Global August 2020

High School Football Amid COVID

Much of the news lately has focused on college football and the pandemic. However, there is just as much division regarding high school football – and not nearly as many resources.

Health Care August 2020

Universities Scramble To Deal With Outbreaks

Crowded nightclubs and off-campus parties are just a few of the contributing factors to why some universities have had to already reverse course on in-person classes during COVID.

Global August 2020

100th Anniversary Of Women's Suffrage

The 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage is both a reminder of positive progress but also of how women in Latino, African American and other communities continue to face barriers.

Legal August 2020

Giannulli Sentenced To 5 Months In College Scam

Latest in college admissions scam: Mossimo Giannulli, actress Lori Loughlin’s husband, was sentence to five months behind bars, a $250,000 fine and 250 hours of community service.

Legal August 2020

Loughlin, Giannulli Get Prison Time

Both actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband Mossimo Giannulli have been sentenced to prison for their part in the college bribery scandal.

Health Care August 2020

What Is Convalescent Plasma Treatment?

Plasma from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 received emergency authorization as a COVID-19 treatment by President Donald Trump. But some experts warn more study is needed.

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

Plasma’s Effect On Virus Overstated

Following President Donald Trump’s announcement regarding convalescent plasma, the FDA Chief apologized for overstating the plasma’s effectiveness as a treatment for COVID-19.

Health Care August 2020

VSU Reverses Decision To Reopen Campus

Concerns about preventing the spread of coronavirus between the students has led VSU to not reopen campus and instead go fully virtual for the beginning of the academic year.

Global August 2020

Hurricane Laura Now Forecast To Be Category 4

Laura is forecast to be become a “formidable” Category 4 hurricane. In addition, the storm may be recharged by the Atlantic Ocean and strike the northeast.

Health Care August 2020

Experts Bewildered By New COVID Testing Advice

Health experts are bewildered by new COVID-19 guidelines: now the CDC’s website states testing is not necessary for those who have been in close contact with an infected individual.

Global August 2020

Laura Blasts Gulf Coast

The Gulf Coast is being pounded by wind, rain and a wall of seawater from Hurricane Laura. A 14-year-old has been killed, and the northeast could also be hit.

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.

Technology August 2020

Teacher Develops Coronavirus Screening App

A Rhode Island teacher has created a questionnaire-based app for screening for COVID-19. The app includes questions provided by the state Department of Health.