Hurricane Evacuees Would Spread the Coronavirus by the Thousands (govtech.com)

Hurricane Evacuees Would Spread the Coronavirus by the Thousands

The study examines how four South Florida counties that are hotspots for coronavirus — Miami Dade, Palm Beach, Monroe and Broward — would influence the spread of COVID-19 should a Category 3 hurricane hit the area and force some residents to flee to safer regions.

Submitted by mo2 on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 20:07

Hertz selling 182K trucks and SUVS under market value after filing for bankruptcy due to coronavirus pandemic (click2houston.com)

Hertz selling 182K trucks and SUVS under market value after filing for bankruptcy due to coronavirus pandemic

HOUSTON – The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on car rental companies, including one that plans to sell a fleet of cars to try and stay afloat amid the economic slowdown.

Car rental company Hertz has begun selling its fleet of cars more than 10% below market value after filing for bankruptcy.

According to CNN Business, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to the sharp decline in air travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Submitted by mo2 on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 13:19

Can You Get Covid-19 Coronavirus From Food? Frozen Chicken Wings Test Positive (forbes.com)

Can You Get Covid-19 Coronavirus From Food? Frozen Chicken Wings Test Positive

There’s positive news about chicken wings but not in a “these chicken wings are yummy” type of way.

In Shenzen, China, a sample of frozen chicken wings imported from Brazil has tested positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus. The following China Global Television Network (CGTN) segment described the situation:

Read the complete article on forges.com

Submitted by mo2 on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 13:15
Putin says Russia has approved 'world first' Covid-19 vaccine. But questions over its safety remain

Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the approval of a coronavirus vaccine for use on Tuesday, claiming it as a "world first," amid continued concern and unanswered questions over its safety and effectiveness.

Submitted by mo2 on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 19:12

Anxiety, tears and empty streets: How coronavirus exploded among Latinx residents in Oakland’s Fruitvale district (mercurynews.com)

Anxiety, tears and empty streets: How coronavirus exploded among Latinx residents in Oakland’s Fruitvale district

OAKLAND — Amador Angel Luna knows his Oakland neighborhood is at the heart of one of the Bay Area’s worst coronavirus outbreaks, so he does everything he can to protect himself. But as an essential worker living in a crowded apartment, there are some risks he can’t avoid.

Submitted by mo2 on Sun, 08/09/2020 - 18:52