Herd immunity. In the absence of therapeutic treatments or a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, it suggests that there’s safety in numbers. Physicians say the truth is far more complex. Patrick Vallance, the U.K.’s chief scientific adviser, said “herd immunity” is an option the government is exploring in its effort …
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COMO, Italy — I was midway through my daily commute from Como to Milan when news broke of the first case in Italy of the novel coronavirus. The second semester of the university year was set to kick off. This early, portentous sign of an outbreak was happening in the …
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One part of President Donald Trump’s answer to the financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic is a freeze on collecting interest on student loan payments. “It’s a big thing for a lot of students left in the middle right now,” Trump said Friday afternoon in a Rose Garden address declaring …
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2 minute read The Coronavirus has hit the United States hard. Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz in the National Basketball Association tested positive for the Coronavirus on Wednesday, March 11th. In response, the NBA suspended the season for a period of at least 30 days. Every other sports league …
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Dollar General Inc. faces the same uncertainty that other retailers face from the coronavirus epidemic, but analysts say the discount seller is well-positioned to deal with the pandemic. “Dollar General remains a top pick, positioned for growth and defensiveness, and we reiterate our overweight rating,” wrote KeyBanc Capital Markets analysts …
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Cleaning and disinfecting nonporous surfaces are two ways to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Coronavirus primarily spreads from person to person. However, it may survive on nonporous surfaces for days, according to health experts. That’s why proper home maintenance can reduce its viability. About Coronavirus Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus …
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Getty Images President Donald Trump addresses the nation Wednesday night from the Oval Office about the widening coronavirus. Known as COVID-19, the pandemic has infected more than 109,000 people and killed more than 3,800 people in 105 countries. ‘I don’t expect politicians to know Maxwell’s equations for electromagnetism or the …
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The games go on, but where and in front of how many? The NCAA’s decision not to allow fans to its annual March Madness tournaments for men and women is the most jarring example yet. NCAA President Mark Emmert made the announcement late Wednesday. “Only essential staff and limited family …
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2 minute read 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate on a $ 400,000 loan is 3.5% Mortgage applications are up 55% in the past week, 192% in the last 12 months The Dow Industrial Average is down 20% in the past month alone San Fransico and Washington state have outlawed gatherings of …
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