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U.S. Tops 100,000 Coronavirus Cases

The United States surpassed 100,000 cases of COVID 19 yesterday, adding 17,255 cases in the past 24 hours to reach a total of 102,636. That reflects an increase case load of 20 percent. The death toll is now 1,646, an increase of 375 or 30 percent.
In the late 1700s, Edward Jenner noticed that milk maids who had been sickened with cow pox were immune to small pox, a much more serious disease. By inoculating people with cow pox, he developed a surprisingly effective way to prevent small pox, and laid the seeds for the modern vaccine industry.

Coronavirus Report July 18: Antibody Issues and Vaccine Doubts

There are now more than 14 million cases of COVID-19 across the globe, with about 25 percent inthe U.S. Now there are fears that victims might get it again.
People at the beach

May 25 Coronavirus Report: Memorial Day

People are taking advantage of the three-day weekend to leave quarantine behind, with little concern for social distancing.
A couple and their dogs enjoying the back yard. Photo by KaLisa Veer on Unsplash.

How to Prep for the Second Wave of COVID-19

Getting a pet and improving your back yard are two ways to prepare for a possible second wave of COVID-19.
Cameron Indoor Stadium, home of the Duke Blue Devils

Playing it Safe Meant Not Playing at All

We owe the NCAA, the NBA, MLB, the NHL and other sports leagues a debt of gratitude for canceling their seasons as early as they did.
restauant infographic

COVID-19 Growth Rate Drops Across Most States

Reported cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. continued to hold steady with 30,000 new cases in the past 24 hours.  This is an increase...
Wharton Plan. Image from CBS Philadelphia

States Weigh Economic vs Health Toll of COVID-19

After a couple days of lower numbers, both the death toll and number of coronavirus cases saw a bump in the past 24 hours.
Unemployed during the great depression

COVID-19 Is Killing the Economy

A couple days ago, we published an article saying that it will take three years to get back to normal. In this segment, we explain why the economy is a big part of that slow recovery.
home made masks, Photo by Bára Buri on Unsplash

Unemployment Soars as COVID-19 Persists

COVID-19 cases continue to grow slowly across the U.S. and the world as unemployment reaches new heights.

May 17 Coronavirus Report

Reported cases of COVID-19 in the United States increased 23,700 yesterday, reaching 1,474,600.  This is an increase of 1.6 percent.  There were 1,164 deaths...