Thousands of cases of the new coronavirus may have circulated early in the wuhan, China and Seattle pandemics, according to research from the University of Texas-Austin published in The Lancet. The study suggests that by the time lockdowns were imposed in both cities, the early epicenters of their respective countries, …
Read More »Empty apartments in Manhattan reach record highs, above 13,000
The number of vacant apartments for rent in Manhattan rose to its highest level in recent history, above 13,000, when residents fled the city and landlords struggled to find new tenants. The number of apartments for rent, as an inventory listing, has more than doubled than last year and set …
Read More »Montana reports 3 additional deaths, 175 new COVID-19 cases (Wednesday, August 12)
Montana health officials reported three new deaths and 175 new cases on Wednesday, according to the Montana Response COVID-19 tracking map. Yellowstone County reported the highest number of new cases with 75, followed by Rosebud County with 24. Big Horn County reported 16 new cases, Phillips County reported 15, and …
Read More »CDC Director warns of ‘worst case’ in history if people do not follow COVID-19 guidelines
If Americans do not follow coronavirus prevention measures, such as wearing masks and social distance, the country could be in for its “worst fall” in history, warned the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Thursday. In an interview with WebMD, CDC Director Robert Redfield said that …
Read More »US records deadliest COVID-19 day of the summer with more than 1500 deaths
The United States on Wednesday recorded the highest number of coronavirus deaths since mid-May, making it the deadliest day this summer. There were 1,503 dead, according to the Covid Tracking Project. COVID-19 deaths are lower than their peak in April, when they reached as high as 2,000 per day in …
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