Video produced by Madelaine BraggsFilmed by Yezan (iPod) Hassan June 21, 2020 A little tribe of adventurous spirits hit the Salt River in Mesa, Arizona near Tonto National Forest. Thin purple rope held together the Tube City, and while we … Continue reading Salt River Tubing in Arizona
>>MN Gov Responds To More Floyd Charges (Minneapolis, MN) — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says it’s America’s last chance to fix systemic racism. Following the announcement of additional and elevated charges in the case of George Floyd, Walz said Minnesota needed to show Floyd’s family that there is a better side to their state. He also thanked protesters and activists for continuing to raise their voices to seek justice and balance public safety. Now, Walz is calling on lawmakers to put their money where their mouth is and present bills addressing police brutality and equal justice. He tells Minnesotans … Continue reading Minnesota Governor Responds To More Charges In Floyd Death
(Jasper, IN) — An Indiana doctor is shedding light on how rural areas are being affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Stephen Sample from Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper says he feels like he’s in a ghost town, just waiting for the flood of COVID-19 patients. “Most hospitals who are not actively involved in fighting this battle right now are really just sitting and waiting. Volumes in emergency departments are down anywhere between 30 and 60 percent nation wide. So there’s actually a lot of time to kill. ” Confirmed cases in Dubois County have reached double digits … Continue reading Indiana Doctor On Effects Of COVID-19 In Rural Areas
(Washington, DC) — The White House coronavirus task force is hopeful the pandemic is slowing down, although we have not yet reached the peak. Dr. Deborah Birx praised local officials Friday for their mitigation efforts, including the mayors of Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Denver and New Orleans. She says projections for new cases in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Rhode Island are being dramatically changed to show fewer cases than originally expected. Rates of increase in Boston and Chicago are stabilizing and Birx also praises the swift responses of California and Washington state officials. Birx says it’s clear Americans … Continue reading Dr. Birx Praises Local Officials For Coronavirus Mitigation Efforts
(Los Angeles, CA) — Los Angeles is reporting 200 new coronavirus cases today, bringing the total to three-thousand-787. Mayor Eric Garcetti says there were 18 new deaths today, bringing the total to 241 across the county. However, Garcetti says things are improving as deaths are only doubling every six days. Testing is also steadily increasing in Los Angeles County, now with 22 testing locations open. Garcetti noted testing is doubling in South Los Angeles as a way to fight disproportional infection rates among Hispanics and African Americans. Garcetti also announced a new Loyola Marymount University survey among Los Angeles residents, showing … Continue reading Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti COVID-19 Update
(Washington, DC) — Recent outbreaks of coronavirus are significantly smaller than outbreaks in earlier states. Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says this is because of successful mitigation efforts like social distancing. She says cases in Washington, DC; Baltimore; and the Philadelphia metro area are growing more slowly compared to outbreaks in Washington State, New Jersey and New York. She says she’s hopeful for strong recovery rates, adding that in Louisiana, hospitals are starting to report a minimum of 40-percent of COVID-19 patients coming off ventilators. ### Madelaine Braggs Continue reading Recent COVID-19 Outbreaks Smaller Than Earlier States
(Indianapolis, IN) — Governor Holcomb is addressing domestic violence during the coronavirus pandemic. While shelter-in-place orders are in effect across Indiana to keep people safe, those living in violent homes may find themselves in even more danger. New data shows domestic violence is increasing in Indianapolis as an unintended consequence of social distancing policies. Holcomb urges victims to reach out, ensuring there are several state and local resources to help protect them and transition them into safer environments. Hoosiers can call 2-1-1 to be connected to resources near them. Holcomb is also extending his condolences, after Indianapolis police officer Breann … Continue reading Gov. Holcomb Discusses Domestic Violence, Officer Killed
(Washington, DC) — Vice President Mike Pence says he’s reaching out to concerned governors to coordinate coronavirus response efforts. “I assured each one of them as we continue to work through the process of making sure we distribute the resources at the point of the need at President Trump’s direction.” He says he called Kansas Governor Laura Kelly last night, after she complained about having to put in multiple requests for medical equipment from FEMA. The Vice President has also spoken with the governors of Kentucky, Texas and Rhode Island. Pence announced that the Department of Defense deployed four-thousand-100 active … Continue reading Pence Ensures States COVID-19 Resources Will Be Provided
(Washington, DC) — Vice President Mike Pence is responding to concerns raised by the Governor of Kansas regarding coronavirus response. “We leave no stone un-turned to find resources around the country and around the world, including ventilators.” Governor Laura Kelly has reportedly put in seven requests to FEMA for medical supplies for their state stockpile and claims she has heard no response. He says traditionally when natural emergencies strike a state, officials are accustomed to using emergency declarations to gain access to resources. But with this international viral pandemic, the Administration is doing its best to coordinate resources via a … Continue reading Pence Responds To Kansas Governor’s Concerns
(Phoenix, AZ) — Arizona Senator Martha McSally is echoing President Trump’s criticisms of the World Health Organization. McSally says W.H.O. officials are untrustworthy and were complicit as the pandemic grew. “We would be in a better place as a country to attack this virus and kill this virus and minimize the economic impact if Communist China and the World Health Organization wasn’t so reckless.” Trump Adviser Peter Navarro reportedly warned President Trump back in January about COVID-19 and mass fatalities as a result of the virus. However Tuesday morning, Trump tweeted “The W.H.O really blew it.” He went on to … Continue reading Sen. Martha McSally Criticizes WHO
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