Tag Archives: Coronavirus

An Atlanta man is now facing charges after prosecutors say, he lied about contracting COVID-19 as an excuse to get out of work. Santwon Antonio Davis, 34, allegedly left work back in March after claiming his mother had been exposed to the virus. The feds say he then submitted a falsified …

On Friday, in yet another irrational move, Donald Trump announced that churches, synagogues, mosques, and other places of worship are considered “essential” in accordance with newly released CDC guidance, calling on governors to reopen them “right now” during a short White House briefing. “The governors need to do the right …

A new study revealed that drugs used to treat malaria, which Donald Trump touted as the “game-changer” in the fight against the coronavirus, have a higher risk of causing death to patients being treated with them. “It’s one thing not to have benefit, but this shows distinct harm. If there …

A Florida nurse was found dead in his vehicle after volunteering at JFK Medical Center in West Palm Beach to treat coronavirus patients specifically. William Coddington, 32, was struggling to cope with the fear, trauma, and isolation of working on the frontlines during the pandemic, The Guardian reports. His family …

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer won in court on Thursday against Republican lawmakers who sued her over her authority to declare emergencies and order sweeping restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic. The lawsuit stems from the frustration that the House and Senate expressed with Whitmer’s approach towards stopping the spread of the …

Texas, Georgia, Virginia, and Vermont have combined data from two separate coronavirus test results, potentially painting a misleading picture of the coronavirus spread, according to CNN. The four states have all confirmed that they have been combining two numbers to their data totals: viral test results and antibody test results. …

‘Full House’ star Lori Loughlin has agreed to serve two months in prison. This was after she pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges in the infamous college admissions scandal that was all over the news last year. According to CNN, as part of the agreement, Loughlin will be spending two months …

Cameroonian pastor Franklin Ndifor, who claimed he could cure his followers of COVID-19, has died after contracting the virus, leaving hundreds of his followers understandably panicked. According to Voice of America, Doctor Gaelle Nnanga was called upon by some of the parishioners of Ndifor’s Kingship International Ministries Church to come …

Former NBA legend Magic Johnson is helping those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. According to The Wall Street Journal, Johnson’s life insurance company EquiTrust Life Insurance Co. will begin offering women and minority-owned small businesses “up to $100 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans,” due to COVID-19. Per the …

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, a new detailed-guideline is being implemented for children attending summer camps this year. Summer camp is a yearly tradition for many kids that get to hang out with their friends, enjoy fun activities, and spend time away from their parents. Now that the coronavirus …

After downplaying the seriousness of COVID-19, Brian Hitchens, a rideshare driver in Florida, and his wife Erin contracted the deadly virus. According to NBC News, Hitchens believed America’s current pandemic was “a fake crisis.” On April 2, he wrote: “I’m honoring what our government says to do during this epidemic, …

Over 180 people have been exposed to the coronavirus after attended a religious service on Mother’s Day in Butte County. The attendees have been notified about their exposure and have been given guidelines on how to properly self-quarantine, the LA Times reports. According to local health officials, the infected individual …

Two senior White Officials told CNBC on Thursday that the Trump Administration would likely support a $3 trillion stimulus bill proposed by House Democrats that includes another round of stimulus payment. The stimulus package dubbed the” Heroes Act” will be voted on Friday and is aimed to help curve the …

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Ky., has admitted his mistake in claiming the Obama administration failed to leave the current administration a pandemic plan. “I was wrong. They did leave behind a plan, so I clearly made a mistake in that regard,” McConnell said during an interview with Fox News’ …

E-40 is far more than the Ambassador of the Bay; he’s a legend in the rap game. “Sprinkle Me,” “Captain Save a Hoe,” “Choices (Yup),” and, of course, “Tell me When To Go” are just a few of his timeless hits. Aside from consistently remaining at the top of the …

Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned Democratic Governor Tony Evers’ stay-at-home order, ruling it “unlawful” and “unenforceable” in a high-profile win for the state’s Republican-led Legislature, reports CNN. This is the first time a statewide order of its kind has been overruled by a court of last resort. Governor Evers’ extended his order …

Global public health officials are warning that the coronavirus could take years to be fully contained. “I would say in a four- to five-year time frame; we could be looking at controlling this,” World Health Organization’s (WHO) chief scientist, Soumya Swaminathan, revealed to a Financial Times conference on Wednesday. He …

Jeffrey Katzenberg, the co-founder of the streaming app Quibi, blames the coronavirus for the apps’ lack of success. Since its official launch on April 6, Quibi has brought in a discouraging 2.9 million downloads, which is not on track for the companies projected 7 million subscribers for the year. “Is …

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi revealed a $3 trillion coronavirus aid package Tuesday for struggling Americans. The Democrats’ package, called The Heroes Act, would provide $1 trillion for cities and states to avoid layoffs and $200 billion to pay essential workers. Another $1,200 would be sent to individuals, and …

Former Glamour editor in chief Cindi Leive announced A Night of Solidarity on Monday, a virtual anti-domestic violence benefit. The event will be hosted by Tamron Hall with appearances by Ashley Nicole Black, Shan Boodram, Connie Britton, Mahogany L. Browne, Ilana Glazer, Padma Lakshmi, Ada Limon, MILCK, Chanel Miller, Julianne …