Covid-19 Improvement Levels off after Weeks of Lower Rural Infection Rates
After dropping by an average of 20% each week for six straight weeks, the number of new Covid-19 cases fell by only 1% last week. It’s too soon to say if the change represents a pause or reversal in improvement, or simply an anomaly in data reporting caused by severe weather.
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Rural Hospitals Risk Closure Due to Covid-19-Related Drop in Revenue in 2021
The American Hospital Association warns that without continued government support, many rural hospitals will be forced to shut their doors, leaving patients without care and local economies without their main employer and consumer.
Review: ‘Nomadland’ Is a Stunning Cinematic Journey that Leaves a Mark
The award-winning film explores what's on the other side of a dying town, charting a story of heartbreak and healing on the road through remote, rural places.
Pause on Leasing Public Land for Oil and Gas Extraction Draws Mixed Reaction
While environmentalists are split between those skeptical and supportive of the decision, the Tribal Nations are similarly divided between praising the decision as protecting the land and criticizing it for encroaching on tribal sovereignty.
Commentary: Extreme Weather Impacts Heating Costs Outside Hard-Hit Texas
Residents of other small towns and rural areas may see a related spike on upcoming utility bills.
Accidental Rancher: During Lent, We Wander in the Wilderness, but Not Alone
In less than a month, the ashes of the last year will give way to calving season. For now it’s OK to recognize that darkness still encircles us.
8 Rural Books to Help You Get Through the Wintry Weeks at Home – Part 2
The Daily Yonder team comes back with more book recommendations for your reading pleasure. These rural novels, memoirs and short story collections are worth a spot on your reading list.
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