(Reuters) – A half-dozen US states in the south and west on Tuesday reported records of one-day coronavirus deaths and cases in Texas passed the 400,000 mark when California health authorities said they Latinos accounted for more than half of their cases. FILE PHOTO: Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) Hang Out …
Read More »Pa health official says he faces transphobic attacks while managing coronavirus response
Pennsylvania’s top health official said Tuesday that he received multiple strokes while managing the state’s coronavirus response. Health Secretary Rachel Levine referred to the personal attacks during a press conference, in a change of tone from her usual public comments focused on COVID-19, Spotlight PA reported. “While these people may …
Read More »Local officials say TEA and attorney general send mixed messages to schools about reopening
SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s Note: Watch the full rundown in the video player above. Newsletter recipients can Click here to access the video. San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff briefed the community on the local response to COVID-19 at their daily briefing Tuesday night. These …
Read More »Michael Porter Jr says coronavirus is being used for ‘a bigger agenda’
In a Snapchat question-and-answer session Tuesday night, Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said he believes the coronavirus is being used for a “broader agenda.” Responding to a user who seemed to ask Porter Jr. why he doesn’t “talk about what’s going on in the world,” the sophomore forward said, “I …
Read More »Women who survived the coronavirus angry after persistent symptoms ruled out by doctors as “anxiety”
The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Women who have suffered from prolonged coronavirus symptoms have responded to doctors who they say do not recognize their suffering and dismiss it as a psychological condition or stress. Speaking …
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