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Long Island COVID-19 Cluster Linked To Sweet 16 Party

Sweet 16

A Sweet 16 party is to blame for 37 confirmed COVID-19 cases in what is being referred to as a “super-spreader event.”   The September 25 party took place at a Long Island, New York catering hall and hosted 81 people, ABC News is reporting.   During a press briefing …

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Tracee Ellis Ross Says She Is ‘Happily Single’ But Open To Dating

Tracee Ellis Ross

In the November issue of Shape, Tracee Ellis Ross talks about being “happily single” and delighting in “joyful solitude,” though she is “open” to the idea of finding someone.  “I am happily single, though that doesn’t mean I am not open to and don’t want a relationship,” the Black-ish star said. “But …

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Restaurant Chains That Are Closing Locations In 2020

Starbucks Drinks Will Be Half Off This Thursday

The coronavirus pandemic has affected many businesses causing them to file for bankruptcy or simply close their restaurants permanently. Since March, businesses have closed their doors and conducting business solely online. Many restaurants were able to stay open due to take-out or delivery options, but some businesses weren’t able to …

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First Black Tennessee Mayor Lonnie Norman Dies From Coronavirus

Today city officials announced that Mayor Lonnie Norman of Manchester, Tenn. has died from the coronavirus. In a Facebook post they wrote, “With a deep sense of sadness and loss, we announce the passing of Mayor Lonnie Norman after being hospitalized for COVID-19 on October 1, 2020.” They added, “Mayor …

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Woman Loses Hearing In One Ear After COVID-19 Infection

COVID hearing loss

A mother-of-two has lost all hearing in her right ear after suffering only mild symptoms from COVID-19. Meredith Harrell, 42, noticed in July that one of her ears began ringing and that she couldn’t hear anything out of that ear. A week later, she tested positive for COVID-19. Her doctor …

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