The Latest: University of Alabama prohibits student events The University of Alabama has issued a temporary prohibition on student events, including off-campus parties and fraternity and sorority gatheringsTUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama has issued a temporary prohibition on student events, including off-campus parties and fraternity and sorority gatherings. ———NEW YORK — The world hit a grim coronavirus milestone Saturday with 800,000 confirmed deaths and close to 23 million confirmed cases. Schools there reopened two weeks ago, and at least 41 schools this week reported students or teachers were infected. ———BREMERTON, Wash. — Washington state health officials say more than 30 coronavirus cases have been reported in an outbreak at a Bremerton hospital. The U.S. has had more than 5.5 million confirmed coronavirus cases, with more than 175,000 deaths.

Source: ABC News August 22, 2020 05:39 UTC