Report: Harvey Weinstein tested positive for COVID-19, isolated in prison
BUFFALO, N.Y. --Harvey Weinstein, serving a 23-year prison sentence for rape and sexual assault, tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple reports on Sunday, March 22.The disgraced film mogul, who turned 68 on Thursday, March 19, is locked up at the maximum-security Wende Correctional Facility near Buffalo, according to state prison officials.
BUFFALO, N.Y. --Harvey Weinstein, serving a 23-year prison sentence for rape and sexual assault, tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple reports on Sunday, March 22.The disgraced film mogul, who turned 68 on Thursday, March 19, is locked up at the maximum-security Wende Correctional Facility near Buffalo, according to state prison officials.
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'They need to eat, too:' 7-year-old used $600 in savings to make COVID-19 care packages for seniors
GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- Amid the coronavirus pandemic, a first-grader in Maryland used money he saved up to help those in need as a way to overcome fear with acts of love.
GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- Amid the coronavirus pandemic, a first-grader in Maryland used money he saved up to help those in need as a way to overcome fear with acts of love.
Rand Paul is 1st senator to report positive test for COVID-19
FRANKFORT, Ky. --Sen.
FRANKFORT, Ky. --Sen.
Nashville mayor orders ‘non-essential’ businesses to close, residents to stay home
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nashville Mayor John Cooper ordered all businesses in Davidson County that do not perform essential services to close for 14 days.During his daily news conference Sunday morning, March 22, Mayor Cooper announced his “Safer At Home Order," set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, March 23.What does the "Safer At Home Order" mean?Residents of Metro Nashville and Davidson County are required to stay inside their homes unless they are engaged in certain “essential activities.” On those occasions when you are out of your home for necessary tasks, stay at least six feet away from others.You can…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nashville Mayor John Cooper ordered all businesses in Davidson County that do not perform essential services to close for 14 days.During his daily news conference Sunday morning, March 22, Mayor Cooper announced his “Safer At Home Order," set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, March 23.What does the "Safer At Home Order" mean?Residents of Metro Nashville and Davidson County are required to stay inside their homes unless they are engaged in certain “essential activities.” On those occasions when you are out of your home for necessary tasks, stay at least six feet away from others.You can…
'I have tested positive:' Plácido Domingo has coronavirus amid Spain outbreak
MADRID — Plácido Domingo announced Sunday, March 22 that he tested positive for the coronavirus.The 79-year-old opera singer's illness came after his own glittering career was stained by sexual misconduct revelations.The Spaniard said in a post on his personal Facebook account that, “I feel it is my moral duty to announce to you that I have tested positive.”The tenor said he and his family were in self-isolation, and that he was feeling well despite having fever and a cough.“I beg everyone to be extremely careful, follow the basic guidelines by washing your hands frequently, keeping at least a six-foot distance from others, doing everything you can to stop the virus from spreading, and please, above all, stay home if you can!” he said.Last year, multiple women accused Domingo of harassment and abusing his power while he held management positions at Los Angeles Opera and Washington National Opera in stories published by The Associated Press.After first denying any wrongdoing, Domingo issued an apology in February when the American Guild of Musical Artists and LA Opera found the sexual harassment allegations against him to be credible.He has since had a number of performances canceled.
MADRID — Plácido Domingo announced Sunday, March 22 that he tested positive for the coronavirus.The 79-year-old opera singer's illness came after his own glittering career was stained by sexual misconduct revelations.The Spaniard said in a post on his personal Facebook account that, “I feel it is my moral duty to announce to you that I have tested positive.”The tenor said he and his family were in self-isolation, and that he was feeling well despite having fever and a cough.“I beg everyone to be extremely careful, follow the basic guidelines by washing your hands frequently, keeping at least a six-foot distance from others, doing everything you can to stop the virus from spreading, and please, above all, stay home if you can!” he said.Last year, multiple women accused Domingo of harassment and abusing his power while he held management positions at Los Angeles Opera and Washington National Opera in stories published by The Associated Press.After first denying any wrongdoing, Domingo issued an apology in February when the American Guild of Musical Artists and LA Opera found the sexual harassment allegations against him to be credible.He has since had a number of performances canceled.
Texas mayor forces grocery stores to go the extra step for social distancing
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas city took another step in its social distancing measures Saturday night, March 21 to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.City of Austin Mayor Steve Adler signed an updated order requiring grocery stores, pharmacies, and warehouse stores, to establish controls for social distancing.
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas city took another step in its social distancing measures Saturday night, March 21 to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.City of Austin Mayor Steve Adler signed an updated order requiring grocery stores, pharmacies, and warehouse stores, to establish controls for social distancing.
Neighbors celebrate North Carolina 12-year-old girl’s birthday with parade
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- A 12-year-old girl in North Carolina celebrated her birthday in a unique way on Saturday, March 21.Sydney Mitchell's friends and neighbors gathered to have a parade for her as officials continued to urge people to practice social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic.Vehicles with birthday decorations and beeping horns passed a waving and smiling Sydney as she sat on the curb in front of a "birthday" lawn sign to watch.The video of Sydney's celebration was posted to spread "joy during these uncertain times," said Laura Fisher, who shared the video.
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- A 12-year-old girl in North Carolina celebrated her birthday in a unique way on Saturday, March 21.Sydney Mitchell's friends and neighbors gathered to have a parade for her as officials continued to urge people to practice social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic.Vehicles with birthday decorations and beeping horns passed a waving and smiling Sydney as she sat on the curb in front of a "birthday" lawn sign to watch.The video of Sydney's celebration was posted to spread "joy during these uncertain times," said Laura Fisher, who shared the video.
Louisiana governor issues 'stay at home' directive for 4.6 million
BATON ROUGE, La. — Gov.
BATON ROUGE, La. — Gov.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel in quarantine after doctor who gave her a vaccine tests positive for coronavirus
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel has gone into quarantine after being informed that a doctor who administered a vaccine to her has tested positive for the new coronavirus.Merkel's spokesman said the German chancellor, who is 65, was informed about the doctor's test shortly after holding a news conference Sunday announcing new measures to curb the spread of the virus.Her spokesman, Steffen Seibert, said Merkel had received a precautionary vaccine Friday against pneumococcal infection.Seibert said in a statement that Merkel would undergo "regular tests" in the coming days and continue with her work from home for the time being.Merkel had earlier expressed her gratitude to Germans who were following the rules on social distancing, saying it was important to remain at least 1.5 meters (about five feet) apart to reduce the likelihood of infection.
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel has gone into quarantine after being informed that a doctor who administered a vaccine to her has tested positive for the new coronavirus.Merkel's spokesman said the German chancellor, who is 65, was informed about the doctor's test shortly after holding a news conference Sunday announcing new measures to curb the spread of the virus.Her spokesman, Steffen Seibert, said Merkel had received a precautionary vaccine Friday against pneumococcal infection.Seibert said in a statement that Merkel would undergo "regular tests" in the coming days and continue with her work from home for the time being.Merkel had earlier expressed her gratitude to Germans who were following the rules on social distancing, saying it was important to remain at least 1.5 meters (about five feet) apart to reduce the likelihood of infection.
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Fauci hopeful US more contained than Italy
WASHINGTON — The government’s top infectious disease expert says he remains hopeful the U.S. is not on the same trajectory as Italy in the coronavirus struggle.Dr.
WASHINGTON — The government’s top infectious disease expert says he remains hopeful the U.S. is not on the same trajectory as Italy in the coronavirus struggle.Dr.
Alverno College's School of Nursing to donate personal protective equipment to Ascension hospitals
MILWAUKEE -- Alverno College’s JoAnn McGrath School of Nursing and Health Professions will donate its supply of protective gear and face masks to their primary healthcare partner, Ascension, on Monday, March 23, the school announced Sunday.Alverno will donate 30 gowns, 450 masks, and 9 cases of gloves to Ascension hospitals during this coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Alverno College’s JoAnn McGrath School of Nursing and Health Professions will donate its supply of protective gear and face masks to their primary healthcare partner, Ascension, on Monday, March 23, the school announced Sunday.Alverno will donate 30 gowns, 450 masks, and 9 cases of gloves to Ascension hospitals during this coronavirus pandemic.
N. Korea says President Trump's letter offers anti-virus cooperation
SEOUL, South Korea — President Donald Trump sent a personal letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, seeking to maintain good relations and offering cooperation in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, Kim’s sister said Sunday.The latest correspondence came as Kim observed the firing of tactical guided weapons over the weekend, drawing criticism from South Korea, as nuclear talks remain deadlocked.In a statement carried by the North's official Korean Central News Agency, or KCNA, Kim’s sister and senior ruling party official, Kim Yo Jong, praised President Trump for sending the letter at a time when “big difficulties and challenges lie ahead in the way of developing ties" between the countries.In the letter, she said President Trump explained his plan to “propel the relations between the two countries ...
SEOUL, South Korea — President Donald Trump sent a personal letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, seeking to maintain good relations and offering cooperation in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, Kim’s sister said Sunday.The latest correspondence came as Kim observed the firing of tactical guided weapons over the weekend, drawing criticism from South Korea, as nuclear talks remain deadlocked.In a statement carried by the North's official Korean Central News Agency, or KCNA, Kim’s sister and senior ruling party official, Kim Yo Jong, praised President Trump for sending the letter at a time when “big difficulties and challenges lie ahead in the way of developing ties" between the countries.In the letter, she said President Trump explained his plan to “propel the relations between the two countries ...
Chaos, inconsistency mark launch of drive-thru virus testing sites across the country
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Drive-thru sites have been opening around the United States to make it quicker and safer to test people for the new coronavirus.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Drive-thru sites have been opening around the United States to make it quicker and safer to test people for the new coronavirus.
'A really big experiment:' Parents turn teachers amid virus
BUFFALO, N.Y. — After her sixth-grade son's school in Buffalo, New York, closed amid the coronavirus outbreak, Roxanne Ojeda-Valentin returned to campus with shopping bags to take home textbooks and weeks' worth of assignments prepared by teachers.A single mother with a full-time job, she now joins millions of parents around the country — and the world — suddenly thrust into the role of their children's primary educators, leaving them scrambling to sift through educational resources and juggle lesson plans with jobs and other responsibilities.“It’s a really big experiment,” Ojeda-Valentin said as she left the school, her second stop after picking up materials from her fourth-grade daughter's school.Even in school districts that are providing remote instruction, the burden falls on parents to keep their children on task.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — After her sixth-grade son's school in Buffalo, New York, closed amid the coronavirus outbreak, Roxanne Ojeda-Valentin returned to campus with shopping bags to take home textbooks and weeks' worth of assignments prepared by teachers.A single mother with a full-time job, she now joins millions of parents around the country — and the world — suddenly thrust into the role of their children's primary educators, leaving them scrambling to sift through educational resources and juggle lesson plans with jobs and other responsibilities.“It’s a really big experiment,” Ojeda-Valentin said as she left the school, her second stop after picking up materials from her fourth-grade daughter's school.Even in school districts that are providing remote instruction, the burden falls on parents to keep their children on task.
FDA: Newly-approved coronavirus test works in 45 minutes, to be rolled out next week
SAN FRANCISCO -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that it has approved the use of a rapid coronavirus diagnostic test that returns results in approximately 45 minutes.Cepheid, a California-based molecular diagnostics company behind the test, says that it expects it to begin shipping next week."During this time of increased demand for hospital services, Clinicians urgently need an on-demand diagnostic test for real-time management of patients being evaluated for admission to health-care facilities.
SAN FRANCISCO -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that it has approved the use of a rapid coronavirus diagnostic test that returns results in approximately 45 minutes.Cepheid, a California-based molecular diagnostics company behind the test, says that it expects it to begin shipping next week."During this time of increased demand for hospital services, Clinicians urgently need an on-demand diagnostic test for real-time management of patients being evaluated for admission to health-care facilities.