Over the weekend, a Norwegian university decided to bash the United States healthcare system in a message that was intended for their students who had traveled abroad.
In wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology posted a message on its Facebook page Saturday afternoon, encouraging its students who are studying in countries with “poorly developed health services and infrastructure” to return home to reduce their chances of contracting the coronavirus. In fact, they actually name drop the U.S. in the process, saying “This applies especially if you are staying in a country with poorly developed health services and infrastructure and/or collective infrastructure, for example the USA.”
The university reportedly backtracked its initial thought by editing the same message on its Facebook page and removing “for example the USA." They now have “this applies regardless of country.” on the website.
Of course, this shade caught the attention of many people on twitter, who decided to sound off on our healthcare system and side with the university’s jab. Check out some of those responses (below).
U-Haul Offers College Students Free Storage Amidst Coronavirus Scare
U-Haul is offering displaced college students free storage amidst the coronavirus.
With the coronavirus pandemic officially upon us and announced as a national emergency, U-Haul is offering displaced college students free storage space for those forced out of their dorm areas. According to CNN, the moving storage company is offering a total of 30 days of free storage to college students who are able to present their college IDs at their local U-Haul in order to safely store their belongings. With the life-threatening virus shutting down major sporting events such as March Madness and large gatherings including Coachella, the Dreamville Festival, and more, the masses are taking precautions in order to preserve themselves from contamination.
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U-Haul’s company President, John Taylor released an official statement the company’s website offering students his support in these troubling times, which states:
“We don’t know how every student is affected. But we know they are affected. More and more universities are giving instructions to leave campus and go home. Students and their parents are in need of moving and storage solutions. We have the expertise and network to help, and that’s exactly what we’re going to do.” Taylor continues, “The 30 days free self-storage offer is typically extended to communities impacted by a natural disaster, this marks the first time U-Haul has extended the offer Company-wide.”
According to corona.help, the global death toll has risen to 5,621, while over 150,000 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, and 72,509 patrons have successfully recovered from the virus. Fortunately, U-Haul is utilizing its assets and property to help those less fortunate during these troubling times.
Check out the brief message from CBS’ WJTV about U-Haul’s free storage announcement in the video provided below.
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