LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Sunday announced eight new cases of coronavirus, with two of those new cases in Doña Ana County. The two new infections in Doña Ana County include a woman in her 50s and a woman in her 20s. That doubles the total number of cases in Doña Ana
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Opera star Plácido Domingo has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the artist confirmed on his Facebook page Sunday. “I feel it is my moral duty to announce to you that I have tested positive for COVID19,” he wrote. “My Family and I are all in self-isolation for as long as it is deemed medically
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Spain plans to extend its state of emergency for another 15 days, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced Sunday, as the number of Covid-19 deaths soars in the country. Sanchez addressed citizens in a televised briefing on Sunday, after meeting with health and security officials. He said he expected Parliament to approve his request to lengthen
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Spain plans to extend its state of emergency for another 15 days, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced Sunday, as the number of Covid-19 deaths soars in the country. Sanchez addressed citizens in a televised briefing on Sunday, after meeting with health and security officials. He said he expected Parliament to approve his request to lengthen
Continue Reading A campaign is taking off on Twitter to hold a show of appreciation Sunday night for health care workers on the frontlines of the battle against coronavirus. #Solidarityat8 asks people to go on their balconies or open their windows and doors at 8 p.m. and cheer, clap or just make some noise to honor the
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Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, NC (WLOS ) — The current coronavirus pandemic harkens back to a piece of history that involves an Asheville landmark. Riverside Cemetery in the Montford District was founded in 1885, 33 years before what was called the Spanish Flu. It infected 500 million people worldwide. Over the
Continue Reading While the world collectively shelters in place to protect against coronavirus, medical professionals flock to the front lines to work long hours tending to a burgeoning number of infected people. One of them is Dr. Nicola Sgarbi, 35, who unknowingly became part of a growing photo trend of health workers coping with this exponential rise
Continue Reading With millions of Americans stuck at home to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, people are doing whatever they can to stay sane. For some, that means rewriting the lyrics to their favorite songs to bring a little levity to a grave situation. Some are channeling their inner songwriter to rework classics by Billy
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The International Olympic Committee’s executive board said Sunday it is considering postponing — but not canceling — this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo because of the coronavirus pandemic. A week after saying no “drastic decisions” would be made, the IOC board said it is considering a number of options to deal with the ongoing outbreak,
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The governor of the state hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic is calling on the federal government to nationalize the effort to acquire medical supplies at a time when state leaders say they’ve been forced to compete with one another for the desperately needed equipment. “I think the federal government should order factories to manufacture
Continue Reading For New Yorkers stuck inside their homes — and heads — as the state and country confront the rapid spread of coronavirus, Andrew Cuomo’s press conferences have become appointment viewing. Starting a little before noon, and running as long as an hour, the New York governor offers something simple and, to many viewers, deeply necessary:
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For New Yorkers stuck inside their homes — and heads — as the state and country confront the rapid spread of coronavirus, Andrew Cuomo’s press conferences have become appointment viewing. Starting a little before noon, and running as long as an hour, the New York governor offers something simple and, to many viewers, deeply necessary:
Continue Reading Here’s a look at the life of writer and activist Gloria Steinem. Personal Birth date: March 25, 1934 Birth place: Toledo, Ohio Birth name: Gloria Marie Steinem Father: Leo Steinem, an antique dealer Mother: Ruth (Nuneviller) Steinem Marriage: David Bale (2000-2003, his death) Education: Smith College, B.A., 1956 Other Facts Steinem’s paternal grandmother, Pauline Perlmutter
Continue Reading Nashvillians still remember how that music used to make them smile. On a normal day, music bursts from the doors of Lower Broadway’s honky tonks, sending a cacophony of country tunes into streets packed with revelers hopping bar to bar. The last week, however, has been haunting as the world-famous entertainment district was transformed to
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story KONA, HI (KITV ) — Miss Hawaii 2015 Jeanne Kapela announced on her Facebook page Friday night that she has COVID-19. She wrote that she’s feeling fine and only has a minor cough. She tested Tuesday and, following Department of Health instructions, quarantined herself for at least seven
Continue Reading Texas prison inmates are making cotton face masks that will be given to first responders for free to alleviate a shortage of medical materials during the coronavirus pandemic, state Sen. John Whitmire said. Prisoners in a unit at Gatesville Correctional Facility, a women’s prison located about 120 miles south of Dallas, have been producing the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MICHIGAN (WNEM ) — As hospitals across the national are dealing with a massive shortage in medical supplies, some are doing what they can to help healthcare workers. “There are no masks available and even when they get some, there’s going to really be a shortage,” said Cathy
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV ) — More than 5 thousand Portland crafters have joined together online to help fight the spread of COVID-19. The Facebook group, Crafters Against COVID-19 PDX, was created to sew face masks amid the nationwide shortage. While the masks don’t qualify as the personal protective
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (KPTM ) — More than 200 people in the Omaha area received a free home-cooked meal today, thanks to a local pop-up restaurant. Many restaurants in the metro have a lot of extra food right now, as people have been advised to stay in their homes
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (KPTM ) — In Nebraska alone, thousands of people struggle to make ends meet. Recent data from the U.S. Census shows about 11 percent live in poverty. Now, many are facing uncertainty after they were encouraged or ordered to stay home because of the Coronavirus pandemic.
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AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson says corporate America is going to need to “step up” to help employees, customers and the country survive coronavirus — both the health effects of the dangerous illness, and the economic consequences of the outbreak. “A lot of the business leaders, and myself, particularly, we’re looking at this as a time
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Joe Biden picked up an endorsement from the American Federation of Teachers, the latest union group to support the former vice president in his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. The executive council of AFT, which represents 1.7 million members, voted Sunday to back him. “Before the COVID-19 epidemic, the 2020 election was about the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story WASHINGTON COUNTY, AR (KFSM ) — Washington County Sheriff Tim Helder took to Facebook on Saturday (March 21st) to announce he will be self-quarantined for at least 14 days. The news comes after his son tested presumptive positive for COVID-19. According to Sheriff Helder, his son lives out
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HIGH POINT, NC (WGHP ) — A Thomas Built Buses employee has tested positive for coronavirus, according to Andrea Corso who represents the parent company of Thomas Built Buses in High Point. She told FOX8 on Saturday they received confirmation of the positive test. She said the employee,
Continue Reading Ethiopia and Rwanda have received the first batch of coronavirus test kits and prevention materials donated by Chinese billionaire Jack Ma to 54 African countries. President Paul Kagame tweeted his gratitude to Jack Ma on behalf of Rwandans after receiving the kits and thanked the billionaire for “huge shot in the arm” to prevent the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story YORK COUNTY, PA (WPMT ) — As Governor Tom Wolf orders restrictions on non-essential businesses to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, some with professions within the beauty industry are taking a hard hit. Bretina Greiman who is a hairstylist at Salon Blu in York County is one of
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EL PASO, Texas — As the coronavirus continues to spread and restrictions are put into place, some businesses are losing money and some workers are losing their jobs. But Workforce Solutions Borderplex is sharing open job opportunities for those who are in need of an income. The group says there are now 500 job openings
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WASHINGTON, DC — Kentucky U.S. Sen. Rand Paul said he has tested positive for Covid-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. The Republican is the first member of the Senate to report testing positive. He said in a tweet Sunday that he is feeling fine and is in self-quarantine. Paul, a doctor, said he has not
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The 25th running of the Dubai World Cup, one of the highlights of the racing calendar, has been postponed until next year amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. Organizers had announced earlier this week that the event would go ahead without paid hospitality spectators on March 28, but took the decision Sunday to push it back
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WASHINGTON, DC — Acting U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf says illegal border crossings have dropped by 50% after restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Trump administration is turning back anyone crossing illegally, among other restrictions. Wolf says because migrants often come without identification paperwork it’s unclear how to trace their medical history and to
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