Wuhan Coronavirus Tag

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo: “Bad News” COVID Vaccine Developed Under Trump, Wants to “Fix or Stop” Distribution Plan

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 09, 2020 17 Comments

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the man who forced nursing homes to take in COVID-19 positive patients, threw a hissy fit because Pfizer's vaccine will come out during President Donald Trump's administration.

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Pfizer Finds Its COVID-19 Vaccine 90% Effective in Latest Study

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 09, 2020 24 Comments

Of course, Pzifer announced less than a week after the election that its COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective in the latest study. Pfizer also said it would ask to put the vaccine on the market "if pending data indicate the vaccine is safe."

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Syracuse University Nearly Shuts Down Campus After Surge in Coronavirus Cases

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 08, 2020 0 Comments

“What we know is the data is moving in the wrong direction”...

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Utah Wants to Require Weekly COVID-19 Testing for All College Students

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 07, 2020 4 Comments

"A mandate that would enforce that is expected to be announced early next week"...

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Despite Lockdown Germany Sees Record Surge in Coronavirus Cases

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on November 06, 2020 17 Comments

Despite a nationwide lockdown, Germany on Thursday reported a record surge in new cases of coronavirus.

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Gun Sales Continue to Climb, Especially Among Black Men and Women in 2020

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 05, 2020 23 Comments

A report from the National Shooting Sports Foundation found an increase in gun ownership among black Americans in the first half of 2020.

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Frustrated Parents Flood New York City Catholic Schools With Applications

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 03, 2020 9 Comments

New York City Catholic schools opted for in-person classes despite the pandemic, which has attracted public school parents. I found out that other areas across the country have also seen a rise in private school enrollment.

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University of Arizona Student Fined for Appearing in Photo Without a Mask

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 03, 2020 6 Comments

"says he created a school-approved 9-11 memorial and took his hat and mask off briefly for a photo out of respect"...

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Judge Limits Gov. Newsom’s Power to Issue Emergency COVID-19 Orders During Pandemic

Posted by Leslie Eastman on November 03, 2020 5 Comments

As Election Day 2020 dawns, California citizens are worried about continued restrictions and the return of more stringent lockdowns.

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Michigan Gov. Whitmer Requires Restaurants to Obtain Customers’ Names and Contact Info

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 02, 2020 46 Comments

Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration told restaurants to collect a customer's information due to surging cases of COVID-19. Restaurant owners are not thrilled.

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Colleges Begin Slashing Tuition Prices Amid Sagging Enrollment

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 01, 2020 14 Comments

"Amid the coronavirus and economic downturn, financial constraints have finally put a limit on what families can afford to pay"...

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Moderna hits goal of 30,000 vaccine trial participants and may apply for market in December

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 31, 2020 6 Comments

One of the four vaccines in the final phase of clinical trials is a little closer to completing the process.

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Students Call for Resignation of Notre Dame President After He Attends Confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 30, 2020 4 Comments

“failed to lead by example, at a time when I’ve asked everyone else in the Notre Dame community to do so” ...

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Merkel Puts Germany Into Second Coronavirus Lockdown

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on October 30, 2020 28 Comments

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday imposed a four-week Wuhan coronavirus lockdown across the country, claiming "human lives depend on it.'' Germany's state media described the move as "lockdown-lite" in which schools shall remain open, but restaurants would be closed and public event banned. The measures, set to take effect on Monday, are the toughest since Germany began easing the lockdown in May.

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Oregon Health Official Dressed as Clown While Reviewing Coronavirus Death Toll

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 29, 2020 32 Comments

Just in time for Halloween comes news that an Oregon public health official dressed as a clown while reviewing COVID-19 death tolls and related coronavirus infection information.

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GDP Grew at 33.1% Annualized Pace in 3Q, Beating Expectations

Posted by Mary Chastain on October 29, 2020 10 Comments

The gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter soared at a 33.1% annualized pace, beating all expectations after a sour second quarter.

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California Gov. Newsom Lays Egg With Thanksgiving COVID-19 Guidelines

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 27, 2020 42 Comments

California Governor Gavin Newsom laid a giant egg this week when he and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applied stringent new coronavirus rules to traditional Thanksgiving Day festivities.

"Gatherings are defined as social situations that bring together people from different households at the same time in a single space or place. When people from different households mix, this increases the risk of transmission of COVID-19," the CDPH said in a statement.

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Lockdown Fears Loom Large as Coronavirus Second Wave Grips Europe

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on October 25, 2020 44 Comments

Europe is experiencing the full fury of Wuhan coronavirus with the death toll surpassing that of the United States. "Across Europe, the number of infections since the start of the pandemic is now above 8.2 million and more than 258,000 people have died from COVID-19," French TV network EuroNews confirmed on Saturday.

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