Health

Jeff Sanders, who is the CEO of Athletic Apex Health Clubs, also spearheads the NYS fitness Alliance who submitted their proposal for reopening this past Thursday. Its a nine page plan that details things like masking, social distancing, and the sanitation protocols that would be utilized for members and employees. Gyms have been struggling financially […]

Today the Los Angeles mayor, Eric Garcetti, announced that residents who’ve already been caught violating precaution orders for COVID-19, upon re-offending several times, will get their water and electrical power shut-off. The mayor says this isn’t for first time offenders, but rather for households who have been continuously caught having large social gatherings or parties. […]

All over New York State, businesses large and small are requiring face coverings and social distancing measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Even though it is mandated by the state, it’s not uncommon to see patrons not wearing masks as they shop around. After receiving complaints about the lack of enforcement, the state […]

During a live stream interview between Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci, Zuckerberg voiced his concern in how the federal government has handled the coronavirus pandemic. Zuckerberg is quoted, saying: “I just think that it was avoidable and it it’s really disappointing that we still don’t have adequate testing, […]

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has updated the phase 4 policy that requires bars to only serve alcohol to patrons that are sitting down and ordering food. Since the order, some bars have found a loophole where they would serve guests ‘Cuomo chips’ for $1. The policy, enforced by the State Liquor Authority, originally […]

Governor Cuomo announced that gyms can open on Monday, August 24th under certain conditions. Gyms have to be inspected by the Monroe County Health Department within two weeks of opening. The air filtration requirement is now something called MERV-13 and owners are worried that could require expensive upgrades. Personal trainers who might not have such […]

Singer Tamar Braxton rushed to hospital unresponsive after a suspected suicide attempt from “possible overdose.”   Braxton was found unresponsive by her boyfriend David Adefeso at the Ritz Carlton Residences in downtown Los Angeles. David called 911 and Braxton was taken to the hospital by ambulance. A representative for Braxton told The Blast: “Tamar has had […]

According to the report, the temperature was taken at Furnace Creek near the Visitors Center yesterday, Sunday, using a National Weather Service-owned automated observation system. It seems reasonable to interpret that as, someone noticed a thermometer read 130 degrees. Since that is so insanely high, apparently you need a “formal review” to verify and confirm […]

On Wednesday, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp overruled all local government mask requirements, even though the infection rate of Georgia is increasing at a very high rate. The governor’s executive order has extended the state of emergency status but instead of requiring masks, they are now “strongly encouraged.” Constituents and local officials are divided on the […]

“Looks like Cuomo running to be the next Black President”. That’s the response my friend had while reading a tweet from Governor Cuomo to Mayor Keisha Bottoms of Atlanta. In the tweet Cuomo says New York is preparing to send 7,500 test kits, 30,000 pieces of PPE (personal protection equipment) and 1,250 gallons of hand […]