Mark Blum, a seasoned American stage actor, has passed away due to complications arising from coronavirus at the age of 69.   Janet Zarish, his wife of 15 years, revealed that he breathed his last at New York-Presbyterian Hospital on Wednesday, having been diagnosed with the coronavirus just the week before. She also disclosed that Blum had a history of asthma.    The New York theater company Playwrights Horizons also issued a statement confirming the loss of the actor, known for his notable roles in “Crocodile Dundee” and “Desperately Seeking Susan.”    “With love and heavy hearts, Playwrights Horizons pays tribute to Mark Blum, a dear longtime friend and a consummate artist who passed this week,” the company said. “Thank you, Mark, for all you brought to our theater, and to thea...

The Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce (Sweat) and the National Movement of Sex Workers in South Africa (Sisonke) are appealing to President Cyril Ramaphosa to include sex workers as an essential service during the coronavirus lockdown. The plea follows President Ramaphosa's announcement of a nationwide 21-day lockdown to combat the spread of the coronavirus. While acknowledging the measure as decisive, Sweat and Sisonke raised concerns about its impact on unskilled workers such as sex workers. They emphasized the importance of recognizing sex work as legitimate labor and providing support for those affected by the lockdown. The organizations called for urgent action to reform laws and decriminalize sex work in order to ensure labor ...

The Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce (Sweat) and the National Movement of Sex Workers in South Africa (Sisonke) are urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to designate sex workers as an essential service during the coronavirus lockdown. The request follows President Ramaphosa's announcement of a nationwide 21-day lockdown and directive for all South Africans to stay at home in order to contain the spread of the virus. "This is a decisive measure to save millions of South Africans from infection and save the lives of hundreds of thousands of people," stated President Ramaphosa. However, Sweat and Sisonke argue that the unprecedented decision poses uncertainties for unskilled workers, including sex workers, whose livelihoods have been disrupted. "Sex ...