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Clark County adds 100 new COVID-19 cases

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July 6, 2020, 2:47pm Clark County Health Free

More than 100 additional Clark County residents were confirmed to have contracted COVID-19 over the long holiday weekend, according to information released Monday afternoon by Clark County Public Health. Read story

Members of the public are seen at a bar on Canal Street in Manchester&#039;s gay village, England, Saturday July 4, 2020. England is embarking on perhaps its biggest lockdown easing yet as pubs and restaurants have the right to reopen for the first time in more than three months. In addition to the reopening of much of the hospitality sector, couples can tie the knot once again, while many of those who have had enough of their lockdown hair can finally get a trim.

Scientists urge WHO to acknowledge virus can spread in air

Members of the public are seen at a bar on Canal Street in Manchester&#039;s gay village, England, Saturday July 4, 2020. England is embarking on perhaps its biggest lockdown easing yet as pubs and restaurants have the right to reopen for the first time in more than three months. In addition to the reopening of much of the hospitality sector, couples can tie the knot once again, while many of those who have had enough of their lockdown hair can finally get a trim.

July 6, 2020, 10:32am Health

More than 200 scientists have called for the World Health Organization and others to acknowledge that the coronavirus can spread in the air — a change that could alter some of the current measures being taken to stop the pandemic. Read story

Lines of cars wait at a drive-through coronavirus testing site, Sunday, July 5, 2020, outside Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Florida health officials say the state has reached a grim milestone: more than 200,000 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus since the start of the outbreak.

Miami-Dade County imposing restrictions after cases spike

Lines of cars wait at a drive-through coronavirus testing site, Sunday, July 5, 2020, outside Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Florida health officials say the state has reached a grim milestone: more than 200,000 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus since the start of the outbreak.

July 6, 2020, 10:31am Nation & World

Florida’s most-populous county ordered restaurants and gyms closed again Monday because of a rise in confirmed coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, as the U.S. emerged from what health officials said was a make-or-break Fourth of July weekend of picnics, pool parties and beach outings. Read story

Medical personnel prepare to test hundreds of people lined up in vehicles Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Phoenix&#039;s western neighborhood of Maryvalefor free COVID-19 tests organized by Equality Health Foundation, which focuses on care in underserved communities. As coronavirus infections explode in states like Arizona and Florida, people in communities of color are fighting to get tested. Public health experts say wider testing helps people in underserved neighborhoods and is key to controlling a pandemic.

Latino, Black neighborhoods struggle with test disparities

Medical personnel prepare to test hundreds of people lined up in vehicles Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Phoenix&#039;s western neighborhood of Maryvalefor free COVID-19 tests organized by Equality Health Foundation, which focuses on care in underserved communities. As coronavirus infections explode in states like Arizona and Florida, people in communities of color are fighting to get tested. Public health experts say wider testing helps people in underserved neighborhoods and is key to controlling a pandemic.

July 6, 2020, 10:20am Health

A Latino cook whose co-worker got COVID-19 waited in his truck for a free swab at a rare testing event in a low-income neighborhood in Phoenix. A Hispanic tile installer queued up after two weeks of self-isolation while his father battled the coronavirus in intensive care. He didn’t know his… Read story

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Indians participate in a health awareness run to mark World AIDS Day in Hyderabad, India. New numbers on the global AIDS epidemic show some big successes such as fewer deaths and new infections. But there are also some tragic failures: Only half of children with HIV, the virus that causes the disease, are getting treatment. UNAIDS, a United Nations agency, reported last year&#039;s numbers Monday, July 6, 2020, at the start of an international AIDS conference.

AIDS report: Kids are lagging and COVID-19 is harming care

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Indians participate in a health awareness run to mark World AIDS Day in Hyderabad, India. New numbers on the global AIDS epidemic show some big successes such as fewer deaths and new infections. But there are also some tragic failures: Only half of children with HIV, the virus that causes the disease, are getting treatment. UNAIDS, a United Nations agency, reported last year&#039;s numbers Monday, July 6, 2020, at the start of an international AIDS conference.

July 6, 2020, 10:14am Health

New numbers on the global AIDS epidemic show some big successes, such as fewer deaths and new infections. But there are also some tragic failures: Only half the children with HIV, the virus that causes the disease, are getting treatment. Read story

Record 98 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Spokane County on Sunday

July 6, 2020, 9:49am Northwest

Spokane County reported 98 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, setting another record for new daily case numbers. The previous record, set Tuesday, was 79 new cases in a day. Read story

Oregon surpasses 10,000 COVID-19 cases

July 6, 2020, 9:46am Northwest

Oregon has surpassed 10,000 cases of COVID-19, according to information released by the Oregon Health Authority on Sunday. Read story

Patrick Quinlan, from left, and Linda Karschney of Living Hope Church chat with Mandi Holper as she settles in for the evening with her dog, Baby, at a temporary homeless encampment outside the church on May 5.

Vancouver-sanctioned homeless camp granted extension

Patrick Quinlan, from left, and Linda Karschney of Living Hope Church chat with Mandi Holper as she settles in for the evening with her dog, Baby, at a temporary homeless encampment outside the church on May 5.

July 5, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Vancouver’s first sanctioned homeless camp, a temporary tent encampment at Living Hope Church, will remain open through the end of July. Read story

Biotech company CytoDyn, headquartered at 1111 Main Street, pictured, said in March that it was about to start testing a coronavirus treatment drug. The company says it expects clinical trial results by the end of July.

Vancouver-based CytoDyn expects COVID-19 trial results this month

Biotech company CytoDyn, headquartered at 1111 Main Street, pictured, said in March that it was about to start testing a coronavirus treatment drug. The company says it expects clinical trial results by the end of July.

July 5, 2020, 6:00am Business

Vancouver-based biotechnology company CytoDyn Inc. says it’s expecting results by the end of the month from a pair of clinical trials to test the effectiveness of one of its treatments on COVID-19. Read story

Western Display Fireworks crew member Alisa Williams, from left, pyrotechnician Reggie Edwards and lead pyrotechnician Chad Williams prepare fuses, fireworks and launchers in a parking lot at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds on Saturday. The no-audience show was to be broadcast live on Fox-12 TV for viewers to enjoy at home. Most Fourth of July fireworks events throughout the region, including the annual show at Fort Vancouver, were canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Pyrotechnics crew sets up unusual July 4th fireworks show at Clark County Fairgrounds

Western Display Fireworks crew member Alisa Williams, from left, pyrotechnician Reggie Edwards and lead pyrotechnician Chad Williams prepare fuses, fireworks and launchers in a parking lot at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds on Saturday. The no-audience show was to be broadcast live on Fox-12 TV for viewers to enjoy at home. Most Fourth of July fireworks events throughout the region, including the annual show at Fort Vancouver, were canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

July 4, 2020, 2:38pm Clark County News

Setting up for the most unusual Independence Day fireworks display in recent memory was business as usual for the crew from Western Display Fireworks. Read story