City schools in Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods experiencing coronavirus outbreaks will again be closed starting Tuesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday.Cuomo made the announcement in a Midtown … [Read more...] about Cuomo: Schools in NYC coronavirus ‘hot spots’ ordered to close Tuesday
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California wildfires have buildings wrapped like ‘a big baked potato’ as over 4 million acres burn
As wildfire season in California surpasses over four million acres burn, officials are using unique ways to keep some structures safe from the flames.Cal Fire said Sunday that more than 16,500 … [Read more...] about California wildfires have buildings wrapped like ‘a big baked potato’ as over 4 million acres burn
Brain-eating amoeba in water supply spurs Texas city to declare disaster after boy, 6, dies
A city in Texas issued a disaster declaration Saturday after a brain-eating amoeba was found in water supplies, weeks after a 6-year-old boy died after contracting the microbe.The Texas Commission on … [Read more...] about Brain-eating amoeba in water supply spurs Texas city to declare disaster after boy, 6, dies
Brain-eating amoeba in water supply spurs Texas city to declare disaster after boy, 6, dies
A city in Texas issued a disaster declaration Saturday after a brain-eating amoeba was found in water supplies, weeks after a 6-year-old boy died after contracting the microbe.The Texas Commission on … [Read more...] about Brain-eating amoeba in water supply spurs Texas city to declare disaster after boy, 6, dies
Berkeley City Council: Violating coronavirus mask mandate could spark $100 fine
Those caught without wearing a mask in Berkeley, Calif., could be subject to a hefty fine.The City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday night to impose a $100 fine on people who violate the city's mask … [Read more...] about Berkeley City Council: Violating coronavirus mask mandate could spark $100 fine
California firefighters battling wildfire face gusty winds, smoke dust devils
As firefighters battle numerous wildfires across California, gusty winds are threatening to fan the flames even further on Wednesday and even whip up some dust devils.The National Weather Service has … [Read more...] about California firefighters battling wildfire face gusty winds, smoke dust devils
Creek Fire in California generates smoke clouds up to 50,000 feet, campers rescued
An explosive wildfire in California that caused dozens to be rescued from a campground by a military helicopter has generated massive plumes of smoke stretching into the sky.The Creek Fire exploded in … [Read more...] about Creek Fire in California generates smoke clouds up to 50,000 feet, campers rescued
Coronavirus deaths significantly reduced by steroids, analysis shows
A new analysis of several studies in which steroid drugs were used to treat severely ill COVID-19 patients found the drugs significantly helped reduce patient deaths, bolstering earlier, preliminary … [Read more...] about Coronavirus deaths significantly reduced by steroids, analysis shows
Pence commits resources after Texas governor notes coronavirus outbreak’s ‘very swift and very dangerous turn’
Vice President Mike Pence pledged additional resources and testing Sunday after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott described “the very swift and very dangerous turn” of the coronavirus. Pence had canceled … [Read more...] about Pence commits resources after Texas governor notes coronavirus outbreak’s ‘very swift and very dangerous turn’
White House bars entry of non-US citizens traveling from Brazil, citing coronavirus concerns
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.The White House on Sunday announced that the U.S. would bar entry of non-citizens traveling from Brazil, … [Read more...] about White House bars entry of non-US citizens traveling from Brazil, citing coronavirus concerns
