Health Care November 2020

UMD To Move Classes Online After Thanksgiving

Due to concerns about rising COVID-19 cases, the University of Maryland’s College Park campus will be transitioning to mostly online classes after Thanksgiving break.

Health Care November 2020

Pfizer: COVID Vaccine Is Looking 90% Effective

A potentially major development regarding a COVID-19 vaccine is happening at Pfizer. Their early data suggests their vaccine candidate may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19.

Health Care November 2020

Who Is On Biden's Coronavirus Task Force?

The members of President-elect Joe Biden’s Coronavirus Task Force include professors from Yale, Harvard, NYU and the University of California, San Francisco.

Health Care November 2020

Is It Safe To Stay In Hotels During The Pandemic?

With Thanksgiving and winter holidays just around the corner, is it safe to stay in hotel or a rental home? What should you and your family watch out for when making lodging arrangements?

Financing November 2020

$1M Endowed Fund To Support Veterans’ Children

A University of Massachusetts Amherst alumnus has created the Abraham Bohn Children of Veterans Scholarship endowment fund to support Children of Veterans in Massachusetts.

Health Care November 2020

US Virus Surge Breaking Infection Records

New cases of COVID-19 soared in the U.S. over the past week to all-time highs of well over 120,000 per day. The U.S. has recorded more than 10.3 million confirmed coronavirus infections.

Health Care November 2020

How Is The Surge In COVID Impacting US Schools?

As the coronavirus continues to surge to record highs in the United States and the holidays just around the corner, schools are making tough decisions about learning options.

Global November 2020

COVID Pushes Drop In Foreign College Students

New policies and complications from the pandemic have led to thousands of foreign college students not going to universities in the U.S. Millions of dollars in tuition are at risk.

Legal November 2020

Couple Paying Bribes In College Scam Sentenced

In 2018, Diane and Todd Blake paid $250,000 to get their daughter into USC. In 2020, both have been sentenced to prison because of their part in a massive college admissions bribery scam.

Health Care November 2020

Oxford Expects Vaccine Data By Christmas

Moderna and Pfizer have released information about their COVID vaccine candidates. Now, University of Oxford scientists said they should have their candidate’s data by Christmas.

Health Care November 2020

Does Social Distancing Weaken Immune Systems?

Social distancing and staying home during a pandemic does not weaken the immune system. Health experts recommend such actions as stress management to strengthen the immune system.

Global November 2020

Thanksgiving, COVID And Family Frictions

Between the 2020 election and the pandemic, emotions are running high and have the potential to make both virtual and small, in-person get togethers for Thanksgiving very volatile.

Health Care November 2020

What Is The Recommended Treatment For COVID?

Remdesivir, an antiviral drug, is a standard of care for COVID in the U.S. and other countries, but the World Health Organization has against using it for hospitalized patients.

Global November 2020

Should I Get A Degree Before Joining The Police?

New legislation in California is proposing requiring police officers to complete college classes in such areas as communication, mental health, psychology and social services.

Health Care November 2020

Latest On 3rd COVID Vaccine Candidate

A potential third COVID vaccine has been shown to be 90% effective, doesn’t require ultra-cold storage and is less expensive than it’s two rival vaccine candidates.