Polish President Tests Positive For The Coronavirus
President Andrzej Duda, who says he's experiencing no symptoms, will self-isolate. Duda has apologized to those he came into contact with, who will need to go into quarantine.
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Universal Mask Wearing Could Save Some 130,000 Lives In The U.S., Study Suggests
The study is based on some assumptions under different scenarios. It suggests that if 95% of Americans wore masks in public it could drastically reduce the amount of COVID-19 deaths by February.
A Federal Coronavirus Vaccine Contract Released At Last, But Redactions Obscure Terms
Most of the federal contracts with companies involved in the crash program to make COVID-19 vaccines haven't been made public. The lack of disclosure raises questions about accountability.
U.S. Records Highest Number Of Coronavirus Cases In 1 Day Since Pandemic Began
The 83,000 surpasses the previous record from mid-July by about 6,000. In addition, 943 people died from COVID-19 on Friday. Cases of the virus have been rising in the U.S. since mid-September.
Some Boston Landlords Flout Eviction Bans, Pressure Tenants To Leave
Eviction bans were supposed to keep tenants in their homes amid the pandemic. But an investigation found landlords pressured tenants, especially immigrant workers, to move out when they couldn't pay.
Employees Who Work At Multiple Nursing Homes May Have Helped Spread The Coronavirus
Cell phone data shows that contract workers who work at multiple nursing homes helped transmit the coronavirus between facilities.
Rural Midwestern Communities Hit Hard As Coronavirus Surges In U.S. Again
The U.S. is heading into its third coronavirus spike since the start of the pandemic, with rural communities in the Midwest bearing the brunt of this latest surge in infections.
Medical Residents Study Whether Trump Rallies Are Tied To Infection Spikes
A medical student and first-year resident looked for infection spikes in towns that hosted Trump rallies. The data isn't as clear cut as many might like.
FDA COVID-19 Vaccine Process Is 'Thoughtful And Deliberate,' Says Former FDA Head
Rachel Martin speaks with former Food and Drug Administration commissioner Dr. Mark McClellan about this week's FDA advisory panel on COVID-19 vaccine research.
We Answer Your Questions About How To Celebrate The Holidays Safely
What considerations should you be thinking about as you plan holiday travel during the coronavirus pandemic?