COVID-19

A man checks to cast his ballot in Kenosha, Wis., on April 7. A new study suggests that in-person voting in that Wisconsin primary did not produce a surge of new coronavirus cases.

New Research Suggests In-Person Voting May Be Less Risky Than Previously Thought

6:19pm August 21, 2020

by David Welna

The report concludes Wisconsin voters who braved the pandemic and went to the polls in April did not see a surge in COVID-19 infections, although another study reaches the opposite conclusion.

A flight attendant adjusts protective glasses. There has been little documentation about COVID-19 transmission on planes.

Health & Safety

Coronavirus FAQ: So Do Lots Of People Get COVID-19 From Flying?

5:35pm August 21, 2020

by Pranav Baskar

A study released this week points to two passengers infected on a four-hour-plus flight. But there hasn't been a lot of documentation of transmission on planes. So how risky is flying?

A chain-link fence lock is seen on a gate at a closed Ranchito Elementary School in the San Fernando Valley section of Los Angeles on July 13. Amid spiking coronavirus cases, the Los Angeles Unified School District is implementing a testing contact tracin

School Nurses To Play Big Role In Eventual Reopening Of In-Class Learning In LA

5:01pm August 21, 2020

The Los Angeles Unified School District began virtual classes this week. The second-largest U.S. school district hopes students will be back in classrooms this year. To do that, nurses will be key.

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Health & Safety

State Aims To Boost Access To Free COVID-19 Testing In The Triad

4:47pm August 21, 2020

by April Laissle

The state announced plans this week to expand COVID-19 testing in the Triad by working with a new partner.

The Challenges Of Hurricane Season Amidst A Pandemic

4:00pm August 21, 2020

by Eddie Garcia

With the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season off to a record start, experts are looking at how emergency response could be affected during the pandemic.

Flames from the LNU Lightning Complex fires burn in unincorporated Napa County, Calif., on Tuesday.

Wildfires Rage In California As Fire Crews And Evacuees Grapple With COVID-19 Risks

1:09pm August 21, 2020

by Vanessa Romo

The possibility of catching or spreading the coronavirus adds a new dimension of risk to the job, both on and off the front lines, and poses new threats to those seeking refuge in temporary shelter.

Politics & Government

State Board Updates Ballot Request Form After Surge

5:51pm August 20, 2020

by Paul Garber

A deluge of absentee ballot requests for the 2020 campaign has prompted state elections officials to streamline their online process to make it easier for voters.

North Carolina State University Moves Undergraduate Classes Online

4:27pm August 20, 2020

by Associated Press

North Carolina State University announced on Thursday it will move all undergraduate classes online starting on Monday.

Mark Marston slides a MERV 13 air filter into the HVAC system outside Basics Fitness Center in Portland, Maine, on July 21. The gym bought these filters and made other changes to its ventilation, including bringing in more outside air, to help reduce the

As We Return To Work And School During The Pandemic, Can The Air Inside Be Kept Safe?

4:05pm August 20, 2020

by Camila Domonoske

Changes to ventilation — everything from opening windows to making pricey upgrades to HVAC systems — can help reduce the risk of the coronavirus being spread inside a building.

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News

N.C. Colleges Aren't Providing Key COVID Data To The Public

12:51pm August 20, 2020

by Associated Press

As North Carolina college students return to campuses to resume in-person classes, universities are providing infrequent coronavirus updates with wildly different levels of transparency.