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Corona Virus
Update: 5th Anniversary
Believe it
or not kids, we’re fast approaching the 5th anniversary
of the day when Covid came to visit the USA. I happened
to be in Mexico at the time. When I flew down,
everything was fine; the airport at Cabo was jam-packed
with smiling, happy tourists. Five days later when I
flew out, that same terminal looked like a scene from
the 1995 movie “Outbreak.” Nary a soul in that very same
terminal. I asked a guy checking boarding passes where
everyone was. He said “Beats me, maybe it’s that new flu
virus everyone’s talking about.”
And so it was.
Some not-so-fun stats: The population of the United
States is 340 million. The population of the world is 8
billion. That means we make up 4.25% of the world
community. And yet, by May of 2023 when this chart was
published, America clocked in 17.5% of all the Covid
deaths worldwide.
How can that be? What about India, with their population
of 1.4 billion? They have more than four times as many
people, yet they had fewer than half as many deaths?
Something ain’t kosher here.
Oh, that’s right; now I remember! We had a President at
that time who was scared shitless that any bad P.R.
about this so-called “emergency” might dilute his
chances for getting re-elected in November of that year,
so he downplayed the threat Covid presented. Remember?
He sat on his ass for TEN WEEKS before finally being
convinced to take any action whatsoever. By which time,
the virus had carpeted the nation wall-to-wall:
“You know, a lot of people think that goes away in April
with the heat, as the heat comes in. Typically, that
goes away in April.”
-Trump,
February 10, 2020
“China is
working very, very hard. I have spoken to President Xi,
and they’re working very hard. And if you know anything
about him, I think he’ll be in pretty good shape.
They’re—they’ve had a rough patch, and I think right now
they have it, it looks like they’re getting it under
control more and more. They’re getting it more and more
under control. So I think that’s a problem that’s going
to go away.”
-Trump,
February 25, 2020
“When you
have 15 people, and the 15 within a couple of days is
going to be down to close to zero, that’s a pretty good
job we’ve done.”
-Trump,
February 26, 2020

“It’s going to disappear. One day, it’s like a miracle;
it will disappear. And from our shores, we, you know, it
could get worse before it gets better. It could maybe go
away. We’ll see what happens. Nobody really knows.”
-Trump,
February 27, 2020
“I don’t think people are panicking. I said last night,
we did an interview on Fox last night, a town hall. I
think it was very good. And I said, You have to be calm.
It’ll go away."
-Trump,
March 6, 2020
“We’re prepared, and we’re doing a great job with it.
And it will go away. Just stay calm. It will go away.”
-Trump,
March 10, 2020
“You know, we need a little a separation until such time
as this goes away. It’s going to go away. It’s going to
go away.”
-Trump,
March 12, 2020
“Stay calm. It will go away. You know it, you know it is
going away, and it will go away. And we’re going to have
a great victory.”
-Trump,
March 30, 2020

“It’s going to go away, hopefully at the end of the
month. And, if not, hopefully it will be soon after
that.”
-Trump,
March 31, 2020
“It is going to go away. It is going away.”
-Trump,
April 3, 2020
“It did go, it will go away.”
-Trump,
April 7, 2020
“But a lot of movement and a lot of progress has been
made in a vaccine. But I think what happens is it’s
going to go away. This is going to go away. And whether
it comes back in a modified form in the fall, we’ll be
able to handle it.”
-Trump,
April 28, 2020
“It’s going to go. It’s going to leave. It’s going to be
gone. It’s going to be eradicated. And it might take
longer. It might be in smaller sections. It’ll be — it
won’t be what we had. And we also learned a lot.”
-Trump,
April 29, 2020
“And I think we’re doing very well on the vaccines but,
with or without a vaccine, it’s going to pass, and we’re
going to be back to normal.”
-Trump,
May 5, 2020
“Because, you know, this virus is going to disappear.
It’s a question of when. Will it come back in a small
way? Will it come back in a fairly large way? But we
know how to deal with it now much better. You know,
nobody knew anything about it, initially. Now we know we
can put out fires.”
-Trump,
May 6, 2020

“Well, I feel about vaccines like I feel about tests.
This is going to go away without a vaccine. It’s going
to go away, and it’s — we’re not going to see it again,
hopefully, after a period of time. You may have some —
some flare-ups and I guess, you know, I would expect
that. Sometime in the fall, you’ll have flare-ups maybe.
Maybe not. But according to what a lot of people say,
you probably will. We’ll be able to put them out. You
may have some flare-ups next year, but eventually, it’s
going to be gone. I mean, it’s going to be gone.”
-Trump,
May 8, 2020
I could go on. But hey, we all know what happened. In
the end, 1.2 million American lives were lost to the
pandemic. You’d think after bearing witness to such
carnage and incompetence in realtime, the American
people would reject the guy who rejected the science…
the guy who proposed using subcutaneous lights and
injections of disinfectants to control the spread of the
virus, but I guess not. They re-elected him regardless.
Heaven help us all if there’s a more virulent outbreak
during his coming watch.
World O Meters: Coronavirus Information
Biden Marks Milestone of 1 Million US
COVID-19 Deaths
COVID 19 Data Tracker
Long Covid Is More Common in Bisexual and Trans People
Health Officials Compare
HIV/AIDs Epidemic to COVID
Mental Health Needs Among LGBTQ College
Students During COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
GOP Sen. Ron Johnson Says Fauci Overhyped
COVID-19 Like He Did AIDS
Randy Rainbow:
Mr. Biden Bring My Vaccine
Republican Senator Accuses Dr. Anthony Fauci of
Overhyping HIV on World AIDS Day
NPR Report: LGBTQ Adults Facing Hunger At Twice Rate As
Others
COVID Cluster Hits
Provincetown
Provincetown: Are You Okay?
How the Pandemic Economy Has
Affected LGBTQ People
6
Million Deaths Worldwide
1
Million Deaths in the US
500
Million Cases Worldwide
82
Million Cases in the US

Coronavirus Update
CDC Response to COVID 19
CDC Newsroom
CDC: About COVID 19
World-O-Meter: Coronavirus State-By-State
World-O-Meter: Coronavirus Country-By-Country
"COVID-19 vaccination is one of the strongest tools we
can use to fight this pandemic together."
-Center for Disease Control, May 2022
Since launching an agency-wide response to the COVID-19
pandemic on January 21, 2020, CDC has focused on
learning about the disease–how it spreads and how it
affects people and communities
COVID-19 is still a threat—no one can predict when a new
strain might surface, and many questions remain. In late
2022, cases began to rise again with the Omicron
subvariants driving infections. In November, two of
these strains, called BQ.
The COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed healthcare systems
around the world, having a knock-on effect on the
diagnosis and treatment of other diseases. Social
distancing and lockdowns have reduced diagnosis rates of
infectious diseases such as seasonal influenza, as would
be expected with reduced social contact.
Social constraints in the COVID-19 pandemic force
individuals to adapt to isolation and increase the
prevalence of violence in the family, depression,
anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder
Older age. People of any age can catch COVID-19 . But it
most commonly affects middle-aged and older adults. The
risk of developing dangerous symptoms increases with
age, with those who are age 85 and older are at the
highest risk of serious symptoms.
CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months
and older and boosters for everyone 5 years and older,
if eligible. Some people in your family may need to take
more steps to be better protected from COVID-19,
including anyone not up to date with their COVID-19
vaccines and people with weakened immune systems or
underlying medical conditions.

It’s hard to imagine a time when we didn’t know COVID-19
existed. Now when people say “virus,” we know what they
mean. The impact of COVID-19 on our lives, our
activities, and our freedom has affected us all. The
responsibility is ours, as a community, to help stop
this virus. Now we have a new, safe, and effective tool
to help us do that, and that is the COVID-19 vaccines."
We all need to step up to beat COVID-19. We ask you to
join us in protecting yourself, your family and friends,
and our community by getting vaccinated.
Getting vaccinated adds an important layer of protection
for you, your family, and loved ones. Here are some
things you should know about the COVID-19 vaccine:
--All COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the
United States are very effective at preventing the
disease.
--The most common side effects are pain in the arm where
you got the shot, feeling tired, headache, body aches,
chills, and fever.
--Stopping a pandemic requires using all the tools we
have available—wearing masks, staying at least 6 feet
apart from people who don’t live with you, avoiding
crowds and poorly ventilated spaces, washing your hands
frequently, and getting vaccinated.
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Grande, Megan Thee Stallion
How LGBTQ Couples Are
Taking Care of Each Other During the Pandemic
Queer Teens and School Clubs: Only Safe Space But COVID
19 Upended That
Scottish Politician Says
Same-Sex Marriage is the Cause of COVID 19
NBC News: COVID Pandemic Exacerbating LGBTQ Alcohol
Abuse
CNN: First COVID-19 Vaccine Shots Given in UK
NPR: UK Begins First Nationwide Coronavirus Immunization
USA Today: When Will
COVID-19 Vaccines Begin in US?
Deluded Religious Leader
Claims COVID-19 Vaccine Makes People Gay

Coronavirus
Stats
As of May 2022, cases and hospitalizations continued to
rise as the United States marked one million deaths from
COVID-19. While about 54% of the US population is
experiencing low COVID-19 Community Levels, many areas
have moved into medium and high levels. COVID-19
Community Levels can help communities and individuals
make decisions based on their local context and their
unique needs.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best option to lower
your risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death
if you get infected. Many people have started
vaccination, but most have not stayed up to date. About
78% of people in the United States have received at
least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 66.5% are
fully vaccinated. Of those who are fully vaccinated,
46.4% have received a booster and are considered up to
date. Everyone ages 5 years and older is eligible to
receive one booster after receiving their COVID-19
vaccine primary series. Some people are eligible to
receive a second booster.
People who are up to date on vaccines have much lower
risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19 compared
with people who are unvaccinated. CDC’s COVID Data
Tracker shows that in March 2022, adults ages 18 years
and older who were unvaccinated were about 5 times more
likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 than those who
were up to date. In the same month, people ages 12 years
and older and unvaccinated were 17 times more likely to
die of COVID-19 than those who were up to date.
COVID-19 vaccines available in the United States are
effective at protecting people from getting seriously
ill, being hospitalized, and even dying—especially
people who are boosted. As with other diseases, you are
protected best from COVID-19 when you stay up to date
with recommended vaccines. Find a vaccine provider near
you.
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COVID-19 Deaths
COVID 19 Data Tracker
Health Officials Compare
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COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
GOP Sen. Ron Johnson Says Fauci Overhyped
COVID-19 Like He Did AIDS
Randy Rainbow:
Mr. Biden Bring My Vaccine
Republican Senator Accuses Dr. Anthony Fauci of
Overhyping HIV on World AIDS Day
Thousand Break Social Distancing Rules
Baby There's COVID Outside
Drag Queen Deliveries:
Meals on Heels
WHO Warning: Pandemic is
Accelerating
As States Reopen
Coronavirus Masks Symbolize Cultural Divide
Will Protests Cause Spikes in Coronavirus Cases?
LGBTQ People Working to
Save Lives on the Frontline

Coronavirus Situation
"COVID-19 is not just the flu. Since December
2019,
COVID-19 has killed more people in the US than
influenza has in the last five years combined."
-Johns
Hopkins, Bloomberg School of Public Health
The
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention is responding
to a pandemic of respiratory disease spreading from
person-to-person caused by a novel (new, no cure) coronavirus.
The disease has been named “coronavirus disease 2019”
(abbreviated “COVID-19”). This situation poses a serious
public health risk. The federal government is working
closely with state, local, tribal, and territorial
partners, as well as public health partners, to respond to
this situation. COVID-19 can cause mild to severe illness.
as of August 2020, CDC updated its isolation guidance
based on the latest science about COVID-19 showing that
people can continue to test positive for up to 3 months
after diagnosis and not be infectious to others. Contrary
to media reporting today, this science does not imply a
person is immune to re-infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus
that causes COVID-19, in the 3 months following infection.
The latest data simply suggests that retesting someone in
the 3 months following initial infection is not necessary
unless that person is exhibiting the symptoms of COVID-19
and the symptoms cannot be associated with another illness.
People with COVID-19 should be isolated for at least 10
days after symptom onset and until 24 hours after their
fever subsides without the use of fever-reducing
medications.
There have been more than 15 international and US-based
studies recently published looking at length of infection,
duration of viral shed, asymptomatic spread and risk of
spread among various patient groups. Researchers have found
that the amount of live virus in the nose and throat drops
significantly soon after COVID-19 symptoms develop.
Additionally, the duration of infectiousness in most people
with COVID-19 is no longer than 10 days after symptoms
begin and no longer than 20 days in people with severe
illness or those who are severely immunocompromised.
CDC will continue to closely monitor the evolving science
for information that would warrant reconsideration of these
recommendations.
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COVID-19 Deaths
COVID 19 Data Tracker
Health Officials Compare
HIV/AIDs Epidemic to COVID
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
Zoom
Block Tango
Tribute to COVID-19
Heroes: God Only Knows Where We'd Be Without You
Coronavirus Hot Spots:
Record Number of Cases
Ellen Degeneres: Her
Battle With COVID-19
Jim Parsons and Husband: Coronavirus Couple
Spotlight on COVID 19 Hero: Dr. Rachel Levine
Heroes: Acts of Humanity, Kindness, Courage
NBC News: Surge in
Coronavirus Cases Not Surprising
Warning: 16 Friends Test
Positive for COVID-19 After Night Out
Parallels: Wearing a
Facemask, Wearing a Condom

Vaccination Information
If you are
fully vaccinated, you can resume activities that you did
prior to the pandemic. Fully vaccinated people can resume
activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing,
except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or
territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local
business and workplace guidance.
COVID-19 vaccines are effective at protecting you from
getting sick. Based on what we know about COVID-19
vaccines, people who have been fully vaccinated can start
to do some things that they had stopped doing because of
the pandemic. If you’ve been fully vaccinated:
--You can resume activities that you did prior to the
pandemic.
--You can resume activities without wearing a mask or
staying 6 feet apart, except where required by federal,
state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and
regulations, including local business and workplace
guidance.
--If you travel in the United States, you do not need to
get tested before or after travel or self-quarantine after
travel.
--You need to pay close attention to the situation at your
international destination before traveling outside the
United States.
--You do NOT need to get tested before leaving the United
States unless your destination requires it.
--You still need to show a negative test result or
documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding an
international flight to the United States.
--You should still get tested 3-5 days after international
travel.
--You do NOT need to self-quarantine after arriving in the
United States.
If you’ve
been around someone who has COVID-19, you do not need to
stay away from others or get tested unless you have
symptoms. However, if you live or work in a correctional or
detention facility or a homeless shelter and are around
someone who has COVID-19, you should still get tested, even
if you don’t have symptoms.
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Health Officials Compare
HIV/AIDs Epidemic to COVID
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
Rich People During COVID
Baby There's COVID Outside
My Mask Will Go On
Dream Wedding Despite the
Pandemic
NPR Report: LGBTQ Adults Facing Hunger At Twice Rate As
Others
COVID Cluster Hits
Provincetown
Provincetown: Are You Okay?
How the Pandemic Economy Has
Affected LGBTQ People
Zoom Block Tango
For now, if
you’ve been fully vaccinated:
You will still need to follow guidance at your workplace
and local businesses. If you travel, you should still take
steps to protect yourself and others. You will still be
required to wear a mask on planes, buses, trains, and other
forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or
out of the United States, and in U.S. transportation hubs
such as airports and stations. Fully vaccinated
international travelers arriving in the United States are
still required to get tested within 3 days of their flight
(or show documentation of recovery from COVID-19 in the
past 3 months) and should still get tested 3-5 days after
their trip. You should still watch out for symptoms of
COVID-19, especially if you’ve been around someone who is
sick. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you should get
tested and stay home and away from others. People who have
a condition or are taking medications that weaken the
immune system, should talk to their healthcare provider to
discuss their activities. They may need to keep taking all
precautions to prevent COVID-19.
What We Know:
COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing COVID-19
disease, especially severe illness and death. COVID-19
vaccines reduce the risk of people spreading COVID-19.
What We’re
Still Learning: How effective the vaccines are against
variants of the virus that causes COVID-19. Early data show
the vaccines may work against some variants but could be
less effective against others. How well the vaccines
protect people with weakened immune systems, including
people who take immunosuppressive medications. How long
COVID-19 vaccines can protect people. As we know more, CDC
will continue to update our recommendations for both
vaccinated and unvaccinated people.
Woman's Story From Hospital Bed Brings Anderson Cooper
to Tears
Huff Post: Doctor Who Died From COVID-19 Selflessly
Cared for the Sickest Patients
Black LGBTQ
Americans Hit Hard(er) by Pandemic
Young Americans: Contributing to Rise in COVID 19 Cases
Florida Shatters Records:
Over 10 Thousand Cases in a Single Day
Young Americans: Partying Hard and Quickly Spreading the
Virus
CNN: Latest Developments
in COVID-19 Situation
ABC News: Damaging New
Phase of COVID-19 Pandemic
In Gay We Trust: Devising
a Plan for Mourning in America

"I love
being told that I have an irrational fear of a
deadly virus by people who...
freak out
about immigrants, Muslims, LGBTQ people, brown people,
black people,
working
women, vaccines, sex education, universal healthcare, science, and face masks."
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Couples
COVID-19 Immunity Compared
to Other Diseases
Bill Gates on US
Reopening: We Didn't Get Away With It
My Mask Will Go On
CDC Advises to Wear Face Masks
Meet the Transgender Doctor Who is Leading the Fight
Against COVID-19
Mask Mutiny: Refusal to Wear
Face Masks
LGBTQ Heroes: Out on the Frontline
Mental Health Tips for LGBTQ People Under Lockdown
Here's How You Can Support
the LGBTQ Community
Hairspray Pandemic Spectacular: You Can stop the Beat
Thank You Frontline Workers

"I don't know how to explain to you that you should
care for other people."
-Dr. Anthony
Fauci, Director, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious
Diseases
"We are
pointing out that the best way you can protect yourself,
but particularly to protect our most vulnerable and slow
the spread, is too avoid closed spaces, crowded places, and
close contact settings."
-Texas Public
Health Officials
"Now is
the time to care selflessly about one another."
-Dr. Anthony
Fauci, Director
"We can
think of transmission risk with a simple phrase: time,
space, people, place."
-Dr. William Miller,
Epidemiologist, Ohio State University
"In the end,
it will be impossible to know if we over-reacted or did too
much. But it will be quite apparent if we under-react or do
too little."
-Dr. Douglass Massengill,
School Superintendent
"Always choose outdoors
over indoor, always choose masking over not masking, and
always choose more space for fewer people over a smaller
space."
-Dr. Emily
Landon, Epidemiologist, Infectious Diseases Specialist,
University of Chicago Medicine
"I wouldn't have imagined in my wildest dreams that people
who object to things that are pure public health principles
are so set against it ... that they actually threaten you.
I mean, that to me is just strange."
-Dr. Anthony
Fauci
"Can you imagine a world without high-fives? Without
hugs?"
-Susan Spencer, CBS Sunday Morning
"Be safe. Be respectful. Wear your mask. Lead with
love."
-Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon
Baby There's COVID Outside
Thank You Frontline Workers
Zoom Block Tango
CNN: Anger Erupts Over
Face Mask Requirement
Before Getting COVID 19,
Brazil Prez Bolsonaro Said Face Masks Are for Faggots
Dr. Anthony Fauci:
Coronavirus Spread is Worst Nightmare
When
the World Goes Back to Normal
Dancing Queen in Quarantine
HuffPost Tips: Parenting During the Pandemic
Franklin Graham Attack Anthony Fauci: Science Isn't
Truth, God Is
When Life is Good Again: Song by Dolly Parton
Social Justice vs Social Distancing
Dr. Anthony Fauci: 100,00 Deaths and Predictions for the Fall
I
Gotta Wash My Hands: Beatles Parody
Dr. Joseph Costa: Hero of the Pandemic
The chief of critical
care at a Baltimore hospital who helped treat the
"sickest" patients, including during the pandemic, died
in July 2020 of the coronavirus. Dr. Joseph Costa, 56,
was the intensive care unit chief at Mercy Medical
Center in downtown Baltimore.

“He dedicated his life and career to caring for the
sickest patients,” Sister Helen Amos, chair of the
hospital’s board of trustees, and David Maine, president
and CEO, said in a joint statement. “When the global
pandemic came down upon us, Joe selflessly continued his
work on the front lines — deeply committed to serving
our patients and our city during this time of great
need.”
“His memory will live on as an example to us all,” the
hospital said. Costa had worked for Mercy for 23 years,
becoming chief of critical care in 2005. He is survived
by his husband of 28 years, David Hart.
His tragic death should serve as a reminder of the
seriousness of the pandemic. "This is real. This was a
56-year-old healthy man. He knew how to be careful. He
knew how to take good care of himself, and he still
passed away from this disease,” said one of his
colleagues. “This could happen to anybody.” Costa is
among over 850 health care workers in the US who have
died of COVID-19.
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Cared for Pandemic Patients
Huff Post: Doctor Who Died From COVID-19 Selflessly
Cared for the Sickest Patients
Baltimore ICU Doctor Dies of COVID-19 in His Husband's
Arms
UN and WHO: COVID 19 May
Have Caused 500K HIV-Related Deaths
Queer Elders and Lessons
Learned: AIDS Crisis and Coronavirus
NBC News: Coronaviris Conspiracy Theories are
Frustrating Doctors
Sufi
and Anjali: Annoying Each Other During Quarantine
Fifty
Ways to Catch Corona
Thousand Break Social Distancing Rules
Meet the Transgender Doctor Who is Leading the Fight
Against COVID-19
CNN: Anger Erupts Over Face
Mask Requirement
Anthony Fauci: Now is the Time to Care
Selflessly About One Another

Kious Kelly: NYC's First Nurse to Die of COVID-19
Kious Kelly, an assistant
nurse manager at Manhattan’s Mount Sinai West, was only
48 when he passed. he had asthma but was otherwise
healthy. A lack of personal protective equipment, like
masks and gowns, may have contributed to Kelly’s
COVID-19 infection. Kelly grew up in Lansing, Mich. He
moved to New York City over 20 years ago with the dream
of becoming a dancer before turning to a career in
health. Kelly is one of countless LGBTQ workers who have
put their lives on the line to save others.
Frontline Nurse Reunited With
Girlfriend After Months of Separation
COVID 19 Impact: Serve Economic Hardships for LGBTQ People
of Color
My Mask Will Go On
Todrick Hall: Mask, Gloves, Soap, Scrubs
HuffPost Tips: Working From Home During the Pandemic
The NYT Project: Front Page Full of Names
Dr.
Anthony Fauci: Inequities and Disparities in Healthcare
Bill
Gates: What I Hope We Learn From Coronavirus
Summer Partiers Making Things Worse
By the end of June 2020, daily new infections
had begun to dip for the first time, but experts fear
that summer celebrations (July 4th weekend) will act
like rocket fuel for the nation's surging coronavirus
outbreak.
Since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak,
Americans' desire to attend large public events and
engage in social activities have challenged the fight to
contain the virus. Spring Break, Memorial Day, Pride
Celebrations, BLM Protests, July 4th Celebrations, and
family summer vacations have all contributed to a
further spread of new infections.

The collective consequences of the
actions Americans take at the moment are even more momentous.
If we fail to flatten the curve, if the coronavirus
continues to spread at such great speed that the number
of patients requiring medical care overwhelms the
capacity of our health-care systems, the important work
of doctors and nurses will be rendered difficult if not
impossible.
And yet, a lot of people around the countries are simply
refusing to change their behavior. They go to get a
haircut, head to the beach, or organize house parties.
In some cases, this irresponsibility amounts to
bold and intentional violation of explicit orders.
Despite guidelines to maintain social distancing to stop
the spread of COVID-19, vacationers are observed at
crowded beaches, lakes and bars, and hundreds of people
are seen standing close to each other, not wearing face
masks.
Americans participating in various summer celebrations
are admitting they know about the social distancing
guidelines. "You only live once,”" said one partier,
posing for a photo with a group in a crowded pool.

But now, with the US death toll from COVID-19 soaring,
it seems irrational to see such a high number of people
at various vacation spots that are clearly flouting
every regulation or strong suggestion.
"This reckless behavior endangers countless people and
risks, setting us back substantially from the progress we
have made in slowing the spread of COVID-19," said one
official. "One of the things that terrifies me
now, as the virus spreads across the US, is that there’s
this sense of invulnerability among millennials,"
observes another official.
One Hollywood celebrity called
out fellow Californians who disobeyed social distancing
mandates and partied during the Fourth of July weekend
amid the coronavirus pandemic. "California is in bad
shape, and, while it is a challenge, we really need to
be smart about how we enjoy our summer activities, or
things are going to get worse. It really seems like
Americans just don’t care about each other. Somehow this
pandemic has turned into a political stance between
parties. And I'm perplexed about the raw defiance."
California is currently among
multiple states, including Arizona, Texas, and Florida that have
become hotspots for new coronavirus cases. Dr. Anthony
Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy
and Infectious Diseases, has issued a warning to
Americans that the numbers could get much higher if the
coronavirus continues to spread at this rate. “I would
not be surprised if we go up to 100,000 a day if this
does not turn around,” Fauci said while testifying at
Senate hearings about COVID-19 in June. “And so
I am very concerned.”

Massive Holiday Celebrations
July 4th Holiday Weekend:
Increasing COVID 19 Infections
Future of Fun in a
Pandemic World
Gay Revelers at Fire
Island Spark Outrage and Worry
Thousand Break Social Distancing Rules
People Seems Hellbent on Ignoring Social Distancing
Orders
Young Americans: Contributing to Rise in COVID 19 Cases
WHO
Warning: Pandemic is Accelerating
Why Are People Still Out
There Partying?
Young Americans: Partying Hard and Quickly Spreading the
Virus
Thousand Break Social Distancing Rules
Why Are Young Adults So
Bad at Social Distancing?
Time Mag: Millennials
Aren't Taking COVID 19 Seriously
NBC News: Surge in
Coronavirus Cases Not Surprising
Coronavirus Hot Spots:
Record Number of Cases
Warning: 16 Friends Test
Positive for COVID-19 After Night Out
As States Reopen
Coronavirus Masks Symbolize Cultural Divide
Will Protests Cause Spikes in Coronavirus Cases?
Dr. Anthony Fauci:
Coronavirus Spread is Worst Nightmare
“Nothing in
life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.
Now
is the time to understand more, so
that we may fear less.”
-Marie Curie
Coronavirus Blues
With the onset of COVID-19, Americans
are finding themselves
in the midst of a public health and economic crisis. For
many this kind of global emergency is unfamiliar
territory and the resultant feelings of anxiety, stress,
and fear are
unprecedented.
In the
face of the coronavirus pandemic, people all over the
world are encountering very challenging circumstances,
not least of which are the spreading of illness due to
the infections and incidents of deaths. Along with
that grim situation are the devastating consequences of
job loss, shuttered businesses, and an economy beset
with instability.
People are learning the necessary steps to avoid getting
sick. More than is normal, they're washing their
hands, covering their mouths, and maintaining social
distance. Many are staying home (and working from
home) to limit contact with others.
The outbreak has caused many to navigate the realities of
restricted activities, unavailable services, and the
shortages of goods in stores. People are certainly
being called upon to be adaptable and resilient in the
face of great instability.
Regarding how we respond to crises and how we solve
problems, perhaps this is the best time to begin
changing our perspective, to be innovative and creative,
and to think outside the box.
With the
spread of the virus, and the necessary precautionary
measures, many people are, for the first time, coping
with the challenges of social distancing and self
quarantine and trying to find something to do to occupy
their time and keep their minds active. Trying to stay
safe and sane has been the task of the last several
months and will be for the months ahead.

"When we are no longer able to change a situation,
we
are challenged to change ourselves."
-Viktor Frankl
Heroes: Acts of Humanity, Kindness, Courage
June 2020: Celebrating LGBTQ Pride From a Social
Distance
Huffington Post: Dan Levy Seeking to Defuse Tensions
Over Wearing Masks
Dr. Anthony Fauci: Inequities and Disparities in
Healthcare
CDC Advises to Wear Face Masks
When
Life is Good Again: Song by Dolly Parton
Social Justice vs Social Distancing
CDC: How to Protect Yourself and Others
Let's Make Anxiety Soup
COVID 19 Doesn't Discriminate and Neither Should We
After Months of Quarantine
Nurse Proposes to Longtime Girlfriend
My Mask Will Go On
Acts of Heroism

The COVID 19
Pandemic Explained in Gay Terms:
You and 10 friends are in your apartment getting ready for
the Pride Parade.
One has glitter.
How many will end up with glitter on them?
Coronavirus Hurting LGBTQ Nightspots Around the Globe
Mary
Poppins Quarantine Parody
Virtual Town Hall: Pandemic's Impact on LGBTQ Community
If
Broadway Songs Were About Quarantine
LGBTQ Heroes: Out on the Frontline
I
Gotta Wash My Hands: Beatles Parody
Dr.
Anothy Fauci: 100,00 Deaths and Predictions for the Fall
LGBTQ People Working to Save
Lives on the Frontline
Mental Health Tips for LGBTQ People Under Lockdown
Bill
Gates: What I Hope We Learn From Coronavirus
Everybody Must Stay Home: Bob Dylan Parody
New Workplace Rules During the Pandemic
When employees start trickling back into the office,
after having worked from home for the past several
months, things will not be entirely back to normal.
Employees will find new rules as they return to the
workplace, including mandatory face masks, social
distancing, and hand washing. Sanitary wipes by the
coffee pot. No more than one person on an elevator at
the same time. Same rule for the restroom.
Hand sanitizer is everywhere, chairs are spaced out, and
certain desks are blocked off to promote social
distancing while working. Conference rooms are often off
limits, as are dining areas. There are signs on nearly
every wall, door and TV screen reminding workers about
the new rules. Steps that once might have felt invasive,
like daily temperature checks and health assessments,
are often required before employees can walk through the
front door. None of these health and safety measures
feels normal. The lack of normalcy is, in fact, the new
normal at work.

Some companies have drawn circles on the floors, marking
where people should stand — as far apart as possible. In
break rooms, most companies have cordoned off dining
areas and rendered shared refrigerators off-limits. What
once was a place where co-workers chatted, socialized,
and interacted will likely will be empty.
Strict measures will be in place in every setting where
co-workers interact with each other and in every setting
where employees interact with customers. Rules
will be in place to ensure safety. When it comes
to the new pandemic-related policies, what the boss says
goes. Employers have a right to require workers to wear
masks in the office. And when an employee refuses,
employers can implement their own policy and process,
including disciplinary actions.
Some companies are asking employees who plan to head
into the office to take their temperature at home and
stay there if it’s above 100.4 degrees. Many companies
say they do not plan to force their employees to get
tested, but will require notification if they test
positive for COVID-19.
The transition back into the office, and the paradigm
shift that comes with it, will take some getting used
to. The limited office space, the social distancing, the
mask-wearing — all that is the easy stuff. The hard
stuff is the conversation around health and how the
nature of work has actually changed. Mental health
issues are also a big concern, because the level of
stress under these pandemic conditions is unlike
anything any of us have ever had to deal with.
[Source: Ally Marotti, Lauren Zumbach, Abdel Jimenez,
Chicago Tribune, July 2020]

The New York Times Project: Front Page Full of Names
Incalculable Loss: US Coronavirus Death Toll and
Individual Obits
New York Times: See
the Actual Front Page
Ode to Joy
Acts of Heroism
When
the World Goes Back to Normal
Here's How You Can Support the
LGBTQ Community
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
When
Life is Good Again: Song by Dolly Parton
Dr.
Anthony Fauci: Inequities and Disparities in Healthcare
Personal Story: Surviving COVID-19
Thousand Break Social Distancing Rules
Sufi and Anjali: Annoying Each Other During Quarantine
Dan Levy Seeking to Defuse Tensions Over Wearing Masks
Anthony Fauci: Now is the Time to Care
Selflessly About One Another

Quarantine is Not Quite Over: Billie Jean Parody
Thank
You Frontline Workers
My Mask Will Go On
San Francisco Pride
Celebration Canceled
COVID 19 Impact: Serve Economic Hardships for LGBTQ People
of Color
CNN: Anger Erupts Over Face
Mask Requirement
How
Do You Solve a Problem Like Corona
Message From Nurses Treating Coronavirus Patents
Tribute to Nurse in New Orleans
Pandemic Relief Must Include LGBTQ Protections
Fifty Ways to Catch Corona
Why is America's Death Toll So High?
NYC Paramedic: I Haven't Kissed My Partner Since Health
Crisis Began
Pete Buttigieg Comments on COVID-19 Virus Outbreak
Dorothy's Song: COVID-19 Version
Do Re Mi: COVID-19 Version

When Life is Good Again
When life is good again, I’ll be a better
friend, A bigger person when, Life is good again.
More thoughtful than I’ve been, I’ll be so different
then, More in the moment when, Life is good again.
I’ll open up my heart, And let the whole world in, I’ll
try to make amends, When life is good again.
We’ve been brought to our knees, We’ve been so ill at
ease, There are no guarantees, But you know life goes
on.
This too shall pass away, Bring new and different days,
We need to change our ways, And right our wrongs.
Let’s open up our hearts, And let the whole world in,
Let’s try to make amends, When life is good again.
I’ll open up my doors again, And hear the message in the
wind, Repent of all my sins, When life is good again.
I’ll try to be someone, On which you can depend, A
helping hand to lend.
Let’s open up our eyes, And see what’s
going on, If we’re to move along, From where we’ve been.
If you want rainbows, you get rain, We’ll all be forever
changed.
I’ll sail my boat and fly my kite, Walk in the park, go
out at night.
And hold my loved ones extra tight, When everything is
on the mend.
I’ll have a drink with my old friends,
Sing and play my mandolin.
We’ll make it through this long dark night, Darkness
fades when faced with light.
And everything’s gonna be alright, When life is good
again.
[Dolly Parton, May 2020]

Heroes: Acts of Humanity, Kindness, Courage
Coronavirus Hot Spots:
Record Number of Cases
Warning: 16 Friends Test
Positive for COVID-19 After Night Out
Dr. Anthony Fauci:
Football Season May Not Happen
Reopened States See Rise
in Coronavirus Cases
Thousand Break Social Distancing Rules
Here's How You Can Support
the LGBTQ Community
Will Protests Cause Spikes in Coronavirus Cases?
June 2020: Celebrating LGBTQ Pride From a Social Distance
Social Justice vs Social Distancing
LGBTQ Heroes: Out on the Frontline
Everybody Must Stay Home: Bob Dylan Parody
Dr.
Anthony Fauci: Inequities and Disparities in Healthcare
CDC Advice: Preventing Coronavirus
LGBTQ People Working to Save
Lives on the Frontline

LGBTQ Heroes: Out on the Frontline
Gay Deputy Sheriff: Died of COVID-19 While Protecting
Floridians
Fifty
Ways to Catch Corona
Queer Elders and Lessons
Learned: AIDS Crisis and Coronavirus
Songs for Social Distancing
Gay San Francisco Nurse Hospitalized
with COVID-19
Socially Distant
Orchestra: Ode to Joy
Lockdown Waltz: 75 People, 11 Countries, 3
Continents
LGBTQ People May Have Higher Risk of Coronavirus
Restaurant Employing Drag Queens to Deliver Food to
Customers
When Life is Good Again: Song by Dolly Parton
Bohemian Virus Rhapsody
Florida Trans Icon Henrietta Robins Dies From COVID-19
Meet the Transgender Doctor Who is Leading the Fight
Against COVID-19
Dorothy's Song: COVID-19 Version

Coronavirus Situation: Summer Update
It has
been around two months of quarantine for many of us. The
urge to get out and enjoy the summer is real. But what's
safe? We asked a panel of infectious disease and public
health experts to rate the risk of summer activities,
from backyard gatherings to a day at the pool to sharing
a vacation house with another household. From camping to
dining out.
Your personal risk depends on your age and health, the
prevalence of the virus in your area and the precautions
you take during any of these activities. Also, many
areas continue to restrict the activities described
here, so check your local laws. And there's no such
thing as a zero-risk outing right now. As states begin
allowing businesses and public areas to reopen,
decisions about what's safe will be up to individuals.
It can help to think through the risks the way the
experts do. Here's his rule of thumb: The more time you
spend and the closer in space you are to any infected
people, the higher your risk. Interacting with more
people raises your risk, and indoor places are riskier
than outdoors.
--A BYOB
backyard gathering with one other household: low to
medium risk
--Eating indoors at a restaurant: medium to high risk
--Attending a religious service indoors: high risk
--Spending the day at a popular beach or pool: low risk
--An outdoor celebration such as a wedding with more
than 10 guests: medium to high risk
--Using a public restroom: low to medium risk
--Letting a friend use your bathroom: low risk
--Going to a vacation house with another family: low
risk
--Staying at a hotel: low to medium risk
--Getting a haircut: medium to high risk
--Going shopping at a mall: risk varies
--Going to a nightclub: high risk
--Going camping: low risk
--Exercising outdoors: low risk
[Source: National Public Radio, May 2020]

Summer Activities: Experts Rate the Risks
CDC Updates and Recommendations
Here's How You Can Support the
LGBTQ Community
COVID-19: Quotes From Experts
CDC Advice: Preventing Coronavirus
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Corona
Pink: Candid Conversation About Contracting COVID-19
Streets of NYC Under Quarantine
Gay Couple Hands Out Free Rainbow Facemasks
When Life is Good Again: Song by Dolly Parton
Thoughts to
Ponder: Quarantine Reflection
Hello From the Inside
Mental Health Tips for LGBTQ People Under Lockdown
Daily Life of Gay Couple Who Never Leaves the House
New York City Pride Celebration Canceled
Dr. Anthony Fauci: Inequities and Disparities in
Healthcare
Coping Tips for Coronavirus Fears and Anxiety
Randy Rainbow: A Spoonful of Clorox
My Marriage Was Broken: COVID-19 Lockdown Saved It
Going Viral: Coronavirus Memes
When the World Goes Back to Normal
If
Broadway Songs Were About Quarantine
Gay Couple Dies of COVID-19 Within a Few Hours of Each
Other

Dan Levy: Masks as an Act of Kindness
"Schitt’s Creek" star and
co-creator Dan Levy came up with a beautiful way to get
people to wear protective masks. The actor urged people
to see wearing a mask amid the coronavirus pandemic as
an act of kindness instead of an infringement on their
freedom. Dan Levy is seeking to defuse tensions
surrounding the wearing of face masks.
Levy called on people who are “actively not wearing
masks because they perceive it to be an infringement of
their freedom” to recontextualize it as “the simplest,
easiest act of kindness that you can do in a day.” Levy
acknowledged “the frustration of being told what to do”
but said reframing may save the lives of people with
autoimmune issues who could suffer “devastating
repercussions” if they contracted the coronavirus.
“See it not as anyone or anything infringing on your
freedom, but rather, if you have the freedom to leave
your house, if you have the good health to leave your
house, why not put on a mask?” Levy asked. “Make it your
good deed for the day and do something nice for yourself
and other people.”
[Source: Lee Moran, HuffPost, May 2020]
Huffington Post: Dan Levy Seeking to Defuse Tensions
Over Wearing Masks
CDC Advises to Wear Face Masks
My Mask Will Go On
CDC: How to Protect Yourself and Others
When
Life is Good Again: Song by Dolly Parton
Dr.
Anthony Fauci: Inequities and Disparities in Healthcare
Beautiful Gay Wedding: Love During the Pandemic
Leftover AIDS Quilt Fabric Being Used to Make Face Masks
Italians Coping Under COVD-19: Making
Music From Their Balconies
Husbands Die Two Days Apart From COVID-19 in Texas

NBC
News: Coronavirus Update
CDC Updates: Total COVID-19 Cases in US
CNN: State-by-State Reopening Status
Thousand Break Social Distancing Rules
Quarantine is Not Quite Over: Billie Jean Parody
Not to Blame: Global Groups Defend LGBTQ People
Love and Compassion: Recognizing LGBTQ Nurses Fighting
Coronavirus
NYC Joins Growing List of
Cancelled Pride Parades
Lesbian Couple Holds Pandemic Wedding at Drive-In Movie
Theatre
Anthony Fauci Praises LGBTQ People's Strength and
Activism
Gay Couple Hands Out Free Rainbow Facemasks
Randy Rainbow: A Spoonful of Clorox
Lean On Me: Straight No Chaser (Quarantine Session)
Sufi and Anjali: Annoying Each Other During Quarantine
Internet's National Hero: Leslie Jordan
Leslie Jordan: Just Trying to Get Through the Quarantine
(Part1)|

"Not all
heroes wear capes...
Right now,
a whole dedicated bunch of them wear scrubs."
Heroes of the Pandemic
During this challenging time, as
the US becomes the number one
nation in the world reporting
COVID-19 infection cases, people
are dealing with quarantine,
lost jobs, shuttered businesses,
illness, and death. And, during
this difficult period,
the best and worst of people
have been revealed. On the
positive side, many celebrities
and entertainers have stepped up
to offer words of encouragement
and acts of kindness.
On the negative side, many
conservative government
officials and preachers have
used this crisis as an
opportunity to express ignorance
and sow hatred. They're playing
the blame game and targeting the
Asian and LGBTQ communities. The moronic
remarks and vitriol have
included xenophobic attacks, proclamations about
divine retribution, suspicions
and denials of the science of
the pandemic, and paranoid
expressions of partisan
politics.
Meanwhile, doctors, nurses, and other
first responders and health care professionals are
focusing on the important
priorities of keeping people
safe.
Who are the real heroes during
this pandemic? The politicians?
The entertainers? The doctors
and nurses? The grocery store
operators? Who will we remember
when we look back at this time?
Dr. Anthony Fauci? Joe Exotic?
President Donald Trump? Leslie
Jordan? Governor Andrew Cuomo?
Jimmy Fallon?
Two gay people who have been
prominent during the COVID-19
crisis are the notorious Joe
Exotic and the delightful Leslie
Jordan. Joe Exotic will be
remembered in a not-so-favorable
light for his outlandish
antics and questionable behavior
in the absurd carnival-like
empire of the Tiger King. On the
other hand, on a more positive
note, Leslie Jordan
provided comic relief at a time
when we needed it most. Leslie
Jordan, of Will & Grace
fame, offered humor, personal
insights, encouragement, and the
real-life craziness of a person
in quarantine just trying to
cope. He made us laugh and
forget about our current
troubles.
We love those heroes who
can step up and be positive
during trying times. They
encourage us and lift our
spirits. They spread optimism
and make us smile.

Heroes: Acts of Humanity,
Kindness, Courage
Here's How You Can Support the
LGBTQ Community
Thank You Frontline Workers
LGBTQ Heroes: Out on the
Frontline
Thoughts to Ponder: Quarantine
Reflection
Tribute to COVID-19 Heroes: God
Only Knows Where We'd Be Without
You
CDC: How to Protect
Yourself and Others
World Health Organization: Advice for the Public on
COVID-19
When Life is Good Again: Song by
Dolly Parton
LGBTQ People Working to
Save Lives on the Frontline

Bill Gates: What I Hope We Learn
From Coronavirus
Together We Will Rise Up
Advocate: COVID-19 Crisis Affecting Work of LGBTQ
Organizations
Anthony Fauci: Now is the Time to Care
Selflessly About One Another
Lifting
Our Spirits: Acts of Kindness
Lessons Learned From the Coronavirus Pandemic
Dr.
Anthony Fauci: Inequities and Disparities in Healthcare
Coronavirus Rhapsody
Mental Health Tips for LGBTQ People Under Lockdown
Mary Poppins Quarantine Parody
Restaurant Offers "Dragside" Pick Up During Quarantine
Lean On Me: Straight No
Chaser (Quarantine Session)
When the World Goes Back to Normal
Anthony Fauci
Praises Courage and Dignity of LGBTQ People
Queer Elders and Lessons
Learned: AIDS Crisis and Coronavirus
Cute Lesbian Couple: Daily Life in Quarantine
Socially Distant Orchestra: Ode to Joy
Leslie Jordan: Just Trying to
Get Through the Quarantine (Part
2)

"Often
when you think you're at the end of something,
you're at the beginning of something else."
-Fred Rogers
Coping Tips for Coronavirus Fears and Anxiety
Truly Brave: San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Virtual
Performance
Coronavirus Symptoms
My
Favorite Things: COVID-19 Version
Dancers Unite: Coronavirus Virtual Flash Mob
Gay USA: Mourning Losses in the LGBTQ Community
What the World Looks Like When Everyone Stays Home
Lessons Learned From the Coronavirus Pandemic
If
Broadway Songs Were About Quarantine
Coping Tips for Coronavirus Fears and Anxiety

"We
have the freedom to choose our attitude in
any given set of circumstances."
-Viktor Frankl
Day in the Life: Quarantined Couple
Coronavirus Symptoms
When
Life is Good Again: Song by Dolly Parton
Dr. Anthony Fauci: Inequities and Disparities in
Healthcare
How Can I Protect Myself
Fifty Ways to Catch Corona
New Jersey Doctor Dies of COVID-19 in His Husband's Arms
Riot Jazz Brass Band: Mardi Gras
in Quarantine
Lifting Our Spirits: Acts of Kindness
What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger
Personal Story: Surviving COVID-19
World Health Organization: Advice for the Public on
COVID-19
Italians Coping
Under COVD-19: Making Music From Their Balconies

Universal Masking is Crucial
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Corona
Let's Make Anxiety Soup
Randy Rainbow: A Spoonful of Clorox
Going Viral: Coronavirus Memes
Love in Lockdown
Songs for Social Distancing
CDC Advice: Preventing Coronavirus
Lockdown Waltz: 75 People, 11 Countries, 3
Continents
Leslie Jordan: Just Trying to Get Through the Quarantine
(Part3)

"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow,
you gotta put up with the rain."
-Dolly Parton
Overview of the Situation
This is the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Pandemic, declared March 11th, 2020.
--Gas prices drop.
--Schools cancelled.
--Self-distancing measures in place.
--Tape on the floors at grocery stores (and other
stores) to help distance shoppers (6ft) from each other.
--Limited number of people inside stores, therefore,
lineups outside the store doors.
--Non-essential stores and businesses mandated closed.
--Parks, trails, entire cities locked up.
--Entire sports seasons cancelled.
--Concerts, tours, festivals, and entertainment events cancelled.
--Weddings, family celebrations, and holiday gatherings cancelled.
--No church services, churches are closed.
--No gatherings of 50 or more, then 20 or more, now 5 or
more.
--Don't socialize with anyone outside of your home.
--Children's outdoor play parks are closed.
--We are to distance ourselves from each other.
--Shortage of masks, gowns, gloves for our front-line
workers.
--Shortage of ventilators for the critically ill.

--Panic buying sets in and we have no toilet paper, no
disinfecting supplies, no bleach, no laundry soap, no
hand sanitizer.
--Shelves in grocery stores are bare.
--Government closes the border to all non-essential
travel.
--Fines are established for breaking the rules.
--Stadiums and recreation facilities open up for the
overflow of Covid-19 patients.
--Field hospitals set up in hotels, civic centers, and
public parks.
--Daily updates on new cases, recoveries,
and deaths.
--Government mandates to stay home.
--Barely anyone on the roads.
--People wearing masks and gloves outside.
--Essential service workers are terrified to go to work.
--Medical field workers are afraid to go home to their
families.

"Now is
the time to care selflessly about one another."
-Dr. Anthony
Fauci
What World Needs Now
Thank You Frontline Workers
Mental Health Tips for LGBTQ People Under Lockdown
Do
Re Mi: COVID-19 Version
When Life is Good Again: Song by Dolly Parton
Love and Compassion: Recognizing LGBTQ Nurses Fighting
Coronavirus
Personal Story: Surviving COVID-19
Let's Make Anxiety Soup
Lean On Me: Straight No Chaser (Quarantine Session)
Songs for Social Distancing
Couples Quarantine Self Care: LGBTQ Relationship Series
Socially Distant Orchestra: Ode to Joy
LGBTQ People May Have Higher Risk of Coronavirus
Bohemian Virus Rhapsody

Coping Tips for Coronavirus Fears and Anxiety
When the World Goes Back to Normal
Queer Elders and Lessons
Learned: AIDS Crisis and Coronavirus
CDC Advice: Preventing Coronavirus
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Corona
Lesbian Couple: At Home During Quarantine
If
Broadway Songs Were About Quarantine
World Health Organization: Advice for the Public on
COVID-19
COVID-19: Come On Eileen
Riot Jazz Brass Band: Mardi Gras in Quarantine
Thoughts to
Ponder: Quarantine Reflection
Leslie Jordan: Just Trying to Get Through the Quarantine
(Part 4)

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning how to dance in the rain."
-Vivien Greene
Ode to Joy
Heroes: Acts of Humanity, Kindness, Courage
Thoughts to
Ponder: Quarantine Reflection
Iylana Vanzant: COVID 19 is Here to Teach Us
Bill Gates: What I Hope We Learn From Coronavirus
Dan Levy: Seeking to Defuse Tensions Over Wearing Masks
Anthony
Fauci: Now is the Time to Care
Selflessly About One Another
Malcolm Gladwell: Adapting to Radical Disruption
Dolly Parton: When Life is Good Again
Inspiration and Introspection
This time of the coronavirus pandemic is
an opportunity to think bigger, to see beyond yourself,
and to take a world view. As we are globally counting
people and watching statistics rising, as new numbers
are released hourly of those infected by the coronavirus,
we begin to realize how interconnected we all are. It is
not a time right now to be thinking just how this
pandemic is affecting me and my life, it is a time to be
thinking bigger than ourselves, about how we fit into
society and our role within humanity.
Here are some tips and daily practices to get you
through this crisis:
--Meditate daily to focus your mind and
raise your consciousness.
--Work with fears as they arise but don’t let them
overwhelm you.
--Try to sleep at least eight hours every night.
--Get regular exercise, outdoors if possible, but if you
are in quarantine the stairs will have to do. Stay
active!
--Eat a balanced and healthy diet, including fruit and
vegetables and drink plenty of water.
--Keep remembering to wash hands and follow the
guidelines from the health authorities.
--Look for the opportunities of what can be done at
home.
--Learn something new. Keep
stimulated!
--Gardening is a tranquil activity and connecting to the
earth is grounding. If you can be outside, walk barefoot
on the grass, or even better the beach.
--Try and stay away from victim
mentality, which has negative effects on our health.
Instead, focus on opportunities, not end of the world
scenarios: Ask yourself, “How can this situation cause
positive changes that we and the world might need
anyway?”
--Think how you can be a positive example
and support to others, today with access to the internet
we have a choice of thousands of inspirational platforms
to join. When we feel inspired we will have a ripple
effect on those we are spending time with.
Think of small acts of kindness you can do for others
out there. Be creative!
--Take time in retreat if your
commitments allow. I like to think of this as a
‘spiritual quarantine.’ A time where we can introspect
about conscious living, about stuff and our actual
‘boundaries’. When we spend time within contemplating,
it can help us to emerge more peaceful and clear about
our purpose not just in our own lives but our role
within humanity and inhabitants of our beautiful planet
as well.

--Have deeper, longer conversations with
people you love. We are forced to be in our homes, so
let’s use the opportunity as a time for rebuilding
relationships and not as a confinement. It’s all about
our attitude. Be positive!
Out of struggle and tragedy something new
can be born. What will your role in this rebirth be?
Lets look at this coronavirus pandemic as a wake-up call
as we unite to better serve each other and our planet.
My daughter has a poster on her wall which says, “I
never knew how strong I was until being strong was my
only option.” Now is our time to be strong and to
actualize that which is hidden within us and bring it to
its potential.
[Source: Devorah Kur]
Thank You Frontline Workers
Hello From the Inside
Let's Make Anxiety Soup
Anthony Fauci: Now is the Time to Care Selflessly About
One Another
Gay Couple Hands Out Free Rainbow Facemasks
Lessons Learned From the Coronavirus Pandemic
Meet the Transgender Doctor Who is Leading the Fight
Against COVID-19
Riot Jazz Brass Band: Mardi Gras in Quarantine
Coronavirus Symptoms
Daily Life of Gay Couple Who Never Leaves the House
How Can I Protect Myself
Beautiful Gay Wedding: Love During the Pandemic
Socially Distant Orchestra: Ode to Joy

"Everything will be okay in the end.
If it's not okay, it's not the end."
-John Lennon
I
Am Resilient
When the World Goes Back to Normal
Mental Health Tips for LGBTQ People Under Lockdown
Tribute to
COVID-19 Heroes: God Only Knows Where We'd Be Without
You
My Favorite Things: COVID-19 Version
Queer Elders and
Lessons Learned: AIDS
Crisis and Coronavirus
What the World Looks Like When Everyone Stays Home
Coping Tips for Coronavirus Fears and Anxiety
New Jersey Doctor Dies of COVID-19 in His Husband's Arms
Lesbian Couple Holds Pandemic Wedding at Drive-In Movie
Theatre
Advocate: COVID-19 Crisis Affecting Work of LGBTQ
Organizations
When
Life is Good Again: Song by Dolly Parton
Lifting Our Spirits: Acts of Kindness
Couples Quarantine Self Care: LGBTQ Relationship Series
Lessons Learned From the Coronavirus Pandemic

"Don't worry about a thing, because every little thing is gonna be alright."
-Bob Marley
Heroes: Acts of Humanity, Kindness, Courage
Thank You Frontline Workers
Anthony Fauci: Now is the Time to Care Selflessly About
One Another
Queer Elders and Lessons
Learned: AIDS Crisis and Coronavirus
Beautiful Gay Wedding: Love During the Pandemic
Taking Care of Your Mental Health During This Crisis
Do
Re Mi: COVID-19 Version
Coronavirus Rhapsody
World Health Organization: Advice for the Public on
COVID-19
Allie and Sam: Sheltering in Place
Lean On Me: Straight No Chaser (Quarantine Session)
CDC: How to Protect Yourself and Others
Leslie Jordan: Just Trying to Get Through the Quarantine
(Part 5)

Lesbian Couple Holds Pandemic Wedding at Drive-In Movie
Theatre
CNN: Sheltering
in Place
Coping Tips for Coronavirus Fears and Anxiety
Songs for Social Distancing
LGBTQ People May Have Higher Risk of Coronavirus
Bohemian Virus Rhapsody
CDC Advice: Preventing Coronavirus
Gay Couple: At Home During Quarantine
COVID-19: Come On Eileen
CDC: How to Protect Yourself and Others
Love and Compassion: Recognizing LGBTQ Nurses Fighting
Coronavirus
Randy
Rainbow: A Spoonful of Clorox
Personal Story: Surviving COVID-19

Handling Your Stress During
This Pandemic
As more cases of COVID-19 are announced
across the country daily, experts say anxiety and fear
will continue to spread as well.
According to psychologists, the unfortunate thing about
fear is it also is contagious and when we see other
people responding with fear and anxiety, we tend to
respond the same way. Most mental health experts agree
that anxiety and fear occur when society is faced with
uncertainties and threats, including situations such as
COVID-19.
Staying strong, remaining positive, and maintaining good
mental health while isolated at home can be a real
challenge. It can be helpful to engage in a
variety of worthwhile activities, instead of binging for
hours on a solitary activity that eventually numbs your
mind and makes you feel lethargic and lazy. A good mix
of activities is advisable: reading books, watching
movies, talking on the phone, doing yoga, playing board
games, building or repairing something, watching
television, putting a puzzle together, playing video
games, cleaning the house, playing cards, listening to
music, scanning social media.

Here is some sage advice for those feeling their anxiety
increase as the virus continues to spread:
--Utilize reliable, empirical,
scientific, research-based (non-ideological) sources of
information
--Trust decision makers and the tactics and strategies
they're advising us to follow
--Practice social
distancing and other measures to protect yourself from
infection
--Stay healthy by getting enough sleep,
eating healthy, and exercising
--Keep in touch with friends, family, and colleagues by
telephone, e-mail, text messaging, and social media
--Look for opportunities to help, assist,
and support others
--Find projects to occupy your time and
make you feel productive
--Do not over-indulge in mindless
time-wasting activities
--Keep your mind active by engaging in a
variety of creative and intellectually stimulating
activities
--Don't get too overwhelmed with news
reports
One psychologist observed that it is
important for all of us to stay informed about COVID19
and to tune into the daily news updates, but we also
need to take a break from that.
Coping Tips for Coronavirus Fears and Anxiety
Coronavirus Symptoms
Lifting Our Spirits: Acts of Kindness
Couples Quarantine Self Care: LGBTQ Relationship Series
How Can I Protect Myself
What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger
Personal Story: Surviving COVID-19
Lean On Me: Straight No Chaser (Quarantine Session)
World Health Organization: Advice for the Public on
COVID-19
Let's Make Anxiety Soup
Lessons Learned From the Coronavirus Pandemic

Here are some additional insights for those who have
difficulty slowing down:
--Even in the chaos of things, you are free to slow down
and just be.
--There are a lot of questions concerning the pressure
to feel productive during COVID19. This is a gentle
reminder that this is not a productivity challenge, it’s
a pandemic. Give yourself permission to take it slow and
find moments to be still during these uncertain times.
--It's okay is you felt hopeful last week, but feel
afraid this week. Neither emotion invalidates the other,
and neither makes you weak or foolish.
--It's okay to fall apart sometimes. Tacos fall apart
and we still love them.
--For the first time in history we can save the human
race by lying in front of the tv and doing nothing.
Let's not screw this up.
I
Am Resilient
Heroes: Acts of Humanity, Kindness, Courage
Anthony Fauci: Now is the Time to Care Selflessly About
One Another
Italians Coping
Under COVD-19: Making Music From Their Balconies
Jessica: How to Isolate and Not Lose Your Darn Mind
How Do You Solve a Problem
Like Corona
Gay Couple Hands Out Free Rainbow Facemasks
Songs for Social Distancing
When
Life is Good Again: Song by Dolly Parton
CDC Advice: Preventing Coronavirus

"Even the darkest night will end
and the sun will rise."
-Les Miserables
Gays Caused Coronavirus Pandemic According to Religious Fanatics
LGBTQ people have been
blamed for hurricanes, earthquakes, terrorist attacks,
and other disasters. It was suggested that the AIDS
epidemic was God's punishment for gay sinfulness. And now they’re being blamed for
the coronavirus outbreak.
Steven Andrew, pastor of the USA Christian Church has
declared March 2020 to be Repent of LGBTQ Sin Month, and
one of the reasons is the emergence of the coronavirus
strain that’s so far infected 100,000 people around the
world. Andrew said in a press release, “God’s love shows
it is urgent to repent, because the Bible teaches
homosexuals lose their souls and God destroys LGBTQ
societies. Obeying God protects the USA from diseases,
such as the coronavirus. Our safety is at stake, since
national disobedience of God’s laws brings danger and
diseases, such as coronavirus, but obeying God brings
covenant protection. God protects the USA from danger as
the country repents of LGBTQ, false gods, abortion and
other sins.”
Other Christian right extremists have
invoked anti-LGBTQ rhetoric in response to the
coronavirus epidemic. In January 2020, Rick Wiles, a
Florida minister and founder of a media outlet called
TruNews, said the virus is a “plague” sent by God to
wipe out LGBTQ people and other sinners.

Right-wing pastor EW Jackson told
listeners of his radio show that the “homovirus” has
infected America. Jackson was the Republican nominee for
lieutenant governor of Virginia in 2013 and he ran in
the Republican primary for US Senate in 2012 and 2018.
He lost all three races. “The last thing in the world
the black community needs is more destruction of the
family, more attacks on the family, and that’s all this
whole homosexual movement amounts to,” Jackson said. “It
is a virulent, violent attack."
An Orthodox rabbi in Israel is blaming
the outbreak of coronavirus strain COVID-19 on LGBTQ
Pride. Rabbi Meir Mazuz delivered a screed against the
celebration of LGBTQ identity at Kiseh Rahamim yeshiva
in Bnei Brak, which he heads up. In the remarks, the
prominent Sephardic religious leader called Pride "a
parade against nature, and when someone goes against
nature, the one who created nature takes revenge on
him."
“It is regrettable that in times like
these when the whole world comes together to eradicate
coronavirus, Rabbi Mazuz finds it appropriate to blame
the virus’s outbreak on the LGBTQ community," ADL said
in a statement. "We harshly condemn his statements and
urge him to apologize." In recent years, Mazuz has
blamed Pride for various acts of terrorism and violence.
Tel Aviv and Jerusalem both host major parades annually
in Israel, which is considered the most LGBTQ-friendly
nation in the Middle East.
Pat Robertson Blames Coronavirus on Same-Sex Marriage
Religious Extremists Claim Coronavirus Epidemic Started
at a Gay Conference
Preacher Says Death of LGBTQ Activist by COVID-19 is
Divine Judgement
Pat Robertson: Same-Sex Marriage Plague Caused
Coronavirus
Trump's Cabinet Minister Blames LGBTQ People for
COVID-19
Conservative Pundit: Coronavirus Good Because Now Drag
Queens Can't Read Books to Kids
You Can Pray Away the Gay and You Can Pray Away COVID-19
Christian Pastor: Marriage Equality Caused Coronavirus
Trump's Bible Study Teachers Says COVID-19 Caused by
Gays
Conservative Pundit: God Sent Coronaviruis to Kill the
Jews
Far Right Pastor: Coronavirus is Punishment for LGBTQ
Sin
Influential DC Pastor: COVID-19 is God's Wrath Against
Gays
Religious
Figures Blame LGBTQ People for COVID-19
Anti-Gay Republican
Voted Against Coronavirus Testing Bill for Redefining
Family
Evangelical Christians Linking LGBTQ People to
Coronavirus
Israeli Rabbi: COVID-19 is Nature's Revenge Against
Pride Parades

Atmosphere of Hatred and
Ignorance
This is a
challenging time (March 2020), as the US becomes the
number one nation in the world reporting COVID-19
infection cases. People are dealing with quarantine,
lost jobs, shuttered businesses, illness, and death.
During this difficult time of crisis, the best and worst
of people have been revealed. On the positive side, many
celebrities and entertainers have stepped up to offer
words of encouragement and acts of kindness. On the
negative side, many conservative government officials
and preachers have used this crisis as an opportunity to
express ignorance and sow hatred. The moronic remarks
and vitriol have included proclamations about divine
retribution, suspicions and denials of the science of
the pandemic, and paranoid expressions of partisan
politics.
Meanwhile, doctors and other health care professionals
are focusing on the important priorities of keeping
people safe. Regrettably, there are those who are
resorting to shameful scapegoating and are blaming the
crisis on LGBTQ people, marriage equality, pride
marches, and the gay agenda. All manner of
misinformation is being disseminated in an effort to
advance an agenda of hatred and division. Among those
spewing toxic messages of bigotry and misinformation are the likes of
Evangelist Franklin Graham, Idaho Governor Brad Little,
DC Pastor Ralph Drollinger, Talk Show Host Rush
Limbaugh, Evangelist Pat Robertson, Former Judge Roy Moore, Evangelist Jerry Falwell Jr, and President Donald Trump.
NBC News: NYC COVID-19 Field Hospital
Run by Anti-Gay Group
Protester with Pride Flag Arrested at NYC Central Park
Tent Hospital
Franklin Graham Falsely Claims That Most New Yorkers
Share His Anti-Gay Views
LGBTQ Nation: Religious Group Forces Volunteers to
Reject Gay Rights
Defiant Pastor Keeps Doors Open and Dies From COVID-19
Megachurch Pastor Buses in Thousands for Church Service
Church Member Dies of COVID-19 After Being Bused Into
Church Service
Defiant Pastor Holds Huge Easter Service
Masters of Misinformation
Street Preacher's Anti-Gay Hate Speech Drowned Out by
Protestors
Advocate: Amid Global Crisis Legislators Prioritize
Targeting Trans Youth
Magachurch Pastor Arrested for Defying Coronavirus
Measures: Defended by Anti-Gay Hate Group
SPLC: Anti-Gay Hate Groups Continue to Rise
Advocate: Idaho Gov. Brad Little Approves Two Anti-Trans
Bills
NBC News: DC Clergyman Ralph Drollinger Says God is
Judging America Because of the Gay Community
Preacher Who Mocked Coronavirus Dies of COVID-19
LGBTQ Nation: Idaho Governor
Signs Two Anti-Trans Bills into Law
Gay Nurse Dies of COVID-19
Huff Post: DC Pastor Says COVID-19 is God's Wrath
Against LGBTQ People
Advocate: Trump
Expands Anti-LGBTQ Agenda
Only Sissies and Pansies Wash Their Hands
Roy Moore Asks Supreme Court to End Marriage Equality
Falwell Reopens Liberty University Amid Pandemic
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