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Officials linked at least 11 COVID-19 cases to a University of New Hampshire frat party attended by more than 100 people

[ad_1] Coronavirus clusters have been linked to Greek life events in multiple states. Ann Hermes/The Christian Science Monitor via Getty Images Officials have identified a cluster of COVID-19 cases that are linked to a University of New Hampshire fraternity party.  More than 100 people attended the Theta Chi party last weekend and few wore masks, […]

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West Virginia University suspending in-person undergrad classes amid COVID-19 spike

[ad_1] West Virginia University announced Monday that it would suspend in-person classes at its main campus because of concerns over a recent spike in coronavirus infections. The university said in-person undergraduate classes would be canceled Tuesday at its main campus in Morgantown and then shift to online-only instruction through Sept. 25. The school said graduate-level

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Australia’s COVID-19 epicenter extends hard lockdown till late September

[ad_1] By Sonali Paul MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australia’s coronavirus hot spot state of Victoria on Sunday extended a hard lockdown in its capital Melbourne until Sept. 28, as the infection rate has declined more slowly than hoped. “We cannot open up at this time. If we were to we would lose control very quickly,” State

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Professor dies in front of virtual class amid COVID-19 symptoms

[ad_1] A college professor in Argentina who had been suffering from persistent coronavirus symptoms collapsed and died at her home during a lecture in front of her virtual class, according to reports. Paola De Simone, 46, who taught 20th century world history at Universidad Argentina de la Empresa in Buenos Aries, complained she was having

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South Korea’s new coronavirus cases sink to three-week low amid tight restrictions

[ad_1] By Heekyong Yang SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea on Sunday reported the smallest daily rise in coronavirus infections in three weeks as tighter restrictions cap a second wave. The Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) reported 167 new cases of the virus in the 24 hours until midnight on Saturday, down from

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More than 20 NYU students suspended for breaking coronavirus rules, school says

[ad_1] More than 20 New York University students have been suspended for breaking the school’s new coronavirus policies as colleges around the country grapple with how to keep young adults from spreading COVID-19. NYU said in a Twitter post Saturday that more than 20 students had been suspended. The school did not provide details on

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One chart shows the best and worst face masks for coronavirus protection — and which situations they’re suited for

[ad_1] People wear protective face masks outside at a shopping plaza in Edgewater New Jersey, on July 8, 2020. Reuters The ideal face mask for coronavirus protection blocks large droplets along with smaller airborne particles. In general, masks should have more than one layer and be made of tightly woven fabrics. Based on several studies

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A Maine wedding is linked to 147 coronavirus cases and 3 deaths. Infections spilled over into a jail and two nursing homes.

[ad_1] National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Samantha Lee/Insider An indoor church wedding and reception has been linked to 147 coronavirus cases across Maine. Three of those people have died. None of them were wedding attendees. Contact-tracing efforts found that guests at the wedding either directly or indirectly spread the virus to two nursing

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Trump’s new coronavirus adviser uses made-up statistics and false claims to praise White House pandemic response

[ad_1] WASHINGTON — In a contentious interview on the BBC’s “Newshour” on Friday, the president’s new coronavirus adviser, Dr. Scott Atlas, said the United States had actually handled the coronavirus pandemic better than Europe, citing a discredited statistic of unknown origin. In recent days, Atlas has eclipsed Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx as

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11 freshmen at Northeastern were dismissed for violating COVID-19 rules. Their $35,000 tuition won’t be reimbursed.

[ad_1] Northeastern University dorm West Village E Hall is being prepped to use for emergency housing in Boston on April 9, 2020. David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images A group of Northeastern students was dismissed for violating the university’s coronavirus rules after they were reportedly caught gathered in a room without wearing masks

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