8/1 who self-quarantined after they sat next to Gohmert on a flight from Texas but still tested negative?

Rep. Kay Granger

NBC: Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona tests positive for coronavirus 8/1 Who tested positive becoming the second lawmaker?

Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz.

CBS: ICU Chief who "selflessly" treated patients dies from COVID-19 7/28 What did Dr. Joseph J. Costa, the ICU Chief of a Baltimore hospital, die of?

Repeated coronavirus exposure at work

CBS: Study warns new flu virus in pigs could morph to cause a pandemic 7/1

Researchers in China have discovered a new type of swine flu, named G4, that is capable of triggering a pandemic, according to a study published Monday in the U.S. scientific journal PNAS The World Health Organization is carefully studying the virus. From 2011 to 2018, researchers took 30,000 nasal swabs from pigs in slaughterhouses; the majority were of a new kind which has been dominant among pigs since 2016. The researchers then carried out experiments including on ferrets.

CBS: Chris Christie released from hospital after COVID-19 treatment 10/10 Chris Christie is one of several people to test positive for COVID-19 after attending what?

Rose Garden event

CBS: When will a coronavirus vaccine really be ready? 9/30 What other countries have already started distributing a vaccine?

Russia and China

NBC: Large trials for the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine begin in the U.S. 9/1 What virus causes COVID-19?

SARS-CoV-2

CBS: Japanese researchers say "no reason" to keep doing painful COVID test 9/30 What was the new COVID-19 test that researchers in Japan announced?

Saliva test

CBS: Trump says he "aced" cognitive test, challenges Biden to take it 7/10 The White House released a statement from the president's doctor saying what about Mr. Trump's periodic physical exam?

Says Trump remains healthy with no changes since his previous checkup; statement did not include any info about cognitive testing

CBS: Health expert says 250,000 Americans could die of COVID by end of year 7/10 Dr. Zeke Emanuel perspective on school reopening in the fall?

Schools should open and that efforts must be made to minimize cases

CBS 9/6 Gottlieb: Likelihood "extremely low" for COVID-19 vaccine in 2020

Scott Gottlieb, the former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, told "Face the Nation" on Sunday that it's unlikely a coronavirus vaccine will be available in the U.S. by the end of 2020."I think the likelihood that we're going to have a vaccine for widespread use in 2020 is extremely low, I think we need to think of that as largely a 2021 event," Gottlieb said.Gottlieb said Sunday that despite the rapid pace, he has "Absolute confidence in the scientific staff" tasked with approving any vaccine.

CBS: Europe grapples with coronavirus 2nd wave worries 7/29 Due to the spikes, British vacationers are required to do what?

Self-quarantine for two weeks

CBS 8/14 Doctor has counted more health care worker deaths than CDC

She has since counted at least 1,000 lives lost while working in health care during the pandemic; the CDC has counted 625.The CDC's April report on "Characteristics of health care personnel with COVID-19" defined HCP as "Paid and unpaid persons serving in health care settings who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials."In addition to the form's limiting parameters of what constitutes health care personnel, Rezba stressed that the people filling out the form - many of them HCP themselves - are working under immense pressure, and may not be equipped to note every patient's exposure to the health care field.

NBC: As COVID-19 spread in a Texas jail, an activist and a sheriff formed an unlikely alliance 7/1 Why does Dalila Reynoso watch over everyone?

She wants to keep an eye out because the COVID cases keep rising.

NBC: As COVID-19 spread in a Texas jail, an activist and a sheriff formed an unlikely alliance 7/1 Why does Dalila Reynoso watch over everyone?

She wants to keep an eye out because the COVID cases keep rising.

CBS: Woman gets dishwashing job to see husband at care center 7/10 What was another reason Mary Daniel got a dishwashing job at the senior care facility her husband lives in?

She was worried about her husband spending so much time alone and said his behavior changed in quarantine

NBC: Wearing a mask has become politicized. Science says it shouldn't be 7/1 Why does wearing a mask cause fear?

Social media thinks that mask could cause blood oxygen levels to drop, or it can lead to carbon dioxide buildup in the body.

NBC: Wearing a mask has become politicized. Science says it shouldn't be. 7/1 Why does wearing a mask cause fear?

Social media thinks that mask could cause blood oxygen levels to drop, or it can lead to carbon dioxide buildup in the body.

CBS: Starbucks to require customer face masks July 15 7/9

Starbucks will soon enforce a mask mandate across all of its U.S. stores beginning July 15. Would-be customers who don't wish to cover up can order coffee to go at drive-thru locations, or else pre-order goods through the Starbucks app, to be picked up curbside or for delivery. The company said it is prioritizing the health of its customers, supporting public health officials in their efforts to prevent COVID-19 from spreading

NBC: FBI raids pennsylvania nursing home where hundreds caught corona virus, dozens died 9/3

State Department of Health data show that 447 residents and staff members tested positive for the disease, and 73 people died.Medicare records showed that state inspectors warned of lax sanitary conditions last year that could lead to the spread of infection and diseases.Sept. 13, 2019 report found the facility didn't have enough trained nurses and that some residents were living in filthy conditions.

CBS: U.S. sees more than 70,000 new virus cases for second day in a row 7/18 What is the White House's coronavirus task force definition of a "red zone"?

States/areas that need more COVID restrictions to prevent the increase of cases

CBS: When will a coronavirus vaccine really be ready? 9/30 According to Operation Warp Speed Fact Sheet, what is the difference made between steps and process of developing a vaccine

Steps are being done simultaneously

CBS: Woman gets dishwashing job to see husband at care center 7/10 What condition caused Mary Daniel's husband, Steve caused him to move into the facility?

Steve got Alzheimers 7 years ago and was moved to a memory care center

CBS: South Dakota Governor disparages mask mandate for students 7/29 How prevalent is COVID transmission among children in schools?

Studies that COVID-19 transmission among children in schools is low

CBS: Japanese researchers say "no reason" to keep doing painful COVID test 9/30 How is the COVID-19 saliva test performed?

Subjects were asked to spit into a cup

NBC: What is Lewy body dementia? Robin Williams' illness explained 9/1 How did Robin Williams die?

Suicide

CBS: Plane carrying Russian opposition leader in Coma leaves for Germany 8/22 What was the suspected cause of Navalny's coma?

Supporters suspect someone laced Nalvanly's tea with poison

NBC: U.S. health chief praises Taiwan during highest-level visit in decades 8/10 What island of 23 million people has managed to contain COVID-19 and avoid a complete lockdown, recording just 480 cases and seven deaths since the start of the pandemic?

Taiwan

CBS: Feds tried to stop plant closure after COVID deaths, official says/ U.S. government tried to "intimidate" California county health department to keep poultry plant open after COVID deaths, director says 10/1 What did Merced County public health officials advise the Foster Farms poultry plant to do?

Test all of its workers

CBS: China testing entire city after just 12 cases end COVID-free streak 10/12 How did authorities respond to the new Chinese COVID-19 cases?

Testing all 9 million people in the city of Qingdao

CBS: Texas governor issues mandatory mask policy 7/2

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday issued an executive order requiring residents to wear face coverings in public in counties with 20 or more positive coronavirus cases. The order also gives local authorities the ability to limit gatherings of more than 10 people. After a verbal or written warning, people who violate the face-covering requirement can face fines up to $250. However, law enforcement officers cannot "detain, arrest, or confine in jail" anyone who violates the order. The state reported 7,915 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services; frontline workers are overwhelmed.

CBS: COVID-19 surge: Next bailout could cost $1.5 trillion, Moody's says 7/10 What states have opened early and are now expercineng surges in COVID cases?

Texas and Arizona

CBS: Texas shatters daily record with over 10,000 new virus cases 7/8

Texas has again broken its single-day record for new coronavirus cases, with 10,028 new cases. The previous daily record was 8,260 new cases on July 4. There are now more than 200,000 cases across the state. The state also set a new record for single-day deaths, with 60. Coronavirus hospitalizations have more than doubled in Texas over the last two weeks. According to The Associated Press, New York and Florida are the only other states to surpass 10,000 new cases in a single day.

CBS: Texas gov. warns of potential lockdown if Texans don't wear masks 7/10 Which large amount of Texas officials are refusing to enforce the mask mandate?

Texas sheriffs

CBS: CDC updates, then removes, guidance on airborne spread of COVID-19 9/21 What has CDC previously said about how the COVID-19 virus is spread?

That it's often spread through respiratory droplets or small particles, such as those in aerosols

CBS: Fauci says that Trump and Redfield were "both right" about vaccines 9/18 What did Dr. Fauci say Trump and the CDC director were correct about?

That vaccine distribution will probably be soon and rapidly done

CBS: NIH director on the speed of vaccine development: "I have never seen anything come together this way" 7/23

The National Institutes of Health will launch an unprecedented effort to find a COVID-19 vaccine. The operation aims to deliver 300 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine by Jan 2021.

CBS: NBA helps bring faster and easier coronavirus test to market 8/17

The SalivaDirect test was developed for people who have no COVID symptoms. It's thought to be about 90% as accurate as other tests using nose and throat swabs. Before checking into their isolated Orlando bubble with its daily COVID tests, some NBA players and staff volunteered to give saliva samples along with their standard nose and throat swabs. This is set up to be something that you would receive your results within 24 hours. Each test would cost about $10.

8/4 Some Mystery Seeds Illegally Sent From China Identified

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has identified some of the plant species in bags of unsolicited seeds arriving in mailboxes across the United States.Although the species identified so far are harmless, plant experts have warned that seeds from other parts of the world could damage crops."I've had people describe to me that the seeds are coated with something purple. I haven't had it in my hands yet, but it sounds an awful lot like a seed treatment," she said.

7/11 Parts of U.S. scramble to shut down as country breaks another virus record On July 11 what were the number of cases and deaths due to COVID? What executive order did South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issue? What is Pennsylvania being blamed for?

The U.S. has now seen over 3.18 million COVID-19 cases and more than 134,000 deaths due to the virus. He issued that all bars and restaurants in the state are to not sell alcoholic beverages after 11 pm. They are being blamed for overcrowded bars as well as out-of-state travel.

CBS: U.S. reports a record 60,000 new coronavirus cases in one day 7/8

The U.S. reported 60,000 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, the most ever reported in the country in a single day, which brings the total number of cases reported in the U.S. to nearly 3 million, including more than 131,000 people who have died due to the virus. Florida on Tuesday reported more than 7,300 new cases, and its highest-ever percentage of positive coronavirus tests.

cbs 9/22 US surpasess 200,000 coronavirus deaths

The United States has surpassed 200,000 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic, according to Johns Hopkins University, just eight months after the first positive case was identified in a Washington traveler on January 21.The U.S. leads the world in coronavirus deaths and still has the most cases in the world, with over 6.8 million people sickened by the virus since January.As densely populated areas have reported fewer cases as the year progresses, the country's total number of deaths has continued to increase as states that rushed re-openings and other rural areas confirmed large outbreaks.

CBS: U.S. tops 50,000 virus cases in single day for the first time 7/2

The United States reported more than 50,000 new coronavirus cases Wednesday - a record high for a single day. Many states are struggling to contain the spread of the pandemic, blamed in part on Americans not wearing masks or following social distancing rules. Confirmed cases in California have increased nearly 50% over the past two weeks, and COVID-19 hospitalizations have gone up 43%. Newsom said CA had nearly 5,900 new cases and 110 more deaths in just 24 hours. Infections have also been surging in states including Arizona, Texas and Florida, which recorded more than 6,500 new cases. New infections in some eastern states, including NY, MA, CT, RI and NJ, are slowing down significantly. The U.S. has now reported nearly 2.7 million cases and more than 128,000 dead. Globally there have been 10.7 million coronavirus cases and more than 516,000 have died due to the virus

CBS: Alabama "unable to identify" students holding COVID parties 7/3

The University of Alabama says for weeks, it has been aware of "rumors" of students throwing "COVID parties", where attendees allegedly try to intentionally infect each other with the coronavirus; they conducted a thorough investigation and were unable to identify any students who may have participated in these partiesThe statement comes after officials in Tuscaloosa, where the college is located, said students in Alabama threw COVID-19 parties where infected students were invited and there was a contest over who would get it first. According to Alabama Public Health, there have been 41,362 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state. At least 2,188 of those cases and 42 deaths are from Tuscaloosa County.

CBS: South Dakota Governor disparages mask mandate for students 7/29 CDC's perspective on the reopening of schools?

The benefits of in-person schooling outweigh the health risks

CBS: World Health Organization chief says virus outbreak is "accelerating" 7/8

The director-general of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said Tuesday the coronavirus outbreak is accelerating and that the peak of the pandemic hasn't been reached. Tedros stressed that while global deaths have leveled off, many countries are actually seeing cases and deaths rise. Dr. Mike Ryan, executive director of WHO's Health Emergencies Program, said that the daily increases in cases is concerning and isn't due purely to more testing. Scientists are urging WHO and other public health organizations to amend their guidelines to reflect the risk that the coronavirus can be airborne.

CBS: U.S. commits $1.6 billion to Novavax coronavirus vaccine 7/7

The federal government is putting $1.6 billion behind drug manufacturer Novavax for development of a coronavirus vaccine, with the goal of delivering 100 million doses by early next year. An initiative launched by the Trump administration that is designed to speed up development and distribution of a vaccine. The federal government aims to begin delivering 300 million doses of a vaccine to the people by early 2021. Adding Novavax candidate to Operation Warp Speed's diverse portfolio of vaccines increases the odds that their will be a safe, effective vaccine as soon as the end of the year. The $1.6 billion appears to be the largest amount of federal funding the Trump administration is committing to a coronavirus vaccine candidate through Operation Warp Speed to date.

NBC: U.S. says China backed hackers who targeted COVID-19 vaccine research

The indictment said that the hackers operated both for their own profit and also for the main Chinese intelligence service, the Ministry of State Security. WASHINGTON — In the latest attempt to "name and shame" China's government-sponsored cyber theft, the Justice Department announced an indictment Tuesday charging two Chinese nationals — both in China — with hacking governments, dissidents, human rights activists and private companies, including those engaged in COVID-19 vaccine research.The indictment says the hackers operated both for their own profit and also for the main Chinese intelligence service, the Ministry of State Security. It says they were assisted by an unnamed Chinese intelligence officer known to the grand jury. Officials said these were the first federal charges related to alleged theft of coronavirus research.

NBC: Easing of abortion restrictions by Virginia's new Democratic majority takes effect 7/1 What does Dr. Shanthi Ramesh say about the law?

The law does not negatively impact a pregnant person's health, instead, it allows medical professionals to do what's best for the patient.

NBC: HPV vaccine significantly lowers risk of cervical cancer, large study finds 9/30 How many versions of HPV does the newest vaccine protect against?

The newest protects against nine types, whereas the previous one used in this study only protected against four.

NBC: Corona Virus cases exceeded 11 million worldwide 7/3 According to the World Health Organization, what did they state on July 3rd article?

The number of cases is more than double the figure for severe influenza illnesses recorded annually

CBS: U.S. hits 3 million virus cases as some states see surge of infections 7/8

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. surpassed 3 million according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University. The virus has killed more than 131,000 people nationwide. The milestone for the U.S., which has more reported cases than any other country, was reached as states saw a surge in infections. The surge comes after many states started lifting restrictions, with the aim of reopening their economies. Florida, Texas, and California are notably seeing rise in cases and are nearing full capacity or hospitals

CBS: COVID-19 is big factor for voters in key state of Pennsylvania 10/5

The poll also found that the coronavirus is a major factor for two-thirds of voters in that state. "Our business lost over $30,000," Chris Smith said. Pennsylvania's strict COVID-19 restrictions may have kept cases per capita lower than many other highly populated states, but unemployment is just above 10%, higher than the national rate.

NBC: Three months and 80,000 deaths later, Trump returns to the coronavirus spotlight

The president was back in the White House briefing room boasting of his administration's pandemic response — while conceding the situation was worse than he'd predicted.Three months and tens of thousands of deaths later, President Donald Trump was back in the White House briefing room Tuesday boasting of his administration's response to the coronavirus while conceding that the situation is worse than he had previously acknowledged.Some elements of the president's performance were reminiscent of the last time Trump stood behind the podium in late April, such as his insistence that the virus would simply "go away" one day and the promise that a vaccine was coming soon. But it was clear at other times in his half-hour appearance that the country and the president were in a much different place.

NBC: Hong Kong man was reinfected by the coronavirus 8/24 How was it confirmed that the case is a true reinfection, rather than a positive result due to a lingering first infection.

The researchers compared the virus' sequenced genomes after both infections and found that the second infection appears to be a slightly different virus strain from the initial one.

NBC 10/12: Why do younger children need their own testing?

The studies are more complex since smaller tots may need different doses or, because of their typically more robust immune systems, show different reactions to the shots.

NBC 10/12: What is the value of NCMI?

The value that NCMI brings is that it has access to information streams that the World Health Organization does not have, nor does the Centers for Disease Control or anyone else

CBS: Is the coronavirus airborne? Scientists say it's "a real risk" 7/6

There is a risk that the coronavirus can be airborne according to an open letter supported by 239 scientists says. The scientists are urging the World Health Organization and other public health organizations to amend their guidelines to reflect this risk. The WHO said the COVID-19 is only confirmed to be airborne during aerosol-generating medical procedures performed in health care settings; it says the virus primarily spreads through larger respiratory droplets, which don't travel as far. The authors say that smaller particles could spread by infected individuals simply breathing, laughing or talking; those tiny particles called aerosols can travel up to 30 feet. The authors cited a study that documented transmission of the virus to people at several neighboring tables in a Chinese restaurant, where there was no evidence of direct or indirect contact between them.

CBS: China testing entire city after just 12 cases end COVID-free streak 10/12 What do critics suspect about China's reported numbers?

They are likely inaccurate

NBC: COVID-19 antibodies may last for at least 4 months, Icelandic study suggests How do people that tested negative for COVID still have antibodies? 9/1

They could be asymptomatic

NBC: Covid-19 at colleges : Fauci warns not to send students home. 9/3

Thousands of cases have been reported nationwide, forcing universities to switch to virtual classes and either quarantine or, in some cases, send students back home whether or not they're sick.Birx said that if they were to send individuals home, they would infect more people. The university of Notre Dame had 600 cases

CBS: Doctors push for an end to racial discrimination in health care 7/6

Thousands of people of color have shared their own accounts on social media of doctors dismissing pain or making racist remarks, or of having near-death experiences because physicians did not give proper treatment. Thousands have shown support for the #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives movement, demanding medical centers, schools, and individuals recognize and take action to address the health disparities black people face. Recently doctors said they've found biases in how Black patients have been treated during the coronavirus pandemic. It is suspected that many of these biases begin in medical school. It was found that more test were disproportionately being ordered for people who were white, despite the severely impacted black community. Black people are significantly more likely than White people to suffer from chronic health conditions or die to health complications. Due to economic inequality and systemic issues black patients tend to go to the worst hospitals in the country.

CBS: Japanese researchers say "no reason" to keep doing painful COVID test 9/30 How is the COVID-19 virus detected in the saliva sample?

Through the RT-LAMP procedure

CBS: Doctor warns young people of "residual" coronavirus effects 7/29 What did one recent study from the U.K. find in severe coronavirus cases?

Troubling signs of "brain complications"; complications were more likely to result in a stroke in older people, younger people showed signs of confusion and newly-diagnosed psychiatric conditions

NBC: Trump spends first night at Walter Reed for Covid-19 Treatment 10/3

Trump was transported by helicopter to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday evening What treatment did Trump get? The president's doctor said he was administered an antibody cocktail, along with vitamins, and is fatigued with a low-grade fever. The number of people from President Donald Trump's inner circle who have tested positive for the corona virus is growing, with at least seven confirmed cases tied to an event in the Rose Garden last weekend.In addition to the president and first lady, at least five others who were at the ceremony have been confirmed to have Covid-19: former top Trump aide Kellyanne Conway, Republican Sens. Thom Tillis from North Carolina and Mike Lee from Utah, Notre Dame President the Rev. John Jenkins and a White House journalist.

CBS: 23 members of Oklahoma sorority house test positive for virus 8/17

Twenty-three members of a sorority house at Oklahoma State University have tested positive for COVID-19. The university conducted mandatory COVID-19 tests on all students before they moved into their residence halls and found 22 had the virus. Last month, 45 coronavirus cases at the University of Southern California were linked to three fraternities associated with the school and more than 100 students living in fraternity houses near the University of Washington campus reported testing positive for COVID-19.

NBC: As states lift restaurant restrictions, CDC report links dining out to increased COVID-19 risk 9/10 Those who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, "were approximately ______ as likely to have reported dining at a restaurant than were those with negative SARS-CoV-2 test results."

Twice

CBS: School reopenings off to a rocky start amid pandemic 8/18

Videos show University of North Carolina students partying without masks and ignoring social distancing led to a blunt editorial in the student newspaper. The university moved all of its undergraduate classes online after 130 students tested positive for the coronavirus in the last week. Nationwide, more than 560 school districts are starting the year off in person. An Arizona school district that was supposed to open Monday had to cancel classes after nearly 100 teachers called in sick, citing health concerns. The University of Notre Dame is also reporting a spike in coronavirus cases, with 58 confirmed since the start of school earlier this month. In Fort Worth, the semester just started on the Texas Christian University campus Monday. Jefferson City High School is typical for Georgia: masks are only recommended. Seniors Hope Terhune and Rylee Meadows said maybe half the students wear one. Georgia has become a COVID-19 hotspot, averaging more than 3,400 new cases a day. Only 43 of the state's 181 school districts mandate masks for teachers and students. in Cherokee County, the first two weeks of school, more than 1,700 students and staff were quarantined. At least 120 people tested positive.

NBC: Trumps coronavirus briefings are back, but the trust isn't

WASHINGTON — On Tuesday afternoon, President Donald Trump will resume those daily coronavirus press briefings he held in March and April.The decision to fire up those briefings again comes after slipping poll numbers for the president, after more than 140,000 Americans have died from the virus (including some 80,000 since Trump's last briefing in April), and after Sunday's 5,000-word New York Times look into how Trump gave up his leadership role on the issue.But it's one thing to restart the briefings. It's another to regain the public's trust on the coronavirus.

CBS: Chris Christie released from hospital after COVID-19 treatment 10/10 What hospital did Trump go to after testing positive for COVID-19?

Walter Reed Medical Center

CBS: Plane carrying Russian opposition leader in Coma leaves for Germany 8/22 What happened to Navalny, a 44-year-old politician and corruption investigator?

Was admitted to an intensive care unit and fell into a coma

CBS: Facebook, twitter scrub false virus "cure" video shared by trump 7/28 Why was the video that Trump shared removed?

Was spreading false information about a coronavirus "cure"

NBC: In southern Hemisphere, COVID-19 lockdowns blocked flu. Will that work in the North?

Winter is ending in the Southern Hemisphere and country after country — South Africa, Australia, Argentina — had a surprise: Their steps against COVID-19 also apparently blocked the flu.But there's no guarantee the Northern Hemisphere will avoid twin epidemics as its own flu season looms while the coronavirus still rages.

NBC: COVID-19 vaccine: Pfizer vaccine shows potential in early human trials 7/1 How long between the first and second dose injection should you wait?

Within 3 weeks from one another

CBS: When will a coronavirus vaccine really be ready? 9/30 Why is the American public worried about the COVID-19 vaccine?

Worried over safety and effectiveness of the vaccine due to its quick development

CBS: California and Florida hit new daily record high COVID-19 deaths 7/30 If California were its own country, where would it rank globally in terms of the numbers of cases?

Would rank as the fifth-highest number of cases behind only the U.S., Brazil, India and Russia

NBC: Hong Kong starts mass coronavirus testing as critics urge boycott Where was there testing of all of its 11 million residents in May after a cluster of new cases? 9/1

Wuhan, the city in mainland China

NBC: Will the covid-19 vaccine be mandatory 9/3 Can an employer fire you if you refuse to take the vaccine?

Yes but with some regulations, if you cannot get the vaccine for medical reasons, then that falls under the Americans with Disability Acts.

CBS: Doctor warns young people of "residual" coronavirus effects 7/29 What is a common recent concern of health officials concerning COVID-19 pandemic?

Young people under the age of 40 are going back to work or going to bars and restaurants are increasingly becoming victims and chief spreaders

CBS: Swastika mask worn at my hometown Walmart 7/30 What happened in a Walmart in Marshall, Minnesota on the first day of Minnesota's mandatory mask mandate?

a man and a woman went shopping at the Walmart wearing masks with swastikas

NBC: Coronavirus missteps from CDC and FDA worry health experts Who is Dr. Steven Goodman? 9/1

a professor of epidemiology and medicine at Stanford University

CBS: Detroit's water shutoff stopped amid pandemic, but problems loom 7/30 Wayne County, comprises nearly how many COVID-19 cases for Michigan?

a third of the entire COVID-19 caseload for the state of Michigan

CBS: CDC updates, then removes, guidance on airborne spread of COVID-19 9/21 What other information did the CDC update about the COVID-19 virus?

airborne and touch weren't the main forms of transmission; ventilation is the main way

CBS: Doctor warns young people of "residual" coronavirus effects 7/29 A number of recent studies have found the coronavirus may cause what?

an acute inflammatory response in the heart, increased blood clotting and cardiac problems

NBC: Coronavirus missteps from CDC and FDA worry health experts Who is Loren Lipworth? 9/1

an epidemiologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville

NBC: High demand for flu shots? Doctors hope to avoid Covid 'twindemic' How many illnesses has the flu caused? 10/1

an estimated 38 million illnesses and 22,000 deaths

NBC: High demand for flu shots? Doctors hope to avoid Covid 'twindemic' How much does the Flu vaccines prevent? 10/1

an estimated 7.5 million illnesses and 6,300 deaths.

NBC: COVID-19 antibodies may last for at least 4 months, Icelandic study suggests How long do you keep an antibody? 9/1

antibodies can stick around for some time after infection

CBS: Trump continues to defend drug hydroxychloroquine 7/28 What drug did Trump also support?

antimalarial drugs (were somewhat effective)

NBC: What is Lewy body dementia? Robin Williams' illness explained 9/1 The condition reportedly caused the actor to experience?

anxiety attacks and motor-skill problems

NBC: Will coronavirus surge in the winter? Experts don't know yet What does the Cough of Perinthus cause? 10/1

appeared to come and go with the seasons, causing influenza-like symptoms

CBS: U.S. Hit 150,000 coronavirus deaths 7/29 As of July 29, how many health care personnel have died to COVID?

at least 574

NBC: COVID-19 vaccine: Pfizer vaccine shows potential in early human trials 7/1 Why was the third dosage not repeated after the first shot?

because of injection pain.

CBS: Halloween party shut down inside Brooklyn warehouse 10/31 What were the charges of the party shut down?

breaking executive orders that limit indoor gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.

NBC: COVID-19 testing labs near capacity as cases surge across the U.S., top health official says 7/1 How are they to identify the asymptomatic spread of the virus?

conduct the number of tests you do in a month in just a few days

CBS: CDC updates, then removes, guidance on airborne spread of COVID-19 9/21 What did the CDC update in regard to transmission to the COVID-19 virus, but later removed?

coronavirus can be transmitted through airborne respiratory particles

NBC: COVID-19 vaccine: Pfizer vaccine shows potential in early human trials 7/1 How did the BNT162b1 drug affect humans?

developed higher levels of COVID-19 antibodies

CBS: Fauci says that Trump and Redfield were "both right" about vaccines 9/18 According to Dr. Fauci, when would American be able to act in a sense of normalcy (when will things be normal)?

first half to the third quarter of 2021

CBS: Facebook, twitter scrub false virus "cure" video shared by trump 7/28 What is the name of the false COVID "cure"?

hydroxychloroquine, zinc, and Zithromax

NBC: Wearing a mask has become politicized. Science says it shouldn't be. 7/1 What impact does a mask have on your oxygen level?

it has no impact on your oxygenation level and has no impact on the ability of your body to receive oxygen or expel carbon dioxide

CBS: When will a coronavirus vaccine really be ready? 9/30 What is one likely problem of the Phase 3 clinical trials?

it's possible that rare adverse effects from a vaccine could occur in about one in a million people and go undetected until it is released into the general population

NBC: Wearing a mask has become politicized. Science says it shouldn't be 7/1 What do the masks do?

masks reduced the detection of respiratory viruses in both droplets and aerosols.

NBC: Wearing a mask has become politicized. Science says it shouldn't be. 7/1 What do the masks do?

masks reduced the detection of respiratory viruses in both droplets and aerosols.

CBS: Scientists race to explain why COVID kills a lot more men than women 7/10 Which gender is most likely to experience worse outcomes and die to COVID?

men

CBS: Boris Johnson puts U.K. on coronavirus lockdown 10/31 How many people have been infected with COVID-19 in the U.K.?

more 1 million people; more than 46,600 deaths

NBC: Easing of abortion restrictions by Virginia's new Democratic majority takes effect 7/1 Who can provide this care for an abortion?

nurse practitioners

CBS: Birx warns of "broad surge" across the country 10/30 According to Dr. Deborah Birx, how much of the nation is a COVID-19 hotspot?

one third

CBS: Scientists race to explain why COVID kills a lot more men than women 7/10 What hormone will 40 men infected with COVID-19 receive for a five-day course to see if it raises their odds of surviving on par with women?

progesterone

NBC: Wearing a mask has become politicized. Science says it shouldn't be 7/1 What confuses wearing masks?

public health officials and some political leaders including President Trump refuse to wear a mask

NBC: Vulnerable Navajo Nation Fears a second COVID-19 wave 8/3 What obstacles were in the way of using the federal aid they received to prevent this public health crisis from occurring again?

regulation that made construction on tribal land near impossible and a looming deadline that mandated the money be spent by Dec. 30.

CBS: California to release another 8,000 inmates to slow virus 7/10 What was the decision the result of or influenced by?

results from the prison system's top medical officer being replaced following criticism that inmate transfers fueled the outbreak in state facilities

CBS: Nevada tightens restrictions again as COVID hospitalizations "spike" 7/10 What were Nevada's first restrictions?

state-wide mask mandate

NBC: Corona virus outbreak among students at University of Washington's frat houses 7/3 What did they do later to prevent this?

taken measures to reduce resident capacity by up to 50 percent this summer in response to COVID-19 and The houses are in quarantine and residents are being asked to self-isolate in their rooms

NBC: As COVID-19 vaccines reach the final stages, who will be first in line? Who would get the shots? 9/1

teachers, other school staff, workers in essential industries, and people living in homeless shelters, group homes, prisons, and other facilities would get the shots

NBC: Meet the hero nurses who cared for 19 NICU babies during 'terrifying' Hurricane Laura who was in the team that helped save these babies? 9/1

team of one physician, two neonatal practitioners, 14 nurses, and three respiratory therapists

CBS: CDC updates, then removes, guidance on airborne spread of COVID-19 9/21 What have many scientists and health experts been warning for months about COVID-19 transmission?

that the virus can spread through airborne respiratory particles, not just through larger droplets

NBC: Myrtle Beach braces for tourists despite COVID-19 outbreaks: 'An absolute hot spot' 7/1 What has been identified as a coronavirus hot spot?

the South Carolina tourist mecca

NBC: Easing of abortion restrictions by Virginia's new Democratic majority takes effect 7/1 What affects the decision of if and when someone can have an abortion?

the counseling before an abortion and what type of abortion someone has

CBS: Doctor warns young people of "residual" coronavirus effects 7/29 Recent studies have shown what in patients who survived the coronavirus?

the disease can have long-lasting effects such as brain and heart damage that could take months or longer to recover from

NBC: Easing of abortion restrictions by Virginia's new Democratic majority takes effect 7/1 When can you have an abortion?

the first trimester of pregnancy

NBC: As COVID-19 spread in a Texas jail, an activist and a sheriff formed an unlikely alliance 7/1 What were Dalila Reynosos hopes?

the hopes of protecting those detained inside

NBC: As COVID-19 spread in a Texas jail, an activist and a sheriff formed an unlikely alliance 7/1 What were Dalila Reynosos hopes?

the hopes of protecting those detained inside

CBS: Halloween party shut down inside Brooklyn warehouse 10/31 Who faced charges for the party?

the party's organizers, security guards, workers and entertainers face

CBS: Trump continues to defend drug hydroxychloroquine 7/28 Why did Trump announce a $765 million government loan to Kodak under the Defense Production Act?

to help expedite the production of drugs domestically

NBC: Easing of abortion restrictions by Virginia's new Democratic majority takes effect 7/1 Why were anti-abortion laws put in place?

to shut off a woman's access to abortion care.

NBC: 'Deadliest Catch' deckhand Mahlon Reyes dies at 38 8/1 What caused Mahlon Reyes to have irreversible brain damage?

too much time without oxygen

NBC: As COVID-19 spread in a Texas jail, an activist and a sheriff formed an unlikely alliance 7/1 What does Dalila Reynoso keep track of?

tracks the jail's population and the coronavirus case count

CBS: A 6-year-old girl is now Florida's youngest COVID-19 victim 8/21 What does the CDC warn about concerning coronavirus transmission among children?

transmission trends may change negatively after the return to in-person learning and other activities

NBC: Easing of abortion restrictions by Virginia's new Democratic majority takes effect 7/1 What is required to do an abortion?

undergo state-mandated counseling, a mandatory ultrasound, and a 24-hour waiting period before the procedure.

CBS: Andy Cohen says he has "robust" antibodies but can't donate them 7/29 The FDA relaxed blood donation rules for gay men because of what?

urgent and immediate need for blood due to the coronavirus pandemic

CBS: Florida Breaks state's single-day death record, again 7/30 What was Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine results on monkeys?

vaccine showed it prevented monkeys from getting the virus after exposure

CBS: Florida Breaks state's single-day death record, again 7/30 What does new research from the Mayo Clinic suggest about COVID-19?

vaccines for other diseases may reduce the risk of COVID-19

NBC: Public Health experts urge caution before July Fourth 7/3 What health precautions did Roberta Schwartz, the chief innovation officer at Houston Methodist Hospital urge the public to follow?

wearing masks, practicing social distancing and following hand-hygiene rules.

NBC: Friday's Mini-report

¨The Democratic-controlled House is scheduled to vote Saturday on legislation that would prohibit the Postal Service from making changes to its operations during the COVID-19 public health emergency and require the service to restore capacity from before the recent cutbacks.

NBC: Large trials for the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine begin in the U.S. 9/1 What fraction of the study participants will receive the actual vaccine?

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