Wednesday, 1 July 2020

Most COVID-19 patients don't know who infected them, CDC survey finds

A CDC survey shows 54% of coronavirus patients can't identify an infected person with whom they had close contact with, indicating the need for better tracing.

      


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Essence magazine names temporary CEO; launches internal investigation into anonymous claims

The publication said its CEO Richelieu Dennis will be replaced by Caroline Wanga, who joined the company just days earlier as chief growth officer.

      


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House Follows Senate In Passing Extension Of COVID-19 Business Loans

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin gestures toward Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell, as they appear before a House Committee on Financial Services hearing on oversight of the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve pandemic response, on Tuesday in Washington.

The Paycheck Protection Program, part of the $3 trillion pandemic response package passed by Congress in March, has been extended to Aug. 8.

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Fauci: Mixed Messaging On Masks Set U.S. Public Health Response Back

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on June 30, 2020.

The current surge in cases can be contained, says White House advisor Anthony Fauci. But it's going to take a real focus on social distancing — and mask wearing.

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Loot boxes: Lords call for 'immediate' gambling regulation

Loot boxes, skins and player packs should be regulated immediately, says a Lords committee.

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Ms Marvel: Trailblazing Muslim superhero goes gaming

Marvel's first Islamic superhero will play a leading role in the forthcoming Avengers video game.

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Tuesday, 30 June 2020

Facebook bans 'violent' Boogaloo-linked network

It said the group seeks violence and is loosely affiliated with the far-right Boogaloo movement

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