Health

More Than 5,000 Students in a Single Florida School District Quarantined or Isolated Due to COVID

More than 5,000 students in one Florida school district have either tested positive for COVID or have been exposed to the virus.

Nashville's Residents 'Random Snacks of Kindness' Act Aims To Help Front Liners: How Can You Donate?

Here's how you can donate to Nashville's "Random Snacks of Kindness" project. East Nashville residents showed that even the community could help fight the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by supporting their health workers.
WHO Chief: World's 1st Known COVID Patient May Have Been Infected by a Bat While Working in Wuhan Lab

WHO Chief: World's 1st Known COVID Patient May Have Been Infected by a Bat While Working in Wuhan Lab

World Health Organization (WHO) chief Peter Embarek admitted that the first COVID patient in the world might have contracted the virus while working with bats at a laboratory in Wuhan, China.
YouTube Suspends Sen. Rand Paul Over COVID Mask Misinformation

YouTube Suspends Sen. Rand Paul Over COVID Mask Misinformation

YouTube has suspended Sen. Rand Paul for a week after the Republican lawmaker uploaded content claiming that most masks are ineffective in combatting COVID-19.
FDA to Authorize Pfizer, Moderna Booster Shots For Immunocompromised People Within 48 Hours: Source

FDA to Authorize Pfizer, Moderna Booster Shots For Immunocompromised People Within 48 Hours

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to authorize the booster shots of Pfizer and Moderna within the next 48 hours.
The Changing Face Of Brazil - How the pandemic Sparked a Surge in Cosmetic Treatments

The Changing Face Of Brazil - How the pandemic Sparked a Surge in Cosmetic Treatments

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a number of significant changes, many of which are still trailing in its wake, including the wearing of face coverings and keeping our distance from our fellow man.
Florida to Pay Parents of Children Who Experience “COVID Harassment” and Transfer Them to New Schools

Florida to Pay Parents of Children Who Experience 'COVID Harassment' and Transfer Them to New Schools

Florida announced they will pay parents to allow the transfer of their children to other schools, particularly those who experienced "COVID harassment" over face mask requirements.
White House Weighing Vaccine Mandates for Domestic Air Travelers, Nursing-Home Workers as COVID Delta Variant Spreads

White House Weighing Vaccine Mandates for Domestic Air Travelers, Nursing-Home Workers as COVID Delta Variant Spreads

The White House is in early talks about issuing a vaccine mandate among nursing-home workers and individuals who would engage in domestic air travel.
Pres. Joe Biden Says ‘Governor Who?’ in Respond to Ron DeSantis’ Criticism, Florida Governor’s Office Fires Back

Pres. Joe Biden Says ‘Governor Who?’ in Respond to Ron DeSantis’ Criticism, Florida Governor’s Office Fires Back

President Joe Biden has responded to criticism he received from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday.
Third Dose of COVID Vaccine Already in the Works for People With Weak Immune Systems, Dr. Anthony Fauci Says

Third Dose of COVID Vaccine Already in the Works for People With Weak Immune Systems, Dr. Anthony Fauci Says

White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said officials are now working to authorize a third COVID vaccine shot for people with weak immune systems.
Can I Sue my Job for Emotional Distress?

Can I Sue my Job for Emotional Distress?

All jobs come with a risk of stress. Although a job can provide you financial stability and security in your life, there are times when a job produces significantly more stress and anxiety, and a worker could potentially hold their employer liable for emotional distress.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to Joe Biden: ‘Do Your Job’ After President Tells Him to ‘Get Out of the Way’ on COVID

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to Joe Biden: ‘Do Your Job’ After President Tells Him to ‘Get Out of the Way’ on COVID

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has a reply to President Joe Biden, who said that Republican governors should "get out of the way" in light of the administration's COVID response.
Biden Administration Plans to Require Full Vaccine Status Among Foreign Travelers, White House Official Says

Biden Administration Plans to Require Full Vaccine Status Among Foreign Travelers, White House Official Says

The Biden administration plans to require a full vaccine status among foreign travelers as part of lifting travel restrictions in the U.S, a White House official said.
Pres. Joe Biden Admits CDC New 60-Day Eviction Moratorium May Be Unconstitutional

Pres. Joe Biden Admits CDC New 60-Day Eviction Moratorium May Be Unconstitutional

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended the eviction moratorium for 60 days, a move that Pres. Joe Biden admitted may be unconstitutional.
Virus Hotspots: Florida, Texas Account For One-Third of All New COVID Cases, White House Says

Virus Hotspots: Florida, Texas Account For One-Third of All New COVID Cases, White House Says

Florida and Texas have emerged as the new virus hot spots after accounting for a full third of all new U.S. COVID cases last week, a White House official said.
Pres. Joe Biden Shifts Burden to States to Help Renters With COVID Funds as White House Scrambles to Extend Eviction Moratorium

Pres. Joe Biden Shifts Burden to States to Help Renters With COVID Funds as White House Scrambles to Extend Eviction Moratorium

President Joe Biden asked states to use the COVID funds to help renters and homeowners across the U.S. after the eviction moratorium expired last Saturday.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Earns Criticisms for Attending Lollapalooza Amid Plans to Revive COVID-19 Restrictions

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Earns Criticisms for Attending Lollapalooza Amid Plans to Revive COVID-19 Restrictions

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been criticized for continuing to hold the Lollapalooza music festival despite the reestablishment of COVID restrictions.
Mental Health: A Growing Crisis in America Post Pandemic

Mental Health: A Growing Crisis in America Post Pandemic

Mental health issues in America, particularly among teens, are on the rise. Many young Ohioans had difficulty during the lockdown, unable to experience life as normal. In addition to a major financial setback, the pandemic also contributed to a rise in mental health related issues.
DOJ Sues Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Over His New Rule Blocking Transport of Migrants in State

DOJ Sues Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Over His New Rule Blocking Transport of Migrants in State

The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott to prevent state troopers from stopping vehicles suspected of carrying migrants.
How Dangerous the Delta Variant Really Is: Here’s What the CDC, New Study Say

How Dangerous the Delta Variant Really Is: Here’s What the CDC, New Study Say

An internal document from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed the danger of the highly contagious delta variant of COVID-19.