Tag Archives: Coronavirus

In the coronavirus pandemic, low-income immigrants are afraid to seek health care – Vox.com

As coronavirus fears sweep the nation, people are taking cautionary measures against the disease it causes, Covid-19. These include working from home, stockpiling food, and visiting doctors over any possible symptoms. For many from low-income immigrant communities, however, these precautions and accommodations are essentially luxuries, making them particularly vulnerable during the pandemic. So far, the… Read More »

These Canadians who caught novel coronavirus say they barely knew they were infected

For Canadian Craig Lee, possibly the worst symptom of the new coronavirus came on a bus that took him to a Japanese quarantine centre. Wrapped up in a winter coat, wearing a face mask and surrounded by other cruise-ship passengers, he felt decidedly claustrophobic. But through the 16 days after Lee first tested positive for… Read More »

Charles Barkley self-quarantines while waiting for coronavirus test results

Charles Barkley attends the 2019 NBA Awards at Barker Hangar on June 24, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images) Charles Barkley has announced that he is self-quarantining while awaiting coronavirus test results. The Hall of Famer called into TNT Thursday evening and shared that he was waiting to hear what the… Read More »

Coronavirus live updates: Italy’s death toll tops 1,000, Formula One cancels the Australian GP

Volunteers from the Italian Red Cross purchase medicines for those who cannot leave their homes in Castiglione della Pescaia, while Italy is fighting a coronavirus outbreak in Castiglione della Pescaia, Italy March 12, 2020. Jennifer Lorenzini | REUTERS This is a live blog. Please check back for updates. Global cases: At least 125,288, according to… Read More »