Health Care September 2020

Can Mosquitoes Spread The Coronavirus?

Mosquitos are known for spreading such diseases as malaria. But what about COVID-19? And could ticks spread the virus? The CDC and the World Health Organization weigh in.

Health Care September 2020

US Not Ready For COVID-19 Vaccine?

Focus has been on the creation of a COVID-19 vaccine. But experts are expressing worries that local health officials may not be prepared to distribute the vaccine to 330 million people.

Global September 2020

Layoffs Remain Elevated, Jobless Claims Fall

Although still elevated, jobless claims fell to 881,000, however, layoffs are still high because of COVID-19 adversely impacting many businesses, including Ford and Coca-Cola.

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

Can I Get The Coronavirus Twice?

As the medical community continues to learn about COVID-19, there is evidence to suggest that a person can be infected twice. The likelihood and severity of this requires more data.

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

Virus Alters Sept. 11 Commemoration

Commemoration the 19th anniversary of 9/11 has been altered because of COVID-19. While the twin blue beams will shine, the reading of the victims’ names will be replaced by a recording.

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

US Remembers 9/11

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. is holding commemorative ceremony to remember the 19th anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil.

Global September 2020

Life In Venus’ Clouds?

Two telescopes in Hawaii and Chile have discovered that a type of gas associated with life is in the clouds of Venus’ atmosphere. This hints at the possible existence of microbes.

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.

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.

Technology September 2020

US Bans WeChat, TikTok From App Stores

Citing data privacy and national security concerns, the U.S. is banning TikTok and WeChat from app stores. This follows a deal between TikTok and California tech giant Oracle.

Hispanic Community September 2020

1st Largely Minority COVID-19 Study

The drug tocilizumab (sold now as Actemra and RoActemra) helped hospitalized COVID-19 patients in the first large study made up of primarily Hispanics and Blacks.