CORONAVIRUS

Coronavirus Cure? Studies Using Virgin Coconut Oil as Treatment Ongoing
Virgin coconut oil or VCO is know to have a lot of health benefits and healing properties. Now the Philippine government wants to use it to their advantage to fight COVID-19 in the country.
Sep 07, 2020 05:51 PM EDT
China Forces Traditional Medicine on Xinjiang Residents Amid Strict Coronavirus Lockdown Procedures
Xinjiang residents are being forced to take traditional Chinese medicine in an attempt to combat the spread of the coronavirus infection. Several Chinese regions have begun going back to normal life as the province continues strict lockdown procedures.
Sep 07, 2020 08:22 AM EDT
Maine Wedding Dubbed as COVID ‘Super-Spreader’ Records 3 Deaths, 144 Cases
Reporting a total of 144 cases and three deaths which can be traced back to the event, a wedding in Maine has become the center of the state’s biggest COVID-19 outbreak. Despite this, the officiating pastor continues to call on his worshippers to trust God and not the government amid the pandemic.
Sep 07, 2020 12:08 AM EDT
US Open in Chaos as COVID-19 Invades Prestigious Sporting Event
The US Open has been set in the past two weeks. Officials have placed protocols to ensure the safety of players, however, the coronavirus still manages to invade the event sending the world’s most prestigious tennis tournament into chaos.
Sep 06, 2020 04:36 PM EDT
Headteacher Threatens to Fine Parents Who Refuse to Send their Children Back to School
As millions of students in the UK start their classes this month, a headteacher expressed her disappointment over the number of absentees. The headteacher said that parents will be fined starting next week if the students don't show up in school or don't register for online classes.
Sep 05, 2020 01:30 PM EDT
'Batman' Halts Filming After Lead Star Robert Pattinson Tests Positive for COVID-19
Shortly after going back to production, The Batman is once again on pause after The Batman himself, Robert Pattinson catches COVID-19. This is the second time that the pandemic has halted the shooting of the film.
Sep 05, 2020 09:54 AM EDT
Are the $1,200 Stimulus Checks Coming? Deal Could be Reached Within 5 days When Congress Returns
The Congress is set to open again after their summer recess. According to officials, it is possible that Democrats and Republicans can come up with a final plan and checks will be distributed by the end of the month.
Sep 04, 2020 02:47 PM EDT
Canada's Top Doctors Advise to Wear Mask During Intercourse and Avoid Kissing New People
Medical experts advises couples and those who want to explore outside their orbit to be extra careful during the pandemic. Safe sexual intercourse during the pandemic will require a mask.
Sep 04, 2020 02:16 PM EDT
Fauci Says COVID-19 Vaccine Could Be Approved Earlier Than Expected, Might Oblige Researchers to Halt Trials
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the White House’s top COVID-19 expert stated that the Data and Safety Monitoring Board can call off the vaccine trials if they find that the data is already enough to prove the vaccine’s integrity. Fauci’s statement comes as medical professionals call for an independent panel to review the trials apart from the FDA.
Sep 04, 2020 08:13 AM EDT
New Weekly $300 Unemployment Benefit May Not Be Available For Other Americans
The United States federal government announced a new weekly $300 unemployment benefit on August 8 to aid Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, many citizens will not be eligible to receive the aid as the program requires individuals to already be receiving at least $100 in state aid to qualify.
Sep 04, 2020 08:01 AM EDT
French Government Plans to Distribute $118 Billion Worth of Stimulus to Revive Economy, Give Citizens Jobs
The French government announced plans to distribute $118 billion worth of funds to aid the country's businesses to get back on their feet and keep its citizens employed. The massive amount comes after the nation had already spent hundreds of millions in its initial response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Sep 04, 2020 08:00 AM EDT
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Denies Hair Salon Treatment Incident, Calls It A 'Setup'
United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was criticized after footage of her showed her in a salon getting her hair done without wearing her face mask. The official said the incident was a setup and demanded an apology from the establishment.
Sep 03, 2020 03:35 AM EDT
Plasma Therapy Not a Standard Treatment for COVID-19?
A week after the FDA announced that they were granting emergency authorization on the use of convalescent plasma treatment for COVID-19, an NIH panel says it should not be a standard treatment. The NIH says the treatment lacks foundation and proof of clinical trials.
Sep 02, 2020 11:14 AM EDT
Try Out These 5 Easy-to-Make Desserts That Will Lighten Up Your Mood
During this stressful time and the severe economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, desserts are a simple way to lighten up your mood for the days ahead. These five simple and easy-to-make desserts will guarantee that your cravings are satisfied.
Sep 01, 2020 10:39 AM EDT
Trump Plans Relief Funds for Kids, Sparking Opposition from Democrats
United States President Donald Trump wants to provide coronavirus relief funds for children amid the pandemic. However, Democrats have severely opposed to the notion of providing too much money to citizens amid the battered economy.
Sep 01, 2020 05:33 AM EDT