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CDC Advises States to Stand-by for Distribution of Covid-19 Vaccine Soon

The CDC is now warning states to brace themselves for the distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine as soon as next month! In a series of documents released yesterday, the organization advised public health officials nationwide on how to tackle the issue using two possible vaccines when supplies are expected to be limited. It also suggests who should be vaccinated first….

Gov. McMaster, DHEC Announce Visitation Guidelines for Assisted Living Facilities

Governor McMaster and DHEC announced new visitation guidelines for nursing homes and assisted living facilities statewide. They include daily screenings and documentation of residents and staff for any Covid-19 symptoms. Staff must also be provided with adequate PPE. Facilities must further draw up written plans for limited outdoor visitation. These visitations also cannot occur unless there have been no cases…

Joe Kennedy III Loses Massachusetts Primary Ending Family’s Decades-Long Streak

History was made in the extremely divided Massachusetts Democratic Senate Primary last night. 39-year-old Representative Joe Kennedy III is the grandson of the late Senator and U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and grandnephew of the late President John F. Kennedy. Joe was predicted to be a favorite after launching his campaign a year ago but following an extremely close…

Fort Hood Military Base Under Investigation Following Numerous Deaths, Disappearances

The U.S. Army launched an investigation into the Fort Hood military base following numerous disappearances and deaths. 20-year-old Specialist Vanessa Guillen was missing for weeks before her mutilated body was found in a shallow grave. Her suspected killer, 20-year-old Army Specialist Aaron Robinson, also fatally shot himself. A sergeant was found hanged from a tree in an apparent suicide days…

President Trump’s Kenosha, WI Visit Met With Mixed Reactions

President Trump’s visit to Kenosha, Wisconsin garnered strong mixed reactions. Despite warnings from top state officials to stay away, the president toured the damage done to the city following the protests and riots over the shooting of Jacob Blake. In an address to the city, he condemned them as acts of “domestic terror.” He then announced he would provide nearly…