24 Hours Or 2 Weeks: Why COVID-19 Test Result Times Vary

Also: Boston's immigration court is in "disarray"; a look into why mosquitos love the taste of people ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  [Donate [WBUR]]( [View in Browser](  [WBUR]( July 24, 2020 Good Morning Boston, 🌞 An early shower, then [lots of sunshine](. Highs in the lower to mid 80s. Friday is here! And with that, so is the [new Taylor Swift album](. (Am I the only one excited about this?) I'm kicking off my day chatting with you about the local news, taking a break to read this [interesting-but-scary story on mosquitoes' blood preferences]( and likely ending it listening to the above album on repeat. How are you pushing through your Friday? I digress, here's what Boston is talking about this morning: - A new study found that people of color in the Greater Boston area are [more likely to live near a major roadway]( that exposes them to high levels of vehicular air pollution. - Why is this important now more than ever? Air pollution can cause or make worse underlying health issues that increase the likelihood of dying from COVID-19. And we already know that people of color are being [disproportionately affected]( by the virus because of other underlying health and socioeconomic inequities, like increased asthma rates or more likely being an essential worker. - Unlike municipal and state courts, federal immigration courts have been open throughout this entire pandemic, much to critics' dismay. And three weeks ago, those courts expanded the docket to hold more in-person hearings. Apparently, it [hasn't been going very well.]( - Zoom out: It's only taken the U.S. 15 days for [1 million more people]( to test positive for the coronavirus, hitting 4 million positive tests total. - President Donald Trump [canceled]( the Jacksonville, Fla., component of the Republican National Convention as cases spike across the state. This only cancels Trump's keynote; delegates to the convention will still meet in Charlotte, N.C., to hold small, formal business meetings as planned. - Looking ahead: The body of civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis will [lie in state at the U.S. Capitol next week](. There will be a public viewing that will take place outdoors because of the coronavirus. It's important to note that the Lewis family does not want you to travel to D.C. to honor him. Instead, they're asking you to post your tributes online using the hashtags #BelovedCommunity and #HumanDignity. P.S.– I'm on vacation for the first half of next week! (Sorry to rub it in your face, for those of you who will be working.) My colleague Amy Gorel will be stepping in to fill your inbox with local news and musings in my absence. Show her some love! And I'll chat with you all on Thursday. Stay well. — Meagan McGinnes [@meaganmcginnes]( newsletters@wbur.org The Rundown [1.](url)[Why COVID-19 Test Results In Mass. May Come Back In 24 Hours — Or Two Weeks]( Though not all residents getting tested for the virus had to wait two weeks for results, Massachusetts health officials noted that some people have been experiencing longer waits, partly because of increased demands for tests and backlogs at national labs that process them. [Read more.](   #%23%23[Twitter](  #%23%23[Facebook](    2. [After Increasing Its Caseload, Attorneys Say Boston's Immigration Court Is In 'Disarray']( WBUR heard from more than a dozen immigration attorneys in New England who say they've had hearings advanced or postponed with no written notice from the federal government. [Read more.]( 3. [Central Mass. Voters Who Supported Donald Trump In 2016 Aren't So Sure Today]( There are still lots of Trump bumper stickers and lawn signs in Central Massachusetts, which voted for the president in 2016. But there's also evidence of cracks in his support. [Read more.]( 4. [Joe Kennedy Is Getting More Aggressive In His Bid To Unseat Ed Markey]( Kennedy has generally exercised restraint while campaigning against one of his party's elder statesmen. But he took a swing at Markey's immigration record Thursday — a day after suggesting Markey has been an absentee senator. [Read more.]( 5. [Climate Might Explain Why Mosquitoes Love The Taste Of People, Researcher Says]( Researcher Noah Rose says climate is the main reason some mosquitoes evolved to prefer human blood. In order to survive in dry places, where the only available water and blood came from humans, mosquitoes needed to learn to love the taste of people. [Read more.]( Support the news Anything Else? - This story is "best ingested through the ears." Listen to these [messages for social change]( from Berklee College music students. - It can be hard to spot racism when it's ingrained in our language. Here is why some linguists want you to [stop using expressions]( like "sold down the river," "grandfathering in" and "cake walk." - The federal government has already spent $2.6 trillion to sure up the economy – double what was spent during the 2009 financial crisis. Massachusetts has the chance to make extensive long-lasting changes to the structure of our economy that are smart for the climate, too, writes Mindy Lubber [in this commentary.]( [WBUR] Your Daily Must Listen [Here & Now | Diversifying The Radio Dial: Black Station Owners Demand Action]( [Listen]( REOPENING GUIDES & INFO [Go In Or Call In? Here's Some Basic Guidance For Routine Health Care During COVID-19]( Know Your Rights: What Your Employer Must Do To Keep You Safe As You Return To Work. [Read more.]( My Gym Is Reopening. Is It Safe To Work Out There? [Read more.]( Which Massachusetts Arts And Culture Institutions Are Open? [Here's a list.]( 📫 Want reopening news from a source you trust, sent right to your inbox? 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