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COVID-19: The Latest

Poll: Few Americans think schools should return to normal

BOSTON (AP) — Virtual instruction. Mandated masks. Physical distancing. The start of school will look very different this year because of the coronavirus — and that’s OK with the vast majority of Americans. Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools ...

U.S. signs agreement for COVID-19 vaccine doses

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration will pay Pfizer nearly $2 billion for a December delivery of 100 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine the pharmaceutical company is developing, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar announced Wednesday. The U.S. could buy another 500 ...

July 23: Events canceled/postponed due to coronavirus

Due to the precautions being taken surrounding the coronavirus, the following changes have been made regarding events and meetings in the local area: ¯ The planned in-person graduation ceremony for Brooke High School’s Class of 2020 set for today has been canceled. ¯ The 2020 Ohio River ...

Pennsylvania won’t allow Blue Jays to play at Pittsburgh’s PNC Park

TORONTO — The state of Pennsylvania won't allow the Toronto Blue Jays to play at PNC Park in Pittsburgh amid the coronavirus pandemic, health officials announced Wednesday. "In recent weeks, we have seen a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in southwestern Pennsylvania," ...

Brooke County parents have options for new school year

WELLSBURG — Brooke County Schools wants to give students and their families the option of in-person classes or remote learning at home as re-entry plans are being finalized for the upcoming school year. The plans should be ready for presentation to members of the board of education at their ...