"I am at a loss as to how the Town of Southampton could have issued a permit for such an event, how they believed it was legal and not an obvious public health threat."

Officials are investigating The Chainsmokers for spreading the coronavirus

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The New York Department of Health is investigating a recent Chainsmokers concert due to potentially coronavirus spread among a packed crowd.

Officials Are Investigating The Chainsmokers for Spreading the Coronavirus

<p><strong>READ MORE: </strong><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/chainsmokers-packed-concert-sparks-new-york-state-investigation-n1235079?cid=sm_npd_nn_tw_ma">Chainsmokers&#8217; packed concert in the Hamptons sparks New York state investigation</a> [<em>NBC News</em>]</p>


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Developments

"Videos from a concert held in Southampton on Saturday show egregious social distancing violations."

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Aaptiv is a revolutionary workout app that gives you unlimited access to thousands of different audio-based fitness routines.

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Aaptiv lets you choose from thousands of audio workouts to create your own customized fitness routine.

Did the media get suckered by a fake story about college kids catching COVID on purpose?

Fake News

Yesterday, you might have noticed a wave of news stories about college kids intentionally trying to catch coronavirus. It may not have been true.

Did the Media Get Suckered by a Fake Story About College Kids Catching COVID on Purpose?

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That story about college kids trying to win cash pools by catching the coronavirus may have been too good to be true.

"They put money in a pot and they try to get COVID."

College kids are apparently playing a game where they try to catch COVID [UPDATED]

College Try

At "COVID parties," college students in Alabama are reportedly trying to catch COVID — and win a cash prize for doing so.

College Kids Are Apparently Playing a Game Where They Try to Catch COVID [UPDATED]

<p><strong>READ MORE:</strong> <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/alabama-students-throwing-covid-parties-infected-officials/story?id=71552514&amp;cid=social_twitter_abcn">Alabama students throwing &#8216;COVID parties&#8217; to see who gets infected: Officials</a> [<em>ABC News</em>]</p>


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What happened to good old fashioned beer pong?

Fauci warns of "disturbing surge" in coronavirus infections

Community Spread

Anthony Fauci, the United States' top infectious disease specialist, warned today of a "disturbing surge" in new coronavirus infections.

Fauci Warns of “Disturbing Surge” in Coronavirus Infections

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Some states are beating the coronavirus. Others are seeing more infections than ever.

"The death rate always lags several weeks behind the infection rate."

COVID-19 deaths may have slowed because younger people are sick

Coming Soon

COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. remain low even as the virus resurges in the country. But Dr. Fauci warns it may be a temporary lull.

COVID-19 Deaths May Have Slowed Because Younger People Are Sick

<p><strong>READ MORE:</strong> <a href="https://www.axios.com/coronavirus-cases-deaths-young-adults-c5a51f4f-65b5-4c35-90fb-8891b63ee022.html">U.S. coronavirus cases are increasing, but deaths aren&#8217;t — yet</a> [<em>Axios</em>]</p>


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But Dr. Fauci warns of a calm before a storm.

Arkansas sues televangelist for selling fake COVID-19 cure

Snake Oil

The state of Arkansas is suing televangelist Jim Bakker after he advertised and sold fraudulent, entirely made up cures for COVID-19.

Arkansas Sues Televangelist for Selling Fake COVID-19 Cure

<p><strong>READ MORE: </strong><a href="https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/missouri/2020/06/16/arkansas-sues-televangelist-jim-bakker-over-false-coronavirus-cure-sales/3202431001/">Eight days after Jim Bakker sues Arkansas, Arkansas sues televangelist</a> [<em>Springfield News-Leader</em>]</p>


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Treatments

"Let me be clear, this case is not about freedom of religion."

Leaked CDC documents: Coronavirus is spiking in US again

Virus Spike

Leaked documents dated to earlier this week, obtained from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by Yahoo News.

Leaked CDC Documents: Coronavirus Is Spiking in US Again

<p><strong>Read More: </strong><a href="https://news.yahoo.com/covid-case-spike-united-states-texas-arizona-north-carolina-coronavirus-201958682.html">Coronavirus infections appear to spike in U.S. even as they decline elsewhere</a></p>


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About a thousand Americans are dying every day — a toll so grim that it's hard to comprehend.

"We spend 90 percent of our lives indoors, where the air is very dry in the winter. That's exactly when the virus best survives and transmits."

Two studies find that humidity prevents coronavirus spread

Air Quality

Multiple scientists have found that greater humidity seems to block the coronavirus from spreading, but experts warn against complacency if cases drop.

Two Studies Find That Humidity Prevents Coronavirus Spread

<p><strong>READ MORE: </strong><a href="https://www.newsweek.com/right-level-humidity-may-important-weapon-fighting-coronavirus-new-studies-show-1507947">The Right Level of Humidity May Be Important Weapon in Fighting Coronavirus, New Studies Show</a> [<em>Newsweek</em>]</p>


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Studies

This finding could give us a killer weapon against the pandemic — or lull us into a false sense of security.

Read the caveats before you get too hyped, though.

Don't get too excited, but this COVID vaccine looks promising

Vax Happened

There are a lot of caveats here, so don't get too excited, but new results for an experimental COVID vaccine look promising.

Don’t Get Too Excited, But This COVID Vaccine Looks Promising

<p><strong>READ MORE: </strong><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/18/health/coronavirus-vaccine-moderna.html">Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine Trial Shows Promising Early Results</a> [<em>The New York Times</em>]</p>


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