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Early data shows black Americans may be at higher risk of coronavirus

Less healthcare access, preexisting medical conditions among factors behind why coronavirus appears to hit blacks more
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(Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (CNN) —- Black Americans have more existing medical issues, less access to health care, and are more likely to work in unstable jobs — all factors that have made the coronavirus pandemic disproportionately hurt blacks more. While everyone is susceptible to Covid-19, black Americans are at higher risk, Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams said during…

Tesla Ventilators
National News

Tesla makes ventilators using car parts for COVID-19 victims

One automaker is jumping into the fight against coronavirus by producing life saving ventilators
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(CNN) — Tesla says its working to help address the shortage of ventilators for coronavirus patients. The company posted this video, saying it shows engineers designing ventilators using car parts. The engineers say those parts include what’s called a Mixing Chamber and a Touchscreen from Tesla vehicles. Tesla has been working with ventilator maker Medtronic but it’s unclear if that…

Job Losses
National News, Politics

Coronavirus leads to biggest job loss seen in a decade

The global pandemic leaves more than 700 thousand people out of work in the United States
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(CNN) —The Federal Government reports the U.S. economy lost 701-thousand jobs in March as the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis started to take its toll. Economists say this is the first time the economy lost more jobs than it gained in a month period, the last time was in September of 2010. Most of the job losses were at restaurants and bars,…

3m Says It Will Comply With Order To Make More Masks For The Us
National News, News

3M says it will comply with order to make more masks for the US

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(CNN) – The world’s largest maker of respirator masks says it will comply with President Trump’s order to make more critically needed N-95 masks for the United States. Trump invoked the Defense Production Act Thursday, ordering 3M to ramp up production of N-95 masks. The DPA also requires 3M to prioritize its respirator orders from the Federal Emergency Management Agency….

The Great Mask Debate: If You Wear One, Here's How
National News, News

The mask debate: if you wear one, here’s how

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(CNN) – There’s been a lot of talk of whether healthy people who aren’t healthcare workers should wear masks and gloves in public. Though, health experts seem to be changing their suggestions. So if you do wear a mask and even gloves, how do you know you’re wearing them properly? Watch the video above for the report? Categories: National News,…

Therapist Laid Off
Local News

Children who require help from therapists for special needs go without during outbreak

Children living with special needs here in the Palmetto state are feeling the impact of coronavirus
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(CNN) — Hundreds of children with special needs in South Carolina are feeling an indirect impact of the coronavirus outbreak. It’s not because they’re infected, but because the pandemic means their therapists are out of work.  Rob Way has the story. Categories: Local News

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Walmart to start coronavirus testing employees as safety measure

Walmart is putting new safety measures in place to mske sure they keep both those who work anfd shop with them safe
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(CNN) — In the time of a pandemic, the more caution that can be used in public spaces, the better. Walmart and Sam’s Club have announced plans to start screening employees for coronavirus symptoms. In an attempt to stop the spread of the virus, they’ll begin to take workers’ temperatures to check for fever. Employees will also be asked questions…

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