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A new study suggests that remaining six feet apart may not be enough to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The study got underway when South Korean doctor Lee Ju-Hyung began testing the airflow in restaurants in recent months. He then gathered other epidemiologists and an engineer specializing in aerodynamics to …

On Tuesday, a California church and its pastor were found in contempt and hit with a hefty fine for repeatedly violating a court order to cease their unmasked indoor services. Authorities began to take action against the Calvary Chapel San Jose and its pastor, Mike McClure, back in October after …

The restaurant industry in the United States has permanently lost more than 110,000 bars and eateries in the over 200 days since the pandemic first forced operations to come to a halt. According to a survey from the National Restaurant Association, 17% of establishments in the industry have either closed …

President-elect Joe Biden says 100 million people will receive the coronavirus vaccinations, and the majority of schools will reopen under his plans for his first 100 days as president.  Biden, 78, hasn’t even been sworn in yet, but he’s already putting out his plan to combat Covid-19. While vaccinations are …

Pfizer has announced that it will not be able to supply the United States with additional coronavirus vaccines until June or July. The news comes after the Trump administration came under fire for failing to work out a deal with the pharmaceutical company to receive more than the 100 million …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges citizens to take the mask-wearing a step further by wearing them indoors while not at home. In its weekly Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the CDC warned that the U.S. has entered “a phase of high-level transmission” as colder weather and the …

Minnesota Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns is opening up about COVID-19 claiming the life of his mother and six other family members. On Friday, the 25-year-old told ESPN that he has not “been in a good place” since his mother, Jacqueline Cruz, was admitted to JFK Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey, …

Do it for your people. Los Angeles food service employees will receive a one-time $800 stipend from the city. On Wednesday, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that the Secure Emergency Relief for Vulnerable Employees (SERVE) will provide 4,000 workers with cash from the nonprofit Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles. This includes …

While Art Basel has been officially canceled, as with most major events this year, rich party-goers are determined to turn up in Miami, despite the ongoing and devastating COVID-19 pandemic.  Several major events thrown by the wealthy are promising to bring the glitz of Art Basel without the actual festival. …

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 …

In a lengthy essay submitted to the New York Times, Pope Francis wrote about his opinions on the pandemic. He says that a crisis reveals what is in our hearts. In order to come out of this pandemic better than we went in, we must let ourselves be touched by …

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 …

Apparently, the COVID-19 vaccine won’t be a “walk in the park.” Medical experts urge the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to tell Americans of its unpleasant side effects. According to the New York Post, Dr. Sandra Fryhofer of the American Medical Association claimed patients need to be aware that …

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 …

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 …

Paper goods are in high demand once again as panic buying begins to pick back as coronavirus cases soar and lockdown orders slowly take effect again. Toilet paper, paper towels, wipes, and other household goods are selling out in stores across the country as well as online. Panic buying swept …

A gym in Virginia was spared from a massive coronavirus superspreader event thanks to extra ventilation measures that were put in place. The 460 Fitness gym in Blacksburg, VA, reopened for business in June after being shut down since March during the coronavirus lockdown. The gym’s owner and head coach, …

The nation’s top health expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, is standing behind the forthcoming coronavirus vaccine.  On Thursday, during the first White House coronavirus task force briefing since July 8th, Fauci assured the country that the vaccine to combat COVID-19 is indeed safe, despite critics claiming that it was rushed for …

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, party-goers are getting tested days before parties and events in hopes of avoiding having to wear a mask. Authorities are warning that this is not the smartest idea. “That’s actually a false sense of security. It’s a false narrative,” explained Barbara Ferrer, Los Angeles …

La Morada, an award-winning family restaurant in the Bronx, has turned into a soup kitchen that makes 650 meals a day to feed those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. The family-owned Mexican restaurant, which was honored with the Michelin acclaim for its Oaxacan food, has fed hundreds of disabled, …