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Russian-backed organizations amplifying QAnon conspiracy theories, researchers say – Reuters

Russian government-supported organizations are playing a small but increasing role amplifying conspiracy theories promoted by QAnon, raising concerns of interference in the November U.S. election.

Source: Russian-backed organizations amplifying QAnon conspiracy theories, researchers say – Reuters

USC reports ‘alarming increase’ in COVID-19 cases – Los Angeles Times

Just one week into fall semester, USC is reporting “an alarming increase” in the number of COVID-19 cases in students among the campus community, according to a Student Health notice sent out Monday.

In the past seven days 43 cases have been identified and more than 100 students placed in a 14-day quarantine due to exposures, the memorandum from Dr. Sarah Van Orman, chief health officer for USC Student Health, said.

 

Source: USC reports ‘alarming increase’ in COVID-19 cases – Los Angeles Times

Health department quarantines all Miami University athletes (adjust we must to new normal)

The Butler County General Health District announced Monday night that it is quarantining all Miami University student-athletes who have returned to Oxford, any any coaches or staff who had contact with them. The university was informed Monday that 27 student-athletes from various teams tested positive for COVID-19. Many, but not all, of the athletes who tested positive for the coronavirus had attended an off-campus social gathering more than a week ago, according to a release from the health department. All student-athletes were placed under quarantine to make sure no one is missed during contact tracing, health officials said.

Source: Health department quarantines all Miami University athletes