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COVID-19 Bounces Back in the U.S. Signaling Possible Start to a...

As COVID-19 case numbers rise again, we may be witnessing the end of the hope and excitement about a return to "normal" by summer.
The island of Manhattan. Photo by Florian Wehde on Unsplash.

New York City may be our Canary in the COVID Mine

For decades, miners would bring canaries into coal mines to act as an early warning system for carbon monoxide and other toxic gases. NYC may be our early warning system for COVID-19.
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COVID Retreats in U.S., Continues to March Across Europe

The U.S. continues to ramp of vaccine production and distribution while Europe sees a new wave of COVID-19 cases begin to build.
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COVID-19 Cases Lead to Worries, New Lockdowns in Europe

As new variations rise in prominence, Europe is paying the price for its slow vaccine roll out and Brazil suffers its worst week ever.
Stimulus will put money in our pockets.

The Check is in the Mail: More COVID-19 Stimulus and Masks...

The house passed yet another COVID-19 Stimulus bill which President Biden says he will sign on Friday. Think about how you will use your cash.
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COVID-19 Increases in Europe Despite Continued U.S. Decline

Just two months ago, the U.S. was seeing COVID-19 cases grow at 9 percent per week. In the past week, the U.S. has seen growth of 1.4 percent. Meanwhile cases across Europe are climbing.
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COVID-19: Is it Getting Better, Worse, or Does it Even Matter?

First it was masks and social distancing. Then it was the vaccine. Now scientists are finding new reasons COVID-19 way be with us. But will it change our behavior?
A medical professional gives a man a vaccine while his family watches.

COVID-19 Cases Level Off as Vaccination Accelerates in U.S.

As the decrease in COVID-19 cases levels off and some worry that social distancing has been relaxed too early, vaccination ramps up.
A man readies to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

Winning! COVID-19 Retreats. Will Social Distancing be Next?

With some experts prediction COVID-19 will be beaten by April, we look at what this could mean for the county and the economy.
The peaks and valleys of COVID-19

COVID-19 Cases Drop 39 Percent in Two Weeks

Is the plunging number of new COVID-19 cases part of a normal peak and valley, or is the vaccine pushing numbers down?