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Florida sets yet another coronavirus record: 173 deaths in a day

Florida sets yet another coronavirus record: 173 deaths in a day

The coronavirus has gripped Florida with a surging caseload. Now the state has set a single-day record of deaths with 173. State officials are reminding people to wear masks and socially distance.
by Greg Allen

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Minnesota's mask mandate: Your questions answered

Minnesota's mask mandate: Your questions answered

What questions do you have about the mask mandate? Have you been wearing a mask indoors already? What are you seeing in your community when it comes to wearing masks? Our experts answered your questions.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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How long will immunity to the coronavirus last?

How long will immunity to the coronavirus last?

Recent studies have raised fears that immunity to the coronavirus might be fleeting, thus making potential vaccines ineffective. The reality of the science is more complex — and more reassuring.
by Richard Harris

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In Wisconsin, more mailed votes and more rejected votes

In Wisconsin, more mailed votes and more rejected votes

Voters there missed the fine print and the elections staff was overwhelmed. As November nears, a by-mail vote surge — due to virus safety — will spotlight the ballot counting in other presidential battleground states with slim voting margins.

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AP-NORC poll: 3 in 4 Americans back requiring wearing masks

AP-NORC poll: 3 in 4 Americans back requiring wearing masks

Support for requiring masks is overwhelming among Democrats, at 89 percent, but 58 percent of Republicans are in favor as well. The poll was conducted before President Donald Trump, who for months was dismissive of masks, said this week that it's patriotic to wear one.
by The Associated Press

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1.4 million seek jobless aid, first increase since March

1.4 million seek jobless aid, first increase since March

The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.
by The Associated Press

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White House drops payroll tax cut as GOP unveils virus aid

White House drops payroll tax cut as GOP unveils virus aid

The White House has dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package on Thursday, ceding to opposition to the idea among top Senate allies.
by The Associated Press

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Can masks save us from more lockdowns? Here's what the science says

Can masks save us from more lockdowns? Here's what the science says

How can communities stop coronavirus case surges without crushing the economy? Some scientists say widespread mask wearing may be more than a helpful precaution — it may be the solution.
by Nurith Aizenman

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