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On July 1, American Airlines stopped blocking the middle seat on its flights, a policy that was put in place in April in an effort to maintain social distancing among passengers in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. That same day, the United States reported a record high of 52,358 new coronavirus cases. The daily total has dipped below 50,000 twice […]
Keisha Bottoms is taking matters into her own hands. The Atlanta mayor announced on Wednesday she would sign an executive order that will require residents to wear face masks in all public spaces. The move is in conflict with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s order, which encourages face coverings but does not mandate their use. “I […]
A top health official in Tulsa believes the campaign rally held by Donald Trump late last month “likely contributed” to the city’s recent surge in new COVID-19 cases, AP reports. “In the past few days, we’ve seen almost 500 new cases, and we had several large events just over two weeks ago, so I guess we just connect […]
In an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus, Japanese theme parks have offered some guidelines that will allow guests to enjoy their time in a much safer manner. These measures include increased cleaning procedures, facemask requirements, temperature checks at all entrances, and a screaming ban on roller coasters. You read that right. Thrill-seekers have been asked to keep […]
As the U.S. continues to battle an exponentially growing number of coronavirus cases, scientists out of London warned of the potential for a wave of “coronavirus-related brain damage” causing severe medical issues for survivors of the virus, according to a report from Reuters. Researchers from University College London (UCL) shared a study in which they […]
Carsyn Leigh Davis, a 17-year-old from Florida, died last month after contracting COVID-19 at a large church event. According to the Washington Post, Davis previously battled cancer and a rare autoimmune disorder, putting her in a high-risk category for complications related to the virus. While the news was undoubtedly heartbreaking for the family and community, […]
If you’re a fan of the NFL (and only the NFL) then you would’ve appeared to have lucked out when it came to the timing of the coronavirus spreading throughout the U.S. The Super Bowl was easily fitted into the 2020 sporting schedule, and then about a month afterward said virus fucked shit up for […]
As the COVID-19 crisis accelerates across the country, many school districts have offered different strategies to keep the disease at bay in the upcoming semester. Some officials have proposed conducting classes strictly online, while others are eyeing a hybrid of in-person and virtual classes that would keep students at home part-time. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos doesn’t approve of either. According […]
A viral video of a Florida man screaming at an elderly woman in Costco is showing us just how dangerous the ongoing debate about masks has become. Despite everyone, from Bernie Sanders to Mitch McConnel, promoting the fact that wearing masks prevents the spread of coronavirus—as doctors and scientist have proved—the lasting impact of a lethargic […]
On Monday, the Small Business Administration disclosed that Yeezy received a loan of more than $2 million through the Paycheck Protection Program intended to keep small businesses from having to lay off employees as a result of financial hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic. This news came after the SBA unveiled a list of companies that […]
