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Can We Reach 'COVID Zero'? Predicting the Next 8 Months April 23, 2021 -- COVID-19 is likely to follow a seasonal pattern — similar to some other respiratory viruses — with fewer cases come summer 2021 followed by a jump next winter, experts predicted in a briefing Thursday. If that pattern holds, it could mean a need to reinforce the mask-wearing message as the weather gets colder and people once again congregate indoors. "Right now, we are projecting the United States all the way to Aug. 1 [will have] 619,000 deaths from COVID-19, with 4.7 million globally," said Ali H. Mokdad, PhD, a p...

Steve Lapa says last week’s employment news was encouraging – over 900,000 new jobs and counting – the biggest increase we’ve seen in over six months. With the hope of an expanding economy in mind, Lapa asks, “Are you ready for local business leaning into a recovery mode? The smart managers and sellers will be prepared with plans and packages that show advertisers the flexibility and creativity that only radio can offer.” See his five-point checklist Former KROQ, Los Angeles Morning Host Gene Baxter’s ‘Podcast Radio’ Profiled in Forbes. Former longtime KROQ, Los Angeles mo...

Tiger King. Livestream concerts. Embarrassing ourselves trying to learn TikTok dances. When COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic a year ago Thursday, many turned to pop culture for some normalcy and distractions in the face of uncertainty. The pandemic isn't over, but the entertainment industry has continued to provide new obsessions over the course of the past year.  We're looking back on the entertainment we consumed when the pandemic was made official, compared to what pop culture moments we're excited about in the present and near future. Then: 'Tiger King' Netflix's wild true-c...

Media Credit: File Photo by Camille DeSanto | Assistant Photo Editor During the pandemic, it seemed like a different TV show each month commanded the attention of everyone online. Culture By Isabella MacKinnon Mar 8, 2021 12:14 AM One year ago on Wednesday, officials announced that classes would be held online for two weeks after spring break. Then, administrators said classes would be held remotely for the rest of the spring semester. Two major announcements followed in the next year: The fall and spring semesters would also be held online.  Since then, students spread out across the ...

Dr Khan explains you can still transmit the virus after your first vaccination, so don’t stop obeying the rules.