The Trump administration axed a key China-based CDC health staffer last summer, several months before the coronavirus outbreak began there. China's … [Read more...] about Trump Administration Axed China-Based CDC Public Health Expert Who Had Been in Ideal Position to Alert U.S. About the COVID-19 Outbreak
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Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) Has Tested Positive for COVID-19
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced in a statement: "Senator Rand Paul has tested positive for … [Read more...] about Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) Has Tested Positive for COVID-19
Germany Bans Groups Larger Than 2 People in Further Bid to Clamp Down on COVID-19
In a bid to further suppress the coronavirus outbreak, Germany is banning groups larger than two people. Bloomberg reports: "While Germany stopped … [Read more...] about Germany Bans Groups Larger Than 2 People in Further Bid to Clamp Down on COVID-19
Debi Mazar, Gavin Creel Say They Have COVID-19
Actress Debi Mazar and actor Gavin Creel say they have the coronavirus. Mazar has tested positive, and Creel has not been tested, but feels certain he … [Read more...] about Debi Mazar, Gavin Creel Say They Have COVID-19
Randy Rainbow Puts in a Herculean Effort to ‘Social Distance’ During the COVID-19 Crisis: WATCH
Intrepid reporter Randy Rainbow sat down (from a remote studio, of course) with Vice President Mike Pence to talk about COVID-19. Said Rainbow: … [Read more...] about Randy Rainbow Puts in a Herculean Effort to ‘Social Distance’ During the COVID-19 Crisis: WATCH
Toronto Man Who Contracted COVID-19 at Miami Beach Gay Circuit Party Speaks Out: WATCH
David Anzarouth, a Toronto man, came down with COVID-19 at Miami Beach's Winter Party earlier this month. Anzarouth, who spoke with CBC about his … [Read more...] about Toronto Man Who Contracted COVID-19 at Miami Beach Gay Circuit Party Speaks Out: WATCH
It’s Time to Stop: A Message from Portugal’s Tourism Board That Everyone Should See — WATCH
Tourism boards and tourists across the world should take heed of Visit Portugal's message about the international COVID-19 outbreak. It is a calming, … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Stop: A Message from Portugal’s Tourism Board That Everyone Should See — WATCH
Worldwide COVID-19 Cases Top 300,000; U.S. Cases Accelerate to More Than 26,000, with 340+ Deaths
Worldwide cases of COVID-19 are more than 311,000, according to a worldwide tally recorded by Johns Hopkins University. Cases in the United States … [Read more...] about Worldwide COVID-19 Cases Top 300,000; U.S. Cases Accelerate to More Than 26,000, with 340+ Deaths
Rachel Maddow: Media Needs to Stop Airing Trump’s Lie-Filled COVID-19 ‘Fairytale’ Press Briefings — WATCH
"I know we ought to be getting used to this kind of thing by now, but I'm not, said a clearly disgusted Rachel Maddow, kicking off her Friday night … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow: Media Needs to Stop Airing Trump’s Lie-Filled COVID-19 ‘Fairytale’ Press Briefings — WATCH
The Bachelor’s Colton Underwood Says He Tested Positive for Coronavirus: WATCH
Colton Underwood, who starred on season 23 of The Bachelor, said he's tested positive for coronavirus. Underwood made the announcement in a video on … [Read more...] about The Bachelor’s Colton Underwood Says He Tested Positive for Coronavirus: WATCH