Mark Pygas
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Viral39-year-old coronavirus patient posts stark video from ICU to warn people who think it won't happen to them
The mother-of-two and active gym-goer posted the warning because she thought coronavirus was "overblown." ViralJudges are putting ankle bracelets on coronavirus patients who refuse to stay in quarantine
Two coronavirus patients and a relative have been forced to wear ankle monitors after they went shopping when they should have been in quarantine. NewsPastor Tony Spell justifies in-person services by saying 'true Christians do not mind dying'
Spell held services on Palm Sunday and bused in hundreds of worshipers. NewsTrump retweets call to 'Fire Fauci' after he said US's slow response to coronavirus cost lives
"If we had right from the very beginning shut everything down, it may have been a little bit different," Fauci said in an interview over the weekend. NewsTrump wants to have his name on stimulus checks and it could cause a delay, report
It would be the first time a president’s name appears on an IRS disbursement. ViralCandace Owens gets roasted for saying she goes to Whole Foods every day amid pandemic
"Do you not know what a refrigerator is?" ViralBishop who defied social distancing guidelines and held in-person services dies of coronavirus
The bishop said he would keep preaching “unless I’m in jail or the hospital.” NewsCNN didn't hold back with their captions during Trump's most heated coronavirus briefing yet
If you didn't watch yesterday's briefing, you missed a show. NewsWorshipers who attended Kentucky church's Easter service ordered to quarantine for 14 days
Some people traveled from different states to attend the service, defying lockdown orders. NewsNurse suspended after raising $12,000 to buy colleagues protective gear amid global shortages
The nurse was suspended for distributing “unauthorized” protective gear. ViralHealthcare workers are taping photos of themselves to their protective gear to put a face behind the mask
It can be hard to see the human under all those layers, but doctors and nurses are coming up with creative solutions. NewsEssential workers could get up to $25,000 in hazard pay under Senate proposal
Essentials workers are risking their lives every single day. NewsAnderson Cooper accuses Trump of using coronavirus briefings to 'rewrite history' and help him get reelected
"If you tuned into it hoping you were going to hear from the country's top scientists, you were likely disappointed," Cooper said. NewsWisconsin's election was an absolute disaster and downright dangerous
Wisconsin defied its own lockdown because of a dispute between Democrats and Republicans. ViralThe Queen wore a green dress for her speech and people had way too much fun with it
If her speech wasn't already enough, these Photoshops managed to bring a smile to a few people's faces. NewsCalls to fire Trump's acting Navy secretary after he calls coronavirus letter Captain 'stupid' to his crew
Lawmakers are calling for Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly to resign or be fired over the harsh remarks. NewsTrump sent California 170 ventilators, but none of them worked according to governor
"Rather than complaining, we put them on a truck, drove them up overnight, and had Bloom Energy get to work fixing them." ViralMatthew McConaughey hosted a virtual bingo night for seniors and it was adorable
McConaughey has urged people to "take care of ourselves and each other" and unify against a common enemy and help to "turn a red light into a green light." NewsThousands attend church for Palm Sunday services despite stay-at-home orders
At Life Tabernacle Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 26 buses brought hundreds of worshipers to the church. ViralMailman wears different costume every day to cheer up kids during lockdown
Depression and anxiety can be a major problem during a lockdown, but his mailman is doing his part to keep spirits high. NewsPeople are mad that a tiger was tested for coronavirus, but it's not that simple
A tiger at Bronx Zoo tested positive for coronavirus and is believed to have been infected by an asymptomatic zookeeper. NewsTwitter defends Dr. Fauci amid calls to 'fire Fauci' after he corrected Trump
Dr. Fauci has reportedly been given a security detail after threats to his safety. NewsTrump administration edits definition of National Stockpile after Kushner says it's not for states
The web page was edited to remove mention of states after Kushner's blunder. NewsNavy relieves captain who raised alarm about coronavirus outbreak on aircraft carrier
"We are not at war. Sailors do not need to die," Capt. Brett Crozier wrote in a letter to Navy leadership. ViralCollege student creates face mask for deaf and hard of hearing people
Masks can make it difficult for those who rely on lip reading for ASL to communicate. ViralGroup of 70 spring breakers went to Mexico, now 44 of them have coronavirus
They went despite advice to avoid non-essential travel. NewsJoe Biden says Trump should call him and Obama for help handling coronavirus pandemic
“I’m going to say something that sounds self-serving, but I think we handled the last pandemic very well," Biden said. ViralMan hides coronavirus symptoms to join wife in maternity ward and now his wife is symptomatic too
He only confessed to masking his symptoms when his wife developed them after giving birth. NewsNearly 200,000 sign petition demanding TV networks stop airing Trump's coronavirus briefings
The petition comes after a NPR station in Seattle stopped airing the briefings live because of "a pattern of false or misleading information." ViralHospitals are threatening to fire doctors who speak out about PPE shortages and it needs to stop
Healthcare workers need to speak out during the coronavirus crisis. NewsFlorida pastor arrested for refusing to close megachurch despite coronavirus rules
He held two large services on Sunday, despite a local order telling people to stay at home. NewsTrump blames healthcare workers for equipment shortage, suggests they're stealing masks
He implied that they were "going out the back door" with masks. ViralCouncillor posts photos of trashcans overflowing with food amid coronavirus panic buying
A lot of the food that people are buying could go to waste. ViralPolice officers in 'absolute shock' after breaking up 25-person karaoke party despite coronavirus lockdown
This is NOT how social distancing works. ViralAmazon delivery driver caught spitting on package amid coronavirus pandemic
He could face terrorism charges over the incident. ViralCellphone 'heat map' shows how far spring breakers could have spread coronavirus
It's a scary visualization of the people on just one beach. ViralPeople across the UK came together to applaud healthcare workers on the frontline of coronavirus pandemic
At 8 p.m. last night, hundreds of thousands of people applauded healthcare workers from their windows and front doors. ViralServer's viral TikTok shows how Boomers vs. Gen Z'ers leave tables at restaurants
Is this a generational issue or just a matter of manners? ViralWoman coughs on $35,000 of groceries in 'twisted' coronavirus prank
All the groceries had to be thrown away at a time when stores are struggling to keep shelves stocked. NewsNPR station stops broadcasting White House press briefings because of Trump's 'pattern of false or misleading information'
The station is getting mixed responses over the decision. ViralInfluencer who licked toilet seat for ‘coronavirus challenge’ reportedly hospitalized with coronavirus
People don't have much sympathy for him. ViralCouple who bought store's entire supply of meat 'living in fear' after online backlash
What do you make of the backlash he's received? ViralWoman with asthma begs people to stay home from hospital bed after catching coronavirus
She called people taking part in big events "walking virus distribution centers." ViralWalmart deodorant licker charged with 'terrorist threat' amid coronavirus outbreak
Cody Pfister could face up to four years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. ViralMan with coronavirus shares his experience to encourage others to 'take this seriously'
The "relatively healthy" 42-year-old ended up in hospital with pneumonia. ViralMan arrested for licking toiletries at Walmart while asking: 'who's scared of coronavirus?'
Hopefully he faces some jail time. ViralWoman shouts 'go Donald Trump' as she buys Dollar Tree's entire supply of toilet paper, napkins, and paper towels
Why was she allowed to do this?! ViralHealthcare workers are sharing photos of their bruised faces to encourage us to stay inside
Staying inside may seem hard, but their job is harder. ViralFlorist creates toilet roll bouquet as a joke and people actually bought them
The gag gift costs the same was a dozen roses: $75. ViralNurse posts emotional video after finding empty grocery store shelves following 48-hour shift
"It’s people like me that are going to be looking after you when you are at your lowest and just stop it, please."