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COVID-19 Complicates Response To Hurricane Laura, Spurs Fears Of New Outbreaks

More than half a million people were ordered to flee Texas and Louisiana in the largest evacuation since the coronavirus pandemic began.
- Samantha Raphelson
As Coronavirus Infections Rise, Masks In Paris Become Mandatory In All Public Places

"We are in a period of epidemic growth," Prime Minister Jean Castex said. "We want to do everything to avoid a new lockdown." The order goes into effect Friday.
- Eleanor Beardsley
'Racial Inequality May Be As Deadly As COVID-19,' Analysis Finds

A century of U.S. statistics finds mortality rates and life expectancy were much worse for Black Americans during pre-pandemic years than they have been for white people during the COVID-19 crisis.
- Maria Godoy
CDC's Changed Testing Guidelines Could Lead To Less Testing, Experts Fear

The agency now says contacts of people with COVID-19 don't necessarily need to get tested. Public health experts say less testing of potential carriers could lead to more spread of the disease.
- Richard Harris
From Southern Hemisphere, Hints That U.S. May Be Spared Flu On Top Of COVID-19

So far this year, flu infections are way down in the Southern Hemisphere. Scientists want to know why — and what it means for the Northern Hemisphere as their flu season looms.
- Nell Greenfieldboyce
CDC Changes Testing Guidelines To Exclude People With No COVID-19 Symptoms

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its coronavirus testing guidelines, raising questions about whether the move was done to reduce testing.
- Richard Harris
Ammon Bundy Is Arrested And Wheeled Out Of The Idaho Statehouse

The western militia leader refused to leave the building — and his seat — following a protest of Idaho legislators' consideration of various coronavirus-related bills.
- Kirk Siegler
Africa Is Declared Officially Free Of The Wild Poliovirus

Health authorities have declared the African continent free of the wild poliovirus — no cases have been reported there in four years.
- Eyder Peralta
Kentucky Man Accused Of Breaking Canada's COVID-19 Rules Faces $560,000 Fine

John Pennington was arrested and charged with violating Canada's Quarantine Act while visiting the the mountain town of Banff. He could also face up to six months in prison.
- Samantha Raphelson
Go outside, and other tips for preserving sanity through the dark pandemic winter ahead

Staying home and physically distanced from loved ones has taken a toll on many people’s mental health. Experts are worried the situation will be even worse in the fall and winter, when colder, wetter, shorter days could force people to spend even more time in their homes.
- Eilís O'Neill

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