Droplets that people expel when they sneeze, cough or talk come in a wide range of sizes, and scientists are trying to pin down how risky the various kinds are.
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London police, protesters clash at COVID-19 demonstration
Demonstrators in Trafalgar Square were protesting lifestyle restrictions as the government tries to stem a sharp rise in infections.
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U.S. colleges struggle to salvage semester amid outbreaks
Tensions with local health leaders flare as colleges are blamed for exacerbating local coronavirus numbers.
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New York logs more than 1,000 daily COVID-19 cases
The uptick marks the first time since June 5 the state has seen a daily number that high.
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Progress against virus brings complacency in parts of Africa
Schools are reopening in Zimbabwe, along with churches, bars, restaurants, airports and tourist attractions.
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UMaine students sue for refunds over coronavirus shutdown
They are seeking tuition refunds over the UMaine System’s decision to move online during the coronavirus pandemic this past spring.
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Girls’ soccer: To play again was ‘like magic’ for Portland and Deering
Lydia Stein’s goal with 36 seconds left in double overtime lifts Portland to a 1-0 win in a long-awaited season opener.
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The Latest: Wisconsin has record number of daily new cases
Health officials say 2,817 people have tested positive for the virus.
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Maine CDC reports 25 new cases of coronavirus, no more deaths
Health officials are warning of ‘community spread’ in York County and danger in neighboring Oxford County schools.
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The humble Farmer: For a storyteller, even the dentist is something to look forward to
When you ask your hygienist about the most horrible thing she’s ever seen, look out.