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Lessons from the Past as COVID-19’s Second Wave Strikes

As the second wave of COVID-19 sweeps across the U.S. and Europe, what can we learn from the second wave of the Spanish Flu?
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Huge COVID Spike Cause Lockdowns in U.S. to Explode

As COVID-19 growth rate doubles in the U.S. since November 1, the threat of lockdowns explode, especially in Blue states.
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Cancel Thanksgiving and Christmas – COVID-19 is Back

Don't be surprised if your governor or your mayor wants you to cancel your holiday plans and limit who you see at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Chart from the New York Times showing COVID-19 case growth

November 9: COVID-19 Cases Spike in U.S., Europe as Vaccine Hopes...

Europe is leading the surge in coronavirus cases, but the U.S. is seeing cases climb as well, as this chart from the New York Times shows.

November 2: Europe Continues to See COVID-19 Cases Surge

Nine countries now are now reporting more than 1 million cases of coronavirus, with the United Kingdom the newest addition to that list.  While...
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Rapid COVID-19 Growth Results in Scary Numbers on Halloween

As the U.S. approaches 100,000 cases per day and the world closes in on 600,000, it is clear the virus is spreading faster and faster.
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A Sam’s Club Report as Panic Buying Begins Again

With five more days until Election Day and a potential coronavirus-inspired lockdown in the future, we visit Sam’s Club to see what is in stock.
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Unemployment, Homelessness and Economic Uncertainty to Continue into 2021

As government-mandated rent deferrals and mortgage deferrals expire, tens of millions could face eviction early next year.
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October 26: Coronavirus Growth Spirals Out of Control

France, Italy, Germany and the UK are all seeing COVID-19 cases grow by 20 percent or more each week. That's a growth rate four times that of the U.S.
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Runaway COVID-19 Cases Soar to New Record

New coronavirus cases are erupting across the United States and Europe, where cases have doubled in the past week. Rates of infection are now five times higher than they were in the spring.