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COVID-19 cases in Illinois increase amid reopening, ‘quarantine fatigue’
Barber Ronnie Rivas sits alone in his barbershop Friday, June 26, 2020, in Chicago’s financial district. AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast…
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Georgia education officials offer more COVID-19 guidance for school districts
In this Thursday, May 7, 2020, photo, Azandria Torbert, stands in line for graduation information at Chattahoochee County High School…
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FEMA expected to dispatch 1,500 nurses to Florida as COVID-19 hospitalizations surge
An entrance at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Wilfredo Lee / AP By John Haughey (The Center Square) – The…
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DeSantis cites dip in COVID-19 positivity rate as ‘pretty good indicators’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gestures as he speaks during a news conference Monday, July 13, 2020, at Jackson Memorial Hospital…
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30 percent of vulnerable county population in Florida has high COVID-19 risk
(The Center Square) – On average, the share of residents in Florida counties deemed most vulnerable to the coronavirus is…
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28 percent of vulnerable county population in North Carolina has high COVID-19 risk
(The Center Square) – On average, the share of residents in North Carolina counties deemed most vulnerable to the coronavirus…
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COVID-19 precautions in spotlight ahead of possible Tennessee Legislature special session
Rep. Charlie Baum (front left), R-Murfreesboro, and other House members sit behind glass partitions because of the coronavirus pandemic during…
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Pennsylvania health officials urge residents ‘to break the cycle’ of COVID-19 spread
Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine speaks during a news conference March 4, 2020, as Gov. Tom Wolf…
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Op-Ed: Washington wants to forfeit our best weapon against coronavirus
Shutterstock.com By Tommy Thompson Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and several senior House lawmakers recently announced a plan to impose price…
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Hospital says it has morgue capacity after Phoenix mayor says it’s full
Image from twitter.com/MayorGallego By Cole Lauterbach (The Center Square) – A Phoenix-area hospital says it’s only following state protocols in…
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Arizona governor’s approval rating falls amid coronavirus outbreak
Gov. Doug Ducey answers questions at the online town hall meeting Thursday, April 30. Courtesy of Gov. Doug Ducey’s office…
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Texas public schools required to open next month, children over 10 must wear face coverings
Shutterstock photo (The Center Square) – The Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) guidance for in-person public school instruction requires that children…
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Abbott extends emergency declaration as critics call for special legislative session
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Shutterstock.com By Bethany Blankley (The Center Square) – Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday announced he has…
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Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Monday, July 13, 2020
The dome of the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois. Shutterstock photo State spends $2.1 million to combat elder abuse…
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Louisiana Gov. Edwards issues mask mandate and orders bars to close again
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards holds a press briefing on June 8, 2020. Image courtesy of Louisiana governor’s office By…
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State could approve $300 million more for Ohio schools
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine addesses steps the state is taking to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus Wednesday, March…
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25% of average county population in Michigan has high covid risk
(The Center Square) – On average, the share of residents in Michigan counties deemed most vulnerable to the coronavirus is…
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Disney World’s reopening Saturday evokes cheers, fears
Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, the world’s most-visited theme park with almost 21 million visitors a year. John Raoux /…
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