ccp virus, china, coronavirus, covid-19, thanksgiving

When the CCP Virus Attacks Culture and Traditions

The fall-winter holiday season, including Christmas and New Year’s day, started with Thanksgiving. But on this, the 400th anniversary since the Pilgrims first gathered to celebrate the harvest and the fact that they had managed to survive in the New World, Thanksgiving day celebrations were placed under strict guidelines imposed by federal and state authorities ...

Raven Montmorency

A Thanksgiving meal.

5 Types of COVID-19 Face Masks and How Effective They Are

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to plague the world and it seems as if there won’t be a respite until next year when a vaccine will hopefully be available. Until then, all that people can do is strictly adhere to safety precautions, including wearing face masks when going out. 5 types of coronavirus face masks you ...

Nspirement Staff

Face masks laid out on a table.

Remnants of Ancient Viruses Could Be Shaping Coronavirus Response

Why are some people more resilient to viruses like the CCP coronavirus than others? The answer has eluded scientists for centuries and, in the age of COVID-19, has come to represent one of the holy grails of biomedical research. Ed Chuong, an assistant professor of molecular, cellular, and developmental biology at CU Boulder, proposes an ...

Troy Oakes

A test tube with viruses.

This Finnish Airport Is Using Dogs to Detect COVID-19

The Helsinki airport in the Finnish city of Vantaa recently began testing passengers for COVID-19 in a very unique way — by using dogs. The program is currently in the trial stage, with researchers hoping that it will provide a speedy, cheap way of COVID-19 testing. According to Anna Hielm-Björkman from the University of Helsinki, ...

Nspirement Staff

A dog standing in the Helsinki airport ready to sniff out the coronavirus.

North Korea Sets Up Kill Zone on Chinese Border

The government of North Korea has set up a kill zone on its border with China. This has been done to prevent its citizens from venturing into China and bringing the CCP coronavirus back on their return trip. The information was made public by General Robert Abrams, Commander of the United States Forces Korea, during ...

Max Lu

Looking down and across the Amnok river into North Korea.

Back to School: 5 Ways to Help Kids Adjust

As some schools start to reopen following the COVID-19 lockdown, kids will now have to get back into the hustle and bustle of school life. For some children, this may be quite troublesome since they have spent many months at home. After such a leisurely life, dealing with the stress of school might cause some ...

Raven Montmorency

A girl sitting at her desk in a classroom.

How Pay Cuts Can Damage Your Health

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have lost their jobs while many have had to suffer pay cuts. Some employees are forced to accept a 30 percent to 50 percent reduction in salaries just so that they can at least keep their jobs. However, their expenses largely remain the same, which puts them into ...

Raven Montmorency

U.S. 50 dollar note.