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· Ryan General
After Losing Dad and Grandma to COVID-19, Korean Siblings Now Lose Mom
After losing their father and grandmother to COVID-19, Hannah Hei Kim, 22, and her brother Joseph, 17, are now mourning the passing of their mother, Eun Jo, who succumbed to lung complications caused by the virus. A Family Tragedy The Kim family’s struggles started when their…
· Carl Samson
‘Fight the Virus. Fight the Bias’ Campaign Seeks to End COVID-19 Racism Against Asian Americans
A campaign that aims to quash racism against Asian Americans amid the COVID-19 crisis has launched on the internet this week. Produced by “Master of None” co-creator Alan Yang, “Fight the Virus. Fight the Bias” features Asian Americans from all walks of life, brought together by…
· Carl Samson
Meet the Filipino Heroes Fighting COVID-19 in New York, And Those Who Sacrificed Everything
New York, the world’s epicenter of COVID-19, is currently home to over 400,000 cases of the disease. In the frontlines of the state’s fight are Filipino nurses, who make the largest contingent of foreign health workers in the U.S.
· Carl Samson
13-Year-Old Boy Dies After Having COVID-19 Symptoms, But Tested Negative for Virus
A 13-year-old boy in Claremont, California died last week after experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19. Because he tested negative for the virus, Maxx Cheng’s death remains a mystery to his family who maintain that they had been careful even before he got sick.
· Ryan General
Kimchi May Have Helped Lower South Korea’s COVID-19 Fatalities, European Study Suggests
Editor’s Note: The headline of this article has been altered to more accurately reflect how findings of the study on fermented cabbage in Europe may correlate with kimchi, a fermented cabbage, in South Korea and other Asian countries in helping to lower COVID-19 fatalities. Low…
· Ryan General
Asian American COVID-19 Patients Have Higher Mortality Rate Than Others
New research has found the COVID-19 death rate of Asian Americans is three times higher than the general population in cities where they make up at least 5% of the population. The report by Health Affairs cited Asians who were living in California is 8.4%, significantly higher…
· Ryan General
Filipino American Nurse Known as ‘Disneyland Panda’ Dies of COVID-19
A Filipino American nurse, who has gained a following on Instagram as the “Disneyland Panda,” has succumbed to COVID-19. Joshua Obra, 29, died on July 6 following a 26-day battle with the disease, a family member confirmed in an emotional Instagram post on Friday.
· Carl Samson
4 in 10 Asian and Black Americans Have Experienced Racism During COVID-19 Pandemic, Survey Says
Asian Americans and African Americans have experienced more racism amid the COVID-19 crisis, a new survey from the Pew Research Center shows. The same racist threatened and assaulted us today.
· Bryan Ke
29% of Chinese Canadians Report Being Physically Attacked During COVID-19 Crisis, Survey Says
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with further information to reaffirm the statistic of Canadian Americans being physically assaulted. A new survey conducted in Canada shows nearly 30% of Chinese Canadians have been personally threatened or intimidated during the…
· Carl Samson
How East Timor Survived COVID-19 With ZERO Deaths
Timor-Leste, or East Timor, a country of 1.3 million people in Southeast Asia, has not reported a single case of COVID-19 since all 24 of its citizens who contracted the disease recovered in May — thanks in part to their practice of handwashing.
· Ryan General
Trump Openly Uses Racist ‘Kung Flu’ for COVID-19 at Campaign Rally
President Donald Trump once again blamed China for COVID-19 during a recent campaign rally on Saturday by referring to the virus as “kung flu.”
· Carl Samson
Filipino American Gets $1.1 Million Hospital Bill for Surviving COVID-19
A COVID-19 survivor made headlines this week for his treatment bill that reached a whopping $1.1 million. Background: Michael Flor, 70, grew up in a mixed-race home in the Central District of Seattle. His father was from the Philippines and his mother was from Germany. He is…
· Maina Chen
UPDATE: Korean Siblings Who Lost Dad, Grandma to COVID-19 Still Waiting on Lung Transplant at USC
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to report that Hannah and Joseph’s mother, Eun-Ju, has been transferred to USC Keck hospital but is still waiting on a lung transplant. Two Korean American siblings from Los Angeles who were left devastated after COVID-19 infected the…
· Carl Samson
Chinese COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Positive and Safe Results
A biopharmaceutical company in China has announced promising results in the first two phases of clinical trials for its candidate COVID-19 vaccine. Based in Beijing, the company Sinovac Biotech said CoronaVac showed “positive preliminary results” in phases I and II of its trials…
· Carl Samson
71% of Asian Americans Fighting COVID-19 on the Front Lines Are Immigrants
The majority of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) working in essential industries amid the COVID-19 crisis are immigrants, according to a report published last month. Right off the bat, 1.4 million AAPIs make up 8.5% of all front line workers in health care, and…
· Carl Samson
Virginia Councilman Says Chinese Restaurants Don’t Need COVID-19 Aid Because ‘They Don’t Hire Blacks’
A councilman in Virginia has come under fire after saying that Chinese businesses don’t need aid for COVID-19. In a work session on June 2, Paul Riddick, who represents Ward 4 in the Norfolk City Council, said that COVID-19 aid would serve Black-owned businesses better, since…
· Maina Chen
Tear Gas Used in Protests May Help Spread COVID-19, Health Experts Warn
Health experts fear the spread of COVID-19 in tear gas used in the protests but continue to support the cause. More cases: In the coming weeks, there could be another wave of COVID-19 cases to emerge out of the large gatherings from the protests. Symptoms and incubations vary,…
· Carl Samson
Japan Grows Mini Bronchi to Test COVID-19 Drug
Japanese scientists created some miniature bronchi that can be used to study the pathogen causing COVID-19, and ultimately, help develop a drug that would cure it. The results, published on May 29, showcase bronchial “organoids” with a diameter of 0.2 millimeter, which took…
· Ryan General
Loyal Dog Waits 3 Months at Hospital Where His Human Died of COVID-19
A mixed-breed dog in China has touched the hearts of many online by exhibiting his loyalty to his deceased master. Called Xiao Bao, the seven-year-old dog has been waiting at a hospital in Wuhan, three months since his owner died of COVID-19, reports the New York Post.
· Editorial Staff
ONE Championship Superstars, Asian Celebrities Denounce Recent Escalation of Anti-Asian Racism Amidst Covid-19
The world is reeling from a Covid-19 pandemic that has overwhelmed healthcare systems, forced people indoors, and caused economies to crash. Now, this terrible virus can add hate crimes to the list of complications it has brought upon society. Recent events point to a sharp…