Dan Domenech, the executive director of the American Association of School Administrators answers questions from America’s teachers about going back to school safely this fall. Source
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Photographer’s 11,000-mile journey across the country to document Americans during the pandemic
Like so many artists and entrepreneurs, photographer Brian Bowen Smith’s business dried up when coronavirus hit. That’s when he decided to hit the road in his vintage truck to document a country under quarantine. Along the way, he photographed famous faces like Common, Reese Witherspoon and the blended family of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, but also captured the spirit and soul of everyday Americans. Meg Oliver reports for the “CBS This Morning” series A More Perfect Union. Source
COVID-19 survivors report debilitating physical and mental symptoms months after testing negative
The World Health Organization estimates most mild cases of COVID-19 should resolve within two weeks, but thousands of people are reporting symptoms for months after they’ve tested negative. Many patients who have been discharged from the hospital also continue to struggle both physically and mentally. Dr. Tara Narula reports. Source
Sweden sees high COVID-19 fatality rate after forgoing lockdown
Sweden pursued a policy of herd immunity and refused to implement a coronavirus lockdown. Some 5,572 people have since died from the disease, one of the deadliest outbreaks in the world. Public opinion has turned against the government, which has now launched an investigation in to the nation’s response. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
Georgia governor rescinds mask orders across the state
Georgia is now averaging 24 deaths over the past week, the highest level in nearly four weeks. Source
Trump campaign app is tapping a “gold mine” of data about Americans
Diehard supporters of the presidential candidates are giving away their friends info without asking for permission. Source
More than 2 million seek jobless aid, barely budging from prior week
Applications for unemployment remain historically high as coronavirus surges across the country. Source
North Carolina city votes to approve reparations resolution for Black residents
The Asheville, North Carolina City Council voted unanimously to approve a reparations resolution in a historic move. The resolution calls for the city to make investments in areas where Black residents face disparities, and asks the city manager to create a plan to build generational wealth and boost economic mobility in the Black community. It also includes a formal apology for the role the city played in slavery and enforcing racist policies. Source
In historic vote, North Carolina city backs reparations
Officials in Asheville have apologized for its historic role in slavery and discrimination and voted to provide reparations. Source
Federal inmate addresses victim’s family before execution
Esley Ira Purkey was convicted of kidnapping and killing a 16-year-old girl before dismembering, burning and dumping her body in a septic pond. Source