(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

(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 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

(West Warwick, RI)  — A Rhode Island Catholic priest is denying holy sacraments to lawmakers who supported an abortion rights bill.  Reverend Richard Bucci of Sacred Heart Church in West Warwick says those who voted in favor of the Reproductive Privacy Act Bill will no longer be allowed to take communion, witness marriages or serve as god parents.  The Privacy Act Bill would put the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision into law. Rhode Island lawmakers are already feeling the impact of Bucci’s blacklist.  State Senator Adam Satchell says he can no longer be his niece’s godfather and Representative Carol … Continue reading Rhode Island Priest Denies Communion To Those Who Support Abortion