(AP) The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits because of the coronavirus has soared past 30 million, worsening a crisis unmatched since the 1930s and turning up the pressure on political leaders to lift restrictions that are choking the economy. Government figures released Thursday showed that 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for jobless benefits last … [Read more...] about U.S. Jobless Claims Soar Past 30 Million; Europe Reeling Also
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Vice President Mike Pence Tours Mayo Clinic Without Coronavirus Mask Even Though He Was Told to Wear One
(CNBC) Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday toured the Mayo Clinic without wearing a mask, despite that renowned medical facility telling him that masks are required for visitors and everyone else there to slow the spread of the coronavirus. At one point during his visit to the Mayo Clinic, video of Pence showed him surrounded by 10 people, including a … [Read more...] about Vice President Mike Pence Tours Mayo Clinic Without Coronavirus Mask Even Though He Was Told to Wear One
‘She Tried to Do Her Job and It Killed Her’ — Top NY Doctor Who Treated Coronavirus Patients Dies by Suicide
(ForEveryMom) The family of a top New York City doctor is heartbroken this week after she died by suicide over the weekend amid the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Lorna M. Breen, who served as the medical director of the emergency department at NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital, died on Sunday at the age of 49 while staying with family in Charlottesville, Virginia. “She … [Read more...] about ‘She Tried to Do Her Job and It Killed Her’ — Top NY Doctor Who Treated Coronavirus Patients Dies by Suicide
72% of Locked-Down Americans Say They’ll Reach ‘Breaking Point’ by Mid-June
(StudyFinds) As each individual state charts its own course out of the coronavirus pandemic, Americans all over the country are growing more and more impatient. When will we all be able to patronize a restaurant again? Enjoy a night out at the movies? It’s impossible to say exactly when these restrictions will be lifted, but according to a new survey, one thing is … [Read more...] about 72% of Locked-Down Americans Say They’ll Reach ‘Breaking Point’ by Mid-June
CDC Releases 6 News Symptoms Added to Its COVID-19 List
(Faithit) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has now added six new symptoms to its list for the coronavirus. These new symptoms have been added to the pre-existing list of fever, cough, and shortness of breath that could indicate contraction of the virus. Shortness of breath had since been modified by the CDC to “shortness of breath or difficulty … [Read more...] about CDC Releases 6 News Symptoms Added to Its COVID-19 List