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COVID-19 Cases Continue To Surge In States Across The U.S.

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There were more than 1,000 deaths in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive day Saturday. (Image credit: Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images)

North Korea Reports 1st Suspected Case Of Coronavirus

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un placed the city of Kaesong under lockdown after a person suspected to have the coronavirus returned from South Korea, according to state news agency KCNA. (Image credit: Ahn Young-joon/AP)

City in Washington State Drives Hospitalizations Down In Coronavirus Battle

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The only hospital in Yakima, Wash., nearly reached its capacity in June due to the coronavirus. But the community took action and now offers lessons on how to bring hospitalizations down.

Alone In The Wild: Long-Distance Endurance Runs Gain Popularity During The Pandemic

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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Anna Wiederkehr of FiveThirtyEight about the growing popularity of long-distance endurance runs during the pandemic.

Coronavirus FAQ: What Does It Mean If I Can Blow Out A Candle While Wearing A Mask?

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The candle test is one way to (roughly) assess the effectiveness of a mask. If your mask passes the test, you can help it do an even better job with some simple hacks. (Image credit: Florin Cristian/EyeEm via Getty Images)

Coronavirus Hot Spots: Could The Mid-Atlantic And Northeast See A COVID-19 Rebound?

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As modelers look at national trends, they're concerned about case jumps in areas that had previously managed to largely squelch the virus. (Image credit: Mark Makela/Getty Images)

'Could Already Be A Second Wave': Some Restrictions Return As Cases Spike In Spain

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The country is seeing a trend similar to the U.S., with more young people catching the virus. More than 17,800 new cases have been confirmed in the last two weeks, nearly half of them in Catalonia. (Image credit: Emilio Morenatti/AP)