Tag Archives: COVID-19

Researchers at Texas A&M University have discovered a new COVID-19 variant that is resistant to coronavirus antibodies. The BV-1 variant was detected in a saliva sample obtained from a Texas A&M student back in early March. Researchers at the Texas A&M Global Health Research Complex are confident that the Texas …

The Food and Drug Administration has approved at-home coronavirus tests, which will soon be available at major retailers without a prescription. Abbott Laboratories’ BinaxNOW coronavirus rapid test kits will soon be shipped to CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart locations. It will also be available online. The tests will retail for $23.99. …

The State Department will list 80 percent of countries as “Do Not Travel” for its advisory system update. While things seem to be getting better, we’ve been on multiple levels of lockdown for more than a year now since the Coronavirus pandemic started. As cases lower and the spread dies …

The Atlanta University Center Consortium announced Monday that all students, faculty, and staff at its institutions would be required to be completely vaccinated by the start of the fall semester if they expect to return to campus in the fall of 2021. Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of …

With the state’s COVID-19 cases on the decline, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has given movie theaters in New York City the ok to raise capacity limits this month. Starting on April 26, cinemas will be able to operate at 33% capacity. Variety reports that safety measures, such as enhanced cleaning protocols and social distancing, will …

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences won’t require attendees to wear masks during the live event on April 25. Since the ceremony is being treated as a TV/film production, masks are not required for people on camera, an Academy staffer explained. The audience is limited to 170 people …

A North Carolina Walgreens accidentally gave people shots of saline instead of a COVID-19 vaccine, the company said in a statement. According to the Charlotte Observer, a “limited number” of people were impacted by a vaccine mix-up at a Walgreens location in Monroe. The company said those involved in the …

The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium says two of their lions have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. According to CBS News, the animals’ fecal matter was tested after displaying some symptoms, including occasional coughing and diarrhea. Zookeepers have since tested all six of their lions as a …

A prominent Norwegian conspiracy theorist and COVID denier died from the virus after holding two events at his barn recently. At least 12 people that were in attendance were infected. Newsweek reports that Hans Gaarder, 60, was not tested before his death but tested positive for coronavirus after he died from …

Russell Wilson and Ciara are set to co-host NBC’s “Roll Up Your Sleeves” TV special on Sunday to educate America about COVID-19 vaccines. The show will include many stars and influencers from all walks of life, from former President, Barack Obama, and current President Joe Biden, as well as NBA …

Airlines now face a new battle to police the scourge of passengers traveling with fake and falsified Covid-19 health certificates. According to WSJ.com, the International Air Transport Association industry body says it has begun tracking fake Covid-19 test result documents often required by many countries on arrival in multiple countries like …

This morning, federal officials recommended that states avoid using Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine until an investigation into six unusual, but severe clotting problems in women who received the vaccine is conducted. The clotting problem is similar to one that has been identified following the use of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine, …

With COVID vaccines being pushed into people’s arms and an update to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines clearing the vaccinated for travel, countries have begun to welcome back international travelers. Health officials recommend waiting at least two weeks after becoming fully vaccinated to travel. They also recommend …

Several U.S. colleges will require students to be fully vaccinated prior to returning to campus. At least 14 colleges across the country have confirmed that they will require students to have the full dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, which will likely not sit well with state governors against the move. …

Following a recent spike of COVID-19 cases, Puerto Rico’s health secretary has announced that all public and private schools along the U.S. territory would close for two weeks. The closures will begin on April 12, which comes nearly a month after some 100 of the island’s 858 public schools were …

The woman who went viral for coughing on a cancer patient during the thick of the coronavirus pandemic has received thirty days in jail. Debra Hunter was sentenced in Jacksonville, Florida, on Thursday. In addition to her jail stint, she must pay a $500 fine, undergo a mental health evaluation …

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is suing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for failing to lift cruise ship restrictions. The Republican governor announced the lawsuit on Thursday. The suit states that while many industries are recovering from the COVID-19 lockdowns and Americans are beginning to travel again freely and …

A Filipino man died after being forced to do 300 squats for violating the COVID-19 curfew. The Philippines has reportedly been enforcing extreme consequences for its citizens who break rules it has put in place for the fight against spreading Coronavirus. A man named Darren Manaog Peñaredondo is the latest …

White House Officials revealed Wednesday that the UK‘s “Super Covid” variant is now said to be the dominant form of the coronavirus in the United States. According to The Daily Mail, CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced that the UK variant is now the most prevalent form of the virus …

A ketchup shortage crisis in the United States has restaurants and fast-food chains struggling to keep up with the demand. According to The Wall Street Journal, the price of ketchup packets increased 13% in 2020. Kraft Heinz makes up 70% of ketchup sales in the United States. The Wall Street …