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Those with underlying medical conditions are at a higher risk of being infected by coronavirus. Now, research shows that another group of people who could also be vulnerable are those who smoke, vape, or have substance abuse issues. “[T]he research community should be alert to the possibility that [Covid-19] could hit some populations with substance […]
In an effort to secure the services of the U.S. Navy Mercy Hospital Ship, California governor Gavin Newsom penned a letter to Donald Trump Wednesday stressing that the state’s health care delivery system will not be able to handle the projected influx of coronavirus patients over the next eight weeks. “In the last 24 hours, […]
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 […]
The U.S. State Department has cautioned Americans from traveling internationally by issuing its highest travel advisory yet, due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus. The Level 4 travel advisory for traveling overseas looks to be unheard-of, as it is the most extreme warning the department can give, Politico reports. “In countries where commercial departure options […]
A UK man’s extramarital tryst reportedly resulted in a coronavirus diagnosis. According to The Sun, the unidentified 30-year-old tested positive for the disease after secretly traveling to Italy to see his mistress. Insiders say the patient confessed to the affair while speaking to health officials, admitting he had told his unsuspecting wife he was on a business trip within […]
Kodak Black caught heat this week after he decided to weigh in on the deadly coronavirus. The 22-year-old rapper, who has remained behind bars since 2019, shared a since-deleted Instagram post in which he laughed off the global pandemic and its harmful effects on the music industry: “Lol I ain’t missing out on nothing Right Na…U Rap N***az […]
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 […]
Idris Elba is asking the public to stop spreading conspiracy theories about the coronavirus. A day after revealing he tested positive for the deadly disease, the 47-year-old English actor posted videos condemning some of the coronavirus myths he’s read online—specifically, the “stupid” claims that black people cannot be infected. “Thank you to everyone that’s shown a lot of support … Something that’s […]
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 […]
