Social distancing fatigue grows as mobility rises after Easter
A study tracks a decline in social distancing across most states after Easter, with a drop in the Unacast index from 52 to 44. Louisiana, Ohio, Indiana, Vermont, Alabama, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Texas and Arkansas show the largest decreases. Experts warn of a potential second wave if distancing wanes and emphasize testing and continued health measures.
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Michigan
Zhang
Rhode Island
Louisiana
Ohio
Indiana
Vermont
Alabama
Missouri
North Carolina
Texas
Arkansas
Thomas Walte
Unacast
Waite
Enrollment shifts as Washtenaw plans online classes
Enrollment at Washtenaw Community College shows steep declines after shifting to online classes. By March 12 summer registrations were down 11 percent from the prior year, and by April 15 online registrations were 26 percent below 2019. College leaders warn fall may mirror this downturn amid broader regional trends.
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Washtenaw
Rose Bellanca
Paul Feist
California Community Colleges System
Michigan
Grand Rapids Community College
Bill Pink
Pink
Mail carrier adapts to COVID era with masks and social distance
Bezerra, a postal worker, wears a mask during team sorting but not when delivering alone. Health experts say mail exposure risk is low and she does not wear gloves while delivering. Customers sign for packages only if needed, and workers log their own names for accountability. UPS emphasizes frontline importance as deliveries keep people connected and the economy moving. Residents express reliance on deliveries for checks and reading material, while some leave notes and playful touches like a rubber mouse in mailboxes to show appreciation. The hardest change is not seeing customers due to social distancing.
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Thomas Russo
Division of
University At Buffalo
Russo
Bezerra
Postal Service
UPS
Steve Lopez
UPS Company
Dan McMackin
America
McMackin
Jeanne Simpson
Simpson
Covid
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Siesta Key
Fla
Sarasota County
Chris O'Meara
Huntington Beach
Calif
Marcio Jose Sanchez
Parham
American Association of Community Colleges
Tennessee
Syd Kitson
Florida State University System
Board of Governors
Derek Catron
USA Today
USPS
Amy Bezerra
Denver
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