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For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever, chills and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. … [Read more...] about North Dakota reports 2 more COVID-19 deaths; 40 new cases

Eligible employees would include guards in the state’s prison system and parole and probation officials, he said. Four inmates and one staff member have tested positive for COVID-19, and all were at the state penitentiary in Bismarck, the agency said. … [Read more...] about North Dakota prison officials seek $2.5 million in virus aid

Fortunately, McClure didn’t have to sweat that step. She and every other family served by ABC of NC, a local nonprofit that provides educational and therapeutic services for children with autism spectrum disorder, got that one taken care of for them by a small army of volunteers. … [Read more...] about North Carolina group donates masks tailored for children

For example, Hawaii’s mandatory 14-day quarantine for all arriving travelers was imposed in mid-March, initially for 30 days; it was then extended to May 20, and two weeks ago Hawaii officials decided to keep it in place through June 30. This week, Governor David Ige announced that the quarantine rule will now remain in place beyond June 30, but he didn’t say for how long. Hawaii takes the quarantine quite seriously; a number of visitors have been arrested for leaving their hotel rooms during their two-week lockdown, facing the possibility of a hefty fine or a year in jail. As a result of the measure, the number of visitors to Hawaii in April was reportedly around 4,500 – a tiny fraction of normal levels. … [Read more...] about Routes: Quarantines quash air travel revival plans + more news

The system that poses the larger threat is the large Central American Gyre (#CAG) organizing in the EPAC. The latest GFS forecast suggests a TC tries to quickly develop from the broad vortex, but moves inland. The large circulation persists, producing widespread heavy rainfall. pic.twitter.com/be7J1HOsP8 … [Read more...] about Central America faces major flood threat