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.

Moving from Corporate to Academia

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.

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.

Hurricane Laura's Leftovers Move East

Although Hurricane Laura has gone from a Category 4 storm to a tropical depression, forecasters warn that the remnants of the hurricane could become a tropical storm again.

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.

More Than 1M Americans File For Unemployment

More than 1 million Americans have again applied for jobless aid. More than 14.5 million are collecting unemployment aid, which is much higher than last year’s number of 1.7 million.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.