A young lady microbiologist has taken it upon herself to seek a cure for the novel coronavirus.
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Known on Twitter as @unofficialbibi she makea her intentions known while sharing photos of herself in a laboratory, stating how she intends to staying in the lab till she finds a cure for the disease.

She wrote: “As a Microbiologist….
. “I have entered the lab and I won’t leave until I find the cure for Corona virus…. #FightCOVID19 .
. “Wish me luck. Don’t forget to wash your hands and stay safe.” #coronavirus

From one of Ghana’s known notorious slums to the University of Glasgow to earn a PhD in Mathematics, Angela Tabiri is a good example that resilience and determination scale even the most daunting hurdles.

Being the last of six girls, Angela’s paradigm, while growing up was largely shaped by not just her social setting, but also the absence of gender roles enabled by cultural expectations of what men and women are predetermined to do and eventually become. This shaped her pattern of thought regarding what she wanted to become and in spite of her humble start in life, Tabiri walked a mighty dream.

Tabiri graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2019 with a PhD in Mathematics and gained massive media attention.

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Many women obviously are not are not pursuing a career in the tech field. 

Nicole Martinez is an American web developer and graphic artist. In a candid moment with Black Enterprise shared her career as a tech woman.

“I’ve always enjoyed art and being able to bring my imagination to life. I have to say that this career found me,” she said.

“Growing up, like most people, I was following what everyone else was doing. Going to college for a degree that I am currently not using and trying to find a “good job with great benefits,” as my family would say.”

“For extra income, I started a wedding stationery business using the graphic design skills that I developed over time. Almost right away after starting my side hustle, I got laid off from my day job. But when it came time to find another job, I knew there was no turning back and I fully immersed myself into the business, making it my full-time job. My wedding stationery company led me to work with women in business and helping them brand and market their business by teaching them how to use tech such as pixels, analytics, web development, and more,” said Martinez.

She aims to inspire more women on this field, “I want them to know that they have a place in tech. Not only that, but they can make more than enough to support themselves.”

“The one statement I hear the most is, “I am happy I found you because I don’t know anyone who looks like me and does professional work I can hire.” My goal is to not only help educate but also to bring awareness that black women in tech are here, and not only are we here, but we are also able to handle the job in a professional manner,” said Martinez.

One of her near future plan will be to launch a seasonal podcast called “” to teach women how to start their business, handle their business, with God’s guidance.

“This podcast will be a 12-episode podcast with different guests each episode. I am extremely proud and excited for this podcast. 80% of the guests are black women in business who are experts in their field. Now women have a destination to find information; they need to grow their business,” she said

She encouraged women to never give up.

As pregnant women and nursing mom’s are not excluded from the risk of getting infected, proper measures should be put in place to help avoid this virus.

A certain Medical Doctor has shared tips some tips for new parents and pregnant moms.

Pregnant Women risk and the Virus

The physiologic and immune changes that women undergo during pregnancy lead to an increased risk of infections. For example, we know that pregnant women who get influenza are at an increased risk of getting viral pneumonia.

As of now there are no reports of the virus being able to cross the placenta to affect babies during pregnancy (vertical transmission), nor are there any cases of babies contracting the virus during labor and delivery. There have been reports of a possible association between COVID-19 and preterm labor in China, but there are no other known pregnancy complications at the present time,” she said.

There is a possibility that pregnant women who are “high-risk” due to problems such as pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes may be at higher risk of COVID-19 related complications, but there have not been enough documented cases in pregnant women to come to conclusions in regards to this.

It’s really important that pregnant women who think they might have COVID-19, or have been exposed, contact their obstetrician or midwife for guidance on how to proceed. In addition, any pregnant woman with cough, fever, and shortness of breath should be evaluated in person ASAP.

Breast feeding folks and the likely risk they face

There are no known cases of COVID-19 being passed from mother to baby via breastmilk. Breast milk samples from Chinese mothers with coronavirus that have been tested have not found the virus in milk.

Breastfeeding helps to bolster your baby’s immune system and is one of the best ways that you can help prevent your baby from getting coronavirus. So at this time it’s recommended to continue breastfeeding, even if you have been exposed.

 If Breast Feeding Mom Is Exposed  

• Wash your hands before touching and feeding your baby.
• Wear a mask while breastfeeding.
• If pumping, make sure to wash your hands before pumping and thoroughly clean pump parts after each pumping session.
• Consider having someone who is well feed your baby pumped milk.

To protect yourself during pregnancy:

• Be diligent about practicing good hand hygiene. Wash your hands frequently, especially before eating and after being out in public.
• Do not come in close proximity with people who have been diagnosed with coronavirus and/or exposed to coronavirus. Limit contact with others who are currently sick (i.e. with a fever and cough). Consider avoiding places and gatherings with large crowds.

To protect your newborn:

• Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer every time you touch your baby.
• Limit visitors in the first few weeks after giving birth and make sure that people who have recently been sick and/or possibly exposed to COVID-19 do not visit.
• Breastfeed, if possible, to help bolster your baby’s immunity. Even partial breast milk will make a big difference in helping your baby to fight off infection!
• If you are pumping breast milk, make sure to clean and disinfect your pump and all parts before and after every use.
• Call you baby’s doctor if you have any concerns about his or her symptoms, including a fever, quick breathing, cough, and/or refusing to eat.

Myths to avoid

One myth is that pregnant women should avoid hospital births due to a risk of contracting the virus at a hospital. It’s important for pregnant women to continue to get regular obstetric care with their doctor or midwife, and continue to plan for a hospital delivery, especially if one’s pregnancy is “high risk.”

Another myth is that babies cannot get the virus. While the chances of a newborn getting sick from the virus are low, there is a risk of community-acquired spread. Thus people who have recently been sick and/or might have coronavirus need to stay away from newborns.

The third myth is that coronavirus is “just like the flu” and nothing to be worried about. This is a brand new virus to which none of us have immunity, there is not a vaccine available, and the fatality rates in all countries are higher than the rates for the seasonal flu.

Thus far there have only been two newborn babies in China with documented coronavirus infection. Overall, the mortality rate for this virus is very low in infants, children, and women of child-bearing age compared to the elderly and other “at-risk” populations.

‘Self Made’ is a Netflix series Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker who was an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a political and social activist. Walker was considered the wealthiest African-American businesswoman and wealthiest self-made woman in America at the time of her death in 1919.

The role will be played by Octavier Spencer.

Walker is known as the woman who set the standard for black female entrepreneurship in the haircare industry in America—Sarah Breedlove— affectionately known as Madam C.J Walker.

At a time of slavery, when most women had no rights, Walker had a vision for her life. This vision came after she experienced hair loss due to stress and weathering.

This would later overcome her career as a washerwoman, help her overcome poverty, create thousands of jobs, and provide generational wealth for her family

The series is written by Nicole Jefferson Asher with co-showrunners Elle Johnson and Janine Sherman Barrois.

Inspired by the book On Her Own Ground written by her great-great-granddaughter A’Lelia Bundles marks the first time Walker’s story is being brought to the screen.