After a series of violent crimes against Asians and Asian Americans, activists and experts warn that the racist rhetoric that has been spread about the coronavirus pandemic may be behind the rise in hate crimes against these groups. According to USA Today, just this week, police in Oakland, California, announced …
Read More »Man Tries To Poison His Boss By Putting COVID-19 Saliva In His Drink
A Turkish car salesman has been accused of spiking his boss’s drink with COVID-19 saliva to steal money from the company. The plot to poison his boss kicked off when Ramazan Cimen, a three-year employee at a car dealership in Adana, was accused of stealing about $30,000 from the company. …
Read More »WHO Confirms That Coronavirus “Most Likely” Stemmed From Animals
The World Health Organization says it is unlikely that the coronavirus originated inside a Chinese laboratory. The announcement came on Tuesday following the WHO investigation into where the virus initially came from. Scientists have been working the past four weeks in the county where the first case was found, Wuhan, …
Read More »Head Of WHO Says There Is ‘Concerning News’ About Vaccines And COVID-19 Variants
On Monday, the head of the World Health Organization said that the development of new coronavirus strains had raised questions about whether existing vaccines will be effective against the new variants. He calls it “concerning news.” The Associated Press reports that Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said during a press briefing that South Africa’s decision to …
Read More »5 Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Day During COVID-19
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love and what it means to be together. For most, Valentine’s Day might look a little different this year. Last year, Valentine’s Day came and went while the eventual impact the coronavirus pandemic would have on the country was still on the very …
Read More »TSA Ramps Up Mask Mandate, Violators Face $250 Fine and Repeat Offenders Up To $1,500
The Transportation Security Administration is cracking down on people who refuse to obey mask requirements. TSA will fine violators a $250 fine for not wearing a mask, and the fine goes up for repeat offenders. “Based on substantial aggravating or mitigating factors, TSA may seek a sanction amount that falls …
Read More »Twitter Reacts To Fox News Bashing Joe Biden For Traveling
Fox News is in hot water once again after seemingly criticizing President Joe Biden for visiting Delaware. On Friday morning, the Fox News Twitter account tweeted an article that read, “Biden flying to Delaware despite CDC warnings to avoid travel.” The article takes aim at Biden for visiting the state, …
Read More »Dear Gen Z: How To Make Money Under 18
The Coronavirus pandemic created an awkward reality for teens looking to make money on their own. However, being quarantined provides the perfect opportunity for anyone to master making money online. Several entrepreneurial ventures require minimum work compared to a traditional 9-5. Here are some popular ways to make money if …
Read More »Biden Administration To Send COVID-19 Vaccines To Retail Pharmacies
The Biden administration will begin distributing COVID-19 vaccines directly to retail pharmacies as early as next week. The administration will announce Tuesday, which will detail its plan to provide a limited supply of vaccines to pharmacies throughout the country to meet the growing demand for the vaccine and speed up …
Read More »Sarah Jessica Parker Confirms ‘Sex And The City’ Reboot Will Tackle Coronavirus Pandemic
Ever since the HBO Max Sex and the City revival was announced earlier this month, details about the show have slowly emerged. Sarah Jessica Parker spoke to Vanity Fair on Friday, where she confirmed the limited series would tackle the subject of the coronavirus pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic will “obviously be part of the storyline …
Read More »4-Year-Old Paralyzed After COVID-19 Battle Causes Spinal infection
A 4-year-old has been left paralyzed after a battle with COVID-19 left her with spinal column inflammation. Stella Martin was taken to San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, New Mexico, in April 2020 after complaining of back pain. The girl’s mother, Cassandra Yazzie, said that the girl ran to …
Read More »CDC Announces Masks Will Be Required On All Public Transportation
On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the United States will now require masks on all public transportation. According to CNN, this includes buses, trains, taxis, airplanes, boats, subways, or ride-share vehicles while traveling into, within, and out of the U.S. The request goes into effect at 11:59 p.m. …
Read More »Critics Blame CVS And Walgreens For Slow Rollout Of Vaccine To Elderly And Long-Term Care Community
Health officials are blaming Walgreens and CVS for the slow rollout of the Covid-19 for nursing homes and long-term care facilities. According to CBS News, the federal government chose Walgreens and CVS as the main leaders in distributing the coronavirus vaccine. Critics say the vaccine rollout was poorly put together …
Read More »Data Shows That Nursing Home Deaths In New York Were Undercounted
Attorney General Letitia James released a 76-page report revealing that nursing home deaths in New York were misrepresented. The report states that the death count could be off by 50% because the state only counted those who died on facility grounds and not those who died at the hospital. According …
Read More »South African Variant of Covid-19 Detected In The US For The First Time
A new variant of the coronavirus originally identified in South Africa has emerged in the United States, posing another public health challenge to a country that is already overwhelmed and losing more than 3,000 people a day to COVID-19. According to Yahoo News, this mutated version of the virus was …
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