The coronavirus outbreak has been labelled a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO).
By BBC WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the number of cases outside China had increased 13-fold over the past two weeks. He said he was “deeply concerned” by “alarming levels of inaction” over the virus. A pandemic is a disease that is spreading in multiple countries around the world at the same time. […]
New York, NY – January 21, 2019: US Congressman Hakeem Jeffries speaks during 33rd Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King at BAM Howard Gilman Opera House. (Shutterstock) Dear Neighbor, In response to the global outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), I want to take a few moments to share some information on how […]
Flushing, NY – This Monday, Assemblymember Ron Kim joined his colleagues in denouncing the rising tensions and targeting of Asian Americans in New York during the ongoing global coronavirus outbreak. He was joined by Assemblymembers Rodneyse Bichotte and Clyde Vanel, State Senator John Liu, Congresswoman Grace Meng, Councilman Donovan Richards, and a representative from Public Advocate Jumaane Williams’ office. They stood with […]
"I want every girl on this planet to have the same opportunities that I’ve had," Michelle Obama tells Vogue.
Photo: The Obama Foundation In the three years since leaving the White House, Michelle Obama, the country’s first African-American first lady, has traveled the world giving inspirational speeches, writing a best-selling book and repeatedly deflecting calls that she herself run for president. In addition, Obama has continued to use her power to enact change via […]
New York NY/USA-March 3, 2020 A sign outside of a 99 Cent store informs shoppers that they are stocking all of your necessities to protect you from covid-19. (Shutterstock) By Larry McShane, NY Daily News Gov. Cuomo declared a state of emergency Saturday as the New Rochelle coronavirus virus cluster continued to expand, with 23 […]
By Amanda Mull, MSN As the coronavirus that has sickened tens of thousands in China spreads worldwide, it now seems like a virtual inevitability that millions of Americans are going to be infected with the flu-like illness known as COVID-19. Public health officials in the United States have started preparing for what the Centers for […]
Coronavirus prevention and general infection control, including N95 Mask. Blossburg Pennsylvania USA. 2/1/2020. (Shutterstock) By Dave Jamieson, AOL Nurses fighting the spread of coronavirus unleashed a flood of criticism on the federal government and their employers Thursday, saying they have been left poorly equipped to care for their patients and protect themselves amid the outbreak. […]
By L. Nwoke Angela J. woke up on Thursday morning feeling some tightness in the chest area; gradually, she felt herself feeling smothered and noticed that her breathing became labored. She also felt aches in her joints and muscles, and she just generally felt tired and unwell. These feelings started approximately two days ago. At […]
By Rudy Mehrbani & Tim Lau, Brennan Center The coronavirus has already caused several deaths in the United States, and the number of cases is rising. Senior officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have warned it could potentially cause “severe” disruptions to everyday life. An effective response will require the public to […]
By Natalie Escobar, NPR The global response to COVID-19 has made clear that the fear of contracting disease has an ugly cousin: xenophobia. As the coronavirus has spread from China to other countries, anti-Asian discrimination has followed closely behind, manifesting in plummeting sales at Chinese restaurants, near-deserted Chinatown districts and racist bullying against people perceived to be Chinese. We asked […]