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COVID-19
Alumna, business owner perseveres during COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 pandemic forces small businesses worldwide to re-strategize and develop new concepts for conducting business practices during challenging times.
#LoveUp Foundation Raises $6K for COVID Workers
Johnjay & Rich #LoveUp Foundation raised over $56,000 to provide 5,000 free lunches to COVID-19 frontline workers through a 7-day food truck tour.
COVID Cases Rise: Secure Your Tests Today
COVID cases are rising as free testing becomes scarce after the public health emergency ended. Check expiration dates on test kits to avoid false negatives.
Florida Woman Loses Both Legs After Severe COVID-19 Battle
Claire Bridges, 20, of St. Petersburg will lose both legs after severe COVID-19 complications led to life-threatening infections requiring amputation.
Baby Dies from COVID at 1 Year; Child Cases Surge
A 1-year-old in Los Angeles County has died from COVID as child cases surge nationwide. Nearly 1.2 million child cases were reported last week despite Omicron causing milder symptoms than Delta.
Highest Homicide Cities During COVID (video)
WalletHub study reveals cities with the highest homicide rate increases during COVID-19 pandemic. Crime statistics show significant spikes in murder rates.
COVID-19 Variant IHU Found in France With 46 Mutations
A new COVID-19 variant called IHU has been discovered in France with 46 mutations and 12 confirmed cases. The strain carries mutations that may affect vaccine resistance.
Fauci Suspects Omicron Variant Already in US
Dr. Fauci suspects the Omicron COVID variant is already in the US despite no confirmed cases. Biden announced travel bans from South Africa and seven other countries.
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: Unpopular But Effective
Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate requires 84 million workers at companies with 100+ employees to vaccinate by January 4, 2022. Despite legal challenges and opposition, mandates prove effective with NYPD vaccination rates jumping from 70% to 86% in eleven days.