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Nearly two weeks before the coronavirus was declared a global pandemic, Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) had warned a small group of donors about the devastating effects the disease would have on the nation. Burr’s comments were captured in an audio recording obtained by NPR reporter Tim Mak. “There’s one thing that I can tell you about this,” the senator said. “It […]
Donald Trump told reporters at his White House press conference Thursday that the FDA will soon undergo testing on a drug known as either chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine to see its effectiveness in treating coronavirus. It has previously been used to treat malaria and autoimmune diseases, per CNN. FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn said Trump instructed them […]
Congress has approved a $104 billion aid package that will combat the devastating consequences of coronavirus. The bipartisan bill, dubbed The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, was passed with a vote of 90 to 8 on Wednesday, just days after it was approved by the House. According to CBS News, the emergency package guarantees free testing for […]
Louisiana authorities are investigating a viral video that allegedly shows an officer planting drugs on a black male suspect. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office says the incident occurred at around 3 p.m. local time in the area of Commerce Street and 6th Street in Bridge City, Louisiana. Authorities were reportedly responding to a call about a man in […]
A 100-page plan that was put together by the federal government warned that the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic could impact the country for up top 18 months, the New York Times reported. The plan, which said the coronavirus could hit the population in “multiple waves,” also explored options the federal government has in terms of fighting […]
In an effort to contain the deadly coronavirus, the Philadelphia Police Department will postpone arrests for low-level criminal offenses beginning Tuesday. The department announced the decision in an internal memo that outlined new protocols intended to limit officers’ exposure to COVID-19. The changes come just a day after the city decided to close its courts until at least April 1 — a decision that sparked […]
Donald Trump is facing mounting backlash over the way he and his administration have handled the coronavirus pandemic. The president has been accused of downplaying the severity of the deadly disease, as well as refusing to take responsibility for the government’s incompetent response. Among the the biggest criticisms Trump has faced in recent weeks stems from the 2018 […]
New Yorkers who were wishing for stricter quarantines to combat the coronavirus are got at least part of their wish on Sunday, as Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that NYC public schools would be closing early this week. Schools will also be closed in Westchester and Long Island. Cuomo added that the city has to have […]
Over the weekend, a Norwegian university called out the United States healthcare system in a message that was intended for their students who had traveled abroad. In a message strongly recommending those students come home due to the coronavirus’ global spread, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology wrote: “NTNU strongly recommends that all NTNU […]
Whole Foods faced backlash this week over an internal email that outlined the company’s protocols during the coronavirus pandemic. According to the email obtained by Vice’s Motherboard, Whole Foods CEO John Mackey confirmed employees have the option to receive unlimited, unpaid time off throughout the month of March, while those who test positive for the deadly disease can receive two weeks of paid […]
