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Coronavirus, National News

Dozens Protest Florida Mask Ordinance

Nearly 100 Martin County residents gathered to say they won't comply with a newly passed ordinance aimed at slowing the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus. WPTV's Meghan McRoberts reports.
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(WPTV/NBC News) — Dozens took to the streets Saturday to protest Martin County, Florida’s new mask ordinance. The order requires people to wear masks in businesses and outside spaces where social distancing isn’t possible. Commissioners said it passed as an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus through the county. Curtis Crocker said he’s protesting, even as a COVID-19…

Museums Adjust To Coronavirus Pandemic
Coronavirus, Health, National News

Museums adjust to coronavirus pandemic

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(NBC News) During the pandemic, many museums turned to online tours and virtual classes. Now they’re working back to in-person visits with new safety measures in place. Those include reconfigured exhibits, timed tickets and state-of-the-art cleanings. In Washington D.C., the International Spy Museum’s “Safe and Stealthy” campaign gives every visitor their own stylus to manipulate digital interactive exhibits. Capacity is…

Covid 19 Risk Factors: Blood Type & Gender May Play A Role
Coronavirus

COVID-19 Risk Factors: Blood Type & Gender May Play A Role

As more data emerges on COVID-19, doctors are finding interesting correlations on blood type and gender among harder hit patients. KPRC's Haley Hernandez reports.
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(NBC News) — We are learning more about why some people might get very sick from COVID-19 and others don’t have symptoms at all. As more people get COVID-19, researchers are using that data to learn more about the virus. We are seeing that more men are getting sick and also that blood type might make a difference too. “Clinically…

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Coronavirus, Health, National News

Increased quarantine screen time takes a toll

The COVID-19 crisis has kids in front of computers, TV and smartphones more than ever before, and that could be taking a toll on their health. NBC's Chris Clackum reports.
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(NBC News) — The COVID-19 crisis has kids in front of computers, TV and smartphones more than ever before. That’s forcing parents to find a new balance in order to avoid old risks. “We know that especially in children that this can lead to difficulties with sleep patterns, emotional difficulties, behavioral difficulties and academic difficulties at times,” says pediatric psychologist…

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Coronavirus, Politics

Trump visits coronavirus hot spot

The president's trip to Florida puts more focus on a state grappling with a rapidly rising tide of COVID-19 hospitalizations. NBC's Susan McGinnis reports.
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(NBC News) — President Trump traveled to Florida Friday, a critical battleground state in the fall that right now is now battling one of the nation’s worst surges of coronavirus. During his visit the president downplayed what’s become a crisis in Miami. “Before it hit we were doing really well but now we’re getting back on track,” he said. Local…

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National News

Anonymous letter targets Juneteenth flag

Homeowner says she was shocked to receive a letter describing her flag, flown in celebration of the day enslaved Black people learned they'd been freed, as racist. KTSM's Stephanie Shields reports.
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM/NBC News) — Karen Linen, a longtime El Paso, Texas resident, says she’s never had any problems with her neighbors–until the day she decided to fly a flag celebrating her Black culture. Linen celebrated the Juneteenth holiday on June 19 by flying the African American flag meant to symbolize the pride and culture for the Black community…

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National News

Electronic Whistles Offer COVID-19 Protection To Crossing Guards

The coronavirus pandemic is forcing changes in unexpected areas...including how crossing guards do their jobs. WFLA's Rod Carter reports.
NBC News,

(WFLA/NBC News) — With new school year set to start in some form or fashion, Florida’s Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for a new normal by introducing technology to help crossing guards. On Thursday, crossing guards in Hillsborough County tested out new electronic whistles. They are able to sound off to alert drivers that kids are crossing without the…

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus deaths overwhelm morgue

The Nueces County Medical Examiners Office says they've run out of room and requested a portable storage facility from FEMA due to a spike in COVID-19 deaths. KRIS' Ashley Portillo reports.
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(NBC News) — Coronavirus deaths have pushed at least one Texas morgue to capacity. The Nueces County Medical Examiner’s office is no longer taking in bodies of those who have died from COVID-19. Nueces County Judge Barbara Canales says because of the unexpected spike in COVID-19 related deaths, room is running out. They’re now asking funeral homes and FEMA to…

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