As the COVID Outbreak Worsens, Macau Shuts Down All Casinos

As the COVID Outbreak Worsens, Macau Shuts Down All Casinos

A weeklong closure of Macau’s casinos and non-essential businesses was announced on Saturday as the Chinese gambling hub battled its worst coronavirus outbreak to date. According to top city official Andre Cheong, Macau will go into “static management” for a week starting on July 11 and residents are required to… Continue reading

Despite the Federal Mandate, Over 11% Of Army National Guard Soldiers Still Haven’t Gotten Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Despite the Federal Mandate, Over 11% Of Army National Guard Soldiers Still Haven’t Gotten Vaccinated Against COVID-19

There are still more than ten percent of Army National Guard troops who still have not gotten the COVID-19 vaccine, putting them in violation of a federal mandate, and the director of the military force said soldiers will be given “every opportunity” to receive the vaccine. Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen, director of… Continue reading

Weed Users Are Nearly 25% More Likely to Require Emergency Care and Hospitalization

Weed Users Are Nearly 25% More Likely to Require Emergency Care and Hospitalization

A new study has discovered that using recreational marijuana is associated with an increased risk of needing emergency room care and being hospitalized for any reason. The study, which was published Monday in the journal BMJ Open Respiratory Research, examined national health records data for over 30,000 Ontario, Canada, residents… Continue reading

Shanghai Residents Spoke Out About China’s Zero-COVID Policy on Wechat

Shanghai Residents Spoke Out About China's Zero-COVID Policy on Wechat

A six-minute video posted on WeChat depicted Shanghai’s latest COVID lockdown. Government censors removed the viral video. Reposted, then removed. Repeatedly. “Because there’s no obvious, reliable voice of authority, we get news through rumors or WeChat,” a Shanghai resident who lived through the lockdown told BuzzFeed News. “It’s fake. It’s… Continue reading

NYC Introduces Monkeypox Shots, but Walk-in Demand Exceeds Capacity

NYC Introduces Monkeypox Shots, but Walk-In Demand Exceeds Capacity

On Thursday, New York City began offering monkeypox vaccinations to at-risk groups as authorities work to contain a global outbreak. However, demand was so high that the city had to cut off walk-in appointments within hours of launching the program, and scheduled visits were already booked through early next week…. Continue reading