Heading back to the gym? Doctors explain how to stay safe
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Are some workouts, like yoga or spinning classes, less safe than others?
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Are some workouts, like yoga or spinning classes, less safe than others?
Americans and Europeans soak up the sun amid new rules
BERLIN — Europeans and Americans soaked up the sun where they could Sunday, taking advantage of the first holiday weekend since coronavirus restrictions were eased, while European governments grappled with how and when to let in foreign travelers in hopes of salvaging the summer tourist season.Beach patrols and police watched to make sure people abided by the social-distancing rules and spread out on the sand and at parks.The U.S. is on track to surpass 100,000 coronavirus deaths in the next few days, while Europe has seen over 169,000 dead, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.The New York Times marked the horror by devoting Sunday’s entire front page to a long list of names of those who have died in the U.S. The headline: "An Incalculable Loss.”President Donald Trump played golf at one of his courses during the Memorial Day weekend — the unofficial start of summer — as he urged states to ease their lockdowns.Across Europe, a mishmash of travel restrictions appears to be on the horizon, often depending on what passports visitors carry.
BERLIN — Europeans and Americans soaked up the sun where they could Sunday, taking advantage of the first holiday weekend since coronavirus restrictions were eased, while European governments grappled with how and when to let in foreign travelers in hopes of salvaging the summer tourist season.Beach patrols and police watched to make sure people abided by the social-distancing rules and spread out on the sand and at parks.The U.S. is on track to surpass 100,000 coronavirus deaths in the next few days, while Europe has seen over 169,000 dead, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.The New York Times marked the horror by devoting Sunday’s entire front page to a long list of names of those who have died in the U.S. The headline: "An Incalculable Loss.”President Donald Trump played golf at one of his courses during the Memorial Day weekend — the unofficial start of summer — as he urged states to ease their lockdowns.Across Europe, a mishmash of travel restrictions appears to be on the horizon, often depending on what passports visitors carry.
Betty White, 98, says she's 'blessed with incredibly good health' amid the coronavirus pandemic
LOS ANGELES -- At age 98, life is golden for Betty White.The actress told Closer Weekly for their latest issue that she’s in good spirits amid the coronavirus pandemic.“I’m blessed with incredibly good health,” America’s sweetheart told the outlet. “That’s something you appreciate a lot.”Entertainer and pal Tom Sullivan also told the outlet that the former “Golden Girls” and “Mary Tyler Moore Show” star has been keeping busy while staying safe.“She reads the L.A. Times cover to cover,” he shared. “She owns literally thousands of crossword puzzle books and is constantly doing them to keep her mind jumping.
LOS ANGELES -- At age 98, life is golden for Betty White.The actress told Closer Weekly for their latest issue that she’s in good spirits amid the coronavirus pandemic.“I’m blessed with incredibly good health,” America’s sweetheart told the outlet. “That’s something you appreciate a lot.”Entertainer and pal Tom Sullivan also told the outlet that the former “Golden Girls” and “Mary Tyler Moore Show” star has been keeping busy while staying safe.“She reads the L.A. Times cover to cover,” he shared. “She owns literally thousands of crossword puzzle books and is constantly doing them to keep her mind jumping.
As veterans die from virus, Memorial Day has different mood
ATLANTA — One was a 94-year-old veteran of World War II who was the first of his 11 brothers to enlist in the military.
ATLANTA — One was a 94-year-old veteran of World War II who was the first of his 11 brothers to enlist in the military.
Archdiocese of Milwaukee delays reopening of 16 parishes due to coronavirus concerns
MILWAUKEE -- Due to the high concentration and volume of COVID-19 cases on Milwaukee's south side, in-person Mass will be delayed until further notice at many Catholic parishes in the area, Archdiocese of Milwaukee officials announced.The following parishes on the south side are affected:
MILWAUKEE -- Due to the high concentration and volume of COVID-19 cases on Milwaukee's south side, in-person Mass will be delayed until further notice at many Catholic parishes in the area, Archdiocese of Milwaukee officials announced.The following parishes on the south side are affected:
Desperate Indian girl bikes 745 miles home with disabled dad
NEW DELHI — From her village in eastern India, 15-year-old Jyoti Kumari reflected on her desperate 1,200-kilometer (745-mile) bicycle journey home with her disabled father that has drawn international praise.“I had no other option," she said Sunday. “We wouldn’t have survived if I hadn’t cycled to my village.”Kumari said that she and her father risked starvation had they stayed in Gurugram, a suburb of New Delhi, with no income amid India's coronavirus lockdown.Her father, whose injury in an accident left him unable to walk, had earned a living by driving an auto rickshaw.
NEW DELHI — From her village in eastern India, 15-year-old Jyoti Kumari reflected on her desperate 1,200-kilometer (745-mile) bicycle journey home with her disabled father that has drawn international praise.“I had no other option," she said Sunday. “We wouldn’t have survived if I hadn’t cycled to my village.”Kumari said that she and her father risked starvation had they stayed in Gurugram, a suburb of New Delhi, with no income amid India's coronavirus lockdown.Her father, whose injury in an accident left him unable to walk, had earned a living by driving an auto rickshaw.
15,022 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 507 deaths, 8.6K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 15,022 on Saturday, May 23.
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 15,022 on Saturday, May 23.
Archdiocese of Milwaukee delaying Sunday Mass reopening for parishes on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE -- Due to the high concentration and volume of COVID-19 cases on Milwaukee's south side, many Catholic parishes in the area will delay public Masses until further notice.16 parishes will remain closed, according to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Due to the high concentration and volume of COVID-19 cases on Milwaukee's south side, many Catholic parishes in the area will delay public Masses until further notice.16 parishes will remain closed, according to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
WHO: Pandemic halts vaccinations for nearly 80 million children worldwide
LONDON — The coronavirus pandemic is interrupting immunization against diseases including measles, polio and cholera that could put the lives of nearly 80 million children under the age of 1 at risk, according to a new analysis from the World Health Organization and partners.In a new report issued on Friday, health officials warned that more than half of 129 countries where immunization data were available reported moderate, severe or total suspensions of vaccination services during March and April.“Disruption to immunization programs from the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to unwind decades of progress against vaccine-preventable diseases like measles,” said WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in a statement.
LONDON — The coronavirus pandemic is interrupting immunization against diseases including measles, polio and cholera that could put the lives of nearly 80 million children under the age of 1 at risk, according to a new analysis from the World Health Organization and partners.In a new report issued on Friday, health officials warned that more than half of 129 countries where immunization data were available reported moderate, severe or total suspensions of vaccination services during March and April.“Disruption to immunization programs from the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to unwind decades of progress against vaccine-preventable diseases like measles,” said WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in a statement.
Officials: North Carolina farmers to euthanize 1.5M chickens amid pandemic
RALEIGH, N.C. — Coronavirus outbreaks at meat processing plants are forcing North Carolina farmers to euthanize 1.5 million chickens, according to a state official.Assistant Agriculture Commissioner Joe Reardon told The News & Observer that this is the first time during the pandemic that North Carolina farmers have had to euthanize their animals.
RALEIGH, N.C. — Coronavirus outbreaks at meat processing plants are forcing North Carolina farmers to euthanize 1.5 million chickens, according to a state official.Assistant Agriculture Commissioner Joe Reardon told The News & Observer that this is the first time during the pandemic that North Carolina farmers have had to euthanize their animals.
Magic Johnson giving $100M in loans to minority-owned businesses struggling amid pandemic
DES MOINES, Iowa -- NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson announced this week that an insurance company of which he is a majority owner will offer $100 million in loans to minority- and women-owned businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.Johnson said his EquiTrust Life Insurance Co.
DES MOINES, Iowa -- NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson announced this week that an insurance company of which he is a majority owner will offer $100 million in loans to minority- and women-owned businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.Johnson said his EquiTrust Life Insurance Co.
Missouri grocery store fills salad bar with alcohol, candy during pandemic restrictions
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. -- A grocery store has brought “happy hour” to their signature salad bars during the coronavirus pandemic.Based in Chesterfield, Missouri, stores in the Dierbergs Markets chain found a creative way to help its patrons cope with the virus, lockdowns and historic job loss: instead of serving healthy greens and quinoa bowls, the salad bar is now stocked with liquor, cereal and candy, among other options.The word “salad” has even been scratched out on signs.The Manchester location was the first to make the change, serving mainly alcohol.
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. -- A grocery store has brought “happy hour” to their signature salad bars during the coronavirus pandemic.Based in Chesterfield, Missouri, stores in the Dierbergs Markets chain found a creative way to help its patrons cope with the virus, lockdowns and historic job loss: instead of serving healthy greens and quinoa bowls, the salad bar is now stocked with liquor, cereal and candy, among other options.The word “salad” has even been scratched out on signs.The Manchester location was the first to make the change, serving mainly alcohol.
Study finds COVID-19 attacks lining of blood vessels in lungs, causes microscopic blood clots
LOS ANGELES -- A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Thursday found increasing evidence that points to the severity of COVID-19 over the seasonal flu.Researchers examined seven lungs from patients who died of COVID-19 and compared them with seven lungs from patients who died of pneumonia caused by the flu.
LOS ANGELES -- A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Thursday found increasing evidence that points to the severity of COVID-19 over the seasonal flu.Researchers examined seven lungs from patients who died of COVID-19 and compared them with seven lungs from patients who died of pneumonia caused by the flu.
Minnesota governor extends occupancy for church services
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Gov.
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Gov.
Students handed diplomas, roll across graduation stage virtually in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines -- A dream came true for the class of 2020 at a school in the Philippines.Students got to attend their graduation ceremony remotely with a high-tech twist in the nation's capital, Manila.
MANILA, Philippines -- A dream came true for the class of 2020 at a school in the Philippines.Students got to attend their graduation ceremony remotely with a high-tech twist in the nation's capital, Manila.
Kids and coronavirus: What's safe and what isn't? Pediatrician provides answers
LOS ANGELES -- Parents, you have a lot of questions when it comes to your kids.
LOS ANGELES -- Parents, you have a lot of questions when it comes to your kids.
Holiday amid pandemic: Americans divided on how to respond
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump visited one of his golf courses Saturday at the start of the Memorial Day weekend as he urges U.S. states to reopen after coronavirus-related lockdowns.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump visited one of his golf courses Saturday at the start of the Memorial Day weekend as he urges U.S. states to reopen after coronavirus-related lockdowns.
Poll: Many in US won't return to gym, dining out despite relaxed public health guidelines
WASHINGTON — Much of the country remains unlikely to venture out to bars, restaurants, theaters or gyms anytime soon, despite state and local officials across the country increasingly allowing businesses to reopen, according to a new survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.That hesitancy in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak could muffle any recovery from what has been the sharpest and swiftest economic downturn in U.S. history.
WASHINGTON — Much of the country remains unlikely to venture out to bars, restaurants, theaters or gyms anytime soon, despite state and local officials across the country increasingly allowing businesses to reopen, according to a new survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.That hesitancy in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak could muffle any recovery from what has been the sharpest and swiftest economic downturn in U.S. history.
North Dakota governor delivers plea against 'mask shaming'
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Gov.
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Gov.
Illinois changes way it reports nursing home virus cases
CHICAGO — The state of Illinois is no longer providing the total numbers of coronavirus cases and deaths at long-term care facilities, choosing instead to disclose information about recent outbreaks.The Chicago Tribune reported that the state's Department of Public Health on Friday began to provide information only on nursing homes and other facilities that have at least one new coronavirus case in the last four weeks.
CHICAGO — The state of Illinois is no longer providing the total numbers of coronavirus cases and deaths at long-term care facilities, choosing instead to disclose information about recent outbreaks.The Chicago Tribune reported that the state's Department of Public Health on Friday began to provide information only on nursing homes and other facilities that have at least one new coronavirus case in the last four weeks.