Parts of SC with mask mandates saw a 46% decline in coronavirus cases compared to areas without rules

New data from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control found that parts of the state which implemented mask ordinances saw a 46% decline in confirmed coronavirus cases compared to areas that did not.

‘The worst fall from a public health perspective’: CDC director warns of dual threat of COVID-19 and flu

CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield warned that if Americans don’t practice basic measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus now, the U.S. could face “the worst fall from a public health perspective.”

Parents file lawsuit to stop schools from forcing students to wear masks

Grace and Justin Warniment are like many parents, wrestling over their child's education during the COVID-19 pandemic and they know there is a lot on the line.

US retail sales rise for 3rd month amid COVID-19 pandemic but slowdown expected

The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.

Hotels and resorts still struggling, hoping for more financial assistance

Hotels and resorts across Central Florida are struggling and the hospitality industry is hoping federal relief will come to the rescue. 

Hotels hoping to get bailed out
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Hotels and resorts across Central Florida are struggling and the hospitality industry is hoping federal relief will come to the rescue.

Disney attendance concerns
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Disney World is seeing sparse crowds during the pandemic. Hopes of normalcy after the parks reopened are far from reality, leaving an uncertain future in the coming months for the company and our economy.

Dr. Fauci recommends eye protection to fight COVID-19

Dr. Littleton added that it could be a good idea for many, citing that "the everyday person should we eye protection if they're in closed spaces or if they're elderly or great risk. “

Disney World to host coronavirus testing site, actors to possibly return to work

The decision encouraged Actor’s Equity Association to sign a memorandum of understanding allowing the actors, singers and stage managers to return to their jobs.

Study: Wearing neck gaiters as mask may increase risk of COVID-19 spread

A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.

NCAA cancels fall championships as major football marches on amid COVID-19 pandemic

Last week the NCAA Board of Governors said championship events in a sport would canceled if fewer than 50% of the teams competing in that sports played a regular season.

Companies testing antibody drugs
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With more than 20 million global cases of COVID-19 and a vaccine months away, companies are working on ways to fight the virus.