The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Donald Trump has called the coronavirus a “slump” and “buffer” in his poll numbers, less than a week after the United States reached the grim milestone of 140,000 deaths. “We …
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OCEAN CITY, MD. (WJZ) – The popular Ocean City bar, Seacrets, was only open to bring food and drinks on Friday night after learning about the positive results of the COVID-19 test from its staff. The announcement came on Friday, and the bar said they would only be open to …
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CHICAGO (WLS) – Illinois has reported 1,426 new cases of COVID-19, with 12 additional deaths on Saturday, including a woman over 100 years old. On Friday, the state reported more than 1,500 new cases of COVID-19 for the third consecutive day, after more than 1,600 on Thursday, which was the …
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If we’ve learned anything from this year’s new coronavirus pandemic so far in Wisconsin, it’s that the virus is unpredictable. Initially, hospitals did not have enough evidence available to meet the needs of many communities, leaving many cases undocumented. That left an incomplete picture of the virus’s spread from the …
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If a surgeon came to the operating room wearing a mask they had made that morning with a dish cloth, they would probably be fired. This is because equipment used for important tasks, such as surgery, must be tested and certified to ensure compliance with specific standards. But anyone can …
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