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FOX NEWS: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick dismisses Dr. Fauci's concerns over spike in COVID cases: I don't need his advice

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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick dismisses Dr. Fauci's concerns over spike in COVID cases: I don't need his advice Dr. Fauci doesn't know what he's talking about, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick tells Laura Ingraham on 'The Ingraham Angle.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3gc4gbd

Coronavirus Was Moving Through NY in Early February

Antibodies appeared in blood samples taken later in the month, a new study finds. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/31ywGYH

FOX NEWS: Dr. Marc Siegel on fears Chinese swine flu could be next pandemic

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Dr. Marc Siegel on fears Chinese swine flu could be next pandemic Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel joins Tucker Carlson with insight on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3ePa8Hc

In Early February, the Coronavirus Was Moving Through New York

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By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI from NYT Health https://ift.tt/31wO0NL

Multiple Arizona gyms defy executive order to close

One gym owner said he'll sue the state over the order. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2ZoSJ1l

FOX NEWS: Lara Trump rejects Biden's criticism of Trump administration response to COVID: Joe doesn't have a plan

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Lara Trump rejects Biden's criticism of Trump administration response to COVID: Joe doesn't have a plan 2020 Trump campaign senior adviser Lara Trump joins Martha MacCallum with insight on 'The Story.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2VyMuqM

FOX NEWS: Stark warnings from health officials on Capitol Hill as COVID-19 cases surge in Sun Belt states

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Stark warnings from health officials on Capitol Hill as COVID-19 cases surge in Sun Belt states Some states pause re-opening plans amid spike in coronavirus cases; reaction and analysis from the 'Special Report' All-Star panel. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3ihr4YO

Chief Justice John Roberts sides with liberal justices in Louisiana abortion case

Chief Justice John Roberts sided with liberal justices as the swing vote in a landmark case over abortion, disappointing conservatives. Jan Crawford reports. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/3ibUdox

Eye Opener: WHO warns coronavirus pandemic is far from over

The World Health Organization warned that the coronavirus pandemic is not even close to being over as states around the U.S. halt their reopenings amid surging cases. Also, the White House is denying that President Trump had any knowledge of a Russian plot to target U.S. troops in Afghanistan. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2BnH2jB

FOX NEWS: Dr. Siegel on debate over mask-wearing, future of schooling amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Dr. Siegel on debate over mask-wearing, future of schooling amid COVID-19 pandemic Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in on 'Fox & Friends.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ZkEA5v

What a Family That Lost 5 to the Virus Wants You to Know

The family’s 73-year-old matriarch, three of her 11 children and her sister all died of Covid-19. Her survivors are focused on finding a remedy. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/3ga3Ce9

FOX NEWS: Can business owners survive another coronavirus lockdown?

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Can business owners survive another coronavirus lockdown? Insight from Paul Medrano, owner of the Red Star Rock Bar in Tampa, Florida. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2YLSJK0

FOX NEWS: Coronavirus mutation may have made virus more contagious: report

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Coronavirus mutation may have made virus more contagious: report Scientists have started to analyze a mutation of the coronavirus that some believe has the potential to make the virus more contagious, according to a report. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Bnr74P

Scientists Say New Strain of Swine Flu Virus Is Spreading to Humans in China

A new study warns that the strain of H1N1, common on China’s pig farms since 2016, should be “urgently” controlled to avoid another pandemic. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/3eL74vN

What Coronavirus Researchers Can Learn From Economists

Randomized controlled trials remain the gold standard, but natural experiments can help doctors who need answers now. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/2CLvvuH

FOX NEWS: Will summer be a key turning point in the fight against coronavirus?

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Will summer be a key turning point in the fight against coronavirus? Some states close bars and beaches as COVID-19 cases spike; insight from Fox News medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NJ6KS4

U.S. Commandos at Risk for Suicide: Is the Military Doing Enough?

An unreleased report commissioned by U.S. Special Operations Command found deficiencies in the military’s suicide-prevention programs for its elite troops. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/2NJxSR7

The Pandemic May Spare Us From Another Plague: Bedbugs

Given the drastic pandemic-induced reductions in travel, the chances of bringing home these uninvited guests have been greatly curtailed. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/3eNVW12

Strain of swine flu virus prevalent in China has the potential to spread to humans, scientists warn 

Experts from the Chinese Academy of Sciences say pigs are a 'key intermediate host' or 'mixing vessel' for viruses spreading from wild animals into humans. from Health News | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3eWKBvT

Toll of 25,000 dementia patients died in just two months of the pandemic, figures reveal

Although many succumbed to the virus itself, thousands of others are feared to have died from other conditions brought on by inadequate medical care and a lack of social contact. from Health News | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2CTsYih

How to tell if you DO have a temperature

Fever is one of the major tell-tale signs of infection with coronavirus - when we come down with an infection, our temperature can rise as part of our immune response to kill it off. from Health News | Mail Online https://ift.tt/38b9RvA

Blow for holidaymakers as Greece extends UK flight ban to July 15 despite air bridge hopes

Athens has extended its prohibition on UK flights to the country from July 1 until July 15, despite plans for it to feature on the UK's list of countries eligible for quarantine-free travel. from Health News | Mail Online https://ift.tt/388nhIQ

FOX NEWS: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick encouraged that coronavirus fatalities in Texas remain flat: I think we're doing it right

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick encouraged that coronavirus fatalities in Texas remain flat: I think we're doing it right Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick joins Shannon Bream with insight on 'Fox News @ Night.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/38h1nDo

Latinos make up nearly 70% of coronavirus cases in San Diego County

Despite making up the 34% local population, 67.4% or 5,517 of Hispanic or Latino residents had gotten infected with the virus. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2US1pMr

FOX NEWS: Democrats push national mask mandate as solution to coronavirus pandemic

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Democrats push national mask mandate as solution to coronavirus pandemic Fox News contributor Jason Chaffetz and Dave Rubin, host of 'The Rubin Report,' join the debate on 'Hannity.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3eLPqIa

LA County closes beaches for July 4 weekend, citing coronavirus

"The Fourth of July holiday weekend typically means large crowds and gatherings to celebrate, a recipe for increased transmission of COVID-19," the county's public health director said. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/3ifba1e

Birx wants to try new large-scale COVID testing techniques

The coordinator of the White House Coronavirus Task Force said officials want to work with mayors and governors in COVID hotspots to try techniques to "really test large populations at the community level." from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2Vtn2CW

FOX NEWS: Washington mom says she still caught coronavirus despite taking slew of precautions to avoid it

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Washington mom says she still caught coronavirus despite taking slew of precautions to avoid it A Washington state mother says she tested positive for the coronavirus earlier this year despite taking all of the necessary precautions to avoid getting infected. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/38eCmZy

FOX NEWS: Dr. Marty Makary says US faces critical two months in coronavirus fight

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Dr. Marty Makary says US faces critical two months in coronavirus fight We do not want to go into the second wave with 250,000 COVID cases in the country, says Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marty Makary, professor of health policy and management at Johns Hopkins University of Public Health. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3ih3yes

FOX NEWS: Swine flu strain with 'human pandemic potential' found in more Chinese pigs, scientists say

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Swine flu strain with 'human pandemic potential' found in more Chinese pigs, scientists say Chinese researchers have reportedly identified a new strain of the swine flu that has the potential to become a pandemic. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ZosCaK

FOX NEWS: Pence calls on Americans to 'wear a mask'

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Pence calls on Americans to 'wear a mask' Coronavirus cases spike in Texas and Florida; Casey Stegall reports. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3i75TsB

FOX NEWS: Rep. Crenshaw points to protests for spike in coronavirus cases

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Rep. Crenshaw points to protests for spike in coronavirus cases Texas Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw shares an update on coronavirus cases in his state. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ZiDveu

HHS Secretary Alex Azar on coronavirus surge and why the window to contain the virus is closing

HHS Secretary Alex Azar joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the Trump administration is working to contain the coronavirus after Southern states see cases surge. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/3dL1qZ7

Gilead's remdesivir will cost $3,120 for private insurance

COVID-19 treatment's price will depend on whether private insurers or government programs like Medicaid are paying. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2ZjGint

FOX NEWS: Rep. Crenshaw points to protests for spike in coronavirus cases

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Rep. Crenshaw points to protests for spike in coronavirus cases Texas Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw shares an update on coronavirus cases in his state. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ZiDveu

Mask protocols causing confusion and confrontations nationwide

Vice President Pence used mixed messaging over the weekend to describe the administration's mask protocols. Meanwhile, the debate over mask mandates is causing uproar. Ed O'Keefe reports. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2Zfgmtg

FOX NEWS: 17 states pause reopening plans as American Academy of Pediatrics advocates for schools to open

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17 states pause reopening plans as American Academy of Pediatrics advocates for schools to open Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier weighs in on 'Fox & Friends.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/31qqJgD

Swimming With the Sea Lions of Los Islotes

Sea lions are often referred to as “dogs of the sea.” On a small island off the Baja coast, where the playful animals populate every rocky outcropping, they live up to their nickname. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/2Bn40HF

‘Feeling Like Death’: Inside a Houston Hospital Bracing for a Virus Peak

As young patients fill new virus wards, Houston Methodist is calling nurses to work extra shifts and ramping up its testing efforts. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/31CqK1d

Starbucks Barista Gets $87,000 in Donations After Customer’s Mask Complaint

A woman who was not wearing a mask griped on Facebook about the barista, who had tried to explain company policy. Her post unexpectedly led to an outpouring of money for the worker. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/3dBf2Gp

FOX NEWS: Coronavirus led to surge in Alzheimer’s deaths

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Coronavirus led to surge in Alzheimer’s deaths At least 15,000 more Americans have died in recent months from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia than otherwise would have, health officials believe, pointing to how the coronavirus pandemic has exacted a higher fatality toll than official numbers have shown. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ZnaD4A

Pakistan was the origin for HALF of Britain's 60 recent imported coronavirus cases

As many as half of Britain's 60 most-recently imported coronavirus cases are believed to have come into the country on flights from Pakistan, data from Public Health England suggests. from Health News | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2CMonhR

Britain is 'on a knife edge' in coronavirus crisis, SAGE scientist warns

Sir Jeremy Farrar, director of the Wellcome Trust research charity and a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), said he was worried about a second spike. from Health News | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2YDp6Kw

Now wait a YEAR for your hip op: Patients face long delays for 'routine' surgery

Hospitals are facing a huge backlog of routine operations but are running at only about half their usual capacity due to the coronavirus crisis. from Health News | Mail Online https://ift.tt/38fYmTF

Coronavirus: UK confirms Sunday death toll

The Department of Health confirmed that another 36 people have died of the coronavirus and 901 people have tested positive for Covid-19, meaning UK has had a total 311,151 cases. from Health News | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2NFlaCE

Tiny antibodies found in ALPACAS could help suppress a second wave of coronavirus

Scientists in Sweden and South Africa have used 'nanobodies' from an animal immunised against the virus to prevent it from binding or infecting a human being. from Health News | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2NzPqz9

The SAGE files: One in 20 Covid-19 patients is infectious after 14 days, report finds

SAGE scientists urged ministers to be clear about the threat level of Covid in a report handed to No 10 on May 26 - days before Boris was accused of sending mixed messages about the alert level, from Health News | Mail Online https://ift.tt/3dBX9av

Coronavirus: Could statins reduce risk of death?

Doctors are desperate for more weapons in their arsenal to treat Covid-19, which has killed almost 500,000 people worldwide in just six months. Only one drug has been proven to work so far. from Health News | Mail Online https://ift.tt/2ZbONB5

Neil Ferguson admits breaking lockdown to see lover 'wrong'

The shamed scientist, nicknamed 'Professor Lockdown' because his grim modelling convinced ministers to shut the UK down, said: 'I should have followed the rules and I regret that.' from Health News | Mail Online https://ift.tt/31n7R1U

California orders bars and nightclubs closed in 7 counties as coronavirus cases spread

In California, the coronavirus is proving resurgent prompting officials to order bars and nightclubs closed to curb the spike of new infections. Lilia Luciano reports. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2BRVyQn

Brazil ties U.S. with largest daily number of COVID-19 cases

The World Health Organization reported more than 10 million people have tested positive for COVID-19. Brazil and India are seeing the virus spread fast. Elizabeth Palmer reports. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/3dFzZjl

Dozen states pausing reopening phases amid surge in coronavirus cases

At least a dozen states are pausing their next phase of reopening as infections surge. This comes as testing centers in hard hit areas are being overwhelmed and emergency services in cities like Houston are taxed to the limit. Janet Shamlian has the latest. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2BIcLvH

FOX NEWS: Amid coronavirus pandemic, pediatrics group urges 'goal' of students 'physically present in school' this fall

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Amid coronavirus pandemic, pediatrics group urges 'goal' of students 'physically present in school' this fall The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on Thursday issued a set of reentry policies for schools to follow, urging that all considerations for the fall should have the goal of students being “physically present in school,” despite a continuing rise in coronavirus cases nationwide. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3g5cj9K

FOX NEWS: Nearly half of all coronavirus deaths in US occurred inside nursing homes: report

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Nearly half of all coronavirus deaths in US occurred inside nursing homes: report The situation is more severe at the state level. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3i9u9dn

The daily coronavirus update: 8 more deaths; more than 500 new cases in Minnesota

Here are the latest updates from June 28, 2020: Eight more Minnesotans have died of COVID-19, the Minnesota Department of Health said Sunday, for a total of 1,425. Of the people whose deaths were announced Sunday, four were in their 80s, one was in their 70s, two were in their 60s and one was in their 40s. Six of the eight deaths announced Sunday were among residents of long-term care facilities. Of the 1,425 COVID-19 deaths reported in Minnesota, 1,123 have been among residents of long-term care. The current death toll only includes Minnesotans with lab-confirmed positive COVID-19 tests. MDH also said Sunday there have been 35,549 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota. The number of confirmed cases is up 516 from Saturday’s count and is based on 14,997 new tests. Sunday’s tally of new confirmed cases is the first time since June 6 that the state has reported more than 500 new cases in one day, though the state is currently testing thousands more people per day. You can f

Gottlieb expects COVID deaths to rise again amid "major epidemics"

Gottlieb said the coronavirus is likely to spread to more vulnerable communities, resulting in more deaths. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/3eGaWxP

FOX NEWS: Miami-Dade County mayor on rise in coronavirus cases

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Miami-Dade County mayor on rise in coronavirus cases Miami beaches will close for the July Fourth weekend due to recent surges in coronavirus cases; Mayor of Miami-Dade County Carlos Gimenez weighs in on ‘America’s News HQ.’ via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2B8YTLd

FOX NEWS: Milken: There are over 400 proposed coronavirus treatments, cures

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Milken: There are over 400 proposed coronavirus treatments, cures Financier and philanthropist Michael Milken joins 'Sunday Morning Futures.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2YFQYxV

Inslee faults Trump for not pushing masks amid "critical" resurgence

"The fact is that Donald Trump is for masking up like George Wallace was for integration," Inslee said. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2YK95CV

Pence on Black Lives Matter: "I really believe all lives matter"

60 Minutes correspondent John Dickerson presses Vice President Mike Pence on why he refuses to say "black lives matter." from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2CPtRs9

Gottlieb expects COVID deaths to rise again amid "major epidemics" across the South

The former FDA commissioner says the virus is "likely to seep into more vulnerable communities" in states that are seeing renewed outbreaks. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2VmQBWM

Inslee faults Trump for failing to push masks amid "critical" COVID resurgence

Washington Governor Jay Inslee says the president has "downplayed, distorted and disabled our ability to fight this war" against the coronavirus. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/3dCG405

FOX NEWS: Sen. Cotton: Chinese Communist Party is using pandemic to take advantage of neighbors

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Sen. Cotton: Chinese Communist Party is using pandemic to take advantage of neighbors Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton discusses the bill supporting semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. to counter China amid coronavirus pandemic on ‘Sunday Morning Futures.’ via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3g9W6jJ

FOX NEWS: Joe Piscopo on New Jersey gym operating outdoors amid lockdown

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Joe Piscopo on New Jersey gym operating outdoors amid lockdown Comedian and actor Joe Piscopo joins ‘Fox and Friends Weekend.’ via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Zh1k6j

FOX NEWS: Media target Trump on pandemic

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Media target Trump on pandemic As new virus cases hit record highs. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/31q3yTu

Pence suggests young people are contributing to spike in COVID cases

The vice president also told "Face the Nation" that he doesn't believe the country reopened too quickly, despite a recent rise in cases. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/3dK79hM

Coronavirus resurges as Americans ease into reopenings

CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports on the latest developments on COVID-19 across the country. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/3g78d0G

Record number of Americans say virus fight going badly, CBS News poll finds

President Trump gets his lowest marks for handling the pandemic since it began. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2NCUO4l

FOX NEWS: Dr. Tom Frieden on whether coronavirus surge in Sun Belt suggests states re-opened too quickly

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Dr. Tom Frieden on whether coronavirus surge in Sun Belt suggests states re-opened too quickly Former CDC Director Tom Frieden joins Chris Wallace with insight on 'Fox News Sunday.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3dBitN3

Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest News and Analysis

U.S. primary votes offer a glimpse of challenges that November’s elections will bring. With large Pride gatherings canceled, some participants rue missing out on their first march. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/3eGLoAB

The race to find a COVID-19 vaccine

As researchers rush to develop a drug against coronavirus, and thousands sign up to participate in clinical trials, what are the technical, ethical and political obstacles to coming up with an effective and safe vaccine quickly? from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/388SnzT

The race for a coronavirus vaccine

Drug industry heavyweights and not-so-well-known biotech firms are pushing to create a COVID-19 vaccine, and thousands of people have signed up to take part in clinical drug trials, despite the hazards. But what are the technical, ethical and political obstacles to coming up with an effective and safe vaccine quickly? Martha Teichner reports. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2NHWkSF

FOX NEWS: Mayor Francis Suarez on Miami closing its beaches for July 4th Weekend

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Mayor Francis Suarez on Miami closing its beaches for July 4th Weekend Florida sees surge in new coronavirus cases; reaction from Francis Suarez, mayor of Miami. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2CS5zhj

FOX NEWS: Global coronavirus infections pass 10M mark, data show

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Global coronavirus infections pass 10M mark, data show Confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus surpassed the 10 million mark early Sunday, according to Johns Hopkins University. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NyGji9

15 Hookup Stories From People Who've Had Sex With A Micropenis

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Hey, penises come in all shapes and sizes. View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed News https://ift.tt/2YEyJJ1

FOX NEWS: Daily coronavirus cases in US trending up

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Daily coronavirus cases in US trending up Steve Harrigan reports from Atlanta. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2VqD7cx

Miami will close beaches for Fourth of July weekend

Miami-Dade County is closing all beaches from July 3-7, as coronavirus cases in Florida surge. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2ZaATPE

U.S. sees record-breaking 45,300 new coronavirus cases in one day

Governors in Florida and Texas are reversing course and tightening restrictions. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2A9rIq9

FOX NEWS: NC Lt. Gov. Forest threatens lawsuit over states coronavirus response

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NC Lt. Gov. Forest threatens lawsuit over states coronavirus response Lt. Gov. Dan Forest speaks out against Gov. Roy Cooper's handling of COVID-19 pandemic. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2CNKowL

FOX NEWS: Small businesses adapt and thrive amid coronavirus shutdown

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Small businesses adapt and thrive amid coronavirus shutdown Mobile Tires and Batteries owner Wilson Millard, Rose Drummond of Pat's Barber Shop, and Ledo Pizza COO Jamie Beall on how they've changed their businesses. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/31kKcPA

FOX NEWS: Texas AG on state's rising coronavirus cases

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Texas AG on state's rising coronavirus cases Texas governor announces temporarily pause in additional reopenings; Attorney General Ken Paxton reacts. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3dH3Yr4

FOX NEWS: American Airlines to cease limiting flight capacity

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American Airlines to cease limiting flight capacity Is that a good move? Kurt Knutsson weighs in. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Nz0qwr

If You’re Black And Considering Therapy, Here Are Some Tips

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In this excerpt from The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health , Dr. Rheeda Walker offers great advice on getting help at a hard moment. View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed News https://ift.tt/2Vodw3Q

Obamacare Faces Unprecedented Test as Economy Sinks

The battles over the health law have played out during a decade of continuous economic growth. How it performs as a safety net now may help determine its future. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/31nwzPM

Going Up? Not So Fast: Strict New Rules to Govern Elevator Culture

Small, crowded, enclosed spaces are petri dishes for the coronavirus. But in urban office buildings, elevators are a necessity, so companies are wrestling with how to make them safer. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/385fThf

On Coronavirus, Americans Still Trust the Experts

But that trust may be tested in the months ahead. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/2VkFXj9

The continued wave of coronavirus: Breaking down the recent increase in cases

CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus looks at the recent spike in cases and what's ahead in the fight against the coronavirus. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/3i1WylP

App aims to help marginalized Americans care for their mental health

With a pandemic, an economic crisis and a civil rights movement embroiling Americans all at once, many are looking for ways to cope with increased stress and anxiety. Michelle Miller takes a look at Shine, a new app designed to connect with people of color who are currently bearing the brunt of the struggles. She speaks to the app's founders, and a frontline nurse who said it was "absolutely" a factor in her mental health recovery. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/386dLWr

Florida and Texas struggle with surging coronavirus cases

The U.S. broke another single-day record for new coronavirus infections Friday as other countries around the world continued the process of reopening. The spike has the governors of Florida and Texas reversing course and tightening restrictions. Michael George reports from New York, once the epicenter of the pandemic. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2ZtnxhN

Trump signs executive order enacting harsh penalties for vandalizing monuments

President Trump signed an executive order Friday aimed at protecting U.S. monuments after some were brought down and others are caught in a fierce debate over their removal. The order declares that anyone who vandalizes or destroys a monument or statue to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Meanwhile, protesters in the nation's capital demanded the removal of the Emancipation Memorial, which depicts President Abraham Lincoln standing over a freed slave. Nikole Killion reports. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2ZcVVNv

FOX NEWS: EU blocking travel from US over coronavirus

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EU blocking travel from US over coronavirus Country must have better or comparable case numbers for entry; Greg Palkot reports. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3dKnqDC

Obamacare Faces Unprecedented Test as Economy Sinks

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By BY ABBY GOODNOUGH AND REED ABELSON from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2NASU4o

FOX NEWS: Vice President Pence set to address thousands of worshippers in Dallas amid Texas coronavirus spike

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Vice President Pence set to address thousands of worshippers in Dallas amid Texas coronavirus spike Insight from Fox News contributor Robert Jeffress, pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas, and Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Vn7cJU

Amid coronavirus surge, Abbott expresses regret on reopening bars

The number of people hospitalized in Texas from the coronavirus increased for the 15th consecutive day, surpassing 5,000 for the first time. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/3dDdgnZ

FOX NEWS: Federal judge says New York officials were wrong to limit worship services while condoning protests

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Federal judge says New York officials were wrong to limit worship services while condoning protests Judge Gary Sharpe issues an injunction holding that New York state's coronavirus lockdown policies illegally discriminated against worshippers; reaction from civil rights lawyer Harmeet Dhillon. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Yz6pI2

FOX NEWS: White House Coronavirus Task Force considers 'pool testing' as US faces surge in COVID-19 cases

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White House Coronavirus Task Force considers 'pool testing' as US faces surge in COVID-19 cases U.S. sets single-day record for new coronavirus cases; insight from Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/383JEPH

How the Coronavirus Short-Circuits the Immune System

In a disturbing parallel to H.I.V., the coronavirus can cause a depletion of important immune cells, recent studies found. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/31kRHpR

How the Coronavirus Short-Circuits the Immune System

In a disturbing parallel to H.I.V., the coronavirus can cause a depletion of important immune cells, recent studies found. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/31kRHpR

The impact racism and coronavirus can have on mental health in the black community

Only one in three African Americans who need mental health care receive it. Board-certified Psychiatrist Dr. Jess Clemons of "Ask Dr. Jess" uses social media to break down barriers and provide more access to help. She joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2YlwpXh

Live Coronavirus News: U.S. Suffers Another Record Daily Caseload

With more than 40,000 new cases across the country, Florida and Texas paused their reopenings. In India, there is an effort to test all 29 million people in the capital, New Delhi. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/2Z9xSPv

As summer camps cancel, parents scramble for childcare: "I don't know how it's going to work"

As the school year ends, many children would usually be gearing up for summer camp. Due to the coronavirus, many camps are not opening this year, leaving children disappointed and parents wondering what to do. Meg Oliver reports from New Jersey. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2BLt4Ys

Eye Opener: CDC estimates COVID-19 infections may be 10 times higher than known

The CDC estimates that U.S. coronavirus cases may be 10 times higher than reported. Also, a massive cloud of Saharan dust has blanketed the Caribbean and is heading for the U.S. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/31lj7fg

Experts say Indian capital's plan to stop COVID is "a waste of time"

Delhi is preparing thousands of makeshift hospital beds ahead of an expected surge in COVID-19 cases, which disease experts say could have been avoided. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2YEMmYV

FOX NEWS: Coronavirus live updates: Get the latest developments here

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Coronavirus live updates: Get the latest developments here Get the latest news on COVID-19 here. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3eC8h8x

FOX NEWS: Virus testing, tracking still plagued by reporting delays

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Virus testing, tracking still plagued by reporting delays An AP survey found it sometimes still takes days for coronavirus test results to be returned, despite an increase in the availability of testing across the country. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NxM6UZ

FOX NEWS: CDC reports possible 24M coronavirus cases in US

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CDC reports possible 24M coronavirus cases in US Some states pause reopening after thousands are hospitalized amid coronavirus pandemic; Laura Ingle reports. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Vj2qNy

FOX NEWS: Coronavirus case surge throws off state reopening plans

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Coronavirus case surge throws off state reopening plans It's been a 'great challenge' to manage the transition of this virus, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat says. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2BLYhe7

Nearly 30 members of one California family test positive for coronavirus

Coronavirus cases continue to climb in California. One family shares a warning after the death of a patriarch and nearly 30 members test positive for COVID-19. Carter Evans reports. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/3dCvSVk

Texas pauses reopening as coronavirus cases mount

Texas Medical Center, the largest cluster of hospitals in the world, is reporting its ICU beds are at 100% capacity. The state is pausing its move into phase two of reopening as COVID-19 cases mount at record levels. Janet Shamlian reports. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/3g1MM17

Coronavirus cases continue to rise in Florida

Coronavirus cases set a single-day record high Thursday as Florida's infections continue to rise. The state has no plans to move into the next phase of its reopening process. Manuel Bojorquez reports. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2YB6ET1

FOX NEWS: New concerns over effectiveness of COVID-19 tracing apps

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New concerns over effectiveness of COVID-19 tracing apps As reopening states turn to virus tracing apps, experts say the technology is buggy and poses privacy concerns. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/31eE9w6

FOX NEWS: US Travel Association rebukes Cuomo, northeast governors over 14-day quarantine for out-of-state visitors

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US Travel Association rebukes Cuomo, northeast governors over 14-day quarantine for out-of-state visitors Family physician Dr. Jennifer Caudle weighs in. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2VkSByC

A Virus Walks Into a Bar …

As communities open up, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the indoor bar scene is uniquely suited to transmission of Covid-19. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/3g0Y0Tp

To Anyone Who Feels Lonely, You're Not Alone — I'm Lonely, Too

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It's time we talk about this. View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed News https://ift.tt/31jToE8

Trump administration urges SCOTUS to end the Affordable Care Act

The administration's legal brief makes no mention of the coronavirus. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/31jF12E

FOX NEWS: Larry Kudlow says economy won't be closed down as coronavirus cases surge in US

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Larry Kudlow says economy won't be closed down as coronavirus cases surge in US Reaction from former Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/31pn6Y2

Newsom threatens funds from counties that defy face mask order

Newsom threatened to withhold funds $2.5 billion in the upcoming budget from local governments if they don't comply with state's orders on wearing masks, testing and other measures in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2VhJ0Je

FOX NEWS: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick slams Cuomo for mocking rising COVID cases, defends state's response to coronavirus

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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick slams Cuomo for mocking rising COVID cases, defends state's response to coronavirus New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo criticized red state governors' response to COVID-19 crisis; reaction from Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2YzT2r9