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The deadly pandemic is doing nothing to shut down the unsafe, breeding grounds for disease that are wet markets ... they're still operating all across Asia, and in the U.S. for that matter.

This shocking new footage from PETA was shot at blood-soaked wet markets in China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines and Thailand ... and it shows the filthy conditions where live dogs, bats, monkeys, snakes, civets, birds, cats, rabbits, ducks and chickens are bought and sold.

As you can see ... a wet market in Indonesia keeps bats, civets, monkeys, birds, rabbits and cats in cages covered with layers of feces and rotten food. One rabbit even convulses and dies right in front of the camera.

Bats have been linked to COVID-19 -- some scientists say the animals are at the center of the outbreak -- and civets have been linked to SARS.

In Thailand, ducks and chickens are crammed into cages wing-to-wing ... and in the Philippines, wet market workers casually wear sandals as they walk across blood-soaked floors to slice up pigs and birds with their bare hands.

Meanwhile, in Vietnam, a counter near living animals is stacked high with the cooked dog heads and other body parts of the poor pooches.

One image is constant across these Asian wet markets ... the floors are covered with blood, guts and water.

It's not just an issue in Asia ... as we've reported, wet markets also exist here in New York, California and Texas.

PETA is using this shocking new footage to call upon the World Health Organization to urge the shutdown of live-animal markets across the globe, including those still operating here in the States.

Four of the biggest names in pro golf are gearing up for a 2-on-2 skins game in Florida this weekend ... and IT WILL AIR ON LIVE TV!!

YES, PRO GOLF IS BACK ... SORTA!!!

Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson will take on Rickie Fowler and Matt Wolff on Sunday at the legendary Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach ... with all of the winnings going to charity.

Of course, with the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing, there will be social distancing protocols in place ... no caddies and no carts!

The event, called the "TaylorMade Driving Relief" competition -- airing on NBC and The Golf Channel -- will follow the classic "Skins" format.

In other words, each hole is played separately -- with a cash prize for each hole. If there is a tie on a hole, the "skin" is carried over to the next one (and the next and the next and so on) until someone wins.

The first 6 holes will be worth $50,000 each. The next 10 holes will be worth $100,000, the 17th hole will be worth $200,000, and the final hole will be worth $500,000.

Each team will also begin with $500,000.

McIlroy and Johnson will play for the American Nurses Foundation, and Fowler and Wolff will play for the CDC Foundation, according to Golf.com.

Good luck!!

Channing Tatum needed to get tested for COVID-19 after his 40th birthday to make sure he was in good health and eliminate any risk of spreading it to his ex-wife, Jenna Dewan, and their daughter.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Channing recently volunteered to get tested for COVID-19 after his ex-wife, Jenna Dewan, raised some concerns about him possibly being exposed -- this following a little birthday get-together he hosted in late April.

Some context ... Channing had turned 40 on April 26, and he and five of his closest buddies -- whom we're told were all safely quarantining on their own before rolling through -- hung out for his 40th to do a little dirt biking at his personal ranch. No harm, no foul, right?

Welp, not exactly ... we're told Jenna caught wind and expressed concerns Channing could've been exposed and put their daughter, Everly -- who goes back and forth between mom and dad -- as well as for Jenna herself, at risk. Jenna's also got a new baby at home.

We're told Channing understood the concern and decided to get tested on his own. After a few days of waiting for results -- during which Everly stayed a few extra days with Jenna -- Channing got an answer ... negative.

Our sources say since then, Channing has made up the time he lost ... and the former couple are back on their regular custody schedule, and everything's going off without a hitch. Now, that's how you successfully co-parent!

A three Michelin star restaurant in Virginia has come up with one helluva model to provide social distancing while also helping you avoid that lonely feeling.

The Inn at Little Washington -- about 70 miles outside Washington, D.C. -- is gonna deploy mannequins to fill in the joint. It won't be weird or anything though for customers ... 'cause they're life-size mannequins. Think of it as dining with a really boring friend.

Oh, but the mannequins will be decked out in 1940s era clothing to recreate America's post-World War II celebrations. Ok, that's a little weird.

The move from chef Patrick O'Connell comes after a mandate to cap restaurant capacity at 50% in an effort to keep diners properly social distanced -- but appearances clearly matter to O'Connell.

He's been working with Shirlington's Signature Theater to get the mannequins. And, get this ... when the restaurant opens on May 29 servers will be instructed to pour the mannequins wine and ask them about their evening ... according to the Washingtonian.

So, why the stunt? O'Connell told the outlet, "I think it would do people a world of good to reduce their anxiety level when they come out to a place which is still unaffected, because if you watch your television, you think that there isn't such a place under a bubble."

BTW, the chef has also created custom-made masks with Marilyn Monroe smiles and George Washington chins. The move perhaps shouldn't come as a surprise. For starters, O'Connell reportedly majored in drama in college.

The restaurant also boasts that dining at its joint "has been likened to a performance with the guest always playing the star role."

The company's a little stiff, but ya get a good show! Life's about compromises.

The guy who went from killing kittens to killing people in 'Don't F**k With Cats' will NOT get an early release due to coronavirus.

Reports surfaced over the weekend Luka Magnotta's prison -- a maximum security facility in Quebec -- has seen a couple dozen confirmed cases of COVID-19 within its tightly-confined walls, and that LM could get sprung as a result.

Welp, there's literally no chance of that happening for the convicted murderer, as it turns out. The Correctional Service of Canada -- which oversees all prisons -- tells TMZ ... the guy isn't gonna taste freedom for another 14 years.

Pandemic or not. Period!

The agency made no bones about it, telling us ... "Mr. Magnotta is not eligible, under law, for any form of parole" until June 4, 2034. As for COVID cases in Luka's prison -- they say they've had 15 positive tests there from inmates, but 11 have fully recovered and they've had zero deaths. 15 employees who work at the prison have also tested positive for COVID.

CSC says it's only looking to possibly release low-level offenders who wouldn't necessarily pose a risk to the public if they're granted supervised home arrest. That ain't Luka, obviously ... the guy was convicted of killing and dismembering international student Jun Lin, after an international manhunt.

So yeah ... whether he has COVID-19, is at risk of getting it or anything related, it doesn't matter. Luka's staying locked up -- case closed.

Captain Sandy says people shouldn't be afraid of taking cruises or chartering yachts in the age of COVID-19 ... because she thinks a trip to the grocery store is just as risky.

The "Below Deck" sea captain tells TMZ ... life isn't worth living in fear, so if you've got no problems making essential trips to the supermarket you shouldn't be worried about getting back onboard a cruise ship or yacht.

Sandy says people should be smart about their next cruise and take the proper precautions to guard against COVID-19 ... but she says the fear of being infected shouldn't keep us stranded on land.

The way Sandy sees it ... cruises and yachts are following the same protocols as other businesses in the fight against the deadly and contagious virus, so there's no need to cower in fear and avoid an ocean vacay.

She might have her head just a bit in the sand -- the reality is some of the biggest cruise lines in the world are worried about weathering the COVID-19 storm. Yes, they're taking new precautions, but it remains to be seen if travelers feel safe enough to return.

Sandy also thinks it's full steam ahead for the next season of "Below Deck" ... she thinks they'll be able to shoot like normal in September and October -- but that's only because she's extremely optimistic about one key thing.

A bit too optimistic ... at least according to peeps like Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Beaches in Los Angeles County are back in biz, and folks are taking advantage right away in the sand and surf -- but some kinds of fun are still off-limits.

After 6 weeks away, a steady stream of people headed to the beaches in Malibu, Santa Monica and Manhattan Beach throughout the day Wednesday, and, so far, Dr. Anthony Fauci would be happy.

It seems social distancing guidelines are being followed, at least for now.

Of course, it might not be easy to stay 6-feet away from someone in the water ... but swimming and surfing are allowed for this phase of reopening, as the city attempts to ease stay-at-home orders.

Other approved beach activities include walking, running and other exercises ... as long as you wear a face-covering out of the water and around others, and physical distancing is maintained.

What's out -- sitting, lounging or sunbathing ... gathering under canopies or picnicking on blankets, coolers, and group activities like beach volleyball. Also, beach parking lots, bike paths, piers and boardwalks are still closed.

Despite the limitations, it seems people are eager to get back to the beach for whatever fun in the sun they can get after nearly 2 months on lockdown.

Health experts have said outdoor activity is actually good for fending off COVID-19 ... as long as people are safe and smart about it.

Mo Fayne allegedly tried to take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic ... the feds say he took a small business loan for COVID-19 relief and used it to bankroll a lavish lifestyle.

The "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" star has just been arrested on federal bank fraud charges ... the result of a Paycheck Protection Program loan he obtained for a company named Flame Trucking.

The feds claim Mo took the money -- which was meant to help employees and small businesses hit hard by the raging pandemic -- and used the dough to buy $85,000 worth of jewelry and pay off a bunch of personal debts, including child support.

Within days of getting a PPP loan for over $2 million, the feds say Mo used more than $85k to buy a Rolex Presidential watch, a diamond bracelet, and a 5.73-carat diamond ring for himself.

The alleged spending spree didn't stop there ... Mo is also accused of using the loan on a 2019 Rolls-Royce Wraith and to pay a $40,000 child support tab.

According to new legal docs obtained by TMZ ... when federal agents asked Mo whether he used any of the PPP loan to purchase the luxury car, Fayne said, "Kinda, sorta, not really."

The feds also say the searched Mo's house Monday and found a bag with about $70,000 in cash and another $9,400 stuffed in his pockets.

Agents say they also seized $503,000 of the loan proceeds from 3 bank accounts owned or controlled by Mo.

Mo signed and submitted a PPP loan application in the name of Flame Trucking back in April, according to the feds, stating the biz had 107 employees and an average monthly payroll of about $1.5 million.