Last updated 8/8/2020 by Alana Burman A look at what every state and major counties are doing to bring education to kids in the age of coronavirus and amid a pandemic. Image collage by Alana Burman Alabama Alabama plans to reopen for the fall season on time. K-12 public schools will reopen as early as [...]
Image courtesy of Pixabay Covid-19 has spiked in several states. The poor, the elderly, and people of color face the toughest times as COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting them. The economic recession is making it harder for many from these communities to afford rent. It is much worse for those who do not have a place [...]
There are two main types of COVID-19 tests: diagnostic and antibody tests. Diagnostic Tests Diagnostic tests show whether an active coronavirus infection exists. The two types of tests are molecular, which detects the virus’s genetic material, and antigen, which detect proteins on the virus. A molecular test may also be known as a: diagnostic test, [...]
Digital Illustration by Alana Burman Currently, employers and employees are deciding how to reopen, stay safe, and go back to whatever life-as-usual means these days. This dilemma is particularly challenging for employers who may not provide health insurance or healthcare to employees. Many are also confused as to who is responsible for testing and other [...]
Digital Illustration by Alana Burman Industries and people the world over are rethinking how they operate, live, and do business in the wake of COVID-19. American political conventions, a niche but iconic industry, have had to rethink how they operate. In keeping with their brands, both the Democratic Party and the Republican Party have gone [...]
Image by Michael Schwarzenberger from Pixabay Between February 28 and March 9, 2020, the National Association of Manufacturers surveyed its member companies on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, asking 558 respondents about effects on supply chains and operations, financial expectations, and emergency response plans.[1] Of the respondents, 78.3% Anticipate a Financial Impact, 53.1% Anticipate [...]
Photo by Gustavo Fring from Pexels Like K-12 educational institutions and many other industries, the spread of COVID-19 has severely impacted higher education. COVID-19 forced many colleges and universities to close early and have remote graduations, even canceling or forcing summer classes online. Now, schools face decisions that will impact their students' futures. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) [...]
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC) The CDC has released guidance for healthcare systems to “balance the need to provide necessary services while minimizing risk to patients and healthcare personnel (HCP). . . . [And] consider the local level of COVID-19 transmission when making decisions about the provision of medical services,” noting that “considerations [...]
States School Closures Nearly all U.S. states, territories, and federal agencies have ordered or recommended that schools remain closed this academic year.[1] Over half of US K-12 students are now home for the school year.[2] The pandemic has caused rapid shifting and problem-solving as districts, schools, administrators, educators, and even parents and students grapple with [...]
Source Photos via Pixabay.com As states reopen and essential workers continue to commute, public transit is adapting in response to COVID-19. Center for Disease Control (CDC) Guidance Buses are a common form of public transportation throughout the country. Whether the bus belongs to a state or local run public transit system or part of a [...]
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