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White House waves the white flag, saying it can't control the pandemic. Plus, what wave are we actually in right now? Oct 26, 2020

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Coronavirus cases continue to surge across the U.S.

The White House says it can't control the pandemic.

Are we in a third wave of cases or is this just an extension of the first?

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New forecast predicts up to 500K deaths. Plus, an aspirin a day might keep COVID away. Oct 23, 2020

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A dark new model predicts up to 500,000 COVID-19 deaths by February.

New research suggests aspirin might help fight COVID-19.

The middle of the country is seeing the biggest surge in cases.

The mask debate heats up in Beverly Hills.

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Can the pandemic get even worse? Plus, doctors are saving more lives now. Oct 22, 2020

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Is the worst yet to come with cases, hospitalizations and deaths?

Can we test our way out of the pandemic?

The death rate is dropping as doctors seem to be getting better at treating the virus.

Southwest Airlines will no longer block off middle seats. How will airline travelers react?

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Will kids save us from the pandemic? Plus, a lockdown compromise solution that just might work. Oct 21, 2020

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Pfizer says it has a big plan to distribute its COVID-19 vaccine.

Kids and teens might be the next test subjects for a vaccine.

COVID-19 cases are rapidly accelerating in the U.S. We look into the hot spots.

An infectious disease expert has a compromise for those who want strict lockdowns and those who don't.

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Exposing yourself to COVID-19 to help science. Plus, California cages Mickey Mouse, keeping Disneyland closed. Oct 20, 2020

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Researchers in Great Britain want healthy people to expose themselves to COVID-19. It's to help with vaccine research but is it dangerous and unethical?

Is herd immunity the only way out? We talk to a scientist who breaks down how herd immunity works and if it's the answer for COVID-19.

The pandemic is trashing cities--literally.

California will keep Disneyland and other theme parks closed for a while longer but is it really necessary?

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Dr. Fauci quotes ‘Godfather’ in response to criticism from Trump: ‘Nothing personal’. Plus, is the worst yet to come this Winter? Oct 19, 2020

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Dr. Anthony Fauci joins the podcast to talk about vaccines, shutdowns, the Winter and President Trump's recent criticism against him. Fauci quotes ‘Godfather’ in response to criticism from Trump: ‘Nothing personal’

Will the Winter bring the darkest times of the pandemic?

A major pharmacy chain is looking for lots of new workers to deal with the flu and coronavirus this Winter.

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Some adult COVID-19 patients are showing rare, inflammatory symptoms. Plus, get ready to mask up or pay up in cities near you. Oct 16, 2020

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A rare COVID-19 complication, which was previously seen among children, is now showing up among adult patients. Dr. Nicholas Hendren from the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center shares his latest findings.

States have until Nov. 1 to set up coronavirus vaccine distribution centers. Bloomberg News' Michelle Cortez says building vaccine distribution centers is no easy task.

Thanksgiving may be canceled for many families. But Dr. Kathleen Smith says people can catch up with the loved ones in creative ways.

The California city of Burbank becomes the latest in the nation to enforce face covering requirements.

With no indication when Congress will pass the second stimulus package, David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business, says many small towns and municipalities are forced to make tough decision.

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Insurance companies are making big bucks during the pandemic. Plus, air filtrations are the new toilet paper. Oct 15, 2020

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The world is grappling with another spike in the number of coronavirus infections. While European countries had to issue lockdown orders again to curb the spread of the virus, some U.S. hospitals in the Midwest and the South are being stretched thin. Dr. Michael Mina from the Harvard Chan School of Public Health fears the virus will spread further during the winter months.

All 50 states are supposed to turn in COVID vaccine distribution plans to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by the end of this week.

2020 has been a banner year for health insurance companies. But with so many of us staying home and skipping all kinds of medical exams and procedures, insurance companies are reaping the benefits.

Firefighters are trying to battle fires while fighting off COVID-19.

Air filtration systems are flying off the shelves across the country. USA TODAY's Jennifer Jolly says the shopping frenzy for air purifiers will likely last.

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A group of scientists claims lockdowns are unnecessary. Plus, is Halloween canceled in Beverly Hills? Oct 14, 2020

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Some 6,000 scientists from around the world have signed the Great Barrington, claiming that lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders are the wrong way to manage the coronavirus outbreak.

Childhood obesity is being worsened by the pandemic. And Jamie Bussel from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation says children from at-risk communities will be more impacted.

Beverly Hills banned trick-or-tricking in the midst of the pandemic. Does it mean Halloween is canceled in 90210?

There's another spike in coronavirus infections in more than 30 states just ahead of the winter season. Olivia Troye, a former aide to the White House Coronavirus Task Force, discusses the Trump administration's strategy of insisting the country is "turning the corner" on COVID-19.

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President Trump ends bromance with Dr. Anthony Fauci. Plus, vaccine and treatment setbacks raise questions. Oct 13, 2020

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Johnson & Johnson stops its COVID-19 vaccine trial for now while Eli Lilly pauses its trial of a combination antibody treatment for safety reasons that it didn't explain. Are these major setbacks or part of the usual drug development process?

Doctors are now monitoring patients at home to get them out of the hospital faster.

President Trump insults Dr. Anthony Fauci on Twitter.

People are already planning on keeping safe when they travel during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

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