According to reports, the Coca-Cola bottling plant in downtown Los Angeles has confirmed two cases of coronavirus at their facility. The cases were confirmed this past Thursday, and a spokesman from the company said the employees who tested positive are at home and being supervised by their health care providers. The spokesperson went into detail
Worldwide Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Reaches 1 Million, Over 51K Dead
The coronavirus pandemic has reached a grim milestone with one million confirmed cases worldwide. World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said: “I’m deeply concerned about the rapid escalation and global spread of the infection. Over the past five weeks, we have witnessed a near exponential growth in the number of new COVID-19 cases,
Nearly 60% of U.S. Workers Say They Can’t Meet Needs for Month Quarantine
According to Newsweek, roughly 60 percent of United States’ workers say they will not be able to meet their basic needs for the proposed monthslong quarantine. In a survey released by the Society for Human Research Management (SHRM), 58 percent of workers say they will have difficulty paying rent, buying groceries, and paying for prescription
U.S. Death Toll Due to Coronavirus Passes China
The United States overtook Italy and China with the most confirmed cases of the coronavirus. Today, the U.S. jumped China in the total number of COVID-19 deaths. From data compiled by Johns Hopkins, the U.S. death toll reached 3,440 by mid-afternoon Tuesday. China has seen 3,309 of its citizens succumb to the virus. Italy and
Corona Beer to Halt Production Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Grupo Modelo, the company that produces Corona Beer, announced in a tweet that they would be halting production of the popular beverage amid the Mexican government’s shuttering of non-essential businesses. Companies in the country are ordered to suspend operations until at least April 30th in an effort to curb the COVID-19 virus. CNN reports that
Nick Cannon Shares Trailer for Dr. Sebi Documentary ‘Strong Enemies’
On the anniversary of Nipsey Hussle’s untimely death, Nick Cannon provided proof of his progress toward realizing Nipsey’s passion project – a documentary about Dr. Sebi. Nick shared the trailer to his documentary through social media and simply captioned the video, “As Promised… #TheMarathonContinues.” The trailer shows a number of familiar faces adding to the conversation
Bus Driver Who Warned About Coughing Passengers Dies of Coronavirus
A Detroit bus driver was at the center of a viral video a little less than two weeks ago where he voiced his frustrations with passengers boarding his bus and coughing without exercising proper etiquette. Jason Hargrove, 50, went at a female passenger in particular from the video he posted on March 21, calling the
DJ Jazzy Jeff Warns About Coronavirus While Battling Pneumonia
DJ Jazzy Jeff took to Twitter to tell his followers that he’s been battling pneumonia in both lungs, and many believe his post alluded to him having contracted the coronavirus. He started out by writing, “Pls say a prayer for all the sick,” and added, “It’s a lot more than you know!! I’m recovering from
NYCHA Housing Not Prepped for COVID-19, Described as “Ticking Time Bomb”
Michael Kambe the founder of the Bronx Documentary Center recently took a look at the effect the coronavirus will have on NYC public housing, and why NYC public housing is unprepared for the impact of COVID-19. Residents in one of NYCHA’s buildings in the South Bronx told Kamber that despite what the CEO is saying,
Over 3000 NYPD Officers Have Tested Positive for Coronavirus
Dermot Shea spoke to the Fox5 Morning Show and said 322 officers recently tested positive for COVID-19. Shea said the jump has been significant and that “What we’re seeing here is that, if you look at community spread, the assumption is that large portions of New York City residents and members of the workforce have