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Back to school (online) is rough on parents too. Plus, saliva might solve our testing problems. Aug 17, 2020

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An at-home saliva test could be the solution to coronavirus testing problems. Parents talk about the stresses of their kids learning online once again. When schools reopen, will buses be safe or will they spread germs? College football in the West and Midwest has been postponed or canceled. That'll hit sportswear companies and other businesses hard. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Dr. Fauci's boss warns the first COVID-19 vaccine is still months away. Plus, the U.S. Senate is taking a summer break without reaching a deal on the new relief package. Aug 14, 2020

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Dr. Francis Collins, the director of the National Institutes of Health, says the United States isn't fully utilizing lessons we learned from previous pandemics. U.S. Senators have left Washington D.C. for summer recess before reaching a deal on the new coronavirus relief package. Robotic pets are bringing comfort to senior citizens who battle loneliness and isolation during the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Are we setting ourselves up for a mild flu season? Plus, at-home COVID-19 testing kits could become available by the end of the year. Aug 13, 2020

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The White Mountain Apache tribe in Arizona has been seeing a severe coronavirus outbreak, but experts say aggressive contact tracing is keeping the mortality rate low. With many practicing social distancing and kids being at home, we could have a milder flu season. One company is hoping to roll out at-home testing kits by the end of 2020. Hollywood's blockbusters are slowly resuming production. A service is being offered to decontaminate used personal protective equipment. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What's the correct way to wear masks? Plus, COVID-19 is linked to deadly heart condition for athletes. Aug 12, 2020

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Sun Belt states are seeing their curves being flatten yet again. The Association of American Medical Colleges releases a new roadmap to fight the pandemic and guidance on how to wear face coverings. An expert says there are key questions that must be asked before getting vaccinated for the coronavirus. Healthy, young athletes have been diagnosed with myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle that can be caused by COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Would you get the COVID-19 vaccine made in Russia? Plus, not all masks are created equal. Aug 11, 2020

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Experts say Russia didn't do enough trial testing for its new coronavirus vaccine. One Harvard epidemiologist suggests we make a lot of cheap and less accurate tests for all Americans. A mask study researcher explains which face coverings are more effective than others. The pandemic is changing our retail experience. There's a Dr Pepper shortage. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Chruches say "NO" to mandatory masks? Plus, will we see any college football in 2020? Aug 10, 2020

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Nearly 100,000 American children contracted the coronavirus in July. A California church defies the State health rules and court order by holding indoor services. Experts warn there could be an increase in childhood obesity following the virtual school year. College football may be canceled in 2020. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Are social media stars selfish for partying? Plus, an NYC nurse gets married pandemic-style. Aug 07, 2020

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Ohio's governor tests negative for COVID-19 after testing positive. What does this say about testing in the U.S.? New York says schools can reopen but how many actually will? Social media stars keep throwing big parties in the middle of the pandemic. What will it take for them to stop? A frontline nurse in New York City will finally have her wedding with the cancer-surviving fiance she's barely seen in months. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Animals might keep the virus going forever. Plus, is it time to expand or pop your COVID bubble? Aug 06, 2020

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Will animals prevent us from getting rid of COVID-19 forever? A new study finds people without any symptoms have the same amount of virus in their nose, throats and lungs as those who are severely sick. Should you get out of your COVID bubble? We have some advice to expand your pandemic social circle safely for everyone. Some schools reopen in Mississippi and Georgia. The results are predictable. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Can I get COVID-19 twice? Plus, does the pandemic help Joe Biden? Aug 05, 2020

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Can people get reinfected with COVID-19? We'll explore two cases in the U.S. of people testing positive three months after getting the virus. Drug companies are making money off coronavirus vaccines that aren't even available yet. Demand could grow for private teachers as parents look to balance work and taking care of their kids. Elections and the pandemic. The Democratic and Republican national conventions go virtual this year. How do Joe Biden and President Trump get their post-convention bumps before November? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Next pandemic could kill more. Plus, get ready for pandemic-era flu season. Aug 04, 2020

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Infectious disease experts warn the next pandemic could be deadlier. Doctors are bracing for the next flu season, which could see a surge in "co-infections." Ahead of the virtual semester, millions of parents are forced to quit their jobs to watch kids at home. College students are getting ready to head back to some of their campuses early so they can quarantine. And a group of PAC-12 football players have organized a campaign that demands safety steps, and they're threatening to sit it out the season. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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