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Arizona Becomes New COVID-19 Hotspot as Residents Refuse to Wear Masks

State officials reported a 178 percent surge in coronavirus cases in recent weeks as locals flock to public places like bars and malls without wearing face masks.

Oklahoma Court Says Trump Rally Attendees Not Required to Wear Masks Despite Rise in COVID-19 Cases

The Oklahoma Supreme Court rejected the request of local residents to require attendees of President Donald Trump's rally to follow coronavirus guidelines, claiming they were not able to establish a clear legal right to the relief they sought.

45% of COVID-19 Patients in Virginia are Latinos

Latinos in Virginia are severely hit by COVID-19 and part of the reason is their lack of insurance and their roles as frontliners.
President Juan Orlando Hernandez

Honduran President Tests Positive for COVID-19; Drug Probe on His Brother Continues

Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez tested positive for COVID-19 amid the controversy faced by his brother in the U.S. on allegations of drug trafficking.

Alabama Counties Now COVID-19 Hotspots, Hospital Conditions Worsening

In Alabama, multiple counties are running out of bed spaces in intensive care units. Multiple nursing homes also suffer devastating blows as residents and staffers get infected with the pandemic.

Mexico Reopens Despite 150,000 COVID-19 Cases

The country has reported more than 4,500 cases in a single day as the government pushes for reopening the economy just weeks after it imposed a lockdown.

Nearly Half of California's COVID-19 Cases Involve Younger People, Reports Claim

Recent reports show the global pandemic is infecting more people aged 34 and under as California reopens its economy. Experts believe the surge is likely attributed to disobeying social distancing and face mask guidelines.

Scientists May Have Found First Cure for COVID-19. How Effective is it?

The steroid, which is affordable and commonly available across the globe, has lowered the mortality rates among patients in ventilators and those who need oxygen.

FDA Revokes Emergency Approval of Hydroxychloroquine, Claims it is Ineffective Against COVID-19

Recent studies show that antimalarial drugs chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine did not prevent patients from being infected with the coronavirus. Officials also claim the benefits did not outweigh the risks of taking the treatment.

FDA Rushed COVID-19 Tests to Meet Demands. How Accurate are They?

The US FDA has approved multiple COVID-19 tests at the beginning of the pandemic. However, top medical experts now question the accuracy of these tests, raising the likelihood of them giving false results.
The National Immigrant Justice Center or NIJC recently filed 18 federal lawsuits in states which include Illinois, Texas and Wisconsin, and sought the release of at more than 40 detained immigrants amid the pandemic.

Chicago Group Files 18 Federal Lawsuits Seeking Release of Detained Immigrants

The nonprofit Chicago Group, NIJC, recently filed several lawsuits seeking the release of over 40 detained immigrants. The group’s growing concern was that the pandemic could result in more and more immigrants testing positive for COVID-19 while in detention.
Mohammad Aamir Khan, an ambulance driver, reacts as he watches burial of people who died due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Southern US States Fast Becoming New COVID-19 Hotspots, Surges Linked to Reopenings

Health officials in multiple southern U.S. states have reported an alarming daily increase in the number of coronavirus cases. Experts believe the surge is linked to the lifting of restrictions.
A Baidu sign is seen at the World Internet Conference (WIC) in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, China

COVID-19 Might Have Started Last Year, Said a Study Dismissed by China

A Harvard University study revealed signs that COVID-19 may have started as early as August 2019. Though unconfirmed, the research claimed there was a rise in search trends on the disease’s symptoms during this period.

Ground Beef Sold at Walmart Recalled for Possible E.Coli Contamination. See the List of Products here.

The USDA issued a recall notice on nearly 43,000 ground beef products sold nationwide. The contamination was found during a routine check conducted by food safety officials.
On the dashboard Rebekah Jones developed, the total number of people tested with the virus is considerably lower than the official number of the state.

Fired FDOH Scientist Now Publishes COVID-19 Statistics on Her Own

The FDOH scientist fired last May 24 recently said she is publishing her own COVID-19 dashboard and plans to keep it running as long as she can afford it.

Second Wave "Not Inevitable" - Dr. Fauci

The leading infectious and disease expert in the United States said that the prediction by some health experts about the COVID-19 Second Wave is not 'inevitable' if measures are striclty followed.

California Residents Refuse to Wear Face Masks Despite Studies it could Lower Transmission

Several residents are pushing back on the mandatory use of face masks amid business reopenings as people strive to get back to old routines.
Latin American scientists are now working to look for, and discover their own solution to get out of the COVID-19 crisis.

Latin American Scientists Collaborate to Develop COVID-19 Vaccine, Believing No One Else will Rescue Them

Latin American scientists have recently joined forces to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, believing no one else is going to solve this massive health problem.
Scientists develop a vaccine against the coronavirus disease in Saint Petersburg

Moderna to Start Final Phase of COVID-19 Vaccine Trial. How Safe Is It?

The third and final phase of the trial will involve over 30,000 participants and is expected to begin in July.
The COVID-19 crisis has exposed the mental health needs within Philadelphia’s Latino and black communities.

Mental Health Needs of Latino Communities in Philadelphia Exposed by the Pandemic

The Black and Latino communities' state of mental health have been worsened by lockdowns, joblessness, and lack of social connection, according to a study.
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