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Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation assists children battling cancer with silent auction

September 26, 2020 11:09 am Blake DeVine

To assist in the financial support for families with a child battling pediatric cancer, the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation is holding an online silent…

Miami’s mayor worries about the risk of rising Covid-19 cases as the state drops restrictions on restaurant and bars

September 27, 2020 9:02 am CNN

As Florida restaurants and bars enjoyed their first full day of operation without Covid-19 restrictions in months, the mayor of Miami warned that the…

Experts are warning of a coming surge of Covid-19 cases in US

September 26, 2020 1:17 pm CNN

The US could see an explosion of Covid-19 cases as fall and winter set in, one expert says, joining a chorus of health officials who have warned…

Experts are warning of a coming surge of Covid-19 cases in US

September 26, 2020 1:17 pm CNN

The US could see an explosion of Covid-19 cases as fall and winter set in, one expert says, joining a chorus of health officials who have warned…

5 common coronavirus misconceptions and the science you need to know

September 26, 2020 12:55 pm CNN

Since the beginning of 2020, when we first started hearing about a new coronavirus, eventually dubbed SARS-CoV-2, our understanding of what it is,…

This is what happens to your body over months in isolation

September 26, 2020 2:54 am CNN

Since the pandemic officially began in March, we’ve been told staying home is the best way to avoid catching Covid-19. And it is. But life in…

Santa Barbara County anticipates move to red reopening tier

September 25, 2020 10:09 pm Blake DeVine

Santa Barbara County has been stuck in the most restrictive tier of the state’s reopening plan for the past three…

Coronavirus pandemic could impact cancer rates and care in the future

September 25, 2020 8:36 pm CNN

The news about cancer is good for now, but the future doesn’t look as bright, according to a report published this week by the American…

The Patch: Fall pumpkin patch programs for kids kick off with safety modifications

September 25, 2020 10:22 am Patricia Martellotti

The Patch offers free agriculture education to high school students in Santa…

Johnson and Johnson vaccine produced strong immune response, early results say

September 25, 2020 8:05 pm CNN

There is some good news on Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine. Early results from a Phase 1/2a clinical trial show it was well…

Looking for the Helpers: San Luis Obispo woman trades dancing career for the NICU

September 25, 2020 6:57 pm Genelle Padilla

San Luis Obispo native Cee Cee Curry made a drastic career change about a decade…

Santa Maria High School: 250 senior students recognized for meeting university requirements

September 25, 2020 9:29 am Patricia Martellotti

Santa Maria High School seniors who have already met the requirements to go to universities were honored at a drive thru event Thursday.…

Covid-19 vaccinations could start in November or December, Fauci says

September 25, 2020 6:37 pm CNN

Covid-19 vaccinations could start as early as November or December, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, said…

Fewer than 10% in the US have antibodies to the novel coronavirus

September 25, 2020 5:09 pm CNN

A new nationwide study of the blood of more than 28,000 dialysis patients may help answer one of the big questions surrounding the pandemic: how many…