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US high school dropout rate during coronavirus pandemic prompts new retention steps

Tue, 2021-05-11 10:09 — mike kraft
US schools fight to keep students amid fear of dropout surge KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — U.S. educators are doing everything they can to track down high school students who stopped showing up to classes and to help them get the credits needed to graduate, amid an anticipated surge in the country's dropout rate during the coronavirus pandemic... AP NEWS
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The states with the highest and lowest vaccination rates

Tue, 2021-05-11 09:54 — mike kraft
These are the states with the highest and lowest vaccination rates About 58% of American adults have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine -- but the rates differ depending on where you look. Eric Levenson, CNN CNN

(CNN) About 58% of American adults have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine -- but the rates differ depending on where you look.

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Florida: More than 10,000 COVID-19 variant cases, surge after spring break

Sun, 2021-05-09 11:50 — mike kraft
Florida reports more than 10,000 COVID-19 variant cases, surge after spring break Variant COVID-19 infections skyrocketed following spring break in Florida and there have been more than 10,000 variant cases reported throughout the state, data shows. ABC News ABC News
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Mask disputes for children flare, Florida parents call an Asian American school board member a communist

Sat, 2021-05-08 12:06 — mike kraft
Florida parents heckle Asian American school board member over mask mandate: ‘You’re a communist’ The politicization of masks during the coronavirus pandemic has enflamed people, leading parents at Santa Rosa County in Florida to hurl insults at school board members Monday. Meryl Kornfield Washington Post

“Communists!” “Democrats!” “RINOS!”

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Covid-outbreak hit 79 members of an Oregon church that sued over restrictions on in-church services .

Fri, 2021-05-07 20:18 — mike kraft
An Oregon church sued over covid-19 restrictions. Now, an outbreak there has sickened 74. The Oregon Health Authority said at least 74 people associated with Peoples Church have tested positive for covid-19 — one of the state’s largest workplace outbreaks. Andrea Salcedo Washington Post
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Scientists discuss how to detect, resist and counter fake news

Thu, 2021-05-06 21:08 — mike kraft
How to detect, resist and counter the flood of fake news Misinformation about health is drowning out the facts and putting us at risk. Researchers are learning why bad information spreads and how to protect yourself. lily Science News

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U.S. organizations offer more incentives to encouage vaccinations; poll shows progress

Thu, 2021-05-06 19:00 — mike kraft
US rolls out carrots and expands access in push to get holdouts vaccinated against Covid-19 The United States is offering up freebies, expanding the pool of those eligible and shifting access to local pharmacies in its attempts to encourage vaccine holdouts to get inoculated against Covid-19. Madeline Holcombe and Eric Levenson, CNN CNN
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CDC data shows the U.S. "Turning the Corner" Fueling hope and relaxation

Thu, 2021-05-06 09:53 — mike kraft

After weeks of coronavirus patients flooding emergency rooms in Michigan, the worst Covid-19 hot spot in the nation, hospitalizations are finally falling.

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OPINION: India, Brazil and the COVID cost of sidelining science

Wed, 2021-05-05 21:16 — mike kraft
India, Brazil and the human cost of sidelining science Governments that ignore or delay acting on scientific advice are missing out on a crucial opportunity to control the pandemic. nature
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OVERVIEW: Rich countries to address unequal global vaccine rollout, and other developments

Wed, 2021-05-05 10:08 — mike kraft
Covid-19 live updates: Club of rich countries to address unequal global vaccine rollout According to the World Health Organization, of the 832 million vaccine doses administered around the world by mid-April, just 0.2% were given in lower-income countries. Jennifer Hassan, Paul Schemm, Lateshia Beachum Washington Post
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