Report: COVID-19 Now Is The Third Leading Cause Of Death Among Black People
“In 2020, more Black Americans will die of COVID-19 than will succumb to diabetes, strokes, accidents, or pneumonia. In fact, COVID-19 is currently the third leading cause of death for African Americans,” concluded Trevon Logan, professor of economics at the Ohio State University and Bradley L. Hardy of the American University in Northwest, Washington D.C. Logan and Hardy are co-authors of a new report from the Brookings Institution, “The Hamilton Project, Racial Economic Inequality Amid the COVID-19 Crisis.”
Researchers Hope Old-fashioned Treatment Will Work For Coronavirus
Plasma Technologies LLC has signed a defense contract worth $750,000 to develop scaled-up Covid-19 convalescent plasma technologies, according to an announcement on the Department of Defense website Monday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Discusses The Impact Of COVID-19 On African Americans
A member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, Fauci has at times found himself at odds with President Donald Trump. For example, earlier this year, the president announced that he would withdraw U.S. funding and support for the World Health Organization (WHO). However, Dr. Fauci told the NNPA that he still maintains a close relationship with the organization.
Child Hospitalizations From Covid-19 Surge 23% In Florida
Just weeks before schools must open across Florida, the numbers of new cases and hospitalizations due to Covid-19 have surged.
1,000 Died Of Covid-19 In 1 Day. U.S. On Track To Hit 1 Million...
The U.S. is heading in the wrong direction with Covid-19 numbers, and it's doing so with astonishing speed.
U.S. Coronavirus Cases Continue To Surge, Reaching Nearly 1 Out Of Every 100 Americans
The U.S. has recorded more than 3.3 million coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, meaning nearly 1 out of every 100 Americans has tested positive for Covid-19, according to Johns Hopkins University. At least 135,205 Americans have died.
FDA Warns Against Using Hand Sanitizers That Could Contain Toxic Wood Alcohol
More than two dozen various hand sanitizers sold by the Mexico-based company 4E Global -- many carrying the Blumen label -- contain high levels of methanol, or wood alcohol, and have been recommended for recall.
Regeneron Starts Phase 3 Trial Of Covid Antibody Drug That Might Treat And Prevent...
An antibody cocktail is now beginning late-stage clinical trials to evaluate the drug's ability to prevent and treat coronavirus infection.
Here’s How Big Facebook’s Ad Business Really Is
Each day, more household names join the list of brands suspending advertising on Facebook to protest what they say are the social network's failures to stop the spread of hate.
Could An Everyday Childhood Vaccine Help Against Coronavirus?
A team of researchers in
the United States say an everyday vaccine, the MMR
vaccine, that is available now might be used to help
prevent the worst effects of coronavirus infection.
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Kushner, Jeffries Discuss Ways White House And Democrats Can Collaborate
A recently reported private Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries meeting has sparked incredulity among Democrats and political critics alike. As the November midterm elections loom and control of the House is at stake, this surprising discussion over potential collaboration highlights the shifting dynamics and bipartisan tensions in Washington.
