BERLIN (Associated Press) Desperate travelers choked European border crossings Wednesday after countries implemented strict controls to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus, which has now infected more than 200,000 people worldwide and killed more than 8,000. In releasing the new figures, Johns Hopkins University also said more than 82,000 people recovered from the … Continued
Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant tested positive for the coronavirus but said he’s “feeling fine,” according to Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic. “Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine,” Durant said. “We’re going to get through this.” The World Health Organization has confirmed more than 184,000 cases of COVID-19 worldwide, leading … Continued
Multiple sources have confirmed that the world’s largest social media platform Facebook, has taken a tangible approach towards the severe economic impact of the Coronavirus. Facebooks response to the coronavirus outbreak has focused on fighting the spread of misinformation — by offering free WHO ads and banning ads that promote false ‘cures.’ Now, Facebook plans … Continued
Tom Brady will be taking a historic step in his football career. The six-time Super Bowl champion and three-time NFL MVP announced Tuesday he will not return to the New England Patriots after a 20-year run with the franchise. Brady did not reveal anything about which team he would sign with or anything else about … Continued
Actor Idris Elba announced on Monday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. Elba made the announcement via a video with his wife, Sabrina, on Twitter. “This morning I tested positive for Covid 19,” he said in the tweet. “I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I … Continued
According to Associated Press, global stocks fell sharply today, Monday after central bank moves to shore up economic growth failed to dispel investor’s fears over virus controls that are shutting down global business and travel. There were no glimmers of optimism: European and Asian stock indexes were down as much as 10%, as was the … Continued
(Associated Press) – A clinical trial evaluating a vaccine designed to protect against the new coronavirus will begin Monday, according to a government official. The first participant in the trial will receive the experimental vaccine on Monday, the official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity because the trial has not been publicly announced yet. … Continued
New York City schools will be closed for at least the next four-plus weeks due to the Coronavirus outbreak, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday evening. De Blasio said at a media briefing there would be no school until April 20, and perhaps for the rest of the academic year. There are currently 329 cases, including … Continued
The Federal Reserve, saying “the coronavirus outbreak has harmed communities and disrupted economic activity in many countries, including the United States,” cut interest rates to zero on Sunday and launched a massive $700 billion quantitative easing program to shelter the economy from the effects of the virus. Facing highly disrupted financial markets, the Fed also … Continued
According to ESPN, the NCAA made the unprecedented decision Wednesday to hold the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments without fans due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. “The NCAA continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 in consultation with public health officials and our COVID-19 advisory panel,” NCAA president Mark Emmert said in a statement. “Based … Continued
