Coronavirus

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.
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.

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.
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.

ICE Forced Migrants to Eat Rotten Food and Clean COVID-Infected Detention Centers, Lawsuit Claims

The suit, which was filed in a federal court in Arizona, involves the collaborative effort by the Florence Project, the American Civil Liberties Union, and Perkins Coie.

US Could See 200,000 COVID-19 Deaths by September as Cases Hit 2 Million

The country now has over 2,066,401 confirmed cases, with the number of fatalities at 115,130. The United States has hit the dire landmark of two million confirmed COVID-19 cases on Wednesday amid easing of coronavirus restrictions across multiple states.
World Health Organization holds daily news briefing on coronavirus, in Geneva

WHO Retracts Comments on Asymptomatic Transmission Being Rare, Claims 'There's Much Unknown'

An official from the World Health Organization walked back on an earlier statement made at a Monday briefing where they suggested that virus transmission by asymptomatic individuals is "very rare."

Mexico's President Rejects COVID-19 Test Following Close Contact with Infected Aide

The decision comes after Zoe Robledo, a close aide to the president, announced he tested positive for the virus.

Amazon Saves Thousands of People Across the Country From Unemployment Amid The Pandemic

Read on to find out about Amazon’s contribution to the employment rate in Seattle and across the country.

The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Side Effects to The Economy And The US Debt

Did you know that The United States owes billions of dollars to a Latin American country? Read on to find out which country it is.

Some Grocery Workers May Be Having Their Temporary Hazard Pays Cuts Soon

Read on to find out about the hazard pay cuts of grocery workers. A lot has changed since the discovery of the COVID-19 pandemic. People who do not hold guns or had not undergone intense military training are being considered the heroes of this pandemic as they help the world battle the invisible enemy that had already killed millions.

Some Latin American Nations Jumpstarts Their Economies Despite Inclining COVID-19 Cases

Read on to find out about some Latin American countries reopening their economies. A few days ago, the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic had shifted from the advanced regions of the world to the developing regions.

Thousands Continue to Cross US-Mexico Border Despite Extended Travel Ban and Amid COVID-19

Thousands still continue to cross the borders of the U.S. and Mexico every day despite the extended ban on non-essential travels and health threat of COVID-19.

Going Back to The Office: Mexico’s Plans

Read on to find out about the plans for employees going back to work in Mexico. The coronavirus had caused a lot of changes to the world, including Mexico.

Second Immigrant Dies Due to COVID-19 Complications While in the US Immigration Custody

A Guatemalan man is the second immigrant who died due to COVID-19 complications while under the U.S. immigration custody.

Two Puma Cubs in Mexico Gets COVID-19 Pandemic-Inspired Names

Read on to find out about pumas and the two puma cubs who got named after the coronavirus pandemic. A zoo in Mexico named new puma cubs as Pandemic and Quarantine.

12 Suspected Members of the New Jalisco Generation Cartel Found Tortured and Burned

Police authorities in Michoacan, Mexico found 12 burned bodies of suspected members of New Jalisco Generation Cartel.

Memorial Day 2020: As the Number of Cases Spike, Beaches and Tourist Spots in the US Full

Beaches and tourist spots in the United States were filled up this weekend as thousands celebrated the Memorial Day 2020

Hospitals Under Strain: Chile's President Says their 'Healthcare System is Very Close to the Limit'

President Sebastian Pinera said that the country's healthcare system is "very close to the limit" due to the rapid increase of COVID-19 infections.

US Health Officials Warn About 2nd Wave of COVID-19, Trump Says No Plan to Shut Down US

U.S. Health Officials warned earlier this month about the second wave of COVID-19, Trump said he has no plans to shut down the country again which means more lives will be at risk.

More Latinos Are Joining the US Military But Higher Ranks Remain Out of Reach

There are more Latinos who are joining the U.S. military but research reveals that higher ranks still remain out of reach.
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