FKA Twigs has launched a GoFundMe campaign for sex workers facing a loss of income in the wake of COVID-19.In a post to Instagram on August 4, the avant-pop singer drew on her own experience in the industry to highlight the importance of the cause, and wrote that the initiative aims to destigmatise the profession in the public eye, working toward protections and rights for sex workers.“I was 19 when I learnt my first pole move, I learnt a back hook spin from a stripper when I was working as a hostess in a gentleman’s club,” Twigs said.“I feel like now is the time for me to step forward, pay respect, and shine a light on the challenges facing sex workers, especially during these uncertain times.“Sex workers I know and have met have.

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Illinois man sentenced to prison for sex with child who got HIV

ROCKFORD, Ill. - A northern Illinois man who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a child who later tested positive for HIV has been sentenced to 60 years in prison.Stephen Grimes, 33, was sentenced Tuesday by a Winnebago County Circuit Court judge, who specified that the Rockford man must serve at least 51 years before he is eligible for parole.Rockford police were informed in May 2019 of the possible abuse when a local medical office reported that a child had tested positive for HIV. Grimes was later identified as the prime suspect.According to the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office, Grimes admitted to the sexual abuse.

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Maharashtra to increase COVID-19 testing in rural parts

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Updated Isolation Guidance Does Not Imply Immunity to COVID-19

Media Relations (404) 639-3286On August 3, 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 reinfection 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

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FKA Twigs launches GoFund Me campaign for COVID-19-affected sex workers

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