Tag: coronavirus pandemic

Out of respect. He’s a human being. And he’s our president.

The U.S. is not alone as the weather starts to change and restrictions ease up slightly.

More than 50,000 workers have taken time off for virus-related reasons, slowing mail delivery.

“The difference is stark between profits for billionaires and the widespread economic misery in our nation."

“If only one percent of the masks were to be disposed of incorrectly and dispersed in nature, this would result in up to 10 million masks per month polluting the environment.”

The compounding threats of heat and isolation have been laid bare this summer thanks to COVID-19.

Even though the number of hospitalizations is trending down, the number of new infections per day remains around 40,000.

Under federal law, nursing homes have a duty to facilitate residents’ rights, including voting. But even before the pandemic, compliance was spotty.

The WHO findings were based on an analysis of roughly 6 million international cases that spanned from late February to mid-July.

Under Trump’s order, unemployed workers would continue receiving an additional $400 a week, but only once states put up a quarter of the money and set up a new system to distribute the payments.