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05/19/2020 - The Hill by: Reid Wilson
WASHINGTON, DC - A new analysis says nearly 250,000 people in the nation's 30 largest cities are alive today because of strict stay-at-home orders issued by local and state governments.
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05/19/2020 - The Hill by: Zack Budryk
WASHINGTON, DC - A study by Hong Kong researchers suggests wearing surgical masks can reduce the spread of coronavirus by up to 75 percent.
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05/19/2020 - WVNews by: Matt Harvey
CHARLESTON, WV - Harrison, Marion, Monongalia and Jefferson counties were removed from the state's hot spot list Monday, Gov. Jim Justice announced.
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05/19/2020 - WVNews by: JoAnn Snoderly
PLEASANT VALLEY, WV - After filing a certificate of need in March, Mon Health Systems has been approved by the state to build a $20 million small-format hospital in Marion County.
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05/18/2020 - Genomeweb by: Christie Rizk
WASHINGTON, DC - Contact tracing, epidemiological analyses, and genetic studies will be integral to re-opening the country during the pandemic.
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05/18/2020 - The Associated Press
WASHINGTON, DC - The head of the Food and Drug Administration said Friday his agency has provided new guidance to the White House after data suggested that a rapid COVID-19 test used by President Donald Trump and others every day may provide inaccuracies and false negatives.
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05/18/2020 - WVU Today by: Cassie Thomas
MORGANTOWN, WV - When COVID-19 patients are critically ill, the biggest threat to their lives is lung dysfunction.
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