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

Schools Battle COVID-19 As Classes Resume

With confirmed statewide COVID-19 cases in Kansas increasing to 42,612, schools such as the University of Kansas and Kansas State University are battling the virus as classes resume.

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.

Global September 2020

172,000 Californians Lose Power

Latest on California wildfires: 172,000 utility customers had their power turned off to try to prevent additional fires from sparking up. The state has had 900 wildfires since Aug. 15.

Health Care September 2020

9 Pharma CEOs Sign COVID Vaccine Pledge

Nine biopharmaceutical company CEOs signed a pledge that they would develop and test possible COVID vaccines “in accordance with high ethical standards.”

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.

Health Care September 2020

UNL Suspends Sororities, Frats

Six sorority and fraternity chapters have been suspended at UNL, including Alpha Omicron Phi, Alpha Xi Delta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Phi Delta Thea and Sigma Phi Epsilon.

Health Care September 2020

‘I Wanted To Always Play It Down’

Journalist Bob Woodward has released audio recordings of his interviews with President Donald Trump where the president said he knew how deadly COVID-19 and chose to downplay it.

Global September 2020

500K Flee Growing Oregon Wildfires

It is being estimated that more than 10% of the 4.2 million people in Oregon had to flee the growing wildfires in the state, according to the Oregon Office of Emergency Management.

Health Care September 2020

Does My Boss Have To Say If A Coworker Has COVID?

Although businesses are required to provide a safe work environment, employers are not required to disclose if an employee has tested positive for COVID-19.

Health Care September 2020

Does My Boss Have To Say If A Coworker Has COVID?

Although businesses are required to provide a safe work environment, employers are not required to disclose if an employee has tested positive for COVID-19.

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.

Hispanic Community September 2020

EPCC’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

EPCC’s 19th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration’s theme is Hispanics: Be Proud of your Past and Embrace the Future. The month-long celebration begins on September 16.