Legendary Jazz Pianist Ellis Marsalis Jr. has passed away. According to his son, Branford, the cause of death was complications from CoronaVirus COVID-19. The New Orleans native’s contribution to Jazz can be felt all over his city and the world. Along with his sons Wynton, Branford, Delfayo and Jason Marsalis, he taught and mentored many, […]
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued an order closing all non-essential businesses at 5pm on Monday. Many may be confused about the difference between Essential and Non-Essential businesses so the state sent out the guidelines to help identify the differences. Chemical sector Pharmaceutical manufacturers Chemical manufacturers Distributors of chemicals and pharmaceuticals The commercial sector Lodging […]
Governor Hogan is closing all non-essential businesses starting at 5 p.m. Monday. Grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations and other businesses that fall under that category will remain open. As of Monday, there are now 288 positive cases of coronavirus in Maryland. That’s according to the state health department. The third death from COVID-19 in the state […]
Effective March 23rd Howard University will move to online classes due to CoronaVirus COVID-19 concerns. Howard officials will reevaluate on March 25th to determine if the move should be longer. Dorms will remain open. The University posted the transition on their website which you can see here. Howard joins Georgetown University and the University of […]
The overall risk of the coronavirus or COVID-19 to the general public remains low, although elderly people and individuals with chronic medical conditions may be have increased risk for COVID-19. The best prevention measures for any respiratory virus are: Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and […]
Georgetown University will move to “virtual learning” classes until after Spring Break on March 16th due to CoronaVirus concerns. In a statement that can be found on their official website, Georgetown University Said: Beginning on Monday, March 16, Georgetown University is moving all classroom instruction for all of our schools to virtual learning environments. We […]
Hundreds of worshippers from the Christ Church, Georgetown are being asked to self-quarantine after a church rector was diagnosed with CoronaVirus COVID-19. In a press conference, the Rector, Reverand Timothy Cole has been hospitalized. CNN reports that the church organist also tested positive with COVID-19. That person will self-quarantine at home. RELATED: Churches Take Precautions For […]
Folks are still worried about Covid-19 aka the Coronavirus. The President has called it a “hoax” but many Americans aren’t buying that. Kendra McMillan who is a Senior Policy Adviser for Nursing Practice and Work Environment with the American Nurses Association (ANA) and a Registered Nurse with a master’s degree in Public Health, gives an […]
For the first time in 34 years, SXSW will not be having its annual music, film and tech conference. In a statement, the conference stated that the City of Austin canceled the festival and it will faithfully follow the city’s directions. “We are devastated to share this news with you,” the statement reads. “This is […]
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Churches and other religious groups are now ramping up measures to protect their members from the Covid-19 disease caused by the new coronavirus.The World Health Organization (WHO) warned Tuesday that it’s now deadlier than the flu. “Globally, about 3.4 percent of reported Covid-19 cases have died,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO’s director general, said at a […]
According to The Center For Disease Control, Here’s Some Information on The CoronaVirus COVID-19 The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.* Fever Cough Shortness of breath You should call the doctor if you start to develop symptoms or have been in contact with someone who is known to have COVID-19 or have recently […]