covid-19
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A major tide-turner of the pandemic seems to be on the horizon. Three FedEx, UPS, and Boyle Transportation semi-trucks left the Pfizer manufacturing plant on Sunday morning, carrying the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The caravan of trucks—led and trailed by unmarked police cars—was met with cheers from local residents in Portage, Michigan upon their departure. “I’m proud […]
Louisiana actress Carol Sutton died on Friday from COVID-19 complications, according to CNN. The New Orleans native is known for her extensive list of credits on both the screen and stage, including appearances in Steel Magnolias, Queen Sugar, and more. Most recently, Sutton guest starred in episodes of Lovecraft Country and True Detective. Mayor LaToya […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorization for the country’s coronavirus vaccine, marking a significant turning point in the ongoing fight against the deadly pandemic. According to the New York Times, the U.S. is expected to distribute 2.9 million doses of Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine over the next week, the first of which will begin going out within […]
During a recent interview, Rudy Giuliani admitted that he had received preferential treatment because of his “celebrity” when he contracted COVID-19. Cited by Forbes, Giuliani said during an interview with WABC radio that if he wasn’t famous, he thinks he wouldn’t have even been admitted to the hospital as quickly as he did. “If it wasn’t me, I […]
As more and more Americans struggle to make ends meet in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing number of people have turned to shoplifting to address their need for bare necessities, like food and baby items, the Washington Post reports. “We’re seeing an increase in low-impact crimes,” Jeff Zisner, chief executive of workplace security firm Aegis, said. […]
As the NCAA basketball season is in full swing amidst a global pandemic, Alabama coach Nate Oats had some choice words regarding comments Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski made about continuing the season. “Let me ask you a question. Do you think Coach K would be saying that if he hadn’t lost those two non-conference games at home?” Oats […]
Taylor Swift is spreading comfort and joy during this particularly difficult year. According to TMZ, the singer-songwriter has made a hefty donation to two mothers who are struggling due to the global health crisis. The recipients, Nashville resident Nikki Cornwell and Michigan resident Shelbie Selewski, each received $13,000 from Swift, who heard about their struggles in a […]
In an effort to help people meet travel restriction requirements, American Airlines will begin offering travelers at-home COVID-19 tests. The new initiative, which starts Wednesday, is a partnership with LetsGetChecked, an at-home testing company. The airline will be the first to offer at-home testing for its domestic flights. The tests will cost $129, and travelers […]
2020 has taken a lot from us. Now, fans won’t be able to see Dez Bryant get revenge against his former team. Dez Bryant tested positive for COVID-19, he announced on Twitter prior to his Baltimore Ravens taking on the Dallas Cowboys. He was pulled from pregame warmups and given the sad news Tuesday night. […]
A woman died from COVID-19 just weeks after giving birth. CNN reports that Erika Becerra was eight months pregnant when she tested positive for the virus. Because she was sick, she was induced and gave birth to a healthy baby boy in Detroit on Nov. 15. Becerra was intubated following the delivery because she couldn’t […]
