San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

SEATTLE — The U.S. coronavirus outbreak has spread to at least 10 Amazon warehouses, infecting workers racing to deliver massive volumes of packages for consumers leery of leaving their homes to shop.

Chinese doctors sounding the alarm on the coronavirus say the illness could be even deadlier for patients who catch it again, according to a report.

The University of California San Diego is asking for the public's help by way of donations of masks, gloves and face shields.

These items should be medical-grade and can come from salons, tattoo parlors, spas, etc. 

Below is more information and how you can help:

The coronavirus is taking its toll not only on world health but on many public gatherings and events where individuals sit or stand in close proximity to one another.

"Cancel culture" is a powerful tool when used properly, but if abused it can end up leaving conversations that should happen between both sides unspoken, and that is not healthy for either group.

Collin Martin, a professional soccer player, made sports headlines two years ago after coming out publically while playing for the Minnesota United. That held historic significance because it made him the only out player in all five major sports organizations.

Canadian Olympian Markus Thormeyer wrote an inspiring essay to Outsports in which he documents his struggle with training and bonding with team members while still in the closet and what it took for him to finally come out. 

Psychotherapist and YouTube personality Matthew J. Dempsey continues his virtual YouTube sessions with his latest talk, "Why Gays Should Be Needy."

Matthew is tackling the subject of relationships and how expressing your needs and adhering to boundaries can lead to something you both want.  

As America mourns the loss of basketball star Kobe Bryant, Brazil has taken the tragedy and made it into something positive for the LGBT community. 

There is an anti-homophobia campaign that is currently in play that takes Bryant's retired Lakers number 24 and charged it with inclusion and inspiration. 

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Green Bay Packers and made history over the weekend.

Assistant coach of the 49ers Katie Sowers, 33, will take the team to Super Bowl LIV in Miami on Feb. 2 to go up against the Kansas City Chiefs. Along with her victory goes the title of the first female coach and the first openly gay coach to do so.