Domestic impact
is herd immunity an effective strategy?
Florida nfl teams decide to keep crowds small despite phase 3 of re-opening
Us records highest number of covid-19 infections in nearly 2 months
Many Americans believe that herd immunity is the only strategy that will effectively get rid of COVID-19 while also keeping the economy open, CNN discusses why "herd immunity" as a solution could be dangerous.
Us records highest number of covid-19 infections in nearly 2 months
Florida nfl teams decide to keep crowds small despite phase 3 of re-opening
Us records highest number of covid-19 infections in nearly 2 months
After President Trump and a number of White House personnel contracted COVID-19, numbers in the US are on a steady upward trend. Why are the US's numbers going up? Be sure to check out the "How Contagious is COVID-19 video" after the article.
Florida nfl teams decide to keep crowds small despite phase 3 of re-opening
Florida nfl teams decide to keep crowds small despite phase 3 of re-opening
Florida nfl teams decide to keep crowds small despite phase 3 of re-opening
After Florida Governor Ron DeSantis invited fans to "pack the house" as part of Phase 3 of Florida's re-opening plan, the Jaguars, Bucs, and Dolphins refuse to accept his offer due to the pandemic. Read about the conflicting views here.
international impact
COVID-19 Variant starting in u.k. is now in 26 states
if you have this blood type, you may have a lower risk of contracting covid-19
New zealand's 1st new case in months is a south African variant
The new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that a COVID-19 variant first detected in the United Kingdom has now been found in 26 states. The variant appears to be 50% more contagious than other strains of the virus.
New zealand's 1st new case in months is a south African variant
if you have this blood type, you may have a lower risk of contracting covid-19
New zealand's 1st new case in months is a south African variant
New Zealand's first case of coronavirus in the community for more than two months has been identified as the more contagious South African variant, prompting Australia to suspend quarantine-free travel from the neighboring country for at least 72 hours.
if you have this blood type, you may have a lower risk of contracting covid-19
if you have this blood type, you may have a lower risk of contracting covid-19
if you have this blood type, you may have a lower risk of contracting covid-19
Many labs across the globe have been trying to link likelihood of coronavirus contraction to genetics. CNN reveals that two new studies have suggested that people with blood type O may have a lower risk of contracting COVID-19. Read about the scientific breakthroughs here.
covid-19 & college
covid-19 question on commonapp
Applying to college during the pandemic?
Applying to college during the pandemic?
The Common Application is offering an opportunity for students to reflect on their personal experiences with COVID-19. This question is optional and limited to 250 words. Read about it here.
Applying to college during the pandemic?
Applying to college during the pandemic?
Applying to college during the pandemic?
The New York Times breaks down what the college application process and admissions offices will look like amidst the pandemic. Learn how colleges are becoming more flexible and what stands out in an application this year.
Columbia university (and many other schools) to extend test-optional admissions for fall 2022
Columbia university (and many other schools) to extend test-optional admissions for fall 2022
Columbia university (and many other schools) to extend test-optional admissions for fall 2022
Hundreds of schools have gone test-optinal for the Fall 2021 admission cycle. Now, many top-tier schools are extending this policy for the Class of 2026 (current juniors.) Click to learn more.
Common app's coronavirus resources
Columbia university (and many other schools) to extend test-optional admissions for fall 2022
Columbia university (and many other schools) to extend test-optional admissions for fall 2022
"The higher education community has come together to make sure students feel supported and heard. We’ve compiled a list of resources students can use to stay organized, explore, and connect with college opportunities. Common App has compiled a set of resources to help guide students through the process as they figure out their plans."
applying to college during a pandemic: questions to consider
has covid-19 impacted your academic abilities?
Many students were impacted by virtual learning at the beginning of the pandemic and even today. How has virtual instruction hindered your ability to learn and demonstrate your knowledge? Colleges are looking for an answer to this, especially if your grades have taken a dip.
have you taken up any new hobbies? how has covid impacted your extra-curriculars?
Colleges love to see more than just your grades and test scores. They also want a sense of how you will impact their community socially through extra-curriculars. Be sure to note how the pandemic has influenced your activities or how it has caused you to find new hobbies.
has the pandemic made it harder to get a job? pick up an internship? engange in a summer program?
Over summer 2020, many programs, internships, and experiences were canceled. Be sure to note how your summer plans were altered by COVID-19 regulations. Colleges want to hear about your plans (especially in the community disruption section of CommonApp.)