Health Care August 2020

Do Children Have To Wear Masks In School?

The World Health Organization says factors like how widespread COVID-19 transmission is in an area is important when determining if a child 6-to-11 should wear a mask.

Health Care August 2020

Who Is Protected By Face Masks?

Studies show that wearing a surgical or cloth face mask protects the wearing from coronavirus. It also offers some protection for those around the wearer.

Health Care August 2020

Virginia Schools Have 500-Plus Virus Cases

At least 558 cases of coronavirus have been found at colleges and universities in Virginia. This includes Virginia Commonwealth University, which has reported 110 cases.

Health Care August 2020

156 Virus Cases At University Of Miami

The University of Miami has more than 150 new coronavirus cases, leading to two floors of a residential hall being quarantined and some students being suspended.

Health Care September 2020

NYC Delays Start Of School Year

NYC teachers have 11 more days to prepare for in-person instruction for the new school year. Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and Houston school systems are starting with remote learning.

Health Care September 2020

COVID-19 Vaccine To Be Distributed Nov. 1?

The CDC is telling states to be ready to distribute a COVID-19 vaccine by Nov. 1. Some public health experts are concerned the vaccine may be released before it has been properly tested.

Technology September 2020

1,700 Students, Faculty Personal Info Exposed

A computer breach at OSU exposed the personal info of students and faculty, including their names, OSU email addresses and in some cases personal mailing addresses and phone numbers.

Health Care September 2020

University Quarantines Entire Student Body

A spike in coronavirus cases at Bradley University has led to the school quarantining the entire student body for two weeks. The spike has been linked to off-campus gatherings.

Global September 2020

Will Vexed Parents Now Support School Choice?

As parents face hard decisions for the new school year in the midst of a pandemic, the Trump administration is promoting school choice and its policies.

Health Care September 2020

United States’ Plan For Free COVID-19 Vaccines

The United States has outlined a COVID-19 vaccination campaign where vaccines would be available for free to all Americans. The plan, however, is falling under scrutiny.

Global September 2020

Hurricane Sally Unleashes Flooding

President Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency for parts of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana because of Hurricane Sally.

Global September 2020

NYC Again Delays In-Person Learning

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced in-person learning for most elementary, middle and high school students is delayed. Exceptions are pre-kindergarten and some special ed students.

Global September 2020

More Migrant Women Say They Didn't OK Surgery

More migrant women have said that Dr. Mahendra Amin performed surgical procedures on them without their consent, jeopardizing their ability to have children.

Legal September 2020

A Rapper, An Elevator And An Elephant

One of the stories the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg often told groups was about how her and Justice Antonin Scalia rode an elephant together while in India.

Hispanic Community September 2020

Telemundo And National Voter Registration Day

For National Voter Registration Day, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is using a national, multiplatform campaign to help educate and motivate Latino voters.