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Oregon Health Authority reports 344 new COVID-19 cases, the second highest daily case count since pandemic began in state – KPTV.com
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Oregon Health Authority reports 344 new COVID-19 cases, the second highest daily case count since pandemic began in state – KPTV.com

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46 Alaskans test positive for COVID-19, Total case count in Alaska now 1,063 – KTUU.com
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46 Alaskans test positive for COVID-19, Total case count in Alaska now 1,063 – KTUU.com

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The State of Alaska has announced 46 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Alaska among residents. This is a new daily high total. One new death was reported on the state's COVID-19 Data Hub. 15 Alaskans have died with COVID-19 since March. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases to 1,063. Currently, there are 509 active cases and 539 recovered cases. There are 69 total hospitalizations. DHSS on Friday announced 46 new cases of COVID-19 in Alaska:Anchorage (21)Fairbanks North Star Borough (10)Kenai Peninsula Borough (4)Juneau (1)Mat-Su Borough (5)Bethel (1)Nome (1)Valdez-Cordova Census area (1)Kusilvak Census area (1) A t...
Massachusetts health officials report season’s first EEE positive mosquito sample – WCVB Boston
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Massachusetts health officials report season’s first EEE positive mosquito sample – WCVB Boston

Massachusetts health officials announced Friday the first discovery of the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus in mosquitoes this year. The presence of EEE was confirmed by the Massachusetts State Public Health Laboratory in a mosquito sample collected on July 1 in the community of Orange in Franklin County. Health officials said no human or animal cases of EEE have been detected so far this year. Friday's announcement increases the risk level of EEE to moderate in the communities of Orange and Athol.Current Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV) information in MassachusettsEEE is a rare but serious and potentially fatal disease that can affect people of all ages. EEE is generally spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. There were 12 human...
Katy Keene: Why Was the Riverdale Spinoff Canceled? – Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Katy Keene: Why Was the Riverdale Spinoff Canceled? – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

After just one season, Katy Keene has been canceled by the CW. The Riverdale spinoff was beloved by fans, which is why many are wondering why the network decided to cancel the series. Here’s a breakdown of the show’s ratings and what the cast and crew think about the CW’s decision.  Lucy Hale as Katy Keene | Barbara Nitke/The CW ‘Katy Keene’ is connected to ‘Riverdale’ After months of buzz and hype, Katy Keene premiered on the CW in February 2020. The show is centered around four Archie comic book characters —  up and coming fashion designer, Katy Keene (Lucy Hale), the Riverdale singer/songwriter Josie McCoy (Ashleigh Murray), performer Jorge Lopez aka Ginger (Jonny Beauchamp), and socialite Pepper Smith (Julia Chan).  The first season featured crossovers with...
Kanye West, Ellie Goulding, Pop Smoke and More: Whats Your Favorite New Music Release? Vote! – Billboard
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Kanye West, Ellie Goulding, Pop Smoke and More: Whats Your Favorite New Music Release? Vote! – Billboard

This week's new music releases brought fans a variety of new tunes from some of today's hottest rappers, rock legends, pop songstresses and country stars. Pop Smoke returned with a posthumous album featuring a star-studded track list, Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello brought a politically righteous tune, and Kanye West teamed with Travis Scott for a fiery examination of injustice, and Ty Dolla $ign recruited the best and brightest for his new track. Elsewhere, Ellie Goulding delivered an emotionally intelligent track with the help of Lauv, Chris Young reflected upon the wonder of the commonplace, and Sufjan Stevens prodded at America's problems in a 12-minute epic. So, with so much to choose from, Billboard wants to know which new music release is your favorite. Check...
What states require face masks in public? Kansas, Texas join growing list of states where its mandatory – USA TODAY
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What states require face masks in public? Kansas, Texas join growing list of states where its mandatory – USA TODAY

Have you been wearing a face mask when you leave the home? As coronavirus cases continue to rise in at least 40 states, many governors are instituting or renewing orders requiring people to wear face coverings in public. Most of the orders require people to wear masks in both indoor and outdoor public spaces where social distancing isn't possible, but some apply to only specific places or age groups. None of the orders apply to children younger than 2 or any person with a medical condition or disability that prevents them from wearing a face covering. List:At least 21 states pause reopening or take new steps to limit the spread of COVID-19 These states require you to wear a face mask in public: California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statewide order June 18 mandating the use of face mas...
Maren Morris Husband Ryan Hurd Claps Back at Mommy Shamers Over Float Photo: Shes a Great Mom – Yahoo! Voices
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Maren Morris Husband Ryan Hurd Claps Back at Mommy Shamers Over Float Photo: Shes a Great Mom – Yahoo! Voices

Maren Morris' husband Ryan Hurd says his wife is a "great mom" after she was shamed online for posting a photo of herself and their baby son lounging on a pool float in a shallow lake. "Motor-floatin'," Morris, 30, captioned the photo on Twitter, which shows her holding 3-month-old Hayes Andrew as they rested in a Funboy Golf Cart Pool Float. Making the mother-son moment even more adorable, Morris and Hayes wore matching Mott50 swimsuits. "Where is the baby's life jacket???" one fan wrote on Twitter. Hurd, 33, quickly came to the "My Church" singer's defense, firing back at critics with: "I'd like to say, my wife usually doesn't need me to defend her, but she's a great mom, and my kid was not unsafe on a float in 1 feet of water being held by an adult with 5 people watching so she could g...
Truck driver posts regrets about party a day before dying of coronavirus – Los Angeles Times
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Truck driver posts regrets about party a day before dying of coronavirus – Los Angeles Times

After months of diligently isolating, truck driver Tommy Macias, 51, made one error that cost him his life. He went to a barbecue party with some friends. He didn’t know that someone who had tested positive for COVID-19, but showed no symptoms, also was there. “It was all preventable,” said Gustavo Lopez, Macias’ 52-year-old brother-in-law. “That person knew he had corona and still went. He should have known better, and that one mistake cost [Macias] his life.” More than 10 others who attended that gathering have tested positive for the coronavirus, Lopez said. According to Macias’ family members, the Lake Elsinore man had practiced social distancing, limited his outside interactions and wore a mask whenever he went out. But as restrictions slowly lifted, the proud big rig driver w...