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WHO: COVID end ‘in sight,’ deaths at lowest since March 2020
Read full article: WHO: COVID end ‘in sight,’ deaths at lowest since March 2020The head of the World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus deaths last week was the lowest reported number in the pandemic since March 2020, marking what could be a turning point in the years-long global outbreak.
Holiday demand for COVID-19 testing, vaccines sees Orange County’s Barnett Park site at capacity once again
Read full article: Holiday demand for COVID-19 testing, vaccines sees Orange County’s Barnett Park site at capacity once againSome drivers waited more than two hours to get a COVID-19 test at Barnett Park Sunday. The demand is so high, Orange County is reopening another drive-up testing site Monday.
The Latest: Key US senators test positive for virus
Read full article: The Latest: Key US senators test positive for virusNorth Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis and Utah Sen. Mike Lee both said Friday that they had tested positive for the virus. Michelle Lujan Grisham is taking a cautious approach to lifting health restrictions and reopening the economy. Parson and his wife, Teresa, tested positive on Sept. 23. Wim Rungwattanachinda said Thaksin tested positive again when he went to a hospital, and he was treated for about two weeks before being released. ___DES MOINES — Iowa posted more than 1,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases for the third consecutive day.
More than 88,500 grab-n-go meals served to Central Florida students in first day of program
Read full article: More than 88,500 grab-n-go meals served to Central Florida students in first day of programORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Thousands of students and parents opted to collect grab-n-go meals from Central Florida schools, according to Tuesday’s school district data. Most Central Florida school districts launched their program’s Monday. These numbers spanned across Central Florida school districts that organized pick up locations, practicing social distancing while supplying school lunches and breakfast to families who may rely on these daily meals. She took advantage of the free meals for her grandchildren. [RELATED: Florida schools offer free meals to students during extended coronavirus closures]Chad Wilsky works for Seminole County Schools in the food services department.