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Cases of COVID-19 don’t appear to be on a downward slope with many seeing a second wave

Some countries are begin to see a second wave of coronavirus
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(CNN) — Nationwide, we’re adding an average of more than 49-thousand new cases of coronavirus a day with a death toll in the united states at more than 214-thousand. the latest numbers come as a key coronavirus model now projects covid-19 will kill nearly four-hundred-thousand people by February, If Americans don’t change their behaviors. Camila Bernal reports on where COVID-19…

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FDA push for volunteer follow-ups in clinical trials

The Administration says they want at least 2 months of data
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Image: CNN (CNN)— The US Food and Drug Administration made clear Tuesday it will want to see two months of follow-up data after volunteers get their second dose of vaccine as part of clinical trials testing potential coronavirus vaccines. That would make it difficult, if not impossible, for any vaccine maker to apply for emergency use authorization by Election Day,…

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Digital Exclusives and Features, Health, Local News, Richland

Richland County Councilwoman hosts free mask giveaway

The giveaway is part of an ongoing effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19
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Image: Richland County Council Richland County, SC (WOLO) — Richland County is in the process of distributing more than 67 thousand masks in an overall effort to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Councilwoman Allison Terracio, along with Columbia-Richland Fire Chief, Aubrey Jenkins will provide masks to businesses in the Five Points entertainment district, so they can then be given…
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Study: Lack of sleep reveals link to appetite control

New details of 2 year study show link to hunger and weight gain
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(CNN)— There’s more evidence now that not getting enough z’s makes it harder to control your appetite. In a new study researchers used information from Smartphone sleep tracking data to record sleep quality for 120-thousand people for up to two years. The results of that 2 year study show people with BMI’s of 30 or above, which is considered obese,…

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Digital Exclusives and Features, Health, Local News, Richland

$25 thousand dollar reward is still being offered in 8 year old hit and run case

8 years ago this week an area nurse was nearly killed in a hit and run that remains unsolved
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Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Eight years ago this week, Columbia Police say a woman’s life was changed forever when she was struck by a car during a hit and run. Investigators say Lindsay Bires, a Nurse, was standing outside of what was then Palmetto Health Richland Hospital taking a break when she was struck by a passing car. According to police,…

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President Trump ‘downplayed’ pandemic because he ‘did not want to create panic’

President Trump: ' I'm a cheerleader for this country, i love our country and i don't want people to be freightened'
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(CNN) –President Donald Trump says he knew the virus was highly contagious but says on a recorded inyerview thay he downplayed the dangers to keep the public calm. That’s according to Journalist Bob Woodward’s new book, and recordings obtained by CNN. President Trump responded to the Woodward book Wednesday afternoon, defending his response to the pandemic and confirming he did…

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Vaccine trial pauses after volunteer suffers unexplained illness involving spinal cord

National Institute of Health Director: 'despite the urgent need for a vaccine, here will be no compromise on safety'
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(CNN) — Drug giant Astrazeneca has paused a trial of its coronavirus vaccine after one volunteer suffered an unexplained illness involving the spinal cord. Speaking to the Senate Health Committee Wednesday, The National Institutes of Health Director Doctor Francis Collins says despite the urgent need for a vaccine, there will be no compromise on safety. Astrazeneca says independent experts will…

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Preparing for flu season during the pandemic

As of Tuesday the United States has now passed 189 thousand COVID-19 cases
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(CNN) — The U.S. is heading toward the start of fall and flu season. This comes as the country passes more than 189-thousand known COVID-19 related deaths. Health officials urging Americans to prepare for the upcoming flu season. John Lorinc reports. Categories: Health, National News

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Health experts worry Labor Day travel could drive COVID-19 cases up

Medical experts hope Labor Day celebrations won't mean more coronavirus cases
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TSA  is reporting record air travel for the pandemic era as Americans soak up what’s left of summer on this Labor day holiday. As holiday travelers gathered in large crowds on beaches and at parties, health experts worry this weekend could result in another coronavirus surge. Whitney Wild reports. Categories: Health, National News Tags: Coronavirus, Labor day
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UofSC Interfraternity Council makes changes to fall recruitment as COVID-19 cases rise

Head of University of South Carolina Greek community implements changes saying, 'The health and safety of our members is the main concern.'
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(Courtesy: UofSC/Twitter) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Students at the University of South Carolina have been back on campus for less than a month, but as students, faculty and staff resumed in person instruction, cases of coronavirus began to surface. The council announcing Wednesday plans to continue fall recruitment virtually instead of in-person. This decision comes after the University of South…