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The Big Ten Conference said that it would try to play football as soon as the weekend of Oct. 23, reversing a decision just more than a month ago not to compete because of the pandemic.Right NowFederal Reserve officials expect to leave interest rates near zero for years — through at least 2023 — and…

Research suggests that an antibody fragment, or “nanobody,” can neutralize SARS-CoV-2. The authors also say that it is possible to produce the nanobody cheaply and at scale, making it a promising candidate for the widespread prevention of COVID-19.As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, the search for an effective vaccine against the disease continues. A…

Daily COVID Report / Today COVID REPORT: Six New Cases Confirmed Today, Joint Information Center Says Press release from the Humboldt County Joint Information Center: The total number of Humboldt County residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 now stands at 479, after six additional cases were reported today.Wildfires continue to burn across the state,…

Press release from the Humboldt County Joint Information Center: A sixth Humboldt County resident diagnosed with COVID-19 has died.This individual, in their 70s, had been hospitalized for COVID-19 symptoms. Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich expressed her sympathies, saying her heart goes out to this person’s loved ones and everyone who is mourning this…

COVID-19 death toll surpasses 9,000 in Massachusetts; more than 3 million tests administered The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported an additional 267 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 122,904.State health officials also confirmed 14 new COVID-19-related deaths across Massachusetts, bringing the state's confirmed coronavirus death toll to 9,001.More than…