Patrick Ewing out of hospital after being treated for COVID-19
WASHINGTON -- Georgetown basketball coach and former NBA great Patrick Ewing has been released from the hospital and is recovering from COVID-19 at home, his son said Monday.The 57-year-old Hall of Famer, who played for the Hoyas in college and the New York Knicks in the NBA, announced Friday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus and was being treated at a hospital.Patrick Ewing Jr.
WASHINGTON -- Georgetown basketball coach and former NBA great Patrick Ewing has been released from the hospital and is recovering from COVID-19 at home, his son said Monday.The 57-year-old Hall of Famer, who played for the Hoyas in college and the New York Knicks in the NBA, announced Friday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus and was being treated at a hospital.Patrick Ewing Jr.
Rats growing aggressive -- even eating each other during pandemic
NEW YORK -- The lack of available food sources due to the shutdown of bars, restaurants and other businesses during the coronavirus pandemic has reportedly lead to an increase in aggressiveness in rats as they become desperate for food.With fewer options, rats turn on each other, even eating their babies, experts say.One out of every four small businesses across the country has closed in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19, according to the the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.How big can NYC rats get?“If food does not show up for two or three nights in a row, they will try to find another source of food,” Bobby Corrigan, an urban rodentologist and the nation’s preeminent rat expert told NJ.com. “People are going to start seeing these rats and they’ll say, ‘Where did these rats come from?!’ The answer is they probably didn’t come from too far.
NEW YORK -- The lack of available food sources due to the shutdown of bars, restaurants and other businesses during the coronavirus pandemic has reportedly lead to an increase in aggressiveness in rats as they become desperate for food.With fewer options, rats turn on each other, even eating their babies, experts say.One out of every four small businesses across the country has closed in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19, according to the the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.How big can NYC rats get?“If food does not show up for two or three nights in a row, they will try to find another source of food,” Bobby Corrigan, an urban rodentologist and the nation’s preeminent rat expert told NJ.com. “People are going to start seeing these rats and they’ll say, ‘Where did these rats come from?!’ The answer is they probably didn’t come from too far.
Queen guitarist Brian May reveals recent 'small heart attack,' says he's good now
LONDON — Queen guitarist Brian May says he recently had three stents put in after experiencing “a small heart attack.”May said Monday in an Instagram video that the stents were put in after his doctor drove him to a hospital after he starting feeling the symptoms of a heart attack.
LONDON — Queen guitarist Brian May says he recently had three stents put in after experiencing “a small heart attack.”May said Monday in an Instagram video that the stents were put in after his doctor drove him to a hospital after he starting feeling the symptoms of a heart attack.
WWII veteran walking 100 miles for 100th birthday to raise money for COVID-19 relief
CLARKS GROVE, Minn. -- As he nears his 100th birthday, a World War II veteran is planning to walk 100 miles in an effort to raise money for those impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.Mickey Nelson, who turns 100 in June, is calling the initiative “Walking to 100” and selected the Salvation Army to receive donations as part of his effort, according to a statement by the organization.
CLARKS GROVE, Minn. -- As he nears his 100th birthday, a World War II veteran is planning to walk 100 miles in an effort to raise money for those impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.Mickey Nelson, who turns 100 in June, is calling the initiative “Walking to 100” and selected the Salvation Army to receive donations as part of his effort, according to a statement by the organization.
Experts: Flush pipes in buildings that have been vacant
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana building owners should flush out water pipes before reopening to the public because harmful bacteria and other material may be present, experts say.The Indiana State Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Management have both issued guidance on properly flushing water systems as retail businesses reopen following closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, The Indianapolis Star reported.Properties could be hosting bacteria such as Legionella, or lead or copper, which are poisonous to humans.
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana building owners should flush out water pipes before reopening to the public because harmful bacteria and other material may be present, experts say.The Indiana State Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Management have both issued guidance on properly flushing water systems as retail businesses reopen following closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, The Indianapolis Star reported.Properties could be hosting bacteria such as Legionella, or lead or copper, which are poisonous to humans.
Americans finding ways to stay active while keeping distance
CHESAPEAKE, Va. -- Vicki L.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. -- Vicki L.
US communities face tough choices on opening public pools
MISSION, Kan. — Public pools will look very different this summer if they open at all with the coronavirus threat still looming, as teenage lifeguards will be tasked with maintaining social distancing and spotting COVID-19 symptoms in addition to their primary responsibility of preventing drownings.Pools that do plan to open will take precautions, including screening temperatures on entry, requiring lifeguards to wear masks and significantly reducing the number of swimmers allowed in the water and locker rooms, said Dr.
MISSION, Kan. — Public pools will look very different this summer if they open at all with the coronavirus threat still looming, as teenage lifeguards will be tasked with maintaining social distancing and spotting COVID-19 symptoms in addition to their primary responsibility of preventing drownings.Pools that do plan to open will take precautions, including screening temperatures on entry, requiring lifeguards to wear masks and significantly reducing the number of swimmers allowed in the water and locker rooms, said Dr.
Jellystone Park Camp & Resort reopens for campers after lockdown lifted
CALEDONIA -- Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp & Resort has reopened with the health and safety of its campers at the top of mind.
CALEDONIA -- Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp & Resort has reopened with the health and safety of its campers at the top of mind.
Lock your cars! Vehicle theft spikes in COVID-19 pandemic
LOS ANGELES — The coronavirus hasn’t been kind to car owners.With more people than ever staying home to lessen the spread of COVID-19, their sedans, pickup trucks and SUVs are parked unattended on the streets, making them easy targets for opportunistic thieves.Despite silent streets and nearly non-existent traffic, vehicle larcenies shot up 63% in New York and nearly 17% in Los Angeles from Jan. 1 through mid-May, compared with the same period last year.And many other law enforcement agencies around the U.S. are reporting an increase in stolen cars and vehicle burglaries, even as violent crime has dropped dramatically nationwide in the coronavirus pandemic.
LOS ANGELES — The coronavirus hasn’t been kind to car owners.With more people than ever staying home to lessen the spread of COVID-19, their sedans, pickup trucks and SUVs are parked unattended on the streets, making them easy targets for opportunistic thieves.Despite silent streets and nearly non-existent traffic, vehicle larcenies shot up 63% in New York and nearly 17% in Los Angeles from Jan. 1 through mid-May, compared with the same period last year.And many other law enforcement agencies around the U.S. are reporting an increase in stolen cars and vehicle burglaries, even as violent crime has dropped dramatically nationwide in the coronavirus pandemic.
Wisconsin records 307 more COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin has recorded 307 more coronavirus cases and four new deaths, the Department of Health Services reported Monday, May 25.The new cases raised Wisconsin's total to 15,584 and its death toll to 510.The state reported 7,173 new negative tests for a cumulative total of 193,379 negative tests.
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin has recorded 307 more coronavirus cases and four new deaths, the Department of Health Services reported Monday, May 25.The new cases raised Wisconsin's total to 15,584 and its death toll to 510.The state reported 7,173 new negative tests for a cumulative total of 193,379 negative tests.
Special needs parents can't find open child care centers
MIAMI — Arasay Peñate didn’t know what autism spectrum disorder was when she arrived in Little Havana from Cuba three years ago with her young son, who had trouble saying the word “mamá.”But since her son, now-4-year-old David Silva Jr. , was diagnosed with the condition, her plans of coming to Miami to study and get a good job became secondary to her son’s care.In March, when the coronavirus pandemic forced her son’s child care at Easterseals South Florida to close down, Peñate froze when she realized she faced an impossible choice.The couple’s calculation at the time was simple: Her husband, David Silva, was still working at two high-end restaurant jobs that seemed stable and could cover most of their expenses.
MIAMI — Arasay Peñate didn’t know what autism spectrum disorder was when she arrived in Little Havana from Cuba three years ago with her young son, who had trouble saying the word “mamá.”But since her son, now-4-year-old David Silva Jr. , was diagnosed with the condition, her plans of coming to Miami to study and get a good job became secondary to her son’s care.In March, when the coronavirus pandemic forced her son’s child care at Easterseals South Florida to close down, Peñate froze when she realized she faced an impossible choice.The couple’s calculation at the time was simple: Her husband, David Silva, was still working at two high-end restaurant jobs that seemed stable and could cover most of their expenses.
Wisconsin nurse reflects on treating NYC COVID-19 patients
MADISON — For 20 days in April, nurse Elizabeth Riley’s day would begin by looking for coverings for her shoes.
MADISON — For 20 days in April, nurse Elizabeth Riley’s day would begin by looking for coverings for her shoes.
'Nothing like we've ever seen:' Memorial Day crowds at reopened Lake Geneva beach 'raise concern'
LAKE GENEVA -- It was a busy Memorial Day weekend in Lake Geneva -- after the city council voted to reopen Riviera Beach in time for the holiday weekend.
LAKE GENEVA -- It was a busy Memorial Day weekend in Lake Geneva -- after the city council voted to reopen Riviera Beach in time for the holiday weekend.
Memorial Day 2020 1st in recent memory with no public ceremony at Wood National Cemetery
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders of Wood National Cemetery in Milwaukee said Memorial Day 2020 would mark the first time in recent memory there's no public ceremony due to COVID-19 concerns."So, each year, it's a big event," said Donald Owens with Wood National Cemetery. "We have a flag placement that occurs a couple days before the actual Memorial Day event, which is always on Memorial Day."Memorial Day is a time to honor veterans who are no longer with us.
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders of Wood National Cemetery in Milwaukee said Memorial Day 2020 would mark the first time in recent memory there's no public ceremony due to COVID-19 concerns."So, each year, it's a big event," said Donald Owens with Wood National Cemetery. "We have a flag placement that occurs a couple days before the actual Memorial Day event, which is always on Memorial Day."Memorial Day is a time to honor veterans who are no longer with us.
Wisconsin reports 400 new cases of COVID-19, 3 more deaths
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin health officials on Sunday, May 24 reported 400 new cases of the coronavirus and three additional deaths.The Department of Health Services update shows that the number of COVID19 cases across the state is 15,277.
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin health officials on Sunday, May 24 reported 400 new cases of the coronavirus and three additional deaths.The Department of Health Services update shows that the number of COVID19 cases across the state is 15,277.
Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks packed amid COVID-19 pandemic
COLUMBIA, Mo. — The coronavirus pandemic didn't stop people from packing the central Missouri vacation hot spot of the Lake of the Ozarks for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, despite state social distancing orders.Crowds flooded some bars and restaurants at the Lake of the Ozarks, which attracts Missouri residents, as well as people in surrounding states, including Illinois, Kansas, Arkansas and Iowa.One video posted on social media shows a crammed pool where people lounged close together without masks.Missouri’s statewide stay-at-home order expired earlier this month, but an order from the state health director requires 6-foot social distancing until at least the end of May.It's unclear what steps Lake of the Ozarks-area health officials are taking to enforce that order.
COLUMBIA, Mo. — The coronavirus pandemic didn't stop people from packing the central Missouri vacation hot spot of the Lake of the Ozarks for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, despite state social distancing orders.Crowds flooded some bars and restaurants at the Lake of the Ozarks, which attracts Missouri residents, as well as people in surrounding states, including Illinois, Kansas, Arkansas and Iowa.One video posted on social media shows a crammed pool where people lounged close together without masks.Missouri’s statewide stay-at-home order expired earlier this month, but an order from the state health director requires 6-foot social distancing until at least the end of May.It's unclear what steps Lake of the Ozarks-area health officials are taking to enforce that order.
Pizza Hut giving away 500,000 pizzas to 2020's graduating seniors 🎓🍕
PLANO, Texas -- The Class of 2020 may have missed out on their graduation ceremonies, but there’s no stopping them from having an intimately-attended pizza party.
PLANO, Texas -- The Class of 2020 may have missed out on their graduation ceremonies, but there’s no stopping them from having an intimately-attended pizza party.