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Kids with AFM explore treatments as health professionals brace for next outbreak

Wednesday, September 2 by ABC News

By KRISTOFER RIOS, JASMINE BROWN and ANTHONY RIVAS, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Quinton Hill was only 8 years old when he underwent a potentially life-changing surgery.It was one that could not only affect his future but that of... Read More.

Flu season could coincide with second wave of COVID-19

Tuesday, September 1 by ABC News

By DR. JIONATHAN CHAN, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Many experts are concerned about a second wave of COVID-19 in the fall, which could emerge during the start of flu season.Getting your flu shot will help ease the... Read More.

Nursing home residents isolated by coronavirus now face looming challenge: Voting

Monday, August 31 by ABC News

By HALLEY FREGER, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- For residents of the Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads senior living center in Falls Church, Virginia, voting used to be just an elevator ride away.The senior living community room once doubled... Read More.

Chadwick Boseman’s death puts spotlight on colon cancer among Black men, young people

Monday, August 31 by ABC News

By KATIE KINDELAN, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The death of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman at the age of 43, which shocked Hollywood and his fans around the world, is now serving to spread a light on the disease he... Read More.

Telemedicine for pets: How COVID-19 is disrupting animal health care

Monday, August 31 by ABC News

By SAMARA LYNN, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Jenny Hu fans the kitten peering out from its carrier with a large manila envelope, offering the tiny feline whatever relief she can on a typically hot and humid August day in New... Read More.

Getting COVID-19 and the flu at the same time: What are the risks?

Sunday, August 30 by ABC News

BY: DR. ALEXIS E. CARRINGTON, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) -- With fall around the corner and novel coronavirus cases still prevalent throughout the country, experts are bracing for what some have called a "twindemic" of COVID-19 and the flu.

A Black participant in Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccination trial: Trust the vaccine

Sunday, August 30 by ABC News

BY: JENAE BARNES, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) -- Sophia Upshaw was one of two Black participants in Moderna's first 45-person COVID-19 vaccination trial.Now, Upshaw is sharing her experience and has a message for the Black community: The vaccine... Read More.

Nevada lab confirms 1st coronavirus reinfection in the US

Friday, August 28 by ABC News

By DR. NATE WOOD, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Earlier this week, the world was dealing head-on with what was believed to be the world's first documented case of coronavirus reinfection in Hong Kong.Now, less than a week later,... Read More.

What schools can learn from four summer camps that kept COVID-19 at bay

Friday, August 28 by ABC News

By SEAN SANDERS and JILIAN FAMA HALSEY, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As students across the country return to school amid the coronavirus pandemic, a new study has powerful takeaways for mitigating COVID-19 outbreaks, citing the success of four summer camps... Read More.

NYC approves outdoor learning, but offers no plan for schools

Friday, August 28 by ABC News

By ERIN SCHUMAKER and RADHIKA CHALASANI, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Mayor Bill de Blasio's latest chess move in the tense battle over in-person education in the New York City was to unveil a surprise plan this week for outdoor learning... Read More.

Sheryl Crow urges women to get mammograms amid COVID-19 pandemic

Friday, August 28 by ABC News

By HAYLEY FITZPATRICK, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Sheryl Crow is speaking about the importance of breast cancer screening amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.It's been 14 years since the 58-year-old singer was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer,... Read More.

Teacher makes clear masks so students with hearing loss can read lips

Thursday, August 27 by ABC News

By NICOLE PELLETIERE, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- A Louisiana educator is working hard to limit the restrictions mask-wearing poses for children who are hearing impaired.Leslie Bailey has been teaching for 16 years. It's now her seventh year... Read More.

Kids with AFM explore treatments as health professionals brace for next outbreak

Flu season could coincide with second wave of COVID-19

Nursing home residents isolated by coronavirus now face looming challenge: Voting

Chadwick Boseman’s death puts spotlight on colon cancer among Black men, young people

Telemedicine for pets: How COVID-19 is disrupting animal health care

Getting COVID-19 and the flu at the same time: What are the risks?

A Black participant in Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccination trial: Trust the vaccine

Nevada lab confirms 1st coronavirus reinfection in the US

What schools can learn from four summer camps that kept COVID-19 at bay

NYC approves outdoor learning, but offers no plan for schools

Sheryl Crow urges women to get mammograms amid COVID-19 pandemic

Teacher makes clear masks so students with hearing loss can read lips

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