Health Care July 2020

Health Experts Weigh In On Reopening Schools

While Education Secretary Betsy DeVos insists kids can return to in-person learning, health experts warn that a one-size-fits-all approach could increase infections and deaths.

Global July 2020

Florida Tops Virus Death Mark

Florida has reported an additional 132 deaths due to COVID-19, which tops the state’s previous record. France and Britain are mandating wearing masks in public indoor spaces.

Health Care July 2020

Health Insurance, COVID-19 And College

If a college student has COVID-19, who should pay for their treatment? How does health insurance cover COVID-19? The following offers advice for those returning to school in the fall.

Administration July 2020

New Rule On Foreign Students Rescinded

The Trump administration rescinded a new rule that would have forced foreign students to either leave the U.S. or transfer to another school if their school’s classes were all online.

Health Care July 2020

Ethical Issues Of Resuming In-Person College

As schools across the nation wrestle with the logistics of reopening, the following explores the ethical challenges resuming in-person classes at colleges and universities.

Health Care July 2020

Can A Woman Spread COVID-19 To Her Fetus?

Life continues during a pandemic, including new life coming into this world. But can a pregnant woman pass COVID-19 onto her unborn child? Research shows odds are low but not zero.

Technology July 2020

Ransomware Criminals Target Universities

Cybercriminals have infiltrated universities’ computer networks, either stolen or encrypted private data, and demanded a ransom to unlock the data or avoid it being shared.

Technology July 2020

Is Technology Making Us Dumber Or Smarter?

As everyday technology like cellphones continues to evolve, is there a cost to us from an intelligence standpoint? Is it wise or unwise to have technology take care of more of our needs?

Financing July 2020

'Shadow' Lenders Can Leave Students In The Dark

Non-student loans or “shadow” lenders for college students like home equity loans can operate with little accountability and oversight, meaning they lack transparency.

Health Care July 2020

5 Tips For Sports Safety During COVID-19

The following offers suggestions for safely opening/reopening club sports, as well as high school and college sports while dealing with the novel coronavirus.

Legal July 2020

Teachers Sue To Block Reopening Of Schools

Teachers in Florida are suing stop public schools from reopening. The lawsuit states reopening would accelerate COVID-19’s spread and put students and school employees at risk.

Health Care July 2020

COVID-19: Is It Safe To Go To The Gym?

While it is possible to workout from home, is it safe to return to your local gym during the novel coronavirus pandemic?

Global July 2020

3 In 10 Americans Against In-Person Teaching

According to a new AP-NORC poll, 3 in 10 Americans do not think children should be taught in the classroom at all in the fall because of the pandemic.

Financing July 2020

Is There A Second Round Of Stimulus Checks?

The deadline is looming. The $600 weekly jobless benefit is running out on July 31. And millions of Americans are waiting to see what Congress and the White House are going to do next.

Financing July 2020

Is There A 2nd Stimulus Check?

Is there a 2nd stimulus check? Democrats want to bring back the $600 unemployment bonus. Republicans argue it will encourage people to remain on unemployment and want to reduce it.