by eCommunicator Faith-based communities, places of worship, weddings, and funerals must continue to comply with the requirements set forth on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance and the Executive Orders from their Governors, State and local Health Departments. As churches are reconvening for public worship, some people in high-risk […]
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More than 500,000 people in the U.S. have now died from COVID-19
by eCommunicator U.S. hits a tragic milestone More than 500,000 people in the U.S. have now died from COVID-19. President Biden honored the victims in a memorial outside the White House: “The people we lost were extraordinary. They spanned generations.” “We often hear people described as ordinary Americans. There’s no […]
Read MoreU.S. coronavirus cases are dropping and more extreme winter weather on the way
by eCommunicator Brutal blast of winter weather blamed for at least 20 deaths in the U.S. At least 20 people have died in the extreme conditions, and more ice, snow, and frigid temperatures are forecast for parts of the country in the coming days. Nearly 75% of the Lower 48 […]
Read MoreRep. Ron Wright, R-Texas, died Sunday from Covid-19, his office said Monday
by eCommunicator Mr. Wright’s death at the age of 67 came two weeks after he was admitted to Baylor Hospital in Dallas, his campaign said. He said on Jan. 21 that he had tested positive for Covid-19 after coming into contact with someone who was infected. He was also being […]
Read MoreThe Audacity of Exhaling
by Melody Lyons This video, created using a schlieren imaging system, shows airflow dynamics when wearing an N95 mask with an exhalation valve (left) and without an exhalation valve. The valve is designed to allow air to escape unfiltered. Masks with valves do not slow the spread of COVID […]
Read MoreNews Spotlight for February 1, 2021: Marshawn Lynch broke his chair/GOP Senators offered a $600 billion counter-proposal to President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-relief package
by eCommunicator Marshawn Lynch broke his chair in excitement during virtual Pro Bowl. Instead of the usual game, the NFL used a combination of players and celebrities to play the Pro Bowl virtually on EA Sports’ “Madden 21.” Among those involved was Lynch, who played the fourth quarter for the […]
Read MoreDemocrats moving forward with budget reconciliation for COVID-19 relief
by eCommunicator President Joe Biden discusses his $1.9 trillion Covid relief deal ( CNBC Television/YouTube) Top Stories Congressional Demoncrats said they plan to start work on Biden’s coronavirus-relief proposals next week, and are prepared to press ahead without GOP support if a deal can’t be reached. Speaker Nancy Pelosi […]
Read MoreU.S. COVID-19 cases is now over 25 million
by eCommunicator Monday News Summary More than 25 million coronavirus infections have now been reported in the U.S., but experts say the true number is much higher. Meanwhile, officials warned that a new variant found in at least 22 states could be more deadly. “It is, first of all, good […]
Read MoreBiden unveils COVID-19 relief plan
by eCommunicator The president-elect laid out a $1.9 trillion emergency package that he described as a first step to economic recovery. It includes $1,400 direct payments to Americans and funding for a national vaccine program. “It’s not hard to see that we are in the middle of a once-in-several generations […]
Read MoreDr. Fauci Skipping Christmas holiday with his family for the first time in more than 30 years
by eCommunicator Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, warned of a ‘dark time’ in mid-January after Christmas and Hanukkah Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, said his holiday plans “dramatically changed” this year due to the Covid pandemic. He […]
Read MoreHaitians plunging deeper into starvation amid COVID-19
by Dr. David Vanderpoo Recently, global monitors issued dire warnings regarding food shortages in Haiti. They found that presently 42% of Haitians are facing a high level of food insecurity. These 4 million people urgently need food supplementation and will continue to suffer if they don’t receive it quickly. The […]
Read MoreChristians offer prayers as President Trump tests positive for COVID-19
by eCommunicator Prayers are being offered for a speedy recovery by Christians around the world as soon as it was discovered that President Donald Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump tests positive for COVID-19. Key Points (New York Times): Trump suspends campaign events and prepares to spend a ‘few days’ in […]
Read MoreThe CDC website says there is growing evidence droplets and airborne particles can remain in the air and be breathed in by others, and travel over 6 feet
by eCommunicator The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated guidance on its website to say coronavirus can commonly spread “through respiratory droplets or small particles, such as those in aerosols,” which are produced even when a person breathes. What you need to know The US is nearing the […]
Read MoreFauci says a coronavirus vaccine is ‘unlikely’ by U.S. election
by Berkeley Lovelace Jr / CNBC Reporter Key Points The CDC has asked states to ready facilities to distribute a coronavirus vaccine by Nov. 1. Dr. Anthony Fauci said at a health conference that it’s more likely a vaccine will be ready by “the end of the year.” Drug companies […]
Read MoreTrump administration tells US states to be ready to distribute coronavirus vaccine by November 1
by eCommunicator Letter from CDC head pushes for facilities to be fully operational two days before US election The Trump administration has urged US states to get ready to distribute a potential Covid-19 vaccine by November 1, in the latest sign of the accelerating race to deliver a vaccine by […]
Read MoreDon’t Just Suffer!
by Rev. Sunday Bwanhot About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God; and the other prisoners were listening to them. Acts 16:25 Today many people have given up on God because of the ‘bad things that are happening to good people’ and the much evil going […]
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