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A newly published report has offered a glimmer hope in the ongoing fight against coronavirus. According to STAT News, COVID-19 patients at a Chicago hospital have experienced “rapid recoveries in fever and respiratory symptoms,” after receiving treatments of remdesivir—an antiviral medicine developed by Gilead Sciences Inc. The outlet cites data from the University of Chicago Medicine, where 125 coronavirus patients were […]
TV personality and frequent pseudoscience advocate Dr. Oz is back at it with a Fox News-presented argument about reopening schools in the US amid COVID-19. Schools, Oz said this week, represent what he believes is “a very appetizing opportunity.” From there, Oz referred to something he recently read in the somewhat controversial medical journal the […]
As the coronavirus continues to spread, so does the use of video-conferencing software Zoom. People across the country have used the app to connect “face to face” while adhering to social distancing guidelines. Company meetings, school lessons, exercise classes, church sermons, and even casual conversations have all been conducted via Zoom, making remote work easier and self-isolation more bearable. But Zoom’s surge […]
Los Angeles officials may prohibit large-scale events for the rest of the year due to the coronavirus outbreak. This of course, would be a major blow to the Entertainment Capital of the World as well as sports and music fans across the country. The city’s mayor, Eric Garcetti addressed the potential ban during an appearance on CNN with Wolf Blitzer. Garcetti […]
Thousands of demonstrators descended on Michigan’s state Capitol on Wednesday for “Operation Gridlock”—a protest against the state’s newly extended stay-at-home order. The demonstration was organized by the conservative groups Michigan Conservative Coalition and Michigan Freedom Fund, which have been vocal critics of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s coronavirus response efforts. The Democratic governor expanded the state’s lockdown last week with additional restrictions […]
The U.S. may have to endure another two years of social distancing. According to a modeling study published in the journal Science, Harvard researchers found these precautionary measures could be necessary until 2022 to prevent another coronavirus outbreak. Epidemiologists used computer models that created a range of possible scenarios of the pandemic’s course over the next five years. These simulations included variables like the […]
In wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ricky Gervais had some things that he needed to get off his chest, and The Sun gave him the freedom to speak his mind. Gervais first directed his attention at people who previously complained about health care workers before turning the spotlight on those celebrities who have publicly struggled […]
YNW Melly will reportedly remain behind bars despite testing positive for coronavirus. The 20-year-old rapper—legal name Jamell Maurice Demons—had filed an emergency motion for restricted release after contracting the disease at Broward County Jail. TMZ reports the motion was ultimately denied, meaning Melly would have to receive his special medical treatments while incarcerated—that is, after he requested the treatments from the Broward Sheriff’s Office. […]
With Wyoming‘s announcement that it had confirmed its first loss of life from COVID-19, there are now recorded deaths from the novel coronavirus in all 50 US states. On Monday, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said he was “saddened” to share the news that the state had lost its first citizen to the pandemic. “This one […]
The WWE has reportedly convinced Florida‘s governor that they’re “essential” enough to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic. Dana White may want to take note. This came to light on Monday when Orange County, Florida’s mayor, Jerry Demings, was asked why the Orlando-based WWE Performance Center was allowed to continue operating while others deemed non-essential […]
