Man Who Strangled His Wife Cleared of Murder Charges: Court Says Lockdown Caused Him To Snap
According to the jury at the Swansea Crown Court who heard the case of 70-year-old retired factory worker Anthony Williams, the man had suffered depression after retiring and the pandemic made his condition worse.
Chinese Authorities Cracks Whip On Overpriced, Fake COVID-19 Vaccines
China is cracking down on abusive COVID-19 vaccine groups in an effort to curb down fake and overpriced vaccines for the consumer market. Several arrests have already been made on people taking advantage of the pandemic situation.
Donald Trump Encountered Life-Threatening COVID-19 Battle Than Most Know: Sources
Former United States President Donald Trump had a serious COVID-19 problem in 2020 with details now revealed. His camp continues to deny the allegations, stating that it was not of any major clinical concern.
Brazil COVID-19 Variant Spreads Faster And Has More Mutations
The new variant of the coronavirus identified in Brazil is found to be likely more transmissible than its parent strain.
COVID-19 Data Collection Under Fire, Use Discovered To Be Beyond Tracking Pandemic Numbers
The Singapore government has come under fire after it was found that they were using collected data for other means. Personal data collection was meant to help improve COVID-19 tracking but agencies have broadened its use but without proper permission.
Biden Set To Reopen Insurance Markets To Assists Jobless, People Struggling With Pandemic
US President Biden is reportedly set to reopen insurance markets to aid people who are in need of coverage in the midst of the pandemic. However, this may not immediately go into effect to give insurers ample time to prepare.
2020 'Paramedic Of The Year' Arrested For Involvement In Theft Of COVID-19 Vaccines
Joshua Colon, 31, who is also a training officer for the Polk County Fire Rescue team, admitted to investigators that he had forged paperwork to cover up the theft of three pre-filled syringes of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 Patients Found To Still Have Coronavirus Symptoms Six Months Later, Study Claims
People who were hospitalized for COVID-19 may suffer anew from symptoms like fatigue, sleep problems and depression according to a China study released recently.
NBA Should Consider Short Pause, Plan New Bubble And Vaccinate Players
The NBA is struggling to cope up with frequent COVID-19 cases but has no plans of stopping the 2020-21 NBA season. Here are some possible resolutions they may consider.
Homeopathic Doctor In India Sexually Assaulted 14-Year Old Girl For 4 Months
A homeopathy doctor from Perumanallur was arrested after an alleged sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl who worked as an attendant at his clinic located near Uthukuli.
Chinese Doctor Says COVID-19 Vaccine Unsafe Then Retracts
Chinese doctor who initially said Sinopharm vaccine was ineffective, backtracks and apologizes. He claims he was misunderstood from the social media posts that he eventually deleted after drawing attention.
NBA Expansion Team Plans During Pandemic May Not Make Sense Though Some Could Bite
Despite the pandemic, it is business as usual for the NBA. In fact, they are talking about expansion teams where teams would need to shell out $2.5 billion to join the league.
Public Warned About Rising COVID-19 Vaccine Scams, How To Avoid Fakes Revealed
People are reminded to be vigilant not to be conned into buying fake COVID-19 vaccines. The public is urged to do the necessary fact-checking first and make the necessary consultations before engaging with people, especially ones they do not know directly.
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Could Get Approval In December, Available By January
Health Canada could start reviewing the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by December like the United States and the European Union.
US Politics May Hinder Timely Release, Implementation Of COVID-19 Vaccine
Operation Warp Speed is ready to roll out and stomp down the COVID-19 pandemic but politics could cause some delays for the pandemic cure.
Isabella Thallas Shooting: The 21-Year-Old Who Was Shot Dead For Walking Her Dog
The couple’s nonchalance over their pet pooping just about anywhere triggered Close to manically attack them. Simon, however, complied with Close’s requests and began to clean up the poop just before he was shot twice in the legs.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Forced To Self-Isolate For Precautionary Measures
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been forced to self-isolate after reportedly being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
Alex Rodriguez Opens Up About Rapport With Daughters: 'I Certainly Enjoy It'
"I mean, anytime that I can do things that are really important to [them] and that they're passionate about, I'm always up for it. I'm always available to make a fool out of myself for a few extra laughs,” he added
Mouthwash Protection Against COVID-19 Debunked, Not An Antiviral
Mouthwash does not guarantee anyone as being safe from the coronavirus despite the release of a recent study in a laboratory environment.
Dr. Fauci Says Trump's COVID-19 Positive Diagnosis Is A Long Time Coming
“I was worried that he (Trump) was going to get sick when I saw him in a completely precarious situation ... [with] no separation between people and almost nobody wearing a mask,” Fauci added on the Sunday show spanning 60 minutes.
Mental Health Crisis Looms Unless UK Address Pandemic Effects As Winter Nears
Mental health of people are expected to get worse unless they are properly addressed with the winter months fast approaching.
Upscale NY Sex Club Likely To Host Black Death-Themed Halloween Party
“I would say thus far the behavior of our guests within the parties has indicated a great pent-up demand for our events, and an appreciation of the precautions we have undertaken,” said the club's spokesperson, to the outlet.
Tabloid Blames Meghan Markle And Prince Harry For $35 Million Loss From Royal Family Coffers
The tabloid claimed how Kate Middleton is thinking of “working harder, most likely for less” to make sure they compensate for the loss.
Former Brazilian President Accused Bolsonaro Of Turning Pandemic Into 'Weapon Of Mass Destruction'
“We are in the hands of a government that attaches no value to life and trivializes death,” added Lula.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Urges Parents To Send Kids To School, Despite Surge in COVID-19 Cases
“Very few, if any, children or teenagers will come to long-term harm from Covid-19 due solely to attending school,” said the medical officers in their recent statement, as reported in a media outlet.
Former Nigerian Minister Vows To Change World Trade Organization's Status Quo Upon Taking Office As Director General
The Nigerian reformer vowed that she’d go the extra mile to combat WTO’s stagnation as far as tackling the pandemic is concerned.
Rise In Purchase Of Firearms By Black Americans Post COVID-19 And George Floyd Protests
The demand for the police forced to be declared defunct has only added to the fear that is driving people to buy more guns and ensure their safety.
Christ the Redeemer Reopens In Rio de Janeiro With Revised Rules Amid COVID-19 Surge
Brazil’s tourism sector was brought to its knees ever since a lockdown was put in place to manage the outbreak. The country endured a loss of over US$28.4 billion in the last five months, as Brazil was compelled to operate at a meager 14 percent of its capacity.
President Trump's New Unemployment Boost Is Most Likely To Exclude Low Earners
Eliza Forsythe, a labor economist and assistant professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, believes that the figures could be far higher, as federal programs like the memo didn’t include people availing benefits from the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).
Here's Why Some People Don't Follow Rules During This Pandemic
Behavioral scientists have explained why some people do not play by the rules during the pandemic.