Tag: Coronavirus

Skepticism Chases China’s Claim of Zero Coronavirus Deaths

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China recorded zero coronavirus deaths Tuesday, showing the extreme measures taken to contain the pandemic are paying off. Still, the accuracy of the figures is bound to be questioned. Concerns have been raised that the world’s most populous country has been underreporting COVID-19 cases and deaths. For the first time since China started publishing daily coronavirus figures in January, it reported zero new coronavirus deaths on Tuesday. The number of confirmed cases fell to 32 from Monday’s figure of 39, per China’s National Health Commission. Meanwhile, the number of COVID-19…

Dramatic Tokyo Coronavirus Spike Parallels Scary New York Outbreak

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Doctor warns that Tokyo is like New York three weeks ago, as coronavirus fear intensifies. Tokyo governor confirmed over 100 new cases on Sunday, which indicates that the curve of the virus has not flattened. U.S. embassy in Tokyo asked all U.S. citizens to leave the city, despite the U.S. having 367,000 cases. Since late March, scientists warned that Japan is likely to be the next hot spot of coronavirus after the U.S. On April 4, Tokyo recorded more than 100 confirmed cases on a single day for the first…

Roseanne Barr Hits Peak Boomer with Paranoid Coronavirus Theory

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Roseanne Barr was a massive television star in the 1980s and 90s, playing the lead in the hit show Roseanne. She had a chance to be a star again, but she blew it when she posted a racist tweet about Valerie Jarrett. Now Barr claims the coronavirus pandemic is a conspiracy to kill off the baby boomer generation. Those of us of a certain vintage can recall when the TV show Roseanne was must-see during the late 1980s and early 90s. Roseanne Barr was as big a TV star as…

Charities Are Turning to Bitcoin Amid the Global Fight Against Coronavirus

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In the war against the novel coronavirus, cryptocurrencies are emerging as a much-needed tool for charity and fundraising projects. Already there are a number of large nonprofits accepting Bitcoin donations. Plus, some blockchain and crypto firms are contributing medical supplies to hospitals in an attempt to curb the virus, while others are setting up fundraisers and charities that are aimed at helping its victims. As a number of nonprofits continue to accept cryptocurrency donations, they are starting to realize that crypto transactions significantly reduce costs in terms of fees. Here…

Coronavirus Could Paralyze Economy Indefinitely, Ex-FDA Chief Warns

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A former FDA commissioner warned that coronavirus is far more devastating than the public seems to believe. The economic impact of the disease will be lasting and could push the U.S. economy into a lasting depression. The stock market has been resilient, but analysts say it could dip lower once reality sets in. With coronavirus cases in Europe apparently on a consistent downward trend, the U.S. stock market is rejoicing. But the celebration is most likely premature according to former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, whose comments suggest Americans don’t understand…

Shocking Study Theorizes Compelling Mutated Coronavirus Origins

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A biotech firm’s study suggests that coronavirus may have mutated within the human body, then spread to other humans. It also suggests there is not enough data to conclusively state the virus came from bats and pangolins. Recent studies show that scientists are still in the process of understanding the real origin of the virus. Many scientists have pointed towards the Wuhan seafood market as the origin of the Coronavirus (CODIV-19) outbreak in early 2020. New studies and findings suggest that while some cases emerged from the wet market, earlier…

Blockchain Firms Team Up on Private Coronavirus Testing App

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Genobank, a blockchain project seeking to offer consumers ownership and control over their DNA data, is preparing to launch an app on EOS-based blockchain platform Telos to assist people in accessing anonymous coronavirus testing. According to a recent announcement from the Telos Foundation, the app will also allow users to share that information with healthcare organizations. The open-source app, Agerona, stores the test data on the Telos blockchain, with Genobank to introduce a token that enables information sharing. The app is expected to launch this month. Privacy concerns could hinder…

Dow Futures Soar as New York Begins Winning the Coronavirus War

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Dow Futures soared overnight as data in Europe and New York suggests the peak of the coronavirus outbreak is now within reach. Governor Andrew Cuomo also noted a huge portion of cases have been de-hospitalized. The Dow Jones is not in the clear yet, as consumer demand could remain depressed for some time even after the lock-down is lifted. The Dow Jones ripped 700 points higher overnight as investors finally saw the beginning of the end to the coronavirus crisis. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the peak of the…

The Coronavirus Crisis Can Reshape America’s Future – For the Better

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Amid the coronavirus pandemic, American life is up-in-the-air as President Trump warns of a “rough week” ahead. It’s important to analyze an “after” once the virus has run its course and no more confirmed cases are announced. The “after” will be co-dependent on what lessons the U.S. and other countries take heed of after the crisis. The coronavirus, or COVID-19, has been spreading and infecting countries globally since the beginning of January. U.S. Becomes Virus Epicenter The U.S. recently became the most infected country worldwide, with confirmed cases now exceeding…

Coronavirus Could Trigger Mortgage Market Crash as First FDIC-Insured Bank Falls

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Mortgage holders could be in trouble as the first FDIC-insured bank falls in West Virginia. High-risk mortgage notes are vulnerable to being called, which would make mortgages due in full immediately. Mortgage holders are under pressure as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps America. West Virginia’s First State Bank became the first bank to fall after the coronavirus pandemic rapidly swept across the United States. The potential closure of more regional banks in the near-term poses an unexpected threat to mortgage holders in the near-term. Mortgage note calls may happen, which may…