North Carolina State University Moves Undergraduate Classes Online
North Carolina State University announced on Thursday it will move all undergraduate classes online starting on Monday.
Health & Safety
As We Return To Work And School During The Pandemic, Can The Air Inside Be Kept Safe?
Changes to ventilation — everything from opening windows to making pricey upgrades to HVAC systems — can help reduce the risk of the coronavirus being spread inside a building.
Swab, Spit Or Stay Home? A Wide Variety Of Plans To Keep Coronavirus Off Campus
Colleges are rolling out a dizzying diversity of COVID-19 containment plans for students and staff. Some have no plans for routine testing, while others aim to test everyone on campus twice a week.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Has Surgery To Remove A Polyp From Vocal Cord
The condition stems from overusing the voice, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.
Michigan Agrees To Pay $600 Million To Flint Residents Over Water Debacle
A summary of the preliminary settlement shows that nearly 80% of the money would go to resolve claims filed on behalf of minors and children.
Trump Wanted FDA To Fast-Track Blood Plasma Therapy. What Is It?
The president criticized the FDA this week for not giving emergency use approval to an experimental treatment for COVID-19. Scientists argue that the therapy still lacks sufficient evidence.
How To Tell A Real COVID-19 Contact Tracer's Call From A Scammer's
A loved one's health could depend on the truth if you get a call from a real contact tracer about your exposure to the coronavirus. But beware impostors who ask you for payment or to click on a link.
Chicago's Navy Pier To Shut Down For Months After Labor Day
Chicago's popular tourist destination Navy Pier will soon close until spring because of the coronavirus. Because of pandemic restrictions, many of the attractions were already limited or closed.
Spain, France And Germany Report Most Coronavirus Cases Since Their Lockdowns
Three of Europe's most populous countries are seeing a second wave of COVID-19. And in many instances, young people are part of the rise in cases.
How Feds Decide On Remdesivir Shipments To States Remains Mysterious
The federal government is in charge of distributing one of the few treatment options for COVID-19: the antiviral drug remdesivir. But how are decisions made about which states need it most?