For many Americans, the classic carol “I’ll be home for Christmas” will literally describe their plans for their holiday weekend, as they prefer to celebrate in most places amid the ongoing epidemic. Industry sources say about a quarter of people across the country will travel for Christmas and New Year, …
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Another new variant of COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in South Africa
A new type of coronavirus, which appears to be more transmissible, has been found in South Africa and is being blamed for a new surge in COVID-19 cases there. Although it has emerged independently, it has shown a similar transformation Found a new variant in the United Kingdom Scientists say …
Read More »The multi-vehicle pileup closes interstate 29 north of Dale Rapids
Alfonso Galvan | Siuks Falls ls Argus Leader According to Metro Communications, officials are responding to multiple vehicle pipelines on Interstate 29, which includes about 20 cars and Semis. The mile marker on Pillow Interstate 29 was said to be close to 99. As a result of the crash, northbound …
Read More »Oregon officials say the man went to work with COVID-19 symptoms and two outbreaks
County officials said a South Oregon resident who knowingly went to work with coronavirus symptoms has had two separate outbreaks in the area. A stranger later tested positive for the virus, officials said, adding that they were responsible for “superspader actions.” According to the Washington Post, Douglas County Public Health …
Read More »A small meteor planet could alter our understanding of asteroids
Scientists have released an analysis of meteorite fragments collected after a collision with Earth near an asteroid in 2008. They show that the parent asteroid was giant, and the results suggest that special, water-holding type asteroids may be larger and may have different mineral compositions than previously thought. The study …
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