Coronavirus
Coronavirus
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How 27 Years in Prison Prepared Me for the Coronavirus
Editorâs Note: This article was originally published by The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system. Sign up for their newsletter or follow The Marshall Project on Facebook or Twitter. When I need to go to my local supermarket, I suit up with latex gloves I got from Target and…
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Family Sues Walmart Over Coronavirus Death
As Americans stock up on supplies to get through quarantine, grocery store workers have become some of the most essential workers in the country. Unfortunately, theyâre also some of the most vulnerable when it comes to contracting COVID-19. NBC News reports that the family of 51-year-old Wando Evans is suing Walmart over what they claim…
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Trump Removes Inspector General Who Was Set to Oversee Stimulus Spending
The presidentâs response to the COVID-19 pandemic can only be described as a shitshow. From responding way too late to touting unproven treatments, Trump has been a hindrance to the recovery effort. When heâs not just poorly managing the crisis, heâs trying to take advantage of it. The Washington Post reports that Trump has removed…
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New York City to Release Data Showing Racial Disparities in Coronavirus Impact
As COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States, there have been more and more calls for data to be released detailing the racial disparity in cases and care. In New York City, that data will hopefully be released sooner rather than later. NBC News reports that on Tuesday New York City Mayor Bill de…
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Michigan State Rep. Tested Positive for COVID-19, Says Hydroxychloroquine Helped Save Her Life
As President Trump continues to push the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19 symptoms, medical experts remain divided on the use of a drug that has yet to be proven as a safe and effective remedy for the virus. Despite the conflicting narratives, one Democratic state representative appears to be convinced of the…
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SNL's Michael Che Loses Grandmother to COVID-19
Saturday Night Live head writer and âWeekend Updateâ anchor Michael Che took to Instagram to disclose that his grandmother lost her battle with COVID-19. In a two-slide post uploaded on Monday, the comedian wrote that heâs still trying to grapple with his devastating loss. âIâm obviously very hurt and angry that she had to go…
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Jay-Z and Meek Mill's Reform Alliance to Send 100,000 Masks to Prisons
As COVID-19 continues to spread across the country, one of the places that are being most affected are jails and prisons. They are also the places most likely to be overlooked in the governmentâs horribly mismanaged response efforts. According to CBS News, Jay-Z and Meek Millâs REFORM Alliance is donating 100,000 masks to multiple jails…
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Trump Keeps Promoting Unproven Coronavirus Cure Despite Actual Doctors Saying He Shouldnât
In todayâs âYâallâs president be wildingâ news, Donald Trump shows us that heâs a lot of things, but a medical professional is not one of them. According to the New York Times, Trump is continuing a push for the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine to be used to treat coronavirus infection despite there being no conclusive evidence…
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Growing Number of Minority and Low-Income Students May Miss Out on Online Learning After Coronavirus Closures
Coronavirus was meant to be the âgreat equalizer,â according to pundits, public officials and a few errant celebrities, but its impact has been anything but equal. Across the country, black people have been contracting the virus and dying from its complications at higher rates. And protective measures put in place to help manage the outbreak…
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The 1st Rikers Island Detainee to Die From Coronavirus Complications Was Jailed for Parole Violation
The first jail inmate to test positive for COVID-19 at Rikers Island, Michael Tyson, died on Sunday. According to multiple people familiar with Tysonâs case, he contracted and died from the disease while awaiting a hearing on a parole violation. Tyson was just 53 years old, reports The New York Times, and had been detained…