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The coronavirus pandemic has left lupus patients without crucial medication. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump touted hydroxychloroquine as a possible treatment for COVID-19, referring to it as a potential game-changer “in the history of medicine.” HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE & AZITHROMYCIN, taken together, have a real chance to be one of the biggest game changers in the history of medicine. […]
The Cheesecake Factory chairman and CEO David Overton penned a letter earlier this month asking for the understanding of its landlords across the country as the restaurant chain will not be able to make their rent payment on April 1, Eater LA reports. “Due to these extraordinary events, I am asking for your patience and, frankly, your help. Unfortunately, I […]
And now for some much-needed good news. Scientists who are studying the evolution of COVID-19 say the virus’ genetic code appears to be mutating relatively slowly, which suggests a single vaccine could provide long-term protection. Peter Thielen, a molecular geneticist at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, says there are only four to 10 genetic variations between […]
Donald Trump has sent an unsettling message to U.S. governors: If you want life-saving resources during the coronavirus pandemic, you’ll have to play nice. The president spoke about his communications with state leaders during Tuesday’s virtual town hall on Fox News. Trump said he was confident he and the U.S. governors could work together to combat the deadly disease, […]
On Monday, the CDC released a study that, among other things, showed the coronavirus RNA aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship survived for 17 days after passengers were finally allowed to get off that damn thing. So, I guess just don’t touch anything for the foreseeable future. The study examined two ships, one that was docked […]
Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his girlfriend Marissa Mowry helped raise $2,670 for people impacted by COVID-19 through a GoFundMe that was launched on Monday. The very next day, the NCAA shut down the page. A Clemson official explained to The State that Lawrence and Mowry, who plays soccer at Anderson University, were forced to take down the GoFundMe since it violated an NCAA rule which prohibits a […]
An Arizona man has died after taking the medication that Donald Trump had publicly declared as a possible treatment for COVID-19, Banner Health reports. His wife is currently in critical condition. The couple is in their 60s. The couple ingested chloroquine phosphate, an additive that’s commonly used at aquariums to clean fish tanks, became sick within 30 minutes, and were rushed to […]
As U.S. officials try to contain the novel coronavirus, newly unveiled documents confirm white supremacists had plans to use the deadly disease as a bioweapon. According to a February intelligence brief obtained by Yahoo! News, federal law enforcement pointed to online discussions in which white racially motivated violent extremists (WRMVEs) discussed what they would do if any of them contracted COVID-19. The brief, written by […]
New Orleans resident Natasha Ott was tested for coronavirus Monday, nearly a week after she began exhibiting symptoms. Just days later, the 39-year-old was found dead inside her home—before she received her test results. Ott’s longtime partner Josh Anderson shared the tragic story, first reported by NOLA.com, via Facebook. Anderson said Ott, whom he described as a “woman in good […]
Government-imposed lockdowns have forced a growing number of Americans to stay inside their homes, as officials try to contain the coronavirus pandemic. While some lawmakers have simply encouraged its residents to practice social distancing, others have implemented stay-at-home orders that effectively restrict the public’s movement. As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, many are wondering when they’ll be able to freely leave […]
