Number higher than anticipated. On Saturday, the reported number of deaths due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic reached a new milestone of 65,000. While the White House had…
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Virus Vaccine Could be Ready by September
Oxford University began clinical trials last week. Scientists at Oxford University have already begun testing a potential coronavirus vaccine in humans. They believe that, if proven successful, it…
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No State Hits 14-Day Decline Benchmark
Some states reopening regardless. Federal guidelines for states to reopen safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic recommend that there be a decline in reported cases for 14 consecutive days.…
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President to Keep Meat-Processing Plants Open
His order will invoke the Defense Production Act. On Sunday, Tyson Foods ran an ad in many national newspapers calling out the difficulty of producing meat while keeping…
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Judge Rules Governor’s Order Violates Constitution
Illinois’ stay-at-home extension exceeds governor’s authority. Illinois State Representative Darren Bailey filed a motion last week to prevent Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker “from taking any action… which orders…
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COVID-19 Deaths Surpass 50,000 in the U.S.
CDC continues to push for social distancing. Over the weekend the total number of deaths due to COVID-19 passed the 50,000 mark according to the CDC. Roughly 4.7…
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CDC Issues Guidelines for Child Care, Churches and More
Proposed guidelines would help states shift away from stay-at-home orders. On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a draft of proposed guidelines for a phased…
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President Trump’s Coronavirus Briefing for Monday
Joined by members of the private sector to report on support for testing. President Trump addressed reporters from the White House Rose Garden on Monday. He was accompanied…
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Congress Prepares for Debate Over State, Local Aid
Governors and local officials ask for funding. The $3 trillion in coronavirus relief passed by Congress was done in a rare run of a bipartisan spirit that now…
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President’s Coronavirus Briefing for Friday
As testing increases and cases decrease, ventilators are being provided to other countries. President Trump opened by mentioning that sixteen states are showing a flattening of the line…
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