Hundreds Of Kids In Georgia Catch COVID At Summer Camp

Georgia is facing a massive COVID-19 outbreak at an overnight summer camp this past June. Hundreds of children of all ages and teenage staff members have tested positive. The overnight camp opened on June 17, following the state’s easing of restrictions on May 31. 200 staff members and more than 300 children in total attended the camp, says Gizmodo. Two days into the camp, a staff member was sent home after feeling chills a day earlier.

CDC: 44% of attendees at Georgia overnight camp test positive for COVID-19

Nearly half of those who attended an overnight camp held in Georgia have tested positive for COVID-19. 344 campers and staff members have been tested and received their results. Of the 344 available results, 260 -- or 44% -- tested positive for the virus, according to UPI. 69% of the positive tests involved children aged 11 to 17. 20% were reported in children aged 6 to 10. The camp was held in compliance following issued ordered by republican Georgia governor Brian Kemp.

John Lewis Becomes First Black Lawmaker to Lie in State in Capitol Rotunda

The body of the late Georgia representative is currently lying in state for the public to pay their respects in Washington, DC.

Pandemic Survival Guide: How Parents Can Help Kids Cope With Fear

Research has shown more children are experiencing mental health difficulties during the pandemic societal lockdown. According to HuffPost, such difficulties include feeling unhappy, being clingy, and experiencing physical symptoms associated with worry. Poppy O'Neill has written widely on mental wellbeing. Her new book, '101 Tips to Help Your Anxious Child,' is about to come out.

Portia de Rossi Stands With Ellen Over Toxic Workplace Allegations

HuffPost reports actor Portia de Rossi has broken her silence on the workplace scandal currently enveloping her wife Ellen DeGeneres. In an Instagram post on Monday, de Rossi wrote, 'I Stand With Ellen. Thank you for your support. #stopbotattacks.' The post was in response to a series of stories by BuzzFeed alleging rampant sexual misconduct on DeGeneres’ show. The stories have claimed that employees regularly 'faced racism, fear, and intimidation.

Rihanna's Fenty Skin Beauty Line Is For Everyone

Rihanna’s new skin care line, Fenty Beauty, is here and its already bucking tradition. With rappers A$AP Rocky and Lil Nas X as part of their marketing campaign, The Huff Post says it's the latest beauty brand to support gender-neutral skin care. Lil Nas X says “It’s for everyone, even the fellas.” In a press release, Rihanna said that Fenty Skin is her vision of the new culture of skin care.

The Pandemic Hasn't Ended, So Stop Trying To Live Like It Has

At first, it seemed like the coronavirus pandemic would never reach the US. Then, it was supposed to magically 'disappear' by itself. Then, it was supposed to be killed off by hot summer weather. That didn't happen, either. According to HuffPost, Americans are fed up with the pandemic, sick of staying home, and itching to go on vacation. Psychologists say that's entirely understandable. Still, they warn that throwing caution to the wind in frustration is foolhardy.

UK Getting 90-Minute COVID Tests

The British government has procured "millions" of two separate coronavirus tests. These tests can detect not only coronavirus but other viruses common in autumn, winter, and spring. Millions of new rapid coronavirus tests will provide on-the-spot results in under 90 minutes. This will help break chains of transmission quickly, according to reports at CNN. The department has said that the tests "will hugely increase testing capacity ahead of winter.