Health Care March 2020

Schools Closed Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Six schools closed due to coronavirus concerns: Hazen HS, Kentwood HS, Covington Elementary school, Frank Love Elementary School, Cedar Park Christian School and Jackson HS.

Hispanic Community March 2020

Refugees Carve Out Existence In Costa Rica

Nicaraguan refugees are carving out an existence in Costa Rica. Roughly 75,000 Nicaraguans have sought asylum in Costa Rica since 2018 when Nicaragua plunged into political crisis.

Global March 2020

County Restricts Immigration Agents

Immigration agents are prohibited from arresting people at the Northampton County’s courthouse or jail unless they provide a detainer request and a warrant signed by a federal judge.

Health Care March 2020

Can Pets Pass On Coronavirus To Humans?

According to Hong Kong's Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department pet cats and dogs cannot pass the coronavirus on to humans. Dogs and cats can test positive for the virus.

Health Care March 2020

What Education Is Needed To Become A Vet In The US?

The Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences has a piece on its website entitled “Steps to Becoming a Veterinarian.”

Health Care March 2020

College Kicking Students Off Campus

Grinnell College is telling students that they must leave the campus by March 23 in order to safeguard against the novel coronavirus. The college has also canceled all athletic events.

Financing March 2020

HHS: $1.3M For Fast Virus Test Development

HHS is awarding $679,000 to DiaSorin Molecular and $598,000 to QIAGEN to develop rapid novel coronavirus tests where a positive or negative reading could be available within an hour.

Health Care March 2020

Schools, Restaurants Closed In New York City

Nearly 1,800 NYC public schools are closing until at least April 20 in response to COVID-19. Restaurants and bars are also closed although takeout and delivery will still be available.

Global March 2020

5.7-Magnitude Quake Shakes Utah

The second largest earthquake to hit Utah struck the Salt Lake City area today, closing Salt Lake City International Airport and knocking out power for tens of thousands.

Financing March 2020

Beating Virus Means Causing US Recession

As the United States takes action to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, the U.S. economy is either in a recession or sliding into one. A stimulus package is before Congress.

Health Care March 2020

UVA Health Has Developed Test For COVID-19

COVID-19 testing is available through the University of Virginia health system. The university said it is one of a few institutions that have developed their own test for COVID-19.

Global March 2020

Teachers Give 'Care Bags' To Students

Huntington Place Elementary School students are receiving “care bags” from two of their teachers. The bags include groceries, snacks, workbooks and pencils.

Health Care March 2020

US Virus Deaths Exceed 1,000

Coronavirus-related deaths in the U.S. have risen to above 1,000. Spain has become the country in Europe where COVID-19 is spreading the fastest and has had more than 4,000 fatalities.

Hispanic Community March 2020

Spain Sees Record Virus Deaths

Novel coronavirus-related deaths in Spain rose overnight by 849, bringing the death total for the country to more than 8,000. The worldwide infection number is more than 800,000.

Global April 2020

College Prospects Impacted By COVID-19

With social distancing because of COVID-19, the NFL is relying more heavily on game film and non-in-person methods for finding college prospects.