President Trump Expresses Hope To Restart Economy Soon

President Donald Trump said on Monday he will not allow the coronavirus to do long-lasting damage to the U.S. economy and that he is considering how to move forward after a 15-day shutdown ends next week.  After tweeting “WE CANNOT LET THE CURE BE WORSE THAN THE PROBLEM ITSELF,” Trump said at a news conference at …

Shortage Of Lupus Drug After President Trump Touts It As Possible Coronavirus Cure

Speculation about treating the new coronavirus with malaria drugs is raising hopes, and now a shortage of these drugs is complicating access for people who need them for rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. Chloroquine and a similar drug, hydroxychloroquine have shown encouraging signs in small, early tests against the coronavirus. President Trump tweeted that hydroxychloroquine plus …

Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation Donates $5M To Coronavirus Relief

According to the site, the money will go toward Direct Relief, Feeding America, Partners in Health, The World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, the International Rescue Committee, and more. The funds will also support local food banks serving at-risk communities and the elderly population in the U.S. The $5 million will also help support …

‘Project Runway’ Star Christian Siriano Pitching In To Produce Face Masks

“Project Runway” star and fashion designer Christian Siriano is working with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to mobilize his company’s resources to produce face masks amid a critical supply shortage as the nation battles the coronavirus. Siriano, who has dressed famous clients from Michelle Obama to Taylor Swift, reached out to Cuomo on Twitter after …

National Guard To Be Deployed In NY, California And Washington Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

The National Guard will be deployed to assist in the fight against the coronavirus in the hard-hit states of New York, California and Washington, President Donald Trump announced. Announced at Sunday evening’s briefing of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, the move will include delivery of medical supplies and the establishment of medical stations in …

Senator Rand Paul Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Senator Rand Paul on Sunday became the first senator known to have tested positive for COVID-19.  Paul’s account tweeted, “Senator Rand Paul has tested positive for COVID-19. He is feeling fine and is in quarantine. He is asymptomatic and was tested out of an abundance of caution due to his extensive travel and events. He …

“Younger” Star Debi Mazar Announces Coronavirus Diagnosis

Actress Debi Mazar shared with her followers Saturday on her verified Instagram account that she has tested positive for the coronavirus. Best known for her roles in “Goodfellas,” “Entourage” and “Younger,” Mazar said she’s doing OK, but shared that about a month ago, she, her husband and their two teen daughters “got an odd bug …

‘Onward’ To Be Released On Disney+ Just Weeks After Premiering In Theaters

Disney and Pixar’s “Onward” will soon be streaming on Disney+, less than one month after being release in theaters. Disney said in a release, “With cinemas currently impacted by closures due to the global health crisis, Disney will offer the film ahead of schedule.” Starting Friday evening, the film was available for digital download for …

California Governor Gavin Newsom Issues Statewide “Stay At Home” Order

On Thursday, California Governor Gavin Newson issued a statewide “stay at home” order to residents, telling them to leave their homes only when necessary during the coronavirus pandemic. The restriction is the first to encompass all 40 million California residents in the state. “Californians must do what is necessary to meet this moment and help …

Coronavirus Updates: Italy Surpasses China’s Death Toll

Italy has now surpassed China as the country with the largest number of deaths related to the coronavirus. The Italian Civil Protection Agency announced 3,405 total deaths on Thursday. China has reported 3,242 deaths. Italian officials report more than 41,000 cases on Thursday, a jump of more than 5,000 new cases. However, China’s case count is …