A man with coronavirus who works in LA says the drug used to treat malaria saved his life
Rio Giardinieri, 52, who is vice-president of a company that manufactures cooking equipment at high-end restaurants in LA and around the world, thinks he contracted COVID-19 at a conference in New York. He had a fever for five days, horrendous back pain, headache, cough, and tiredness. He was sleeping about 15 hours a day when he’s used to getting five hours a night.
Rio Giardinieri, 52, who is vice-president of a company that manufactures cooking equipment at high-end restaurants in LA and around the world, thinks he contracted COVID-19 at a conference in New York. He had a fever for five days, horrendous back pain, headache, cough, and tiredness. He was sleeping about 15 hours a day when he’s used to getting five hours a night.
Latest developments in the coronavirus pandemic for March 25, 2020
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Senate passes coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote
The Senate late Wednesday passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Senate late Wednesday passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Cheers fill Atlanta's streets each night to praise medical professionals fighting the coronavirus
As the clear day turned into dusk in Midtown Atlanta on Wednesday, the normally busy streets were mostly still, save for the sounds of the occasional footsteps hitting the sidewalk. “The city too busy to hate” seems to have turned into the “city that will just have to wait” as residents remain under a shelter-in-place order amid the threat of furthering the coronavirus pandemic.
As the clear day turned into dusk in Midtown Atlanta on Wednesday, the normally busy streets were mostly still, save for the sounds of the occasional footsteps hitting the sidewalk. “The city too busy to hate” seems to have turned into the “city that will just have to wait” as residents remain under a shelter-in-place order amid the threat of furthering the coronavirus pandemic.
Health experts identify new COVID-19 symptoms
Just because new symptoms associated with coronavirus have been discovered, doesn’t mean the virus is mutating.
Just because new symptoms associated with coronavirus have been discovered, doesn’t mean the virus is mutating.
College prep coach: Homeschooling students shouldn't slack off
With schools shut across the nation, high school juniors and seniors across the nation currently homeschooling are being reminded that just because tests and exams have been postponed or canceled, doesn’t mean they can slack off on their college admissions preparation.
With schools shut across the nation, high school juniors and seniors across the nation currently homeschooling are being reminded that just because tests and exams have been postponed or canceled, doesn’t mean they can slack off on their college admissions preparation.
Tampa police officer tests positive for COVID-19; 35 officers quarantined
"We can handle the bombs and the bullets and the blood," the chief said. "But this is an unknown virus we're not used to, that we can't see, and that's what makes our job so dangerous and so difficult."
"We can handle the bombs and the bullets and the blood," the chief said. "But this is an unknown virus we're not used to, that we can't see, and that's what makes our job so dangerous and so difficult."
Coronavirus cases in NJ surge to over 4,000; deaths reach 62
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced 736 new coronavirus cases in the state and 18 more deaths, bringing the totals to 4,402 cases and 62 deaths.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced 736 new coronavirus cases in the state and 18 more deaths, bringing the totals to 4,402 cases and 62 deaths.
MyPillow shifting 75% of production to make face masks for hospitals
Minnesota-based company MyPillow is joining the effort to supply health care workers with the protective gear they need amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota-based company MyPillow is joining the effort to supply health care workers with the protective gear they need amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
CVS limits sale of possible coronavirus-fighting drugs
As researchers hunt for a coronavirus drug, CVS is locking up what it already has.
As researchers hunt for a coronavirus drug, CVS is locking up what it already has.
Busch offering 3-month beer supply incentive to adopt dog from rescue during COVID-19 crisis
The beer company is looking to give three months’ worth of beer to anyone willing to open their homes to a canine companion.
The beer company is looking to give three months’ worth of beer to anyone willing to open their homes to a canine companion.
Experts ponder causes of New York's 'breathtaking' outbreak
New York accounted for roughly half the U.S. cases, as of Wednesday. Federal officials say the rate of people being sickened is four to five times greater in New York than other parts of the country.
New York accounted for roughly half the U.S. cases, as of Wednesday. Federal officials say the rate of people being sickened is four to five times greater in New York than other parts of the country.
New York mobilizes against coronavirus
New York authorities mobilized to head off a potential public health disaster in the nation's largest city Wednesday, with its emergence as the nation's biggest coronavirus hot spot a warning flare — and perhaps a cautionary tale — for the rest of the country.
New York authorities mobilized to head off a potential public health disaster in the nation's largest city Wednesday, with its emergence as the nation's biggest coronavirus hot spot a warning flare — and perhaps a cautionary tale — for the rest of the country.
Internet providers offering help to low-income families
Three million children in the United States do not have home internet access, according to the Associated Press.
Three million children in the United States do not have home internet access, according to the Associated Press.
NJ businesses trying to help their employees stay afloat during coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus crisis has threatened many small businesses across the nation, but some employers are going the extra mile to help out their employees.
The coronavirus crisis has threatened many small businesses across the nation, but some employers are going the extra mile to help out their employees.