Tag Archives: Coronavirus

Trump’s Embrace of Unproven Drugs to Treat Coronavirus Defies Science

At a long-winded White House briefing on Friday, President Trump enthusiastically and repeatedly promoted the promise of two long-used malaria drugs that are still unproven against the coronavirus, but being tested in clinical trials. “I’m a smart guy,” he said, while acknowledging he couldn’t predict the drugs would work. “I feel good about it. And… Read More: Trump’s Embrace of Unproven Drugs to Treat Coronavirus Defies Science »

Anheuser-Busch plant employee in Georgia tests positive for coronavirus

An Anheuser-Busch plant employee in Georgia has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday. The worker, who is yet to be identified, is receiving medical attention and is currently isolated. The company added that the “safety and quality of the products” have not been affected. “One employee at our Cartersville location… Read More: Anheuser-Busch plant employee in Georgia tests positive for coronavirus »

Hamptons coronavirus case puts a damper on local dining scene

The tony Hamptons was a bubble of activity — until Thursday when the beach hamlet confirmed its first coronavirus case. Now that bubble has burst, giving Hamptons’ restaurateurs a bad case of whiplash — and fears about what’s to come. Over at the Southampton hotspot 75 Main, for example, business was up 50 percent in… Read More: Hamptons coronavirus case puts a damper on local dining scene »

How to talk to teens about the new coronavirus

We seem to be stuck in a nonstop news cycle about the new coronavirus that is causing an illness called COVID-19. Many parents are understandably sharing concerns, too — at least among friends and families. It’s also possible that teenagers are talking to their own friends and surfing the web and social media sites to… Read More: How to talk to teens about the new coronavirus »