Health

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo thanked Rihanna and her Clara Lionel Foundation for donating much-needed personal protection equipment (PPE) to New York State. Cuomo tweeted that “We’re so appreciative of your help and that of so many others who have stepped up.” As the U.S. epicenter for the COVID-19 pandemic, New York currently has nearly […]

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is not playing with Y’all! She issued a stay-at-home order to help slow the spread of coronavirus. Violate the order, and you will charged with a misdemeanor and subject to a $5,000 fine, 90 days in prison, or both. As of Wednesday, April 1st. Mayor Bowser order specifies that residents may […]

On Monday, March 23, 48-year-old American rapper and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg used his Instagram social media account to make public announcements about coronavirus safety. In one photo post, Snoop Dogg stated: “Everyone thinks this coronavirus is a joke or conspiracy until someone gets sick in they family. Just stay home so we can get this […]

As reported by the Democrat & Chronicle on Monday, March 23, Bethany House, a well-established Rochester shelter for homeless women and children, announced that it must temporarily close its doors to the homeless on Wednesday, March 25. The building houses up to 10 women and children at any given time. All services are free, but […]

Nathan Minnehan, the founder and CEO of Big Murphy’s, typically uses his factories in China to create suits customized to client specifications. When the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak began, Minnehan started to ask himself what he could do to help first line emergency efforts. After speaking with a cousin who works in a local hospital, he […]

Multiple news outlets are now reporting more potential symptoms of coronavirus not previously outlined in official statements. The most recognized symptoms of coronavirus have been shortness of breath, high fever and a persistent cough. Of course, there has also been a spectrum of symptoms with some infected patients having no symptoms at all (asymptomatic) and […]

The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020. Taxpayers can also defer federal income tax payments due on April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020, without penalties and interest, regardless of the amount owed. This […]

The Latest News from the Monroe County Department of Health reports a second person has died from novel coronavirus. The name of the second person has not been released. According to Monroe County Public Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Mendoza. “Due to privacy issues, I am unable to release details about this individual,” Mendoza said “I […]

On Thursday, March 19, 2020, 40-year-old Lecrae Moore worked with the non-profit Love Beyond Walls to provide hand-washing stations to the homeless and other at-risk populations in Georgia so they can stay safe during the coronavirus outbreak. Lecrae, who is the winner of the 2013 Best Gospel Album Grammy and best known for his Christian-oriented […]

During a press conference on Monday afternoon, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello revealed an additional case of coronavirus – also known as COVID-19 – has been confirmed in the Rochester area. The latest case brings the total in Monroe County to 11. Mr Bello said that the Department of Public Health in Monroe County is […]