William Hinton developer of syphilis

Constantine, Learie (1901-1971)

Learie Nicholas Constantine, Baron Constantine, was an international cricketer, journalist, politician, and lawyer. Constantine was the first person of African/Caribbean ancestry to be invested as a life peer in the United Kingdom. Born in Trinidad and Tobago in 1901 he was the son of a plantation

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Jul

1

1971

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Takes Coronavirus Test On Live TV

Much has been said about the uncomfortable testing method for the Coronavirus but with the pandemic continuing to rage throughout the world, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo decided to show just how quick and easy the test can

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200 Years Before Nicki Minaj And Strippers Exploited Themselves, There Lived Sarah Baartman. Her Story Is Neither Sexy Or Funny

200 Years Before Nicki Minaj And Strippers Exploited Themselves, There Lived Sarah

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William A Hinton, developer of the Hinton test for diagnosing syphilis, is born

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Dec

15

1883

Greene County High students show noted progress in ACT scores

*Resignations: Brittany January, Math Teacher, Robert Brown Middle School, effective May 22, 2020; Toice Goodson, Principal, Greene County Alternative School, effective May

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Source: Greene County Democrat | Serving Greene County Like No Other Newspaper

Kenya: Finally, Time Ripe for Rugby League

"We engaged the world governing body, International Rugby League Federation (IRL) for acceptance as a new rugby league member but we had still not been officially registered as a sports organisation in Kenya," explains adding that without local recognition, IRL couldn't engage them meaningfully so

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Source: allAfrica.com

Ghana coronavirus: 18,134 cases; Accra case load hits 10,000

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TEXAS RAMPS UP COVID-19 TESTING

Governor Abbott, CVS Health Announce 44 New COVID-19 Drive-Thru Test Sites In Texas

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Blackwood struggles again but DaSilva shines amid showers

MANCHESTER, England, CMC – Jermaine Blackwood’s struggles with the bat continued but reserve Joshua DaSilva shone with an unbeaten half-century on a rain-hit day two of the four-day ‘inter-squad’ warm-up match here

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Where is Oshane?

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – West Indies fast bowling icon Michael Holding is surprised by the non-selection of rookie speedster Oshane Thomas in the 14-man squad to tour England starting next

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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

Seven Locations for Free COVID-19 Testing in Oakland

WOHC does walk-up testing outdoors and is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.-12:30

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How Is COVID-19 Coronavirus Testing Really Going? What You Need To Know

Although this may sound like an ad for standardized test scores, it is presumably referring COVID-19 coronavirus testing, claiming that the U.S. is leading the world in such

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Source: https://www.forbes.com

‘We must save lives now!’: Congresswoman leading charge for more COVID-19 testing

HOUSTON – Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has always been a hands-on leader for the people of Houston, but these days, she can be seen front and center at community events and press conferences, leading the charge in demanding more testing in the fight against

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Kroger Health launches free COVID-19 testing sites in DFW Metroplex

Kroger Health, the health care division of The Kroger Co., recently announced plans to expand its drive-thru COVID-19 testing

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Blackwood focussed on avoiding past mistakes

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Batsman Jermaine Blackwood has welcomed his recall to West Indies colours for the upcoming England tour, and says he has resolved not to make the same mistakes which led to his ouster three years

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Grave says CWI ‘optimistic’ ahead of second ECB meeting

According to CWI chief executive, Johnny Grave, the two boards had a productive first meeting two weeks ago which included all the key stakeholders from captains to chief medical

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Contrasting fates for Maloney, Ambris

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – Windward Islands batsman Desron Maloney starred as La Soufriere Hikers thrashed Botanic Garden Rangers in the second match of the inaugural T10 Vincy Premier League here

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Evers outlines $1.17B plan to combat spread of coronavirus

Evers said the money will be used for coronavirus testing, contact tracking, emergency operations, buying medical supplies and for local

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Source: Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper – Journalistic Excellence, Service, Integrity and Objectivity Always

‘SAFEGUARD YOURSELF’ –

As of the Daytona Times’ Wednesday night deadline, Volusia County had 1,369 cases with 53 deaths while Flagler County had 250 cases and five

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Kenya coronavirus: Updates from March - April 2020

May 8: Govt to foot quarantine bills, cases at 607

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A Quena woman was shown in Europe as a circus

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Jan

0

1815

700 PEP students to repeat

MORE than 700 students who were registered to take the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) exam this year stand to repeat grade six in the next school year which begins in

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Brooks, Dowrich tune up with fifties

MANCHESTER, England, CMC – Shamarh Brooks and wicketkeeper Shane Dowrich redeemed themselves with timely half-centuries on the final day of the three-day warm-up match here yesterday, to taste form ahead of the opening Test against

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If there were a vaccine to protect against covid-19, would you get it? (Part 1)

Black people are trapped between a rock and a hard place when it comes to medical

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Source: Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper – Journalistic Excellence, Service, Integrity and Objectivity Always

Flo Rida Partners with His Doctor to Launch a $1.5 Million Mobile COVID-19 Testing Center

To help solve that problem, Flo Rida partnered with his doctor, Dr. George Tabi, to launch a $1.5 million project called the Asktabs Mobile Wellness

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West Indies to wear Black Lives Matter on Test shirts

MANCHESTER, England – West Indies players will wear the Black Lives Matter logo on their playing shirts when they face England throughout the upcoming #RaiseTheBat Test Series, starting July 4, as part of the Sandals Tour of England

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Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott Tests Positive For Coronavirus

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England and the West Indies open crickets new normal

The three-match test series between England and the West Indies begins at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Southampton on Wednesday, 8 July 2020.

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Post-COVID-19 mental health issues may be deadly

Rates of alcoholism, depression and suicide often spike after natural disasters and can catch communities off guard, particularly African-American communities where mental health issues have long been a source of shame and

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Leading the Charge: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Uses Political Platform to Advocate for Testing and Necessary Resources in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic

In the midst of one of the deadliest pandemics in the history of the United States, there has been at least one elected official who has truly led the charge and been on the frontlines of dealing with addressing this unprecedented COVID-19 virus – that elected official has been none other than

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