More Than 600,000 Child Cases Reported Of COVID-19, But Severe Illness Is 'Rare'

In a survey of data reported by 49 states and four other jurisdictions, the American Academy of Pediatrics said the infection rate for COVID-19 is 829 per 100,000 children in the population.

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Many Arkansas Teachers Refuse In-Person Classes Amid COVID-19 Concerns

Citing a lack of adherence to guidelines, teachers in Little Rock, Arkansas, have refused to teach in-person classes. The district is considering firing them.

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NYC Principals Union Votes 'No Confidence' In Mayor And Schools Chancellor

The union asked state authorities to intervene in New York City schools, just days before schools are set to open for in-person instruction.

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COVID-19 Daily Cases On The Rise In Nearly Half Of U.S. States

The U.S. reported more than 55,000 infections Friday, pushing the total number of cases to more than 7 million. Some two dozen states saw new cases continue to rise this past week.

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Missouri Governor And Wife To Host Fall Festival Days After COVID-19 Diagnosis

"Come enjoy the outdoor activities and the beautiful fall decorations," said first lady Teresa Parson days after her diagnosis. The event is on Oct. 3, the final day of a 10-day quarantine window.

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Novavax Researcher Says No Chance Of A 'Shortcut' In Vaccine Safety

Vaccine maker Novavax is starting a large coronavirus vaccine trial in the U.K. Gregory Glenn, the company's president of research and development, talks with NPR about how vaccines are tested.

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Leaders Indicted At Soldiers' Home Where At Least 76 People Died In COVID-19 Outbreak

Two leaders at the facility in Holyoke were allegedly responsible for deciding "to combine 42 veterans – some COVID-positive, and others not even showing any symptoms of COVID – into a single unit."

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Rio's Joyous Carnival, The World's Largest, Is Postponed Due To COVID-19

The postponement will cause financial hardship for people who depend on the celebration — but "financial loss doesn't justify human loss," says one musician. Brazil has been hit hard by the virus.

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Florida's Governor Lifts All COVID-19 Restrictions On Businesses Statewide

Restaurants and bars in the state can now operate at full capacity. However, Gov. Ron DeSantis says local governments can keep limits in place if they're justified for health or economic reasons.

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Virginia Gov. Northam And Wife Test Positive For Coronavirus

The couple underwent PCR tests Thursday, after a staff member of the governor's residence was diagnosed. The governor's office says Gov. Northam has no symptoms and his wife has mild symptoms.

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