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The coronavirus outbreak began during the cold of winter in Wuhan, China. Scientists are asking if heat and humidity in countries like Malaysia (right) — and in regions where summer is soon starting — could slow transmission.

Will Summer Slow The Spread Of COVID-19? Scientists Try To Figure It Out

Experts consider the effect of humidity on the virus and the method of transmission as they keep an eye on where the disease spikes next.

Stateside 10.13.2016

Today, we hear how Michigan schools are doing in their effort to curb bullying. And, we meet Garrison Keillor's hand-picked Prairie Home Companion…

Monica Muthuma has been selling fruits, vegetables and dawa for five years at this stand. Since the pandemic began peaking in Kenya, she says, her ginger-infused drink has taken center stage at her store.

Looking For A Comfort Drink For The Pandemic? Kenyans Love Their Fruity, Gingery Dawa

Called dawa and sold by street vendors, the concoctions have become so popular that they've driven up the price of lemons and limes.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the first known case of the new coronavirus variant in the nation's most populous state during an online conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci. The first U.S. case was found in Colorado.

California Identifies A Case Of Coronavirus Variant First Seen In U.K.

Gov. Gavin Newsom made the announcement during an online conversation about the pandemic with Dr. Anthony Fauci, but he offered little additional information about the circumstances of the diagnosis.

Whitmer, other Midwest governors announce effort to restart economy

Democratic and Republican governors from Michigan and six other states in the industrial Midwest say they will coordinate efforts to re-start economic…

German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks to the media following her participation in a virtual summit of G20 nations in which she expressed concern over a lack of plan to prepare coronavirus vaccinations for poorer countries.

Angela Merkel Raises Concern Over Coronavirus Vaccine Plan For Poorer Countries

At a virtual meeting of the G20, the German chancellor said she was worried about vaccine availability.

Nicky Marcot, her husband and two children sit on lawn with red tshirt

Climate Crew: Kids inspired Detroit mom to join fight for clean air, climate change solutions

The constant barrage of news about climate change and drinking water contamination and pollution in the Great Lakes can feel overwhelming. If you care,…

Michigan starts collecting firefighting foam containing PFAS

This week, the state began collecting PFAS-containing firefighting foam, known as Class B AFFF, that has been held in inventory by fire departments and…

Bitter partisan divide over unemployment benefits extension after Whitmer signs relief bill

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a COVID-19 relief bill. But there's a bitter partisan split over what one of the governor’s line-item vetoes means…

Officials ask for patience with Kalamazoo-area PFAS contamination

In response to concerns about groundwater contamination, the city of Kalamazoo told Richland Township residents Wednesday night it could extend its water…

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