Using thin, stretchy neck gaiters as a face mask may be ineffective in stopping the spread of the coronavirus, and could spread the virus itself rather than wearing a cover, according to a new study. Duke University researchers found that the neck brace they tested was “worse than nothing.” “The …
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A high percentage of COVID-19 cases in hot spots are among people of color, particularly Spanish and Black residents, according to a new analysis released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Among 79 counties identified as COVID-19 hot spots, 76 had a disproportionate number of cases between …
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MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Someone who attended a district-wide registration meeting for the Reedsburg School District on Tuesday has since tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Sauk Co. Health Dept. The individual attended the registration session Tuesday, Aug. 11, 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., health officials said. She explained …
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With the backlog of nearly 300,000 lab reports finally cleared, state officials confirmed Friday that coronavirus cases have officially declined over the past two weeks – a trend that was brief in demand for the records snafu. The state is ready to sort through the delayed results of the coronavirus …
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MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) – After good numbers to start the week, the key statistics for coronavirus went in the wrong direction at the end of the week. Nearly 10% of tests (9.78%) received by Friday’s cut were positive – 1,021 new cases were found in 62 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties, …
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