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Some COVID-19 Patients May Suffer Strokes
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- Some COVID-19 Patients May Suffer Strokes
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- 7 years ago
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- Medical evidence is growing that suggests coronavirus patients, including young people, could suffer from strokes.
The strokes are the result of blood clots forming as a result of the infection. traveling to the brain.
Doctor's in New York report a sevenfold increase in incidence of sudden stroke in young patients during the past 2 weeks.
Chinese researchers recently found that the coronavirus affects some patient's nervous systems.
A recent study of 214 patients in Wuhan, China, found that more than a third of patients had neurological symptoms.
https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-patients-minor-strokes-neurological-symptoms-2020-5
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- Johns Hopkins To Begin Blood Plasma Trials For Treatment Of COVID-19
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- 0:33
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- 7 years ago
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- Johns Hopkins University will begin two clinical trials of convalescent blood plasma to treat COVID-19 next week.
Convalescent blood plasma is plasma derived from the blood of COVID-19 survivors.
According to UPI, researchers said the trials will focus on healthcare workers and nursing home residents.
Researchers theorize that the blood from recovered patients contains antibodies that may fight the virus.
Doctors hope that treatment will cut down on the need to hospitalize patients.
The goal is to give the plasma to patients while they are at home, before respiratory distress sets in.
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2020/05/08/Johns-Hopkins-to-launch-trials-of-blood-plasma-treatment-for-COVID-19/9551588876268/
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- JCPenney May File For Bankruptcy
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- 0:33
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- 7 years ago
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- JCPenney may file for bankruptcy, though officials say that no final decision has been made.
The company temporarily closed all stores due to the coronavirus pandemic in March.
According to Business Insider, they began to reopen select stores in certain states at the beginning of May.
Nearly a quarter of the chain's approximately 850 stores may be closing permanently.
JCPenney has struggled publicly for some time and has closed dozens of stores in recent years.
The retail giant has nearly $4 billion in debt.
https://www.businessinsider.com/jcpenney-plans-bankruptcy-filing-and-store-closures-report-2020-5
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- 'The Simpsons Did It Again! 1993 Episode Features A Pandemic And Killer Insects
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- 0:34
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- 7 years ago
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- The FOX series, "The Simpsons" has accurately predicted some of the world's biggest moments.
The animated show has once again continued their streak of being pop culture prognosticators.
The longest-running animated show in history has an episode from 1993 which appears to foreshadow 2020.
In an eerie similarity to today's COVID-19 pandemic and "murder hornets", the show hit the nail on the head nearly 30 years ago.
In the episode titled "Marge in Chains" from season 4, the residents of Springfield are exposed to an "Osaka Flu" outbreak.
As residents panic they tip over a truck they think has the cure, but instead end up releasing "Killer Bees" which then swarm them.
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- Taylor Swift's Paris "Lover Fest" Concert To Air On ABC
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- 0:33
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- 7 years ago
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- Taylor Swift canceled her "Lover Fest" tour due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Disappointed fans will still be able to see her in concert though.
ABC announced that it will broadcast a recorded concert special of T.Swift performing in Paris.
According to CNN the "Taylor Swift City of Lover Concert," will air on ABC May 17.
Swift announced the concert to her millions of followers on social media.
"We filmed my show in Paris in September and thought it'd be fun to share it with you".
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- New Research: Coronavirus Antibodies In Over 99% Of Recovered Patients
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- 0:34
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- 7 years ago
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- Reuters The coronavirus has infected nearly 3.9 million people; more than 1.3 million have recovered. A new study found that 99.8% of recovered coronavirus patients developed antibodies. Scientists continue to learn more about what immunity to the virus looks like, but questions remain as to how long it lasts. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. More than 1.3 million people have recovered from the coronavirus, by official counts. People who recover from infectious diseases typically develop immunity for some period of time.
https://www.businessinsider.com/immunity-to-the-coronavirus-what-we-know-and-dont-know-2020-4
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- Nordstrom Permanently Closing 16 Stores
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- 0:34
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- 7 years ago
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- Bethany Biron/Business Insider Nordstrom is permanently closing 16 stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, Maryland, Oregon, Virginia, Texas, and Puerto Rico. The closing stores will be among the company's 116 full-line locations, the multifloor department stores that carry Nordstrom's full assortment of products. The closures are likely to inflict pain on shopping malls. "It is a blow for malls already severely bruised by the crisis and slowdown in retail," Neil Saunders, of GlobalData Retail, said. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
https://www.businessinsider.com/nordstrom-will-close-16-stores-list-2020-5
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- Research Model Shows Link between Herpes And The Development Of Alzheimer's Disease
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- 0:38
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- 7 years ago
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- Engineered models of the human brain infected with the herpes virus develop Alzheimer's characteristics.
According to UPI, the new research analysis was published Wednesday in the journal Science Advances.
Researchers used a 3D human-tissue model of the brain to investigate the link between herpes and Alzheimer's disease.
They found a possible causal relationship between sporadic Alzheimer's disease and Herpes Simplex Virus-1.
There are two types of herpes simplex virus; HSV-1 and HSV-2.
Both viruses are referred to as "herpes," but HSV-1 causes sores around the mouth, while HSV-2 causes sores around the genitals.
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2020/05/06/Brain-model-links-herpes-virus-to-development-of-Alzheimers-disease/5661588795425/
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- Wall St. Up 1%, Job Losses Fewer Than Feared
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- 0:36
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- 7 years ago
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- (Reuters) - Major U.S. stock indexes climbed on Friday and were on track to log solid gains for the week after data showing historic job losses from the coronavirus crisis were slightly fewer than feared. All 11 S&P 500 sectors were positive, led by energy . SPNY and materials . SPLRCM. The U.S. economy lost 20.5 million jobs in April, the Labor Department reported. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast payrolls diving by 22 million, but the decline still marked the steepest plunge since the Great Depression.
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- New York 5-Year Old Died, Rare COVID Complications
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- 0:34
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- 7 years ago
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- (Reuters) - A 5-year old boy has died in New York from a rare inflammatory syndrome believed to be linked to the novel coronavirus, highlighting a potential new risk for children in the pandemic, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Friday. Cuomo told a daily briefing that the boy died in New York City on Thursday and that health officials were looking at other deaths involving children under similar circumstances to see if there is a link to COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. “There has been at least one fatality because of this and there may be others that are now under investigation,” Cuomo said.
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- Unearthed Court Document Adds Light To Biden Accusations
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- 0:34
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- 7 years ago
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- Business Insider reports that a 1996 court declaration could add veracity to sex assault allegations against Joe Biden.
The documents are from Tara Reade's ex-husband.
They show that Reade spoke of the harassment she experienced working in Joe Biden's Senate office in 1993.
The document did not say Biden was the perpetrator.
The declaration did not have any mention of the sexual assault allegations that Reade first spoke of earlier this year.
Biden has publicly denied the claims. He told MSNBC's "Morning Joe" last week, "I'm saying unequivocally: It never happened."
The document, reported by Tribune in San Luis Obispo, California, could have a major impact on the public opinion of Biden's guilt.
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- Trump Talks About Biden Allegations
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- 0:29
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- 7 years ago
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- On Friday, President Donald Trump talked about the sex assault against Joe Biden from a former senate staffer.
In a chat with "Fox & Friends" the President said “I don’t know if it’s false or not.”
“I mean, Joe is going to have to be able to prove whatever he has to prove, or she has to prove it, but that’s a battle he has to fight.”
"Maybe it is a false accusation. Frankly, I hope it is for his sake.”
According to Politico Biden has denied all the charges against him.
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- Reade Wants Biden To Drop Out
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- 0:30
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- 7 years ago
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- Joe Biden has been accused of sexual assault by Tara Reade, a former staffer at his senate office.
BBC reports that according to Reade Biden sexually assaulted her 27 years ago when he penetrated her with his fingers in the basement of a senate office building.
In an interview with Megyn Kelly Reade called on Biden to drop out of the race for the Presidency.
Reade urged Mr Biden to "please step forward and be held accountable".
"You should not be running on character for the president of the United States."
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- Poll: Voters Mixed On Biden's Denial
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- 0:33
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- 7 years ago
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- On May 1st Joe Biden denied sex assault allegations leveled against him by Tara Reade, a former staffer.
Reade said Biden pinned her against a wall and penetrated her with his fingers.
A new poll from Yahoo News/YouGov, shows that denial may not have been enough for voters.
According to the poll nearly half of respondents, a stunning 49 percent, were “not satisfied” with Biden’s response to Reade’s allegations.
Only 19 percent said they were “very satisfied."
The remaining 32 percent were “somewhat satisfied.”
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- Court Documents Back Up Accusers Claims
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- 0:35
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- 7 years ago
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- A court document from 1996 is adding new layers to the sexual harassment accusations against Joe Biden.
The document was obtained by San Luis Obispo Tribune.
It shows that in 1996 Tara Reade told her ex-husband about “a problem she was having at work regarding sexual harassment in U.S. Senator Joe Biden's office.”
According to the Hill Biden's campaign has sought to locate a 1993 complaint of sexual harassment Reade claims she filed at the time.
Reade claims Biden pinned her against a wall and penetrated her with his fingers.
Biden has denied the allegations.
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- How Millennials Are Spending Their Money During COVID-19
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- 0:32
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- 7 years ago
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- According to Business Insider, millennials are changing their spending habits more than any other generation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are a few ways they are doing it:
1. Many millennials are using their stimulus checks on housing, investments, and student-loan debt.
2. They are taking advantage of lower stock prices. They are more likely than boomers to contribute more money to stock investments.
3. 30% said they are grocery shopping more online, compared to 21% of people across all age ranges.
4. They are preparing more meals at home, and are consuming more fresh and organic food.
https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-changing-millennial-money-spending-shopping-2020-3
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- Steps To Take If You Are Laid Off
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- 0:46
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- 7 years ago
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- According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US unemployment rate jumped to 14.7% in April, the highest level since the Great Depression.
Over 47 million Americans could lose their jobs in the second quarter, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Business Insider compiled advice from human resource and retirement experts on steps to take if you lose your job. They include:
1. Contact your HR department right away with any questions or documentation you may need from the company, including how to file for unemployment.
2. Ask for your company's Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). This information is needed to file unemployment in some states.
3. File for unemployment right away. The government has expanded some unemployment benefits to provide $600 per person, weekly through July.
4. Find out how long you can keep your health insurance and learn about COBRA.
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- How To Prepare For A Possible Second Wave Of COVID-19
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- 0:37
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- 7 years ago
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- According to Business Insider, some experts believe that there will be a "second wave" of coronavirus cases in the fall, or even next winter.
On April 30, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said "In my mind, it's inevitable that we'll have a return of the virus … when it does, how we handle it will determine our fate."
To help lesson the chance or impact of a second COVID-19 wave experts say to continue practices like social distancing, wearing a mask in public, hand-washing, and staying home if you're sick.
The impact also depends on how widely accessible testing is and when an effective vaccine is developed.
Experts, including Fauci, have predicted that the vaccine won't be until 2021.
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-prepare-for-a-potential-second-wave-of-coronavirus-2020-5
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- Research: One Group Spread 65% Of All COVID-19 Cases Across US
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- 0:47
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- 7 years ago
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- New research reveals who was responsible for the majority of new US coronavirus cases that erupted in March.
Business Insider reports infected travelers from New York transmitted nearly 65% of new coronavirus cases across the country.
Scientists found the genetic signature of the strain of the virus prevalent in New York connect it to outbreaks in Europe.
However, the infections in Washington state were linked to China.
Enforcing stay-at-home orders earlier would have helped cut down on the infection's transmission.
As of Thursday, more than 327,400 people across New York have been infected by the coronavirus. At least 26,144 have lost their lives.
It means that we missed the boat early on, and the vast majority in this country is coming from domestic spread. Kristian Andersen Immunology and microbiology professor, Scripps Research
https://www.businessinsider.com/travel-from-new-york-sparked-second-wave-coronavirus-cases-us-2020-5
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- Father, Son Arrested For Shooting Unarmed Georgia Man
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- 0:35
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- 7 years ago
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- A white former law enforcement officer and his son were arrested in Georgia on Thursday and charged with murder.
Gregory McMichael, 64, and his son Travis, 34, were taken into custody by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and will be booked into jail.
Ahmaud Arbery was an unarmed black man in the town of Brunswick. He was jogging at the time of his death.
His run through the small town was captured on video by an unnamed witness in a vehicle near the scene.
Reuters reports the incident that has touched off a furor in the community and among civil rights activists nationwide.
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- Cruise Ship Line To Stranded Crew Members: Talk To The Media, You're Fired
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- 7 years ago
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- Around 2,500 crew members are stranded onboard the Norwegian Epic cruise ship thanks to the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
Because they cannot disembark over coronavirus fears around the world, thousands of crew members have been stuck on vessels for months.
Many of these crew members are no longer receiving pay as they await the chance to return home.
When two crew members died on board the Norwegian Gem in April, news spread by word of mouth, rather than official cruise-line channels.
According to Business Insider, crew members have now been threatened with termination if caught leaking information to the media.
A member of the crew's management said "such offenses might lead to dismissal from the ship or even prosecution by shoreside authorities."
https://www.businessinsider.com/norwegian-cruise-line-ship-leaking-audio-stranded-warning-2020-5
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- FEMA: Coronavirus Will Make Hurricane Season 'A Little More Difficult'
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- 0:39
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- 7 years ago
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- The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is fast approaching, and US officials say they're preparing for it.
Thursday, FEMA officials said they were readying more buses, hotel rooms and shelter space for social distancing.
Reuters reports FEMA is factoring in social distancing space to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus during potential evacuations.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency anticipates a higher-than-average number of storms during the U.S. storm season beginning on June 1.
In a telephone briefing, FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor urged states and cities to step up their preparations.
COVID will make it a little more difficult. FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor
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- Acute Respiratory Distress In COVID-19 Patients May Be Helped By Arthritis Med
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- 7 years ago
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- A new study reveals a drug meant to treat rheumatoid arthritis may be of help to patients struggling to breathe due to the novel coronavirus.
According to UPI, Anakinra has been used off-label to treat patients who developed acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by COVID-19.
ARDS is the main cause of death from COVID-19.
The drug is the latest prescription medication developed for another purpose to be evaluated for use in treating COVID-19.
We urgently need to find a way to help people survive the most severe symptoms of COVID-19, and to do that without overwhelming the intensive care capacity of hospitals. Study Co-author Lorenzo Dagna Press release
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2020/05/07/Arthritis-drug-shows-promise-against-respiratory-distress-caused-by-COVID-19/1641588865151/
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- People Are Zooming Their Respects As Online Funerals Become The Norm
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- 7 years ago
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- In the wake of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, more funerals are taking place in the digital world.
An online funeral may be a half-measure, but it provides at least some form of closure for the bereaved.
So says Pastor Mike Signorelli, who guides his flock in the New York City borough of Queens.
HuffPost reports Signorelli recently officiated a Zoom funeral for a man who died of COVID-19 complications.
Signorelli sent out a PDF invitation including directions on how to use Zoom and dial-ins for locations throughout the country.
To create a sense of communion, the invitation suggests household members gather around the same computer to attend.
We use the verbiage ‘digital life celebration’ on the invites. I’m considering these online funerals a downpayment on a future, physical gathering. Pastor Mike Signorelli
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/zoom-funerals-coronavirus-pandemic_l_5eb31887c5b63d125aba2d5b
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- LG Chemical Plant In India Leaks Again, Evacuation Ensues
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- 0:35
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- 7 years ago
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- Toxic gas began leaking once more from a factory owned by LG Chem in southern India’s Visakhapatnam early on Friday.
At least 11 people were killed following the first leak from the LG Polymers factory in the early hours of Thursday morning. Hundreds were sickened.
Reuters reports the initial leak of styrene gas triggered a wider evacuation of residents within a 3-km radius.
The plant makes polystyrene products used in manufacturing electric fan blades, cups and cutlery and containers for cosmetic products.
The factory was in the process of reopening after a weeks-long lockdown imposed by Indian authorities to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
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- April Showers Bring May...Blizzards?
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- 7 years ago
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- The polar vortex is a mass of low-pressure cold air that circulates in the stratosphere above the arctic.
And according to Business Insider, it's about to pay the northeastern part of the US a visit this weekend.
The region is expected to see temperatures in the 30s and 40s on Saturday and Sunday. Some New England states could get snow.
The National Weather Service warned Americans to expect "widespread record and near record low" temperatures.
If this same pattern was going on during January and February, we would be in a deep freeze with frequent snowstorms in the eastern United States. Paul Pastelok, AccuWeather forecaster
The last polar-vortex event in the US was in 2019. Temps in the Midwest plummeted to minus 66 degrees Fahrenheit with wind chill.
https://www.businessinsider.com/impending-polar-vortex-event-cold-temperatures-snow-us-2020-5
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- COVID-19 Lives On In Human Waste, And That's Bad News For Hurricane Season
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- 7 years ago
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- Hurricane season always threatens communities, but with the coronavirus pandemic, this year could bring even more trouble.
According to Gizmodo Earther, storms can overwhelm wastewater plants through heavy rain and storm surge. Winds can also knock out power.
Any of these hazards can cause sewage to pour into streets or even contaminate drinking water.
If that's not bad enough, scientists say the novel coronavirus COVID-19 can live on in patients' feces for weeks after the patients test negative.
Coronavirus in raw sewage only adds to the challenges should any storms make landfall.
What we would like to point out is that COVID-19 increases the public health consequences of these sewer overflows. Timothy Whitehouse Executive Director, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility
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- FDA Approves Rapid COVID-19 Test
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- 7 years ago
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- https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2020/04/21/FDA-approves-at-home-COVID-19-test/9211587497641/
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- Trump Administration Looks At Bypassing Congress For Economic Relief Measures
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- 7 years ago
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- The White House might bypass Congress to implement several economic relief measures. According to Business Insider, one thing they want to do is delay the tax-filing deadline. Instead of July 15, they want to extend it to September 15 or December 15. The Trump administration also wants liability protections to protect businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits. Trump said it would be “litigation heaven” if no protection is given toward businesses.
https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-administration-circumvent-congress-coronavirus-economic-relief-measures-report-2020-5
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- Israel's Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Benjamin Netanyahu's Government
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- 7 years ago
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- Israel’s top court spoke out about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s indictment on corruption charges. According to Reuters, the court said the charges don't disqualify Netanyahu from forming a government. The court also found Netanyahu’s unity government deal with his election rival Benny Gantz does not violate the law. They said Netanyahu has the right to the presumption of innocence. The rulings bring the country closer to ending its political deadlock amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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- Lyft To Require All Riders And Drivers To Wear Masks
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- 7 years ago
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- REUTERS/Joe Penney All Lyft drivers and passengers will soon be required to wear masks, the company said Thursday. The app will also prompt users to avoid the front seat and keep windows open for fresh air. Uber is reportedly considering similar rules, but has not made any announcements yet. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Lyft will require all riders and drivers to wear masks beginning in June, the company announced Thursday. "Before using Lyft, every rider and driver will be required to self-certify that they will wear face masks throughout the ride, are symptom-free, and will follow CDC guidelines and local regulations related to COVID-19," Angie Westbrock, Lyft's VP of global operations and head of its COVID-19 response task force, said in a conference call with reporters.
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- Elon Musk: Connectivity Could Lead To 'Mind Virus'
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- 7 years ago
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- AP Photo/Susan Walsh Elon Musk says he sympathizes with "anti-globalization people" because "there's not enough isolation between countries or regions" online. A "mind virus" in the "meme sphere" could spread online rapidly, Musk said on Joe Rogan's podcast. "We need some kind of mind viral immunity," Musk said. As the coronavirus spreads across the world and exposes people to the harsh reality of an interconnected world, Elon Musk says we need to protect ourselves against another type of virus: a "mind virus."
https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-sympathizes-anti-globalization-mind-virus-joe-rogan-interview-2020-5
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- Cuomo Freezing Evictions Until August 20
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- 0:33
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- 7 years ago
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- AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews New York Gov. Cuomo said the state is freezing evictions for renters who cannot pay due to the coronavirus pandemic until August 20. "On a human level, I don't want to see people and their children being evicted at this time," Cuomo said. Despite hospitalizations and new infections remaining mostly flat, 231 New Yorkers died as a result of the virus on Wednesday, Cuomo said. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. New York is freezing evictions until August 20 for renters who cannot pay due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Gov.
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- Title
- Megyn Kelly To Interview Tara Reade
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- 0:34
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- 7 years ago
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- Syracuse News is reporting that Megyn Kelly will interview Tara Reade, a former staffer for Joe Biden who’s accused him of sexual assault.
Kelly did not say when the interview would be released.
Reade claims Biden pinned her up against a wall and penetrated her with his fingers in the basement of a Capitol Hill office building in 1993.
Biden was a Senator at the time and Reade was his aide.
Biden denied the allegations.
“I’m saying unequivocally, it never, never happened.”
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- Netanyahu Gets Another Chance To Form The Government
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- 0:35
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- 7 years ago
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- On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won another chance to form a coalition government.
According to Reuters, the victory comes despite his upcoming trial on corruption charges.
Netanyahu, 70, has denied any wrong-doing ahead of his trial, which is due to open on May 24.
The chance to form a government brings him closer to a fifth term after more than a year of political stalemate.
Seventy-two of the Knesset’s 120 lawmakers signed on to Netanyahu’s candidacy.
Parliament passed legislation approving details of a power-sharing deal between the Likud party and the liberal Blue and White.
http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/topNews/~3/XrP-qLyvrLw/israels-netanyahu-gets-another-chance-to-form-government-idUSKBN22J29F
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- Title
- Disney's Streaming Platform Doing Well During Lockdown
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- According to Business Insider, Disney+ is on the road amid the coronavirus lockdown.
The streaming service now counts 33.5 million paid subscribers.
That's a total of 54.5 million overall, including those using free promotions.
eMarketer said Disney+ "won't be able to fully work for the company as intended."
Why is that?
Disney+ is meant to enhance Disney's global brand of upcoming movies, theme parks, and merchandise.
Cross-marketing possibilities have been diminished.
Disney originally predicted the service would have between 60 to 90 million subscribers by 2024.
The company is only five million subscribers away from hitting the side of this goal.
https://www.businessinsider.com/disney-strong-streaming-performance-could-accelerate-digitization-2020-5
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- Cuomo Under Fire For State Rebuilding Team
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Recently, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a team to help him rebuild his state, which has been devastated by CoronaVirus.
According to Business Insider, Cuomo is tapping Bill Gates and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt to help rebuild New York.
Bill Gates will help with education and virtual learning.
The move prompted backlash from teachers and lawmakers.
Opponents of Cuomo's plan don't think these tech giants are the be the best people to make decisions for New Yorkers.
https://www.businessinsider.com/cuomo-backlash-billionaires-bill-gates-eric-schmidt-rebuild-new-york-2020-5
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- AOC: Biden Allegations "Not Clear Cut"
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- On Thursday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez addressed the sexual assault allegation faced by former Vice President Joe Biden.
In an interview with NPR Ocasio-Cortez explained the allegations are not a "clear cut" situation for Democrats.
The congresswoman was questioned on what she wanted to see happen in response to Tara Reade's allegation of a 1993 assault.
The Hill reports that Biden has publicly denied the allegations.
Reade herself had not called on Democrats to abandon their support of the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.
"She hasn't explicitly said anything in terms of a political remedy that she wants."
Ocasio-Cortez said she will stand by Biden and plans to vote for him in November.
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- Costco Sales Drop Amid "Stay-At-Home" Orders
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Business Insider is reporting that Costco saw a decline in its monthly sales for the first time in years.
On Wednesday, the company said that sales during April were "negatively impacted" by COVID-19.
"Stay-at-home orders, social distancing restrictions, and some mandatory closures led to decreased traffic and sales."
The warehouse chain had previously experienced a surge in sales throughout February and March.
In February and March customers flocked to stock up on essentials in order to prepare for the looming lockdown.
https://www.businessinsider.com/costco-sales-drop-panic-pandemic-shopping-wears-off-2020-5
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- Title
- US Government Is Not Granting Hospitals Access To Coronavirus Medication
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Remdesivir, a potential coronavirus medication was approved by the FDA last week.
The emergency approval was ushered in due to the dire circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.
Now, some hospitals are struggling to find the drug for their patients.
According to Business Insider, the US government is deciding which hospitals get the drug and which don't.
The government is also controlling how much medication a hospital can get.
Doctors across the country are saying that severely ill patients who should qualify for treatment aren't getting it.
In some cases, hospitals aren't able to give the medication to patients outside the confines of clinical trials.
https://www.businessinsider.com/remdesivir-emergency-supplies-to-hospitals-gilead-coronavirus-drug-2020-5
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- Tips To Reduce Your Risk Of Getting Sick While Using Public Transit
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The coronavirus outbreak has infected nearly 4 million people around the world and killed over 265,000 people.
As states begin to open businesses, travel on mass transit is a major concern for many people.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the coronavirus can live on public transit surfaces for 72 hours.
Experts weigh in with tips and tricks people can use to stay safe while taking public transportation.
Don't touch your face, whether you are on or off public transit. The CDC recommends not touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Carry hand sanitizer and use it the moment you exit the bus, train, or subway.
Don't use your phone while taking public transit and wipe your phone down with an antibacterial wipe several times a day.
If someone is coughing or sneezing, immediately move as far away from them as possible.
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-avoid-getting-sick-traveling-trains-subways-coronavirus-2020-3
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- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Discharged From Hospital
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was discharged on Wednesday from the hospital.
According to Reuters, the 87-year-old had been hospitalized for a benign gall bladder condition.
During her time in the hospital, she took part remotely in arguments in two cases.
In a statement court spokeswoman Kathy Arberg said Ginsburg is “doing well and glad to be home”.
Ginsburg will return to the hospital for outpatient visits in the coming weeks and have a gallstone removed.
Ginsburg was treated successfully for pancreatic cancer last year.
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- WHO Warns Of More COVID-19 Outbreaks As Countries Ease Restrictions
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- 0:34
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- 7 years ago
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- The World Health Organization is warning countries emerging from restrictions to proceed “extremely carefully".
The organization is concerned about the risk of a rapid rise in new cases related to the easing of restrictions.
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries need to ensure they have tracking systems and quarantine provisions.
“The risk of returning to lockdown remains very real if countries do not manage the transition extremely carefully".
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
The highly contagious disease has infected over 3.8 million people in the world, with over 265,000 deaths.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/world-health-organization-warns-covid-19-outbreaks_n_5eb345ccc5b6526942a1719e
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- Trump Calls Whistleblower Rick Bright A 'Disgruntled Employee'
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- President Donald Trump spoke out about the ousted health official who filed a whistleblower’s complaint. The whistleblower said the administration retaliated against him when he voiced concern about the coronavirus. Rick Bright was the director of a U.S. agency responsible for developing drugs to fight the coronavirus outbreak. In January he wanted to urgently address the pandemic but received resistance from HHS Secretary Alex Azar. According to Reuters, Trump called Bright a “disgruntled employee” who is “trying to help the Democrats.”
http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/topNews/~3/HKnlypZ61yU/trump-calls-ousted-whistleblower-bright-a-disgruntled-employee-idUSKBN22I31C
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- Five Ways To Get Kids To Talk About COVID-19
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- 0:33
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- 7 years ago
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- 1. Write a family newspaper to relay your days and feelings.
2. Join in their “pretend play” to understand how they may perceive the current situation.
3. Offer them simple prompts to make the conversation easier.
4. First talk about your feelings and then let them talk about theirs.
5. Try poetry.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/5-smart-ways-parents-are-getting-their-kids-to-talk-about-covid-19-feelings_l_5eb20805c5b62b850f93d939
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- Trump Contradicts Nurses Experience With PPE
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- 0:33
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- 7 years ago
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- During National Nurses Day, the White House held an event where nurses spoke out about their experiences. According to Business Insider, one nurse said she had to wear the same N95 mask for “a few weeks.” Sophia Adams said while personal protective equipment has been “sporadic.” it’s been “manageable.” She said: “We learn to adapt and do whatever the best thing that we can do for our patients and get the job done and get the care provided.” Trump responded to Adams: "Sporadic for you, but not sporadic for a lot of other people.”
https://www.businessinsider.com/tremendous-ppe-trump-contradicts-nurse-on-national-nurses-day-2020-5
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- Lyft Demand Improved In April, 'Path To Profitability'
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- 0:33
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- 7 years ago
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- (Reuters) - Lyft Inc (LYFT.O) on Wednesday posted higher-than-expected revenue and the ride-hailing company vowed further cost cuts to become profitable, saying ridership hit by the coronavirus pandemic had improved in late April. Shares in Lyft rose over 18% in after-hours trading, but shares are still less than half the $72 price from their initial public offering last year. Shares of larger rival Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) were up 9%. The first-quarter results offer a first look at the impact of strict stay-at-home orders to combat the spread of the virus in many of the ride-hailing industry’s largest markets.
http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/topNews/~3/GLd5XLA7xak/lyft-sees-rider-demand-improve-in-late-april-on-path-to-profitability-idUSKBN22I30N
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- Uber Lays Off 14 Percent of Staff, Pandemic Pummels Business
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- 0:32
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- 7 years ago
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- Uber announced this week that it’s cutting 3,700 roles as the coronavirus crisis pummels its ride-share business and that of its competitor Lyft. An Uber spokesperson confirmed to Gizmodo that the layoffs will affect roughly 14 percent of the company’s employees. According to a memo CEO Dara Khosrowshahi sent to the Uber team, the eliminations are hitting its CommOps and Recruiting teams. Khosrowshahi cited the climate created by the current global health crisis, which has vastly impacted the ride-share market, as well as its current hiring freeze as reasons for the cuts.
https://gizmodo.com/uber-lays-off-14-percent-of-its-staff-as-pandemic-pumme-1843297208
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- The WHO Says Risks Of Ending Isolation Outweigh Benefits
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- 0:44
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- 7 years ago
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- Countries across Europe, as well as several US states, have begun relaxing stay-at-home orders.
This is against most professional opinions and World Health Organization warnings.
"The risk of returning to lockdown remains very real if countries do not manage the transition extremely carefully, and in a phased approach."
The WHO outlined 6 key public health priorities countries should pursue, before lifting lockdown.
Cases of the novel coronavirus drop in Spain, Italy, Denmark, and Germany.
However, this is most likely due to the guidelines put in place to remain home and at a distance.
The risk and contagion levels remain the same, which could result in the second wave of illness.
https://www.businessinsider.com/who-how-to-lift-a-coronavirus-lockdown-responsibly-phased-approach-2020-5
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- U.S. ICUs Could Still Be Overwhelmed By COVID-19 Patients
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- 0:40
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- 7 years ago
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- Communities across the United States still need to expand hospital capacity.
This is to manage new COVID-19 cases, even as some states loosen social distancing restrictions.
These results follow a study published Wednesday, according to reports at UPI.
The analysis estimates that some U.S. cities could need as many as 4.4 intensive care units.
They suggest 4.4. ICU's per 10,000 adults to manage critically ill patients with COVID-19.
It is also worth considering that these are numbers based on testing, which is severely limited.
The number of those infected and who have died from the virus are low as testing is not widely available.
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2020/05/06/US-ICUs-could-still-be-overwhelmed-by-COVID-19-patients-analysis-says/3881584727454/
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