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News Articles: COVID-19

An Eli Lilly researcher tests possible COVID-19 antibodies in a laboratory in Indianapolis.

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  • Medical Treatments

Government Signs Deal For COVID-19 Treatments From Eli Lilly

The federal government plans to distribute 300,000 doses of the drug at no cost, but that doesn't mean treatment will be free. Intravenous infusion charges can run more than $1,000.

October 28, 2020
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By:
  • Richard Harris
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker answers questions from the media, along with Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, during his daily press briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic on May 22, in Springfield, Ill.

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  • Health

As COVID-19 Cases Surge In Illinois, A Clash Over Safety Guidelines

Illinois is experiencing an upsurge in cases, leading the governor to close indoor dining and bar service in some places in the state. But local leaders are not backing the new guidelines.

October 28, 2020
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By:
  • Christianna Silva
Elliott Zaagman from Michigan wears his mask after casting his vote.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Pandemic Looms Large In Lead-Up To Election Day

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge the nation’s public health efforts as infection rates spike in some counties. With the virus on the minds of voters, the government’s public health response is a top issue on the campaign trail just days before Election Day. 

Our panel of insiders and experts break down the latest on the pandemic.

October 28, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 2 more
Ellen Griffin is a single mom with two kids in Birmingham, Ala.

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  • Economy

'Incredibly Scary': Single Moms Fear Falling Through Holes In Pandemic Safety Net

Many single parents collecting unemployment benefits are running out of money to pay rent, with Congress still unable to pass a relief bill to help.

October 27, 2020
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By:
  • Chris Arnold
Paris is under nightly curfew, starting at 9, to curb the spread of rising coronavirus cases.

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  • Analysis

You're Not Welcome Here: How Social Distancing Can Destroy The Global Economy

There's a curfew in Paris, and Londoners aren't allowed to invite neighbors to dinner. People are already exhausted of social distancing, but some places are introducing even more draconian measures.

October 27, 2020
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By:
  • Pallavi Gogoi
A Healthcare worker closes a plastic bag containing a coronavirus test kit

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  • Health

Georgia Infections Show Sharper Rise If Rapid Tests Included

COVID-19 infections are rising more rapidly in Georgia, in line with a national trend of increasing cases.

October 27, 2020
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  • Associated Press
Cars line up Friday at a coronavirus testing site at the University of Texas at El Paso. The area has seen a surge in cases in recent weeks, and a two-week curfew is now in effect in El Paso County.

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  • National

El Paso, Texas, Judge Issues 2-Week Curfew To Stem Surge Of COVID-19 Cases

The judge said he was "left with no choice" but to impose a countywide curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. He noted El Paso County has seen a 160% increase in its positivity rate in the last three weeks.

October 26, 2020
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  • Brakkton Booker
United Airlines employees work at ticket counters at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Oct. 14. United and other airline stocks have been hard-hit by the pandemic economic slowdown.

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  • Business

Stocks Tumble As Coronavirus Cases Spike Again In U.S. And Europe

Investors are also discouraged by the lack of progress in talks between Congress and the White House over another coronavirus relief bill.

October 26, 2020
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  • Jim Zarroli
The Tampa International Airport has started coronavirus testing for passengers with a boarding pass or proof of a reservation for a flight in the near future.

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  • National

Can Preflight Coronavirus Testing Get Travelers Back On Planes?

In hopes of jumpstarting a business decimated by the pandemic, airlines and airports are offering preflight, on-the-spot testing for the coronavirus, with some test results back in 15 minutes.

October 26, 2020
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  • David Schaper
A waiter cleans a table this month after closing in St. Germain-en-Laye, west of Paris, to comply with COVID-19 restrictions forcing restaurants in the French capital to close. France has imposed a nighttime curfew in Paris and other major cities to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

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  • Europe

Europe Imposes New Restrictions As COVID-19 Cases Soar

Amid a second wave of coronavirus infections, many European countries are introducing curfews and lockdowns.

October 26, 2020
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By:
  • Kat Lonsdorf
Kemp bumps elbow with man at the State Capitol

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  • Economy

Georgia Film Production Picks Up As COVID-19 Intermission Wraps Up

For many of Georgia’s film workers like Bishop, jobs dried up overnight when COVID-19 cases publicly appeared in the state, prompting business shutdowns and stay-home orders.

October 26, 2020
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By:
  • Ross Williams
A heavily redacted supply contract between the federal government and vaccine developer Moderna, headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., was released Friday.

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  • Health

A Federal Coronavirus Vaccine Contract Released At Last, But Redactions Obscure Terms

Most of the federal contracts with companies involved in the crash program to make COVID-19 vaccines haven't been made public. The lack of disclosure raises questions about accountability.

October 25, 2020
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By:
  • Sydney Lupkin
Volunteer Esmeralda Raymond gets a roll of "I Voted" stickers ready at a polling site in Las Vegas on the first day of in-person early voting on Oct. 17.

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  • Politics

Election 2020: Latinx Women's Vote Could Affect The Outcome

"It's the dehumanizing rhetoric President Trump uses when referring to immigrants" that drove Lourdes Vázquez to become a U.S. citizen and to vote in this election for the first time, she says.

October 25, 2020
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By:
  • Marisa Peñaloza
Marissa Tuping, a rural midwife, and Risa Calibuso, right, arrive in Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Hospital on July 21. Calibuso gave birth to her son moments later.

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  • Global Health

The Philippines Has A Policy Against Home Births. It's Not Playing Well In A Pandemic

The "No Home Birth" policy was created to reduce maternal and newborn mortality rates. But critics say it makes giving birth expensive and complicated — especially during the coronavirus crisis.

October 25, 2020
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By:
  • Xyza Cruz Bacani
The latest pandemic dining twist is the outdoor bubble, seen here at a New York City restaurant. Sure, it's a way to stay warm as winter looms ... but does it reduce your risk of getting infected by COVID-19?

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  • Global Health

Coronavirus FAQs: What's Up With Bubble Dining? Should You Hand Out Halloween Candy?

Answers to your COVID-19 questions about how to handle Halloween trick-or-treaters, whether it's safe to eat in a restaurant's outdoor bubble and whether you can be infected through your ear canal.

October 23, 2020
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By:
  • Pranav Baskar
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