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At Old Coal Mines, the American Chestnut Tries for a Comeback
Across Appalachia, scientists and foresters are trying to reintroduce a hybrid version, helping to revive damaged land while also bringing back a beloved tree.
New York Deer Infected With Omicron, Study Finds
White-tailed deer on Staten Island have become the first wild animals with documented Omicron infections. The coronavirus has now been found in deer in 15 states.
Is the Coronavirus in Your Backyard?
White-tailed deer could become a reservoir for the virus, putting people and animals at risk, health experts say.
America’s Anti-Democratic Movement
It’s making progress.
Pennsylvania Court Rejects Statewide School Mask Mandate
The judges said that the state’s acting health secretary had overstepped her authority in issuing the mandate, and that they were not taking a position on “the science or efficacy of mask-wearing.”
Scientists Report Earliest Known Coronavirus Cases in Five US States
Blood drawn from nine people in the earliest days of the pandemic tested positive for the infection. But some experts questioned the results.
The Pandemic is Ebbing, But What About Governors’ Emergency Powers?
State legislators this week have been asking about the necessity for restrictions and many are calling for emergency action to draw down.
Wyoming, New Mexico and South Dakota Move to Open Vaccine Eligibility
More than 40 states have sped up vaccination programs, the latest being Kentucky and Washington.
Childhood Colds Do Not Prevent Coronavirus Infection, Study Finds
New research casts doubt on the idea that prior infections with garden-variety coronaviruses might shield some people, particularly children, amid the pandemic.