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Governor Loans 500 State-Owned ventilators to the Strategic National Stockpile inventory
- April 08, 2020
California has been hunting for ventilators to boost its own supply for weeks. But he declined to provide a rough estimate of how many ventilators the state now possesses. Washington state returned more than 400 of the 500 ventilators it received from the federal government so that they can be used in NY, which has become the epicenter of the virus in the USA, and other states fighting COVID-19. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
California has been hunting for ventilators to boost its own supply for weeks. But he declined to provide a rough estimate of how many ventilators the state now possesses. Washington state returned more than 400 of the 500 ventilators it received from the federal government so that they can be used in NY, which has become the epicenter of the virus in the USA, and other states fighting COVID-19. (more...)
Why black Americans are at higher risk for coronavirus
- April 08, 2020
Meanwhile, in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, African Americans account for 73 percent of the county's 45 coronavirus deaths, despite making up 28 percent of the county's total population, The Washington Post reports. Dr. Anthony Fauci , the nation's top infectious disease expert, said during a news briefing Tuesday that, "the predisposing conditions that lead to a bad outcome and require intervention. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
Meanwhile, in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, African Americans account for 73 percent of the county's 45 coronavirus deaths, despite making up 28 percent of the county's total population, The Washington Post reports. Dr. Anthony Fauci , the nation's top infectious disease expert, said during a news briefing Tuesday that, "the predisposing conditions that lead to a bad outcome and require intervention. (more...)
EU Research Council's President resigns amid crisis
- April 08, 2020
Prof Ferrari's departure, announced via email, took immediate effect, a spokesman for the EU's executive commission said. In a statement sent to the press, Ferrari specified that its decision was because of the failure of his efforts to get the European Union to accept proposals, such as the implementation of a large-scale scientific program to combat the novel coronavirus . (more...)
- April 08, 2020
Prof Ferrari's departure, announced via email, took immediate effect, a spokesman for the EU's executive commission said. In a statement sent to the press, Ferrari specified that its decision was because of the failure of his efforts to get the European Union to accept proposals, such as the implementation of a large-scale scientific program to combat the novel coronavirus . (more...)
No new cases in Chautauqua County, Collins has first two
- April 08, 2020
Amanda Holden tweeted a link to an anti-5G petition to her nearly 2 million followers which claimed "5G technology is detrimental to our health", and that, "60 megahertz radiation emitting towers use all the oxygen in the atmosphere causing respiratory problems for humans". (more...)
- April 08, 2020
Amanda Holden tweeted a link to an anti-5G petition to her nearly 2 million followers which claimed "5G technology is detrimental to our health", and that, "60 megahertz radiation emitting towers use all the oxygen in the atmosphere causing respiratory problems for humans". (more...)
Coronavirus pandemic | Indian firms account for half of hydroxychloroquine supply to US
- April 08, 2020
India partially lifted a ban on the exports of a malaria drug after President Donald Trump sought supplies for the USA, according to government officials with knowledge of the matter. The Indian foreign ministry swiftly backtracked and on Tuesday said it would now license the export of the drug and paracetamol - exports of which were restricted in March - "in appropriate quantities to all our neighbouring countries who are dependent on our capabilities". (more...)
- April 08, 2020
India partially lifted a ban on the exports of a malaria drug after President Donald Trump sought supplies for the USA, according to government officials with knowledge of the matter. The Indian foreign ministry swiftly backtracked and on Tuesday said it would now license the export of the drug and paracetamol - exports of which were restricted in March - "in appropriate quantities to all our neighbouring countries who are dependent on our capabilities". (more...)
The latest coronavirus numbers from UW’s prediction model
- April 08, 2020
According to projections from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME ) at the University of Washington, Croatia is set to reach its peak on April 20. But the newest version of the model underscores just how important social distancing continues to be: It assumes that those measures - such as closing schools and businesses - will continue until August, and it still predicts tens of thousands of deaths. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
According to projections from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME ) at the University of Washington, Croatia is set to reach its peak on April 20. But the newest version of the model underscores just how important social distancing continues to be: It assumes that those measures - such as closing schools and businesses - will continue until August, and it still predicts tens of thousands of deaths. (more...)
NYC May Have To Use Parks For Temporary Burial Grounds
- April 08, 2020
Asked about the fire department numbers at a press conference Tuesday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio acknowledged that deaths at home haven't been fully accounted for. According to the data, a total of 2,192 at-home deaths were reported from March 20 to April 5. Levin later clarified after his initial tweet had "gotten a lot of attention" that the plan to use city park was a contingency that New York City is "preparing for BUT if the death rate drops enough it will not be ... (more...)
- April 08, 2020
Asked about the fire department numbers at a press conference Tuesday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio acknowledged that deaths at home haven't been fully accounted for. According to the data, a total of 2,192 at-home deaths were reported from March 20 to April 5. Levin later clarified after his initial tweet had "gotten a lot of attention" that the plan to use city park was a contingency that New York City is "preparing for BUT if the death rate drops enough it will not be ... (more...)
Limited 'early voting' to still happen during all-mail primary election
- April 08, 2020
The matter is further compounded by the fact that many polling places are closed in communities across the state, reducing areas where citizens can vote - including Wisconsin's largest city, Milwaukee, where 180 voting locations have been downgraded to just five in-person places to vote and five "drive-thru" ballot drop-off areas for a city of almost 600,000 residents. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
The matter is further compounded by the fact that many polling places are closed in communities across the state, reducing areas where citizens can vote - including Wisconsin's largest city, Milwaukee, where 180 voting locations have been downgraded to just five in-person places to vote and five "drive-thru" ballot drop-off areas for a city of almost 600,000 residents. (more...)
Indonesia's Jokowi wishes Boris Johnson quick recovery from COVID-19
- April 08, 2020
Raab chaired a meeting of the government's COVID-19 crisis committee, as the number of virus-related deaths reported in the United Kingdom approached the levels seen in the worst-hit European nations, Italy and Spain. There are few precedents in British history of a prime minister being incapacitated at a time of major crisis, though Winston Churchill suffered a stroke while in office in 1953 and Tony Blair twice underwent heart treatment in the 2000s. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
Raab chaired a meeting of the government's COVID-19 crisis committee, as the number of virus-related deaths reported in the United Kingdom approached the levels seen in the worst-hit European nations, Italy and Spain. There are few precedents in British history of a prime minister being incapacitated at a time of major crisis, though Winston Churchill suffered a stroke while in office in 1953 and Tony Blair twice underwent heart treatment in the 2000s. (more...)
Miss England 2019 is hanging up her crown to fight Covid-19
- April 08, 2020
Mukherjee, a doctor by profession who spent her childhood in Kolkata, was crowned Miss England in August 2019 and since then she has been travelling for humanitarian work. look pretty". "It was incredible the way the whole world was celebrating all key workers, and I wanted to be one of those, and I knew I could help", she said. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
Mukherjee, a doctor by profession who spent her childhood in Kolkata, was crowned Miss England in August 2019 and since then she has been travelling for humanitarian work. look pretty". "It was incredible the way the whole world was celebrating all key workers, and I wanted to be one of those, and I knew I could help", she said. (more...)
Former Vatican treasurer Cardinal Pell to walk free after Australian court acquittal
- April 08, 2020
The former Vatican treasurer remains in the priesthood, but his future role in the Catholic Church remains unclear. Pell had been serving a six-year prison sentence in the case. But the juries saw his emphatic denials in a police interview that was video recorded in a Rome airport hotel conference room in October 2016. He is also facing a string of civil suits - Australian news media have reported as many as 10 suits either filed or in preparation - and new allegations were made in ... (more...)
- April 08, 2020
The former Vatican treasurer remains in the priesthood, but his future role in the Catholic Church remains unclear. Pell had been serving a six-year prison sentence in the case. But the juries saw his emphatic denials in a police interview that was video recorded in a Rome airport hotel conference room in October 2016. He is also facing a string of civil suits - Australian news media have reported as many as 10 suits either filed or in preparation - and new allegations were made in ... (more...)
Pope Francis Celebrates Palm Sunday Mass Without Public in St. Peter's Basilica
- April 08, 2020
The Pope reflected on Jesus abandonment, stating he did so 'in order to be one with us in everything. In conclusion, Pope Francis recalled that Jesus' first question on the Day of Judgment will be: "How did you treat the poor?" When Jesus says, 'You always have the poor with you, ' He is saying, 'I will always be with you in the poor. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
The Pope reflected on Jesus abandonment, stating he did so 'in order to be one with us in everything. In conclusion, Pope Francis recalled that Jesus' first question on the Day of Judgment will be: "How did you treat the poor?" When Jesus says, 'You always have the poor with you, ' He is saying, 'I will always be with you in the poor. (more...)
Why WHO is reluctant to urge face masks for everyone
- April 08, 2020
Tedros also lashed out at "racist" suggestions from some scientists that Africa could be used as a testing ground for a vaccine, which is thought to be 12 to 18 months away. Dr Mira had earlier questioned whether the study would work as planned on healthcare workers in Australia and Europe because they had access to personal protective equipment (PPE) while working. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
Tedros also lashed out at "racist" suggestions from some scientists that Africa could be used as a testing ground for a vaccine, which is thought to be 12 to 18 months away. Dr Mira had earlier questioned whether the study would work as planned on healthcare workers in Australia and Europe because they had access to personal protective equipment (PPE) while working. (more...)
Community Blood Centers Mobilize to Assist COVID-19 Patients
- April 08, 2020
But former patients in Houston and NY were early donors, and now hospitals and blood centers are getting ready for potentially hundreds of survivors to follow. The primary goal now is acquiring a significant plasma stock, so researchers can conduct formal studies with control groups who would receive non-convalescent plasma , and others the antibody-packed donations . (more...)
- April 08, 2020
But former patients in Houston and NY were early donors, and now hospitals and blood centers are getting ready for potentially hundreds of survivors to follow. The primary goal now is acquiring a significant plasma stock, so researchers can conduct formal studies with control groups who would receive non-convalescent plasma , and others the antibody-packed donations . (more...)
Doctors arrested for staging protest in Balochistan over no safety kits
- April 08, 2020
Most advanced nations / govts are finding it extremely hard to fight this pandemic". "On one hand, the coronavirus is killing us and on the other, police are beating us up", Achakzai said. The government spokesperson added that even though all the doctors had been released, they have refused to leave the police stations. "They will leave their homes too [.] The point of imposing a lockdown will be lost and we will not be able to control the outbreak of the coronavirus in the province". (more...)
- April 08, 2020
Most advanced nations / govts are finding it extremely hard to fight this pandemic". "On one hand, the coronavirus is killing us and on the other, police are beating us up", Achakzai said. The government spokesperson added that even though all the doctors had been released, they have refused to leave the police stations. "They will leave their homes too [.] The point of imposing a lockdown will be lost and we will not be able to control the outbreak of the coronavirus in the province". (more...)
Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny are ‘essential workers,’ New Zealand’s prime minister says
- April 08, 2020
Ardern seemed to reflect on this in her answer on Monday, noting that while the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy would still be visiting children, this year's holidays were unusual. However, the Prime Minister suggested that "maybe in lieu of the bunny being able to make it to your home, you can create your own Easter hunt for all the children in your neighbourhood". (more...)
- April 08, 2020
Ardern seemed to reflect on this in her answer on Monday, noting that while the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy would still be visiting children, this year's holidays were unusual. However, the Prime Minister suggested that "maybe in lieu of the bunny being able to make it to your home, you can create your own Easter hunt for all the children in your neighbourhood". (more...)
Trump criticises World Health Organisation
- April 08, 2020
The WHO has yet to issue a response. USA conservatives have increasingly criticised the World Health Organization during the global pandemic, saying it relied on faulty data from China about the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Health experts have suggested that the weekly death totals will reach a new high in the United States this week. "In criminal law, compare this to the levels that we have for murder", said Jenna Ellis, a senior legal adviser to Trump's re-election campaign. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
The WHO has yet to issue a response. USA conservatives have increasingly criticised the World Health Organization during the global pandemic, saying it relied on faulty data from China about the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Health experts have suggested that the weekly death totals will reach a new high in the United States this week. "In criminal law, compare this to the levels that we have for murder", said Jenna Ellis, a senior legal adviser to Trump's re-election campaign. (more...)
First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Braxton County
- April 08, 2020
As of Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at 4:15 p.m. Gallatin County has a total of 119 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Five cases were attributed to contact with a known case; the source of the remaining cases is still under investigation by health officials. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
As of Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at 4:15 p.m. Gallatin County has a total of 119 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Five cases were attributed to contact with a known case; the source of the remaining cases is still under investigation by health officials. (more...)
Acting US Navy secretary resigns amid coronavirus uproar
- April 08, 2020
Brett Crozier as "naïve" and "stupid" in a leaked speech, has offered to step down, according to multiple reports. The resignation came shortly after he publicly apologized for lambasting an officer he dismissed as captain of the U.S.S. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
Brett Crozier as "naïve" and "stupid" in a leaked speech, has offered to step down, according to multiple reports. The resignation came shortly after he publicly apologized for lambasting an officer he dismissed as captain of the U.S.S. (more...)
Five Staff Members, Four Inmates COVID-19 Positive At Blackwater Prison
- April 08, 2020
Inslee initially closed schools March 13 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The lockdown means inmates must stay in their cells - where they'll receive essential services, meals and medications - "except for emergency and hygiene purposes", the Vermont Department of Corrections said in a press release Monday night. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
Inslee initially closed schools March 13 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The lockdown means inmates must stay in their cells - where they'll receive essential services, meals and medications - "except for emergency and hygiene purposes", the Vermont Department of Corrections said in a press release Monday night. (more...)
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