The U.S. has put billions of dollars into the unemployment system since the spring, an attraction for criminals that have led to growing theft and […]
Category: Coronavirus
Category dedicated to the novel coronvirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the United States
9 Nuns Died of COVID-19 at a New York Convent in December
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet reported a coronavirus outbreak in December at their convent in New York. Nine ladies have died of the […]
England Announces New Lockdown, Stricter Than March
The UK Prime Minister has ordered new lockdown measures due to COVID-19. These are said to be stricter than the ones in March. What We […]
Minority Owned Businesses Saw PPP Loan Disbursement Delays
Many minority-owned businesses received their PPP loans much later than expected. White companies received their relief loans earlier in the program. What We Know: Data […]
Inflatable Costume Linked to 44-Person California Hospital COVID-19 Outbreak
The culprit behind a large COVID-19 outbreak among employees at a California hospital is suspected to be an air-powered costume. What We Know: According to […]
Virginia Sen. Ben Chafin Dies After Contracting Coronavirus
Virginia state Sen. Ben Chafin has died after contracting the coronavirus, Senate Republicans said Friday. What We Know: The announcement from his office stated, “State […]
California Governor Offers Plan, $2 Billion to Reopen In-Person Schools
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a plan Wednesday for schools to resume in-person teaching next spring. What We Know: Newsom’s plan will begin with the youngest students […]
Vybe Together App, Meant to Promote Parties Despite COVID, Has Been Taken Down
An app that encouraged users to “get your rebel on, get your party on” despite the pandemic has apparently been removed from most corners of […]
Secretary Mnuchin says $600 COVID Payments Started Going Out Tuesday Night
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday that badly needed direct Covid-19 relief payments were being paid out as early as Tuesday night. What We Know: […]
Adequately Vaccinating Americans Will Take 10 Years at Current Pace, Despite Operation Warp Speed
A new NBC News analysis shows that the current COVID-19 vaccination distribution would take ten years to keep the pandemic under control. What We Know: Operation Warp […]