Category: COVID-19

The War Against Misinformation Must Be Won by Credibility

The War Against Misinformation Must Be Won by Credibility

In recent years, the world has witnessed several forms of misinformation in all aspects of human lives. Misinformation is waging war and causing a devastating impact on health, nation stability, professionalism, and discrediting science. Misinformation is false, nonfactual, inaccurate information and shifts from the actual truth of information or message. It comes in the form of speculations, myths, and conspiracy […]

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Community volunteers deliver vegetables to be distributed to residents in a compound during a Covid-19 lockdown in Shanghai on April 12, 2022. (Image: Liu Jin/Getty).

Churches in Shanghai Are Stepping Up During the Latest Lockdowns

Pastors, leaders, and members pray and volunteer in the city’s communities amid a surge of COVID-19. It had been a week since the beginning of the lockdown. The day after he joined the neighborhood volunteer team, pastor Xue of GB Church received a white one-piece protective suit, a pair of shoe covers, a pair of gloves, and a face mask. […]

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Some local governments, like Broward County, Florida, launched free rapid test programs of their own before the federal government’s website went live on Tuesday. Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images

How to Order free Covid-19 rapid tests

To help ensure Americans have tests on hand when they need them, the Biden Administration is purchasing one billion at-home, rapid COVID-19 tests for all Americans for free. The White House’s long-awaited website for ordering free Covid-19 rapid tests is finally live. The new page, https://covidtests.gov, arrives amid a shortage of rapid tests at retail stores and a surge in […]

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Warehouses in California’s Inland Empire are a crucial step in the U.S. supply chain. Low warehouse vacancy rates in the area combined with port delays are creating a perfect storm of challenges this holiday season. (Image, Sam Rosenthal)

Here’s what you need to know

TOP STORIES Thursday, December 2, 2021 Americans are applying for credit cards at a rate not seen since before the pandemic, according to recent data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Close to 27% of U.S. consumers said in October that they had applied for a credit card in the past 12 months, according to the Federal Reserve […]

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When Should Faith-based Communities, Places of Worship, Weddings, and Funerals reopen?

When Should Faith-based Communities, Places of Worship, Weddings, and Funerals reopen?

Faith-based communities, places of worship, weddings, and funerals must continue to comply with the requirements set forth on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance and the Executive Orders from their Governors, State and local Health Departments. As churches are reconvening for public worship, some people in high-risk demographics should be encouraged to not physically attend regular worship services. The […]

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More than 500,000 people in the U.S. have now died from COVID-19

More than 500,000 people in the U.S. have now died from COVID-19

U.S. hits a tragic milestone More than 500,000 people in the U.S. have now died from COVID-19. President Biden honored the victims in a memorial outside the White House: “The people we lost were extraordinary. They spanned generations.” “We often hear people described as ordinary Americans. There’s no such thing, there’s nothing ordinary about them,” Mr. Biden said during a […]

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U.S. coronavirus cases are dropping and more extreme winter weather on the way

U.S. coronavirus cases are dropping and more extreme winter weather on the way

Brutal blast of winter weather blamed for at least 20 deaths in the U.S. At least 20 people have died in the extreme conditions, and more ice, snow, and frigid temperatures are forecast for parts of the country in the coming days. Nearly 75% of the Lower 48 states of the U.S. was under snow cover, according to the National […]

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Rep. Ron Wright, R-Texas, died Sunday from Covid-19, his office said Monday

Rep. Ron Wright, R-Texas, died Sunday from Covid-19, his office said Monday

Rep. Ron Wright (R., Texas) died Sunday after contracting Covid-19, according to his campaign office, becoming the first member of Congress to die from the coronavirus while in office. Mr. Wright’s death at the age of 67 came two weeks after he was admitted to Baylor Hospital in Dallas, his campaign said. He said on Jan. 21 that he had […]

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The Audacity of Exhaling

The Audacity of Exhaling

This video, created using a schlieren imaging system, shows airflow dynamics when wearing an N95 mask with an exhalation valve (left) and without an exhalation valve. The valve is designed to allow air to escape unfiltered. Masks with valves do not slow the spread of COVID and should not be worn for that purpose, according to the CDC. Read more […]

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News Spotlight for February 1, 2021: Marshawn Lynch broke his chair/GOP Senators offered a $600 billion counter-proposal to President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-relief package

News Spotlight for February 1, 2021: Marshawn Lynch broke his chair/GOP Senators offered a $600 billion counter-proposal to President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-relief package

Marshawn Lynch broke his chair in excitement during virtual Pro Bowl. Instead of the usual game, the NFL used a combination of players and celebrities to play the Pro Bowl virtually on EA Sports’ “Madden 21.” Among those involved was Lynch, who played the fourth quarter for the NFC side against Snoop Dogg. The NFC ended up cruising to a […]

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