As The Washington Post reported Friday, Danish scientists have found a 70 percent increase per week in cases involving the variant, despite a strict lockdown. By Jan. 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had reported 52 cases in the country, in five states. 7 in the Associated Press poll after opening 13-1, including lopsided wins over three ranked Big Ten teams since New Year’s Day. The suspension of athletic activities left the men with four upcoming games listed as postponed: at Penn State on Wednesday, at home against Indiana on Jan. 30, at Northwestern on Feb. 3, and at home against Michigan State on Feb. 6. ADADIt left the women with six games postponed: at home against Purdue on Sunday, at Michigan State on Tuesday, vs. Michigan State on Thursday, at Rutgers on Feb. 1, at home against Minnesota on Feb. 4 and at home against Maryland on Feb. 7.

Source: Washington Post January 24, 2021 05:26 UTC