Sunday 8 November 2020

U.S. to Cross 10 Million Cases Amid COVID-19 Surge

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The U.S. began another dark chapter in its COVID-19 epidemic, crossing 10 million cases today and approaching nearly a quarter of a million deaths from the virus.



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What's My Risk of COVID?

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As the coronavirus pandemic begins its ninth month and the number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. nears 10 million, it's human nature to wonder: What is my risk of getting infected? And the answer is far from simple.



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WebMD Poll: Vaccine, Experts Will Mark Pandemic’s End

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Americans are putting their faith in a vaccine and public health experts to “mark the end” of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., a new WebMD poll finds.



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Alex Trebek Dies After Battle With Pancreatic Cancer

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Trebek was the host of Jeopardy! since its debut in 1984, and he appeared in nearly 8,000 episodes. The show, in which facts are revealed and contestants provide the matching question,  phrased in a specific way, became a cultural touchstone.



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An Explanation for Some Covid-19 Deaths May Not Be Holding Up


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