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One Pedal Push At A Time: Biking The Iditarod Trail

Sled dogs and mushers aren't the only competitors on Alaska's Iditarod Trial. The Iditarod Trail Invitational features cyclists who rely on their own power. KTUU's Sean Maguire reports.

(NBC News) — Sled dogs and mushers aren’t the only competitors on Alaska’s Iditarod Trial. Cyclist Casey Fagerquist is making his way down the trail, one pedal push at a time. “The wildlife has been pretty unreal,” Fagerquist said during a break in the town of Ruby. He’s seen moose, lynx and walked over a hill to see three wolves…

Trump declares National Emergency

(NBC News) President Trump has declared a national emergency to combat the COVID-19 coronavirus. The move opens waives regulations and opens more funding. “I’m urging every state to set up emergency operations centers immediately,” Mr. Trump said. “I’m also asking every hospital in the country to activate their emergency preparedness plans to meet the needs of Americans everywhere,” he added….

Germ-killing robots disinfect hospital hotel

Previously, the use of these high-tech robots has only been in healthcare facilities. KPRC's Haley Hernandez reports.

HOUSTON, Texas (KPRC/NBC News) — The Westin hotel in Houston’s Texas Medical Center is now using two Lightstrike germ-killing robots to sanitize and disinfect rooms. Previously, the use of these high-tech robots has only been in healthcare facilities. Dr. Sarah Simmons, Director of Science at Xenex Disinfection, says while chemical disinfection has always been the gold standard, this technology is…

Coronavirus: Don’t Get Scammed!

Worries over coronavirus have also triggered an "infodemic" of falsehoods, scams, conspiracy theories and hazardous health advice. NBC's Liz McLaughlin reports.

(NBC News) — Worries over coronavirus have also triggered an “infodemic” of falsehoods, scams, conspiracy theories and hazardous health advice, much of it circulating online. “It’s causing people to spend money on things they shouldn’t and in some cases it could be dangerous,” warns Kevin Loria of Consumer Reports. The panic is driving product shortages, price gouging and bogus treatments….

Chaos and confusion surround Trump travel ban

(NBC News) Sweeping travel restrictions announced by President Trump during his Wednesday night Oval Office address are not as strict as he implied. The White House has clarified the 30-day ban on travelers from Europe, which starts Friday, will only apply to foreign nationals. U.S. citizens and their families can reenter the country but have to self-quarantine for two weeks….

Nurses demand coronavirus protection

(WAGT) Nurses across the country attended protests Wednesday calling for better guidance when it comes to the coronavirus. Nurse unions are asking for stricter Centers for Disease Control guidelines, better screening, and more access to protective gear when caring for potential coronavirus patients. At Charlie Norwood VA in Augusta, Georgia, nurses took part in that nationwide movement, gathering in hope…

Hospitals brace for coronavirus

(KSNV) Three tents have now been set up outside emergency rooms at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. Two are in the parking lot by the adult emergency room. The third smaller one is near the entrance of the children’s E.R., all intended to handle a surge of patients, in the event the coronavirus might suddenly spread across Southern Nevada….