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· Bryan Ke
Japanese Woman Who Beat Coronavirus Once Gets Infected AGAIN
A Japanese woman was reinfected with the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) weeks after recovering from the virus. The woman in her 40s, whose name was not revealed, was first infected by the virus in late January and was discharged from the hospital on Feb. 1 after she showing…
· Carl Samson
Jeremy Lin Reveals He’s Been Holed Up in the Gym Over Coronavirus Outbreak
As China continues to wage its war against the COVID-19, the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) newcomer Jeremy Lin has found himself contained in the gym for self-improvement. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the former NBA star updated fans of his whereabouts amid the…
· Ryan General
Asian Teens Are Using TikTok to Address Coronavirus Racism
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has not only brought fear and panic to many across the world but has also revealed racist tendencies. As the coronavirus made headlines earlier this year, xenophobic sentiments began emerging in various forms as well. In the United States and…
· Editorial Staff
Tokyo Olympics Could Be Cancelled in May Because of Coronavirus
By May 2020, the International Olympic Committee will assess if the international coronavirus situation warrants canceling the Tokyo Olympics. Dick Pound, a Canadian lawyer and the longest serving member of the IOC since 1978, told The Associated press in an exclusive interview…
· Carl Samson
Man Goes on Racist Rant About Chinese People and Coronavirus on LA Subway
A man had fellow passengers uncomfortable in their seats as he ranted about Chinese people and the coronavirus (COVID-19) during a trip through the Los Angeles subway earlier this month. The racist tirade, which occurred after 11 p.m. on Feb. 1, was filmed in part by a female…
· Carl Samson
Asia’s Tourist Attractions Are Now Ghost Towns Over Coronavirus Fear, Travel Restrictions
Tourist destinations in Asia are seeing a dramatic drop in visitor numbers as travel restrictions related to the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak remain in effect. The disease, which has so far affected more than 77,000 worldwide, forced popular attractions in China to limit…
· Khier Casino
PewDiePie Returns to YouTube and Mocks Coronavirus in New Video
PewDiePie has returned to YouTube after spending a month-long break in Japan during the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) “thingy.” The top gaming YouTuber posted his first video in a month on Friday, and he talked about what he did while on hiatus.
· Carl Samson
Coronavirus 2019 Definitely Wasn’t Made in a Lab, International Scientists Say
A powerhouse of 27 scientists from nine countries excluding China has “strongly condemned” conspiracy theories claiming that SARS-CoV-2 — the coronavirus causing COVID-19 — has an artificial origin. So far, speculations include the possibility that (1) the pathogen was…
· Ryan General
Japanese Restaurant in Paris Vandalized With ‘Coronavirus’ Graffiti
A Japanese restaurant in France was recently vandalized with graffiti that said “coronavirus.” Yuki, a restaurant situated on Rue de la Michodière in Paris, was trashed by unknown individuals, reports SoraNews24.
· Bryan Ke
Elderly Woman Accidentally Infects 37 in Korean Cult With Coronavirus
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to clarify Lee Man-hee’s claim to being visited by Jesus and his ability to interpret the Bible. An elderly woman accidentally spread the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV or COVID-19) while attending a service at a South Korean cult,…
· Bryan Ke
‘Ip Man’ Star Donnie Yen Donates $128,000 to Fight Coronavirus
Donnie Yen, the 56-year-old star of the hit “Ip Man” franchise, made a donation of 1 million Hong Kong dollars (around $128,600) to medical workers fighting the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wuhan. The announcement was made in a 28-second Weibo video where he thanked…
· Ryan General
Bay Area Woman Claims Volaris Airlines Racially Profiled Her Over Coronavirus Fears
An Asian American woman recently took to Facebook to share a harrowing experience she had during a business trip to Guadalajara, Mexico on Valentine’s Day. In her post, Facebook user Tori Vo recounted how some staff members of Volaris Airlines made her feel discriminated against.
· Carl Samson
Instagram Parents Spark Outrage After ‘Team Coronavirus’ Joke on Asian Travelers
A traveling couple with more than 80,000 followers on Instagram has been accused of racism and xenophobia after “joking” that Asians in their recent flight had coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “We’re flying with team coronavirus,” the couple’s account, @wherethekidsroam,…
· Carl Samson
Some People Think Kimchi Can Fight the 2019 Coronavirus
Kimchi may be able to fight certain types of coronaviruses, but not severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the pathogen causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). A few weeks ago, reports of the ability of the traditional Korean dish — cabbages fermented…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Director and Family Members Die From Coronavirus in Hubei
A film director in China and some of his family members passed away from the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV, also known by its official name COVID-19). Chang Kai, who was 55 years old when he died at a hospital on Feb. 14, was an external communications officer at a Hubei…
· Bryan Ke
Burberry Cancels Invitations to Korean Celebrities for London Show Over Coronavirus Fears
London-based luxury fashion brand Burberry canceled its invitations to many South Korean celebrities as well as employees of Burberry Korea as a preventive measure against the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV or COVID-19). The news was announced by an official of the fashion…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese American Businesses Suffer in NYC Because of Coronavirus, But the City Has 0 Cases
Business owners in Manhattan and Queens in New York are reporting a significant drop in customers over fears of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV or COVID-19) even though there are no confirmed cases in the state. In a press conference on Wednesday, executive director of the…
· Bryan Ke
Cat Owners in China Are Putting Face Masks on Their Pets to Prevent Coronavirus
Pictures of pet cats wearing makeshift face masks are going viral in China as fears of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV or COVID-19) spread globally. Some worried pet owners are taking human-sized surgical masks and cutting two eye holes out for their cats to wear. Other…
· Ryan General
Nurse in Wuhan Grieves Over News Her Mother Passed, Goes Back to Fighting Coronavirus
Chinese medical practitioners fighting the coronavirus (COVID-19) at the frontlines are working round the clock to save as many patients as they can. While admirable, their dedication to fulfilling their duties as healthcare professionals has caused them to sacrifice most of…
· Carl Samson
Asian Men Turned Away From Super 8 and Days Inn in Indiana Over Coronavirus Fears
Two Asian men ended up sleeping in a car after hotels in Plymouth, Indiana turned them away as a “precautionary measure” against the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Kaopra Lor took to Facebook to share videos of his encounters at a Super 8 and a Days Inn, where staff can be…