COVID-19 Archives - Scot Scoop News

Cartoon: The Ultimate Pandemic Tragedy

May 29, 2020

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After Trump's statement suggesting the ingestion of disinfectants, experts warn civilians of the severe risks of his vocalization.

Cartoon: The Last Supper

April 29, 2020

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COVID-19 testing continues as The Florida National Guard works with nurses to test people, using a mobile testing team.

Researchers race to find a vaccine for COVID-19

April 28, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to rage across the U.S., scientists all over the world race to find a vaccine. Researchers are currently testing vaccines made from genetic engineering along with the ...

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, teens are being kicked out of their houses. Parents need to examine the risks of their child being homeless before making the brash decision to send them out onto the streets.

Opinion: Dear parents, stop kicking your kids out

April 23, 2020

Last month, Gavin Newsom issued a statewide lockdown to take action against the spread of COVID-19. Many students viewed this as a fun opportunity to stay at home from school, go...

The New York National Guard distributes people through vehicles, at the feeding Westchester, who have distributed more than 2.5 million pounds of food to surrounding communities since the COVID-19 Pandemic began.

COVID-19 outbreak continues to worsen in the U.S.

April 22, 2020

The threat of COVID-19 continues to rise, even as the curve is beginning to flatten in some areas, the number of cases, lower than before, is still a lot. According to the New...

Cartoon: Economy ‘Trump-ed’ by COVID-19

April 17, 2020

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Dr. Anthony Fauci delivers remarks at a White House COVID-19 briefing on April 8.

Trump pushes to reopen economy despite risk to public

April 14, 2020

The U.S. is now facing over 554,000 cases nationwide, and on April 11, the U.S. set the global record of 20,000 deaths. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, believ...

The parallels between the 2020 pandemic and the 1980s war in Iran are shown. On one side, the virus keeps us inside while on the right side bombings make people take shelter.

Opinion: It could be worse

April 13, 2020

"I don't want to go to school." Practically every teenager has uttered that phrase at some point in their high school career. Unfortunately, it's not the paradise vacation many...

Humans aren't the only ones suffering from cabin fever during quarantine.

Cartoon: A Pet’s Perspective– Quarantine Edition

April 8, 2020

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The Oregon National Guard prepares the shipment of 140 ventilators to aid New York's shortage of ventilators.

National shortages in medical supplies create competition between states

April 7, 2020

Hospitals around the nation are continuing to struggle with the shortage of protective gear and medical supplies such as thermometers, disinfectants, medical gas, food, linens, and toi...

President Donald Trump speaks during a White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing at the White House, in the Rose Garden.

Trump extends federal guidelines for social distancing

March 31, 2020

On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced that federal guidelines for social distancing will remain for another 30 days, and may last until June if necessary. The guidel...

Many students plan out their work by checking Canvas and writing a schedule in their planners.

The advantages and hardships of distance learning

March 29, 2020

On March 16, the first day of distance learning, Carlmont students opened their eyes to rooms full of sunlight, likely feeling refreshed from a good night's rest and the option...