Saturday, 9 May 2020

Was the coronavirus made in a Wuhan lab? Here's what the genetic evidence shows

Was the coronavirus made in a Wuhan lab? Here's what the genetic evidence showsDespite President Trump's statements that the coronavirus was released from a laboratory in Wuhan, scientist say the evidence points to a natural origin.




Almost 12,000 meatpacking and food plant workers have reportedly contracted COVID-19. At least 48 have died.

Almost 12,000 meatpacking and food plant workers have reportedly contracted COVID-19. At least 48 have died.The infections and deaths are spread across roughly two farms and 189 meat and processed food factories.




US accuses China, Russia of coordinating on virus conspiracies

US accuses China, Russia of coordinating on virus conspiraciesThe United States on Friday accused China and Russia of stepping up cooperation to spread false narratives over the coronavirus pandemic, saying Beijing was increasingly adopting techniques honed by Moscow. "Even before the COVID-19 crisis we assessed a certain level of coordination between Russia and the PRC in the realm of propaganda," said Lea Gabrielle, coordinator of the State Department's Global Engagement Center, which tracks foreign propaganda. The Global Engagement Center earlier said thousands of Russian-linked social media accounts were spreading conspiracies about the pandemic, including charging that the virus first detected last year in the Chinese metropolis of Wuhan was created by the United States.




New Car Incentives Offered for Healthcare Workers During the Pandemic

New Car Incentives Offered for Healthcare Workers During the PandemicAutomakers and dealerships across the nation are offering healthcare workers special discounts on car purchases during the coronavirus pandemic. The discount programs might take an extra $500 or ...




Coronavirus: WHO warns 190,000 could die in Africa in one year

Coronavirus: WHO warns 190,000 could die in Africa in one yearCovid-19 could linger for years and "smoulder in transmission hot spots", the WHO warns.




Off-duty officer body slams Walmart shopper irate over face mask rule

Off-duty officer body slams Walmart shopper irate over face mask ruleThe officer used a “takedown measure” to gain control of the woman because of “other threat factors in the store,” a police official said.




Trump calls Ahmaud Arbery killing 'very disturbing' but says he trusts Georgia justice

Trump calls Ahmaud Arbery killing 'very disturbing' but says he trusts Georgia justicePresident Trump said he had watched the video of Ahmaud Arbery being shot and found it “heartbreaking,” but he has confidence in the Georgia legal system.