Tag Archives: pandemic

FDA Warns Against Nine “Toxic” Hand Sanitizer Brands

CBS News reports: U.S. consumers should not use any of nine brands of possibly toxic hand sanitizer that may contain methanol, or wood alcohol, a substance that’s potentially dangerous when absorbed through the skin or ingested, the Food and Drug Administration warned. The agency’s alert comes at a time when hand sanitizers are in especially heavy demand due to the …

Read More »

Cuomo Mulls Quarantine For Visitors From Hot Spots

The New York Post reports: Gov. Andrew Cuomo is actively talking to New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont about mapping out mandatory quarantine “guidelines” for individuals traveling into the tristate area from Florida and other states seeing spikes in COVID-19 cases. Cuomo said the trio is “seriously considering” implementing a 14-day isolation for Floridians and that …

Read More »

Trump Won’t Deny He Ordered Testing Slow Down

The Hill reports: President Trump on Monday refused to say whether he told staff to slow down COVID-19 testing to make it look like the U.S. had fewer cases, but argued that the country has done “too good a job” on testing. “If we did slow it down, we wouldn’t show nearly as many cases,” Trump said in an interview …

Read More »

Kudlow: There’s No Second Wave, It’s Just “Hot Spots”

CNBC reports: White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow told CNBC on Monday that a “second wave” of coronavirus cases isn’t coming and that lawmakers will likely develop another stimulus package by the end of next month. Asked by “Squawk Box” co-host Becky Quick how he’s thinking about resurgences of Covid-19 cases in several states, Kudlow said he isn’t too concerned. …

Read More »

NYC Enters Phase 2 Tomorrow, Here’s What Reopens

Gothamist has a guide to the Phase 2 reopening: Outdoor dining will be allowed (here’s the plan to make that happen safely, but opening streets for tables may not be fully in play until July) In-Store retail (this does not apply to malls, which will remain closed) Salons and barbershops Real estate services Car dealerships Commercial building management Offices (though …

Read More »

Florida Reports Another Record Day Of New Cases

ABC News reports: Florida continued to set record-breaking numbers of COVID-19 cases, with an additional 4,049 new cases reported Saturday. There were an additional 40 Florida resident deaths related to COVID-19, according to the state’s Department of Health. There are now a total of 93,797 Florida cases with 3,144 deaths related to COVID-19, the Department of Health reported. On Friday, …

Read More »

Cultists Declare Today To Be “National No Mask Day”

Mediaite reports: Saturday is “National No Mask Day,” a social media-fueled protest that happens to fall on the same day as President Donald Trump’s rally in Tulsa — the first since the coronavirus pandemic put much of the country in lockdown. It’s exactly what it sounds like — science-denying “patriots” everywhere will feel free to wear their ignorance as a …

Read More »

WHO Warns Of “New Dangerous Phase” In Pandemic

The Washington Post reports: The World Health Organization warned Friday that “the world is in a new and dangerous phase” as the global pandemic accelerates. The world recorded about 150,000 new cases on Thursday, the largest rise yet in a single day, according to the WHO. Nearly half of these infections were in the Americas, as new cases continue to …

Read More »

AMC Theatres Reverses, Will Require Masks For Patrons

The Hollywood Reporter reports: AMC Theatres said Friday it is reversing course and will require that customers wear face masks when reopening its theaters next month. On Thursday, the largest movie chain in the U.S. unveiled its initial reopening plan, which includes a slew of enhanced sanitary and social distancing measures developed in conjunction with numerous experts. AMC said it …

Read More »

Apple To Re-Close Stores In Four States Amid Spikes

CNBC reports: A total of 11 Apple stores will close in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Arizona starting on Saturday. Customers who have products in those stores for repair will have the weekend to get their devices back, Apple said. All of the stores had been re-opened since Apple initially closed them in March. “Due to current Covid-19 conditions …

Read More »

Cuomo Order Allows Instant Loss Of Liquor Licenses

Albany’s ABC News affiliate reports: Bars and restaurants found to be in violation of New York’s reopening parameters could risk immediate loss of their liquor license. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced two executive orders today. The first would allow for liquor licenses to be immediately revoked from businesses in the event of violating reopening guidelines. The second would make these businesses …

Read More »

Sweden Now #2 Country In COVID Cases Per Capita

Newsweek reports: Sweden’s total number of coronavirus cases grew by more than 100 overnight Wednesday, making it the second most-infected country per capita in the world. The Scandinavian country known for its light-touch approach to battling the pandemic reached 54,562 total cases Wednesday, according to covidgraph.com, which compiles current data from multiple government health agencies and universities across the world. …

Read More »

Florida “Shatters” Daily Record Of New COVID Cases

USA Today reports: Florida added another 3,207 coronavirus cases Thursday, shattering the previous daily record as the state emerges as an alarming hot spot among places grappling with a resurgence of the disease. Thursday’s new record topped the 2,783 cases reported just two days earlier by the Florida Department of Health, which had been the third record-setting total in less …

Read More »

NE Gov: No Money For Counties That Require Masks

The Omaha World-Herald reports: At his regular coronavirus press conferences, Gov. Pete Ricketts makes a point of urging Nebraskans to wear a mask when they go to a store. But when it comes to the state’s 93 courthouses and other county offices, he doesn’t want local officials to require masks. In fact, he’s told counties that they won’t receive any …

Read More »

AMC To Reopen Next Month, No Masks Required

Variety reports: AMC Theatres, the world’s largest exhibitor, has unveiled plans to re-open after coronavirus forced it to close its more than 600 venues in the U.S. for nearly four months. The company is expected to resume operations in 450 of those locations on July 15 and expects to be almost fully operational by the time that Disney’s “Mulan” debuts …

Read More »

California Gov Issues Statewide Mandatory Mask Rule

CBS News Los Angeles reports: Face masks are now required across the state of California, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday. The order applies to all Californians in indoor spaces, healthcare settings, on public transportation and rideshare vehicles and at workplaces that are visited by the public or where food is prepared for sale or distribution. Masks will also be required …

Read More »

NEW YORK: Gov. Cuomo To End Daily COVID Briefings

NPR reports: Governor Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that he will hold his last daily coronavirus briefing on Friday. He’s held them, mostly in Albany but also at locations across the state, for more than 115 consecutive days since the coronavirus pandemic began. Cuomo made the announcement at his daily briefing Wednesday in Albany. He said he would hold more on …

Read More »

Nassau Coliseum Shutters Indefinitely Due To Pandemic

Long Island’s Newsday reports: NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum will shut its doors indefinitely as billionaire operator Mikhail Prokhorov seeks investors to take over the lease of the 13,000-seat venue and assume the remaining $100 million in debt, a Prokhorov spokeswoman said Tuesday. The stunning development by Prokhorov’s Onexim Sports and Entertainment, which runs the Coliseum through a lease from the …

Read More »

TEXAS: Big Cities Urge Gov To Lift Ban On Mask Fines

The Texas Tribune reports: The mayors of nine of Texas’ biggest cities urged Gov. Greg Abbott in a letter Tuesday to grant them the “authority to set rules and regulations” mandating face masks during the coronavirus pandemic. As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to climb in Texas, an executive order from Abbott bans local governments from imposing fines or criminal …

Read More »

Amazon Tests Wearable Social Distancing Alert Device

CNBC reports: Amazon is testing a wearable device that notifies fulfillment center workers when they’re violating social distancing rules. The device is a clear plastic sleeve with a clip that features an LED light and audio system, according to a memo seen by CNBC. When workers are too close to one another, the wearable emits a loud beeping noise and …

Read More »