Coronavirus May 21, 2020 Coronavirus cases spike in California county on Mexican border As much of California begins allowing businesses to reopen amid improved coronavirus conditions, a farming region bordering Mexico is experiencing a spike in hospitalizations that some believe is driven by American citizens who live in Mexico coming to the U.S. for care.
Mexico May 21, 2020 Mexican nurses on coronavirus front lines targeted in 'virtual kidnapping,' extortion plot: officials Fourteen health care workers who had come to Mexico City, the worst-hit part of the country by the coronavirus pandemic, suffered a so-called “virtual kidnapping” last week, forcing authorities to respond to the hotels where they were staying in order to ensure their safety, Mexican officials said Wednesday.
Cuba May 20, 2020 Dozens of Cuban doctors helping Mexico fight coronavirus, report says Mexico officials say some 500 Cuban doctors are in Mexico City to help the country fight the coronavirus pandemic that has overwhelmed hospitals in recent weeks.
America Together May 20, 2020 Coronavirus leads Work 'N Gear to donate scrubs, masks to first responders, other essential workers A retail business that sells essential apparel and footwear brands for hardworking Americans in the health care, industrial and restaurant industries is now taking charge of an effort to help both its customers and employees during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus May 20, 2020 Canadian woman says she's tested positive for coronavirus 8 times: 'COVID-19 has taken a lot out of me' A Canadian woman who contracted the coronavirus in March has tested positive for the illness for an eighth time.
Colorado May 20, 2020 Colorado man told to wear mask shoots Waffle House cook, police say A Colorado man was arrested Monday for allegedly shooting a Waffle House cook after being told he had to wear a protective face mask while inside the restaurant.
Africa May 20, 2020 Somalia sees 'massive' uptick in female genital mutilation during coronavirus lockdown Somalia has witnessed a “massive” rise in female genital mutilation as girls are kept home from school due to lockdown restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, a report said Monday.
Tennessee May 20, 2020 Tennessee hospital closed since last June received $121G in federal coronavirus relief: reports A debt-ridden Tennessee hospital that’s been shuttered since June 2019 received more than $121,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds, according to reports.
Iowa May 20, 2020 Nursing homes swindling residents out of their coronavirus stimulus checks, FTC warns The Federal Trade Commission has warned that nursing homes in Iowa, as well as other states, have been coercing residents on Medicaid to hand over their coronavirus stimulus checks.
Coronavirus May 19, 2020 Texas man charged with coronavirus loan fraud topping $5 million A Texas man is accused of filing fake applications seeking more than $5 million in coronavirus relief aid for small businesses, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Virginia May 19, 2020 Northam ditches coronavirus restrictions for Virginia Beach after weekend sees crowds defy his orders Under Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s eased coronavirus restrictions that went into effect Friday, the state’s oceanfront was to remain restricted to just fishing and exercise, and everyone was required to adhere to social distancing.