What are the telling signs that you may have the novel coronavirus which causes Covid-19? The main list of acute symptoms at this time is actually quite short and can appear anywhere from two to 14 days after exposure to the virus, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We’re emphasizing fever
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Thomas Keller, the famed chef behind restaurants including The French Laundry and Per Se, is seeking a court judgment to confirm his insurance company should cover coronavirus-related business losses. Keller’s attorney says the suit against insurer Hartford Fire Insurance Company — and other similar challenges filed by restaurant owners — is intended to establish legal
Continue Reading Misinformation and family While the coronavirus pandemic has isolated family and friends inside their homes, it has in many cases increased online or over-the-phone communication with loved ones. For instance, that my family’s iMessage group chain has never been busier. Relatives are checking up on each other, sharing updates, and providing some much-needed comic relief.
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Ernesto Ruiz Lopez, a pharmacist in Madrid, says he’s never seen anything like this. He can’t get protective masks, gloves or hand sanitizer from his regular suppliers, because they won’t pay the sky-high prices, increasing at every stage of the chain, to obtain them. And he’s wary of the intermediary sellers he calls “absolute pirates”
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The National Rifle Association and other gun owner groups are suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other officials after gun stores were deemed non-essential businesses and ordered to close during a statewide stay-at-home order to curb coronavirus infections. The lawsuit seeks to have gun stores declared essential businesses. It was filed Friday by the NRA,
Continue Reading The coronavirus is not on the guest list, but the wedding crasher has arrived — and engaged couples across the globe are now rethinking their walks down the aisle. When Atlanta couple Elsie Brotherton and Bree Beal got married over the weekend, their 140 guests gathered to watch their wedding ceremony despite the threat of
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The current coronavirus pandemic has plunged much of the world into unprecedented and uncertain times. But acts of kindness across the globe are providing much-needed light relief as people try to adapt to the new world they’re living in. That is certainly the case in Rome, where one of the Italian capital’s football teams, AS
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With dust settling from the decision to postpone the Olympics until next year, organizers now face an unprecedented challenge. On three occasions in the past — all because of world wars — the Games have been canceled, but never before have they been shifted in this manner. “If I had an hour to spare with
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With dust settling from the decision to postpone the Olympics until next year, organizers now face an unprecedented challenge. On three occasions in the past — all because of world wars — the Games have been canceled, but never before have they been shifted in this manner. “If I had an hour to spare with
Continue Reading SeaWorld is temporarily furloughing over 90% of its employees as of April 1 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Its workers won’t be paid after March 31 but will be eligible for unemployment benefits, the company stated in an SEC filing. “Our parks will remain closed and are unable to generate revenue; therefore, we have made
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United States Postal Service workers, who are still delivering and sorting mail at distribution centers around the country even as millions of Americans telecommute, are worried that they may not have the protection — or even the funding — they will need to keep delivering mail for months longer. Just like hospitals, post offices are
Continue ReadingEl Paso, Texas– We will be chilly this morning, so definitely have the jacket on stand by for most of the day. The winds won’t be an issue today and temps will only top off in the lower 60s this afternoon. Tomorrow will be warmer with seasonable average highs in the mid 70s. Winds will
Continue Reading As Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell negotiated his chamber’s $2 trillion coronavirus response package, he was turning to a Democrat in his home state for advice: Gov. Andy Beshear. McConnell and Beshear have been in frequent contact in recent weeks, as McConnell shaped the Senate’s $2 trillion stimulus deal and Beshear led Kentucky’s effort to
Continue Reading President Donald Trump announced a 15-day plan on March 16 to “slow the spread” of the coronavirus pandemic that has turned the country upside down. Early next week, those 15 days will be up. Trump has said he wants to ease restrictions on the public and start opening up the country, against the advice of
Continue Reading Despite President Donald Trump’s enthusiasm for the drug hydroxychloroquine to treat coronavirus, the federal funding powerhouse led by Dr. Anthony Fauci isn’t spending any money on it, and clinical trials for it are lagging behind other drug studies, according to a CNN investigation. At a White House briefing last week, Trump said hydroxychloroquine, which is
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Five school districts in northeastern Nebraska will use their new 3D printers to print out personal protective equipment for nearby health care workers, Gov. Pete Ricketts said. “A great example of local people stepping up, meeting a challenge and doing the right thing, figuring out how to solve the problems,” he said in a Friday
Continue Reading Five school districts in northeastern Nebraska will use their new 3D printers to print out personal protective equipment for nearby health care workers, Gov. Pete Ricketts said. “A great example of local people stepping up, meeting a challenge and doing the right thing, figuring out how to solve the problems,” he said in a Friday
Continue Reading Federal health officials on Friday approved a coronavirus test that can provide results in less than 15 minutes, using the same technology that powers some rapid flu tests. Teased by Vice President Mike Pence in a Thursday press briefing, the new diagnostic test could accelerate testing in the United States, allowing for rapid results in
Continue Reading One girl wrote the word slave above her genitals. Another was made to bark like a dog while naked. Cho Joo-bin, a 24-year-old man, hosted online rooms on encrypted messaging app Telegram, where users paid to see young girls perform demeaning sexual acts carried out under coercion, according to South Korean police. As many as
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s daily coronavirus pandemic press conferences have become must see television. Democrats have been praising them, and some have even floated him as a 2020 presidential contender. The rise of Cuomo shows that times of tragedy can make very unlikely political heroes. It’s not that Cuomo was previously regarded as a
Continue Reading New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s daily coronavirus pandemic press conferences have become must see television. Democrats have been praising them, and some have even floated him as a 2020 presidential contender. The rise of Cuomo shows that times of tragedy can make very unlikely political heroes. It’s not that Cuomo was previously regarded as a
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(CNN) — Gabriel Rivas es un médico oriundo de la provincia argentina de Mendoza y su especialidad son las Emergencias y Urgencias. Hace un año y medio se fue vivir y a trabajar a España, donde se encuentra actualmente. Dentro de su función, ha tenido un rol clave en la atención de pacientes infectados con
Continue Reading (CNN) — Estamos todos juntos en esto. Por esa razón, queremos intentar ayudar a que el tiempo en casa pase un poco más rápido, si podemos. Estos son los días en que estamos más agradecidos por los servicios de streaming, y Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBO Now y Acorn TV tienen una gran cantidad de
Continue Reading With coronavirus altering most people’s everyday lives, it’s not easy staying focused or motivated from home. And that’s OK. But if you’ve been craving more productivity during your self-quarantines, here are some ways to better yourself for free while you socially distance. Finally learn how to cook Years of watching “Top Chef” may now come
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Postponing Tokyo 2020 will have provided a sense of relief to many Olympians but the delay in the decision will have unnecessarily perpetuated the anxiety levels of athletes, many of whom suffer from clinical Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), according to a leading sports psychiatrist. On Tuesday, Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and International Olympic Committee
Continue Reading What’s in a (virus) name? Infectious diseases throughout history have been named for geographic locations where they were thought to have originated: Spanish flu, West Nile virus, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, Zika and Ebola, to name a few. By that logic, it may seem that there’s nothing inherently wrong with referring to the novel coronavirus
Continue Reading OneWeb — which for years chased a multibillion-dollar dream of beaming cheap, high-speed Internet from space — filed for bankruptcy on Friday. The company said it plans to “pursue a sale of its business in order to maximize the value of the company.” OneWeb’s assets include 74 internet satellites that launched into orbit over the
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The Rev. Joseph Lowery, a leader in America’s civil rights movement, died Friday. He was 98. Lowery’s death was confirmed by family representative Imara Canady, who said he died of natural causes. Often called the “dean” of the civil rights movement, he worked hand in hand in the movement’s formative years with the Revs. Martin
Continue Reading The Rev. Joseph Lowery, a leader in America’s civil rights movement, died Friday. He was 98. Lowery’s death was confirmed by family representative Imara Canady, who said he died of natural causes. Often called the “dean” of the civil rights movement, he worked hand in hand in the movement’s formative years with the Revs. Martin
Continue Reading Don’t be surprised if you find your neighbors turning off their lights for a full hour Saturday night. They’re taking part in a global movement called Earth Hour. How did it start? Earth Hour is an annual tradition in which people switch off their lights to spread awareness about sustainability and climate change. Started by
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