Tag Archives: COVID-19

An elderly New York woman, who lived through the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918, has now triumphed over the novel coronavirus— for the second time. According to People, Angelina Friedman, who made headlines earlier this year after beating the coronavirus, has survived her second bout with the respiratory illness after …

The Department of Defense released the first images of a Covid-19 vaccination record card and vaccination kits. According to CNN, Dr. Kelly Moore, associate director of the Immunization Action Coalition, has said vaccination cards will be used as the “simplest” way to keep track of Covid-19 shots. Immunization Action Coalition …

On Wednesday, more than 3,150 COVID-19 deaths were reported in the United States. According to the COVID Tracking Project, there are 100,226 patients in US hospitals. On Thursday, a tally was corrected after an error was found in one state’s tally for Wednesday’s records, according to CNN Health. As COVID cases …

In New Orleans, a sex-positive swingers convention has been linked to 41 positive Covid-19 test, according to the party’s organizer. Naughty Events boss Bob Hannaford revealed in a blog post that he regrets staging the four-night Naughty N’awlins event that kicked off Nov. 11 and climaxed with a Mardi Gras …

The comedy world is mourning Joe Luna or Joe El Cholo as he was known on stage. The Los Angeles comedian lost his battle with COVID-19 just days after documenting his battle with the virus online. The 38-year-old, who believed that he contracted coronavirus from his mother-in-law,  wanted his bout …

The United Kingdom has granted emergency approval for Pfizer‘s coronavirus vaccine today, making it the first western country to start mass distribution of an eagerly-anticipated immunization, which it intends to start dispersing as soon as next week. According to CNN, Britain‘s quick approval could increase pressure on U.S. regulators to …

When COVID-19 forced most schools in the country to go virtual, many students, particularly children of color and economically challenged students, took the biggest hit, according to an analysis of student test scores.  The study was conducted and reported by NWEA, formerly the Northwest Evaluation Association. They analyzed MAP Growth …

Even Lewis Hamilton couldn’t outrace the coronavirus. On Monday, the Formula 1 superstar announced that he tested positive for Covid after experiencing mild symptoms — and he has already begun his 10-day isolation.  Hamilton said, “Even though I returned 3 negative results this past week, I woke up yesterday morning …

Leaked documents show China’s mishandling of the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic.  Don’t we all wish we could turn back time and get ahead of Coronavirus before it wreaked all this havoc? Unfortunately, we can’t, but newly leaked documents obtained and reviewed by CNN show how China mishandled the …

Today, Moderna announced that its company would submit its coronavirus vaccine for regulatory approval — the second leading drug to pass the milestone this month. The Massachusetts biotech firm said it will ask the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization after completing its Phase 3 trial, finding the …

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that public elementary schools would return to partial in-person learning on Dec. 7 — but middle- and high-school students must remain all-virtual for now. According to The NY Post, the mayor said children in grades K-5 and pre-K programs — whose parents …

After a month of skyrocketing COVID-19 cases, the US has reached its highest number yet of hospitalizations since the pandemic started due to the virus. According to CNN, the United States had surpassed 80,000 daily hospitalizations on November 19 and set new records steadily for 17 days straight until Friday, …

The number of Coronavirus cases has risen partly because of evictions in the nation.  With many out of work and without pay amid the COVID-19 pandemic, several have been forced to vacate their homes over their inability to provide rent money. New research shows that expiring state eviction bans that …

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade took a dip in its ratings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  According to Deadline, 20.7 million people tuned in to NBC’s coverage of the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade that was held on Thursday. The show drew in a 5.3 rating in adults ages 18 to …

According to CBS News, the government only has a matter of time to approve a second round of coronavirus relief since Congress is adjourned until next week. So, where does that leave Americans who counted on a second stimulus check? For now, stuck in limbo. Economic experts believe that lawmakers …

Researchers from the University of Miami have discovered that COVID-19 may have a negative effect on male fertility. This finding came about during a series of autopsy studies conducted both in the U.S. and in China.  “The possibility that COVID-19 damages the testes and impacts fertility … warrants gonadal function …

Barack Obama says that Donald Trump’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic outbreak was “shambolic.” Anytime we can hear a few words from our forever President Barack Obama, it’s a good day. During an interview with Late Show host Stephen Colbert, Obama shared his thoughts on Trump and his administration’s actions …

A Trump supporter has been charged with assault after he forcefully exhaled onto two women outside of Donald Trump’s Virginia golf course. Another day, another Trump supporter getting caught doing something nasty and weird. On Saturday, 61-year-old Raymond Deskins was caught on camera pulling air into his mouth and blowing …

A popular Florida bar was forced to shut down over the weekend after photos and videos showed hundreds of patrons gathered close together without wearing masks. Footage from the Wharf, an outdoor bar located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was taken on Friday and Saturday. The images showed how packed the …

Eighty-eight Chinese puppies have been rescued from a dog meat trade. Canine rescue organization, No Dogs Left Behind just saved the lives of 88 dogs who were a part of the Chinese meat trade in Beijing. Now the pups are on their way to meet their new families in New …