The county board of education in Orange County, California voted on Monday to approve school reopening recommendations that do not require masks for students or social distancing in schools. In a 4-1 vote, the board approved recommendations that include frequent hand washing, daily temperature checks, and nightly disinfection of facilities …
Read More »The latest in coronavirus and Maine
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Read More »Coronavirus: How come Florida was so badly hit by Covid-19?
Image copyright fake pictures Florida is fast becoming the last Covid-19 epicenter in the United States. The rise in sunshine has been linked in part to younger Americans, but that doesn’t mean there is no cause for concern. Like many Covid-19 stories, it started with a dry cough. Fever, loss …
Read More »Coronavirus cases soar in more than 1 million in 5 days.
© Provided by CNN Coronavirus cases skyrocketed to more than a million worldwide in just five days as numbers continue to accelerate from week to week, according to Johns Hopkins University figures. Reported cases increased by 1,046,200 from July 6 to July 10, compared to an increase of 994,400 during …
Read More »The border between the United States and Canada will remain closed until at least August 21 – Deadline
The Canadian-US border will remain closed to all non-essential travel until at least August 21, reports the Canadian network CTV. Talks have been ongoing between the two countries, and the current shutdown will expire on July 21. Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump received a call yesterday to discuss the situation, …
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