united states
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Why doesn't the US use the metric system?Identity, politics and good, old fashioned resistance to change.
By Benjamin Plackett Published
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Why hasn't contact tracing managed to slow the massive surge of coronavirus in the US?Contact tracing must be paired with other strategies to reduce viral spread.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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The US Constitution: Facts about the country's founding documentWritten over 200 years ago, the Constitution is a legal document of Articles and Amendments that form the foundation of the federal government, state authority and citizen rights.
By Tom Garner Published
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When will 'social distancing' end?The answer depends on when scientists can access reliable data, and when most members of the public adhere to the measure, experts say.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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First coronavirus vaccine trial in the US is recruiting volunteersForty-five people will be enrolled in the preliminary safety trial of the new vaccine.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Are US communities and hospitals ready to take on COVID-19?An outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S. seems inevitable. How will local governments and health care facilities respond?
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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A US coronavirus outbreak is almost inevitable. Here's how you can prepare.The CDC has said we need to prepare for a widespread COVID-19 outbreak. How?
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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How far could the new coronavirus spread?The transmissibility of the virus depends on many factors, some of which remain unknown.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Coronavirus screening expands to 20 US airports; researchers start work on a new vaccineU.S. health officials are working to prevent an outbreak at home while developing treatments and preventative countermeasures.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
