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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has addressed the unsettling aerial shots of the Hart Island potter’s field—a century-old burial site for unclaimed or unidentified people. De Blasio confirmed there’s been a surge in Hart Island burials in wake of the coronavirus pandemic, but refuted the reports about mass graves. “There will be no mass burials on […]
Los Angeles County will remain on lockdown until at least next month. On Friday, health officials announced they had extended the order through May 15—a move that comes just nine days before the original order was set to expire. Under the mandate, all non-essential businesses in the region must remain closed and all residents are […]
As the pandemic continues, one hospital has found a way to help protect babies from coronavirus. A hospital in Bangkok, Thailand has begun fitting babies with plastic face shields to stop viral particles, such as coughs or sneezes, from coming into contact with babies’ faces. Staff from the Praram 9 Hospital issued a statement on […]
In an effort to comfort patients and stave off feelings of isolation amid COVID-19, doctors and nurses have taken to attaching photos of themselves in full smile to their personal protective equipment. As shown in a Huffington Post report this week, healthcare workers—typically the only people novel coronavirus patients will see during their stay due […]
In an effort to spread awareness about COVID-19, Revolt TV is presenting a two-hour-long town hall titled State of Emergency: The State of Black America & Coronavirus. The online event, hosted by Sean “Diddy” Combs, will focus on the pandemic’s impact on black communities and how the crisis has further highlighted the racial inequality and health disparities in […]
After testing positive for coronavirus, incarcerated rapper YNW Melly filed motion for restricted release. His attorney Bradford Cohen claimed his client was not receiving proper care at Broward County Jail, and provided a grim description of the artist’s physical state. “He still has headaches and body aches. Mr. Demons is 114 lbs. The jail is just ill prepared if his diagnosis […]
A week before declaring a national emergency, Donald Trump described the coronavirus outbreak as a “problem” that no one saw coming. He would go on to blame China for allegedly spreading misinformation and covering up the severity of the disease, suggesting Chinese officials were to blame for the U.S.’s lack of preparedness. “It could have been stopped in its […]
Cardi B and Fashion Nova are cutting big checks for those directly affected by coronavirus. On Wednesday, the Invasion of Privacy rapper hit up Instagram to announce Fashion Nova Cares—a collaborative initiative that will donate $1,000 every hour to those who are facing financial struggles amid the pandemic. Cardi told her followers that the giveaways will begin today and […]
A top U.S. health official has advised the public to break a long-held greeting custom of shaking hands. Dr. Anthony Fauci, a prominent member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, explained his reasoning during a Tuesday interview with reporter Scott Thurman. The doctor said abstaining from hand-shaking was an important measure to prevent further spread of COVID-19, and insisted […]
Last week an Illinois mayor called out his own constituents for ignoring a ‘stay-at-home’ order issued by the governor, which was/is intended to greatly limit the spread of COVID-19. That order prohibits public/private get-togethers “of any number of people outside a single household or living unit.” Brant Walker, the mayor of Alton (which lies across […]
