As the scandal unfolds, many in the country would be forgiven for thinking “we’ve been here before.” In February, it was the religious group Shincheonji, thousands of whom were infected with the virus in the southeastern city of Daegu, and set the stage for an outbreak that spread throughout the …
Read More »At least 9 members of Philly Church test positive for COVID-19 – NBC10 Philadelphia
What to know The Department of Health is investigating a coronavirus outbreak at CityReach Philly Church at 6814 Torresdale Avenue after at least nine members tested positive for COVID-19. The church stopped all personal services on August 13th. The health department interviewed six of the church members and is working …
Read More »Todd Nance Obituary: Originally Panic’s widespread drummer, died at 57
Todd Nance was the original drummer for the popular South rock jam band Widwide Panic. He left the band in 2016. Died: Wednesday, August 19 (Who else died on August 19?) Details of Death: Died at age 57, cause unknown, although he had struggled with chronic health problems. We invite …
Read More »NYU students return early, testing for COVID-19 prior to quarantine
The University of New York welcomes students back to their Manhattan campus on Wednesday – but, like the school’s coronavirus security plan, scientists are required to test for the virus upon arrival. A mix of international students and those coming from state-designated coronavirus hotspots arrive this week – two weeks …
Read More »Claremore Veterans Center COVID-19 outbreak grows: 128 infected, 35 killed
(This story was updated at 5:20 p.m. to correct the name of the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs.) The outbreak of COVID-19 at the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Center in Claremore has grown since it was first announced by the agency in July. According to …
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