Tag Archives: COVID-19

Moderna is now touting that its vaccine is 96% effective in teens ages 12-17. The drug maker recently announced the results of its Phase 2 trial in reporting for their first-quarter earnings. The vaccine has already generated $1.7 billion in revenue in its fiscal first quarter. Moderna’s announcement also comes …

Investigators said a bar owner in California was arrested this week for making fake IDs that had nothing to do with drinking. The owner of the Old Corner Saloon in Clements, California, was arrested on Wednesday by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, reportedly for selling fake COVID-19 vaccination …

Like most places, Washington DC has been loosening COVID-19 restrictions by allowing higher capacity at certain events. However, the nation’s capital is banning dancing and standing at weddings, much to the dismay of engaged couples. Under an order issued by Mayor Muriel Bowser on April 26, wedding capacity is limited to …

Pink’s battle with COVID-19 had her fighting for her life. The singer opened up about her illness during an interview on Mark Wright’s Heart Radio show. According to Entertainment Tonight, Pink revealed that she and her 4-year-old son Jameson were diagnosed with the virus in March of 2020, and her …

As we step further into the pandemic’s vaccination process, one impending landmark that has long been debated is the availability of vaccine alternatives for children. Thankfully, the FDA is expected to approve at least one available vaccine—the two-dose Pfizer and BioNTech option—for people aged 12 to 15 by next week. According …

New Jersey is offering a free beer this month for anyone who has received the COVID-19 vaccine. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced the “Shot and a Beer” program on Monday. The initiative will provide a complimentary glass of beer to anyone 21 or over at participating locations across the …

More than two million people have signed a petition calling for monthly stimulus checks. The pandemmy ain’t over, so where’s my next stimmy? That’s what many are wondering as we put the last bits of our stimulus check toward bills and other needs. A Change.org petition created by Stephanie Bonin …

After being shut down for some time now, the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) and other Smithsonian museums will reopen in May. The NMAAHC and other museums were shut down in 2020 due to the pandemic. The Smithsonian Institution released a statement announcing the reopening of …

Authorities discovered more than 90 people inside a Southwest Houston, Texas home on Friday and said that it’s a human smuggling case. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Houston police responded to the home located on Chessington Drive Thursday evening for a reported kidnapping. They secured a search warrant and returned …

The White House has announced that 100 million Americans have received the full dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. This landmark was announced on Friday as the country continues to push toward a renewed sense of normalcy. This achievement is especially significant for President Joe Biden, who achieved the landmark in …

According to his autopsy, Tommy “Tiny” Lister, star of “Friday,” died of heart disease. Despite having COVID-19 at the time of his death, the actor died of hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to the autopsy report. The autopsy also revealed that a nasal swab tested positive for COVID-19 and …

This morning, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the city would be “fully reopen” at the start of July. In an interview with MSNBC’s Morning Joe, de Blasio attributed his decision to the city’s high vaccination rates. “Our plan is to fully reopen New York City on …

According to a federal watchdog, since the COVID-19 pandemic started in 2020, criminals have perpetrated over 400,000 COVID-19-related scams. The schemes range from scam artists stealing personal details while claiming to assist people with funeral arrangements to fraudsters selling fraudulent hand sanitizer and vaccination cards online. Predators contact senior citizens …

A young boy has died from COVID-19 while traveling with his parents, who were both fully vaccinated. The unidentified boy is under the age of 11 and traveled to Hawaii with his parents, who received the full COVID-19 vaccine. On Tuesday, the Hawaii Department of Health confirmed that the child …

Pfizer is looking to release its own at-home treatment for COVID-19, and it comes in pill form. By the end of the year, Pfizer, the company that produced the very first authorized coronavirus vaccine, could have an at-home pill that helps people fight the virus when they first see signs …

A private school in South Florida faces criticism after stating that it will not hire teachers who have received the COVID-19 vaccine. “It is our policy, to the extent possible, not to employ anyone who has taken the experimental COVID-19 injection until further information is known,” the Centner Academy in …

A Florida family is facing federal charges for selling thousands of bottles of bleach that were marketed as a cure for coronavirus. Mark Grenon and his sons, Jonathan, Joseph, and Jordan Grenon were each indicted with one count of conspiracy to commit fraud and two counts of criminal contempt. Prosecutors …

A man was arrested in the town of Manacor on the Spanish island of Mallorca on suspicion of infecting 22 people with Covid-19, Spanish National Police said. According to CNN,  an investigation began “at the end of January when authorities learned of the existence of a Covid-19 outbreak in a …

While the entire Hip Hop world is still mourning the death of Rapper DMX, Irv Gotti revealed in a recent interview with The WGCI Morning Show that DMX had covid-19. During the start of the clip, Kendra G asked Irv where he was when he got the news about DMX. …

Since the start of the year, the COVID-19 hospitalization rates and deaths among senior citizens have plunged. According to the Associated Press, hospitalizations have dropped by 70%, suggesting the vaccine campaign is working. The drastic plunge is encouraging to know, considering the fact that the older population has accounted for …