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The war on sunscreen

The war on sunscreen

How misinformation may be undermining cancer prevention Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Despite its wide recognition as an effective tool for skin cancer prevention, many Americans still say they aren’t sure how sunscreen works. In fact, confusion about its use and...

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One death, 77 new cases reported in Collin County

One death, 77 new cases reported in Collin County

Collin County has confirmed the death of a 78-year-old Plano woman. She had underlying health conditions and passed away at a local hospital on July 24. State health officials listed 77 new cases of COVID-19 today, July 29, in Collin County. Officials reported an...

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Murphy confirms new death, 4 more cases

Murphy confirms new death, 4 more cases

Collin County has confirmed five additional COVID-19 related deaths: a 56-year-old Plano woman, an 83-year-old Plano man, an 81-year-old Dallas man, an 84-year-old Murphy woman and a 66-year-old Wylie man. All but the Plano woman had underlying conditions. The Plano...

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Collin County confirms one death, 153 new cases

Collin County confirms one death, 153 new cases

State health officials listed 153 new cases of COVID-19 today, July 27, in Collin County. Officials reported an adjusted total of 5,938 confirmed cases. There are 1,229 active cases and a total of 4,634 have recovered. There are 180 cases hospitalized and 75 have died...

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Collin County confirms 112 new cases, one death

Collin County confirms 112 new cases, one death

Collin County health authorities confirmed the death of an 86-year-old McKinney man Sunday evening. He had an underlying health condition along with COVID-19 and had been a resident of North Park Nursing Home. State health officials listed 112 new cases of COVID-19...

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Collin County reports 170 new cases

Collin County reports 170 new cases

State health officials listed 170 new cases of COVID-19 today, July 23, in Collin County. Officials reported an adjusted total of 5,918 confirmed cases. There are 1,081 active cases, but today’s number of total recoveries hasn’t been released. There are 223 cases...

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Six deaths, 135 new cases confirmed in Collin County

Six deaths, 135 new cases confirmed in Collin County

Collin County has confirmed the deaths of six residents from COVID-19 complications. They include a 48-year-old Dallas man, a 49-year-old Allen man, a 79-year-old Richardson woman, an 82-year-old Allen woman, a 91-year-old Allen woman and a 93-year-old Frisco man. All...

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Murphy confirms three new cases of COVID-19

Murphy confirms three new cases of COVID-19

A 62-year-old Allen man died yesterday at a McKinney hospital. He had an underlying health condition as well as COVID-19. No further details will be released. State health officials listed 158 new cases of COVID-19 today, July 21, in Collin County. Officials reported...

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New COVID-19 case confirmed in Murphy

New COVID-19 case confirmed in Murphy

Collin County officials have confirmed that an 88-year-old McKinney man died of COVID-19 complications July 16 at a local hospital. No further details will be released to protect the family’s privacy. State health officials listed 82 new cases of COVID-19 today, July...

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