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Medical personnel at the Montefiore Medical Center in The Bronx were allegedly given Yankees-themed panchos, and told to use them as PPE, or personal protective gear, the New York Times reports. An obstetrician-gynecologist resident at the hospital snapped a photo of the pancho, and shared it on Twitter, writing, “I’m a physician at a hospital in NYC and […]
As the world struggles with the global health crisis, some of those who are faring the worst are prisoners, whose living conditions are only declining amid the spread of COVID-19. Taxstone—who is currently incarcerated on Rikers Island—decided to be very candid about what prisoners are dealing with. “I’m currently in my grave, with my eyes open, […]
As the coronavirus continues to spread through U.S. correctional facilities, more and more political leaders and advocates have called for precautionary measures that would significantly reduce the health risks for inmates and prison staff. Last Prisoner Project—a nonprofit organization dedicated to freeing inmates convicted of nonviolent marijuana crimes—has launched an initiative that aims to slow the spread of COVID-19 within […]
Leonardo DiCaprio is stepping up to help with the launch of America’s Food Fund in support of those affected by the novel coronavirus. “Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 37 million people struggled to know where their next meal might come from on a daily basis, a number that we are seeing rise at […]
Sony has announced a $100 million global relief fund in support of those affected by COVID-19. “Sony extends its condolences to the families of those who have passed away as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, and extends its sympathies to all those who have been impacted,” Kenichiro Yoshida, President and CEO of Sony Corporation, […]
Things got a little tense during Wednesday’s episode of The View when co-host Whoopi Goldberg questioned Bernie Sanders about his decision to remain in the Democratic primary. “I’ve been watching to see what you were going to do,” Goldberg told the Vermont senator via video. “I’m told that you intend to stay in this race for president because you believe […]
Jacob Glanville, a San Francisco doctor who was featured on the Netflix docuseries Pandemic, believes that he may have found a possible cure for the coronavirus. Glanville’s remedy is now set to be tested by the U.S. military. Specifically, the cure candidate will make its way to the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious […]
At a mere 112 years young, Bob Weighton from the UK has now been formally recognized as the oldest man on the planet. Weighton, who inherited the braggable title after previous record holder Chitetsu Watanabe died earlier this year, still managed to get some well-deserved Happy Birthday-ing in despite ongoing COVID-19 containment measures. Per the Guinness […]
Even the most resilient of positivity-driven thinkers are surely neck-deep in a struggle against resigning oneself to an overwhelming sense of dread these days, what with the inundation of COVID-19 updates and other instances of 2020 heaviness. Thus, the fact that Wednesday marks the usual day of April Fools’ Day shenanigans is likely not at […]
Perhaps tapping into an idea first used by the state of New York (I think, I don’t monitor these), California mined their well of more senior celebrities for the sake of making a PSA telling you to self-quarantine for an indeterminate amount of time. Probably forever. The celebrity they’re hoping gets through to those who […]
