Today is Monday, October 19, 2020. Here’s what you need to know:
Good morning,
Coronavirus cases continue to rise in the United States.
USA Today reported on Friday that the U.S. had more than 69,000 cases for the first time since July. The recent increase in cases will soon mean more deaths.
States such as Tennessee are implementing mask mandates while South Dakota joins Wisconsin and Montana as the states with the lowest mask use rate in the nation.
News from The Post:
OU students are being offered a pass/fail option. Read about what makes students eligible here. (The Post)
Another weekend full of high school football has passed. Read how the TVC stacks up this week. (The Post)
It is now the perfect time to go to a pumpkin patch. Read about which pumpkin patches and cornfields you can visit. (The Post)
Athens Weather
Bring an umbrella with you tomorrow because rain is likely with a high of 61 degrees. (Courtesy of Scalia Lab)
You might also want to know…
Twitter blocks tweet from Trump adviser downplaying masks. (U.S. News)
Indiana officer fired after ties to neo-Nazi internet forum are revealed. (NBC News)
Google agrees to pay news publishers more than $1 billion. (CNN)
