Even though many traditional events won’t happen this year, there are still ways to enjoy our national birthday.
coronavirus
Rise in hospital patients in South and West is cause for concern
The increases are overwhelming hospitals and may presage a rise in deaths.
Heart conditions drove spike in deaths beyond those attributed to COVID-19, analysis shows
The review suggests that many patients suffering from serious conditions died as a result of delaying or not seeking care.
Confirmed coronavirus cases are rising in 40 of 50 states
The number climbed to a new high of more than 50,000 per day on Thursday.
Herman Cain hospitalized with COVID-19 after attending Trump rally
The 2012 Republican presidential candidate is being treated less than 2 weeks after attending President Trump’s campaign rally in Tulsa.
How California went from success story to virus hot spot
Contributing factors include a complacent populace, the rapid reopening of businesses anda late adoption of a mandatory mask rule.
Ban gives tobacco illegal drug status in South Africa
Nine million smokers are affected by the government’s decision in late March.
Buttigieg, South Carolina mayor team up on COVID effort
He and Columbia’s Steve Benjamin co-chair the Pandemic Resilience Working Group for America’s Mayors.
Students on campus give hope for college sports this fall
With students returning this fall to campuses in the UMaine System, the fall sports season remains a possibility for the seven universities.
Democrats say U.S. needs to address shortage of protective gear, tests
But Trump administration officials defend their work.