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12:41pm Jan 19, 2022

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Britain's Johnson faces growing calls to quit after throwing parties during lockdown

by Scott Neuman

The prime minister has admitted to throwing "bring your own booze" parties at his official residence in London while ordinary Britons were told to stay away from unnecessary gatherings.
3:31pm Jan 10, 2022

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Leaders of Triad health care systems ask for help from the community

by Bethany Chafin

The leaders of the Triad’s three largest health care systems came together Monday to urge the community to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
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1:01pm Aug 05, 2021

Arts Arts

Fashion and Tech Join Forces To Create A Dress That Signals When People Get Too Close

by Kelley Dickens

Dutch fashion designer and engineer Anouk Wipprecht distinctive 'fashion tech' designs combine couture, interactive technology and artificial intelligence.
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5:29pm Mar 15, 2021

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CDC Looks At Whether 3 Feet — Instead Of 6 — Is Safe For Schools' Social Distancing

by Laurel Wamsley

A new study found no difference in infection rates between schools in Massachusetts that required 3 feet of distance and those requiring 6 feet, so long as everyone wore masks.
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10:40am Jan 15, 2021

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Mask-Wearing, Social Distancing Improve, But Too Slowly, Survey Shows

by Rob Stein

Mask-wearing hit an all-time high, but other COVID-19 precautions are less common now than last spring, a survey finds. Experts worry we're ill-prepared for the spread of more infectious new variants.

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7:01pm Dec 16, 2020

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'What Real Friends Do': How to Navigate Tough Conversations About COVID-19

by Sarah McCammon

With a spike in COVID-19 cases colliding with cold weather and the holidays, many Americans are facing difficult decisions about whether and how to socialize.

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2:32pm Dec 02, 2020

National National Science Health & Safety

Social Distancing Plummeted In Lead-Up To Fall Surge, Survey Finds

by Rob Stein

Social distancing fell dramatically between spring and fall and the gap between Democrats and Republicans widened. But both ends of the political spectrum agree on some measures to fight COVID-19.

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8:16am Nov 25, 2020

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France Loosens COVID-19 Restrictions, But Bars, Restaurants Will Remain Shut

by Jaclyn Diaz

French President Emmanuel Macron announced the easing of a lockdown put in place as the country experienced a surge of new cases that swept through Europe.
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11:04am Nov 23, 2020

Science Science Health & Safety

Mask Mandates Work To Slow Spread Of Coronavirus, Kansas Study Finds

by Jane Greenhalgh

When Kansas issued a mask mandate, 81 counties opted out. Researchers found coronavirus infection rates rose sharply in the opt-out counties, while falling in those that required masks.
10:00am Oct 15, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government

NC Early Voting Begins: What You Can Expect At The Polls

by Keri Brown

Early voting for the 2020 election begins Thursday across North Carolina.

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8:03pm Oct 09, 2020

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Coronavirus FAQ: What's The Deal With The '15 Minute Rule'?

by Maria Godoy

The conventional wisdom is that it takes 15 minutes of close contact to a contagious person to put you at risk. But even a short exposure could prove problematic.
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1:46pm Sep 25, 2020

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Coronavirus FAQs: Why Can't The CDC Make Up Its Mind About Airborne Transmission?

by Pien Huang

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week said that COVID-19 spreads "most commonly" through air — then took it back. Is this something I should be worried about?