COVID-19 is spreading from the Amazon city of Manaus into indigenous reserves.
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Post offices, beloved community hubs, fight virus-era threat
Most Americans give the U.S. Postal Service high marks for its work getting mail to far-flung corners of the country each day.
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California homeless quarantine in hotels, more rooms needed
Federal funding has helped pay for at least 15,000 rooms during the pandemic and about 7,000 people have been placed thus far.
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‘COVID toes,’ other rashes latest possible rare virus signs
Spanish doctors reported a series of 375 confirmed virus patients with a range of skin complaints, from hives to chickenpox-like lesions to the toe swellings.
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U.S., European leaders weigh reopening risks without a vaccine
Texas witnessed a 1,800-case jump on Saturday, with officials saying increased testing played a role.
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Fed chief warns U.S. recovery could stretch through end of 2021
Chairman Jerome Powell says in order for the economy to fully recover, people will have to be ‘fully confident,’ but that may not happen until there’s a vaccine.
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Pittsfield’s CM Almy now producing face masks
CM Almy was founded in 1892 in New York City. The company has been producing its supplies for churches and clergy members in Pittsfield since 1950.
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NHL teams have challenges preparing for draft
The shutdown forced by the pandemic limits the amount of time teams have to scout and evaluate players.
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MLB issues detailed safety protocols to teams
Baseball teams have received a 67-page draft of recommended precautions, though terms must be negotiated with the players’ union.
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Pandemic could have impact on MLB free agency
The Red Sox will be in the market for a few players, but their ability to spend will likely be impacted by how much revenue they lose.