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CDC discourages trick or treating this Halloween

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has made recommendations on how to enjoy Halloween while still being safe this year. With the coronavirus pandemic in mind, the CDC advises against trick or treating, indoor costume parties and haunted houses as they are considered high-risk activities.  The CDC recommends alternate activities such as pumpkin carving, outdoor scavenger…

CDC: Number of people infected with coronoavirus jumps in U.S.

(CNN) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its coronavirus tally, saying there are now 53 confirmed cases in the United States.  That’s up 18 cases just from Friday. The new cases are all from the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship. Globally, there are at least 79-thousand confirmed cases and more than 26-hundred deaths. The World Health Organization…