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No More ICU Beds At The Hospital In The Nation’s Largest County
As COVID patients have flooded into LAC+USC in recent weeks, they’ve put an immense strain on its ICU capacity and staff.
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More Americans — Of All Political Persuasions — Are Donning Masks
As apprehension about the pandemic intensifies, more Americans are saying they wear masks every time they leave the house.
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No Vacancy
No more ICU beds remain at the main public hospital in the nation’s largest county as virus surges.
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Ski Resorts Work To Stay Open As Coronavirus Cases Snowball
How to stay open amid the pandemic is an issue resorts across the U.S. are facing.
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Trusted Messengers May Help Communities Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy
Building trust among less fortunate can help with future of coronavirus vaccination.
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With Vaccine Delivery Imminent, Nursing Homes Must Make A Strong Pitch To Residents
Conflicts are likely to arise as vaccines are rolled out to long-term care facilities across the country.
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How To Pull Off A Coronavirus-Era Music Festival
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High-Poverty Neighborhoods Bear The Brunt Of Coronavirus Scourge
Pandemic has battered high-poverty neighborhoods in California.
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Pediatricians Want Kids To Be Part Of Vaccine Trials
Vaccine makers are only in the early stages of testing their products on children.
Across Virginia, VA|News|
Hospitals Scramble To Prioritize Which Workers Are First For Coronavirus Shots
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Farmworkers, Firefighters And Flight Attendants Jockey For Vaccine Priority
Healthcare workers, nursing home residents and staff expected to get the initial doses.
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Supply Is Limited And Distribution Uncertain As Vaccine Rolls Out
High stakes and big challenges await as the U.S. prepares to roll out vaccine against pandemic.
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It’s Time To Scare People About The Coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to urge people to wear masks.
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As More Red States Legalize Marijuana, Some Officials Try To Nip It In The Bud
Despite backlash of voters, many conservative lawmakers oppose the legalization of marijuana.
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What Seniors Can Expect When Coronavirus Vaccines Begin To Roll Out
Vaccines that protect against coronavirus are on the way. What should older adults expect?
Across Missouri, MO|News|
A Child’s Death In The Heartland Changes Community Views About Pandemic
Changes coming after youngest person in Missouri dies from coronavirus complications.
Across Colorado, CO|News|
Tracking The Coronavirus Spread Inside A Tight-Knit Latino Community
Unique challenges are faced when doing contact tracing among low-income Latino immigrants in tight-knit communities.
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Demand For Coronavirus Vaccines Expected To Get Heated — And Fast
Experts in ethics and immunization behavior say they expect attitudes to shift quickly from widespread hesitancy to urgent.
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Fear And Loathing As Colleges Face Another Season Of Red Ink
Lost revenue and costs, mostly due to the pandemic, are causing universities to hit panic button.
