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Northeast Ohio Weather: Showers and storms in the area today
- April 08, 2020
Wednesday: Morning showers. Highs in the 40s. There's a solid layer of cloud cover out there early Tuesday morning which has kept temperatures much warmer then they were to start the week, and eventually will give way to a handful of showers. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
Wednesday: Morning showers. Highs in the 40s. There's a solid layer of cloud cover out there early Tuesday morning which has kept temperatures much warmer then they were to start the week, and eventually will give way to a handful of showers. (more...)
US Coronavirus Patients Receiving Treatment Via Experimental Plasma Therapy
- April 08, 2020
The plasma donation procedure is similar to donating blood and takes about an hour. "The ability to carry out a prophylaxis trial will tell us whether plasma is effective in protecting our health care workers and first responders from COVID-19", said Casadevall, who is a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor and holds joint appointments in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. (more...)
- April 08, 2020
The plasma donation procedure is similar to donating blood and takes about an hour. "The ability to carry out a prophylaxis trial will tell us whether plasma is effective in protecting our health care workers and first responders from COVID-19", said Casadevall, who is a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor and holds joint appointments in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. (more...)
COVID-19: Africa CDC provides fresh updates on Coronavirus in continent
- April 07, 2020
The study also shows that the pandemic could lead to the budget deficits of African oil exporters doubling this year as well as their economies shrinking three per cent on average. Africa has in recent times been among the many quickest rising areas on this planet for tourism. Governments across Africa have closed their borders and placed countries or cities under lockdown to prevent widespread contagion in a region with under-resourced health-care systems. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
The study also shows that the pandemic could lead to the budget deficits of African oil exporters doubling this year as well as their economies shrinking three per cent on average. Africa has in recent times been among the many quickest rising areas on this planet for tourism. Governments across Africa have closed their borders and placed countries or cities under lockdown to prevent widespread contagion in a region with under-resourced health-care systems. (more...)
5G tower attacks prompts counter-terror investigation, Vodafone UK boss claims
- April 07, 2020
Fire crews were called to a blaze at a phone mast in Aintree, Merseyside, on Friday night but a spokeswoman for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said there were "no signs of foul play" so an investigation into its cause was not launched. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
Fire crews were called to a blaze at a phone mast in Aintree, Merseyside, on Friday night but a spokeswoman for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said there were "no signs of foul play" so an investigation into its cause was not launched. (more...)
Seven further coronavirus related deaths in Northern Ireland
- April 07, 2020
There are now 200 reported deaths on the island of Ireland after these patients tragically lost their lives after testing positive for COVID-19. It comes as 672 more patients died in Britain, with a total of 3,557 death now reported in England, Scotland and Wales since the outbreak began. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
There are now 200 reported deaths on the island of Ireland after these patients tragically lost their lives after testing positive for COVID-19. It comes as 672 more patients died in Britain, with a total of 3,557 death now reported in England, Scotland and Wales since the outbreak began. (more...)
Stephanie Grisham leaving role as White House press secretary
- April 07, 2020
The White House did not immediately name a successor for Grisham, who has also held the job of communications director. The network cites new White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows as responsible for the shake up. She rejected criticism that the White House had become less transparent and accountable with the lack of daily public interaction with reporters. The abrupt move comes less than a year after she took the job. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
The White House did not immediately name a successor for Grisham, who has also held the job of communications director. The network cites new White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows as responsible for the shake up. She rejected criticism that the White House had become less transparent and accountable with the lack of daily public interaction with reporters. The abrupt move comes less than a year after she took the job. (more...)
USA navy captain fired for voicing virus concern tests positive
- April 07, 2020
Brett Crozier began exhibiting symptoms before he was removed from the warship on Thursday, the Times reported , citing two Naval Academy classmates of Crozier's who are close to him and his family. "It creates a panic, and it creates the perception that the Navy is not on the job, the government's not on the job, and it's just not true". I considered how the president felt like he needed to get involved in Navy decisions. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
Brett Crozier began exhibiting symptoms before he was removed from the warship on Thursday, the Times reported , citing two Naval Academy classmates of Crozier's who are close to him and his family. "It creates a panic, and it creates the perception that the Navy is not on the job, the government's not on the job, and it's just not true". I considered how the president felt like he needed to get involved in Navy decisions. (more...)
Acting Navy secretary apologizes for calling ousted USS Theodore Roosevelt skipper 'stupid'
- April 07, 2020
Earlier on Monday, the online news site, The Daily Caller published a transcript of Modly's remarks to the crew of the carrier that was broadcast over its internal loudspeaker system. "It's deeply disappointing that he would deliver a speech on board a US aircraft carrier suggesting that Captain Crozier might be "stupid" and bashing the media for trying to report the truth", said Sen. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
Earlier on Monday, the online news site, The Daily Caller published a transcript of Modly's remarks to the crew of the carrier that was broadcast over its internal loudspeaker system. "It's deeply disappointing that he would deliver a speech on board a US aircraft carrier suggesting that Captain Crozier might be "stupid" and bashing the media for trying to report the truth", said Sen. (more...)
'The UK PM is doing well' - Jenrick
- April 07, 2020
A report by the BBC said that Johnson was likely to remain in the hospital overnight with officials stating that his visit was for 'routine tests'. The 55-year-old leader had been quarantined in his Downing Street residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 - the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
A report by the BBC said that Johnson was likely to remain in the hospital overnight with officials stating that his visit was for 'routine tests'. The 55-year-old leader had been quarantined in his Downing Street residence since being diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 26 - the first known head of government to fall ill with the virus. (more...)
Rodrigo Duterte Says,Philippines Extends COVID-19 Lockdown Until April 30
- April 07, 2020
President Rodrigo Duterte will decide on whether to extend or lift the the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon "in due time" with the current situation still far from normal. He said the government is also targeting to hasten the release of test results to 24 hours so patients can be immediately isolated to prevent the spread of the disease. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
President Rodrigo Duterte will decide on whether to extend or lift the the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon "in due time" with the current situation still far from normal. He said the government is also targeting to hasten the release of test results to 24 hours so patients can be immediately isolated to prevent the spread of the disease. (more...)
Queen Elizabeth II: ‘better days will return’ after coronavirus
- April 07, 2020
She ended her four-minute address by saying in part, "We will get through this, we will meet again ". We will once again be together with our family. "At such an unprecedented and anxious time in all our lives, my wife and I are thinking particularly of all those who have lost their loved ones in such very hard and abnormal circumstances, and of those having to endure sickness, isolation and loneliness", he said. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
She ended her four-minute address by saying in part, "We will get through this, we will meet again ". We will once again be together with our family. "At such an unprecedented and anxious time in all our lives, my wife and I are thinking particularly of all those who have lost their loved ones in such very hard and abnormal circumstances, and of those having to endure sickness, isolation and loneliness", he said. (more...)
Trump Is Tested Again "Out Of Curiosity" And Is Again Declared Negative
- April 07, 2020
It took about 14 minutes to get a result, "said Trump from the White House, adding that the test was negative. This test aims to reduce the likelihood of people who show no symptoms of infecting the virus to Trump or Pence." used the expression. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
It took about 14 minutes to get a result, "said Trump from the White House, adding that the test was negative. This test aims to reduce the likelihood of people who show no symptoms of infecting the virus to Trump or Pence." used the expression. (more...)
Police find body of RFK's granddaughter Maeve in the Chesapeake Bay
- April 07, 2020
It has been more than 24 hours, and the chances they have survived are impossibly small. This undated image posted on Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean's Twitter account shows her son Gideon Joseph Kennedy McKean . Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan confirmed the disappearance of Maeve and Gideon during a press briefing on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Friday afternoon, saying that "an intensive search" had been underway since late Thursday. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
It has been more than 24 hours, and the chances they have survived are impossibly small. This undated image posted on Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean's Twitter account shows her son Gideon Joseph Kennedy McKean . Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan confirmed the disappearance of Maeve and Gideon during a press briefing on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Friday afternoon, saying that "an intensive search" had been underway since late Thursday. (more...)
Coronavirus: Easter bunny can come during lockdown, says NZ PM
- April 07, 2020
New Zealand's prime minister has reassured anxious children that the country's coronavirus lockdown will not apply to the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy. "Hope. I hope for the long run and every part like that, so it is type of a way of normalcy slightly bit hopefully". Ardern then suggested that in lieu of being visited by the bunny, New Zealand children could create their own neighbourhood-wide Easter egg hunt this year. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
New Zealand's prime minister has reassured anxious children that the country's coronavirus lockdown will not apply to the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy. "Hope. I hope for the long run and every part like that, so it is type of a way of normalcy slightly bit hopefully". Ardern then suggested that in lieu of being visited by the bunny, New Zealand children could create their own neighbourhood-wide Easter egg hunt this year. (more...)
US Diplomats Have Long Been Involved in Business of Coups, Terrorism: Iran
- April 07, 2020
Iran is the country worst affected by the pandemic in the Middle East. The bipartisan group is not pressing for a generalised lifting of the sanctions but instead a targeted effort to ease U.S. The statement was drawn up by two groups - The Iran Project, a USA organization working to foster dialogue between the United States and Iran and take a bipartisan approach to keep Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons; and the European Leadership Network, a London-based group of leaders seeking ... (more...)
- April 07, 2020
Iran is the country worst affected by the pandemic in the Middle East. The bipartisan group is not pressing for a generalised lifting of the sanctions but instead a targeted effort to ease U.S. The statement was drawn up by two groups - The Iran Project, a USA organization working to foster dialogue between the United States and Iran and take a bipartisan approach to keep Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons; and the European Leadership Network, a London-based group of leaders seeking ... (more...)
Boris Johnson Moved to ICU as He Battles Coronavirus
- April 07, 2020
He remains conscious, a spokesperson said, but because the illness will prevent the PM from fulfilling some of his duties, he has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to stand in for him when needed. Mr Carlaw added: "Our thanks to all in the NHS tending to the PM and so many others across the country tonight". Ivanka Trump, advisor to her father President Trump, said "My thoughts and prayers are with Boris Johnson and his family". (more...)
- April 07, 2020
He remains conscious, a spokesperson said, but because the illness will prevent the PM from fulfilling some of his duties, he has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to stand in for him when needed. Mr Carlaw added: "Our thanks to all in the NHS tending to the PM and so many others across the country tonight". Ivanka Trump, advisor to her father President Trump, said "My thoughts and prayers are with Boris Johnson and his family". (more...)
Cardinal faces final high court decision — George Pell appeal
- April 07, 2020
Cardinal George Pell has won his appeal to overturn his conviction for sexually abusing two choirboys in the High Court. Australia's High Court has overturned his conviction for child sexual abuse. President of the Blue Knot Foundation, an Australian victim support group, Dr. Cathy Kezelman said in a Monday statement that for a victim to "have to prove that you were abused and betrayed can be more than overwhelming given the profound impacts of trauma". (more...)
- April 07, 2020
Cardinal George Pell has won his appeal to overturn his conviction for sexually abusing two choirboys in the High Court. Australia's High Court has overturned his conviction for child sexual abuse. President of the Blue Knot Foundation, an Australian victim support group, Dr. Cathy Kezelman said in a Monday statement that for a victim to "have to prove that you were abused and betrayed can be more than overwhelming given the profound impacts of trauma". (more...)
Tiger at New York's Bronx Zoo tested positive for COVID-19
- April 07, 2020
Nadia, a 4-year-old female Malayan tiger, was tested by the USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratory after she - along with six other cats at the zoo, three tigers and three lions - developed a dry cough , the WCS said in a news release. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
Nadia, a 4-year-old female Malayan tiger, was tested by the USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratory after she - along with six other cats at the zoo, three tigers and three lions - developed a dry cough , the WCS said in a news release. (more...)
1200 deaths of coronavirus pandemic confirmed in United States
- April 07, 2020
Italy registered its lowest day-to-day increase in deaths in more than two weeks - 525, said Angelo Borrelli, the head of the national Civil Protection agency. Cuomo said according to different models NY is "very near the apex" or the apex could be on a plateau and we could be on that plateau. "If the curve is turning, it's because the rate of infection is going down". (more...)
- April 07, 2020
Italy registered its lowest day-to-day increase in deaths in more than two weeks - 525, said Angelo Borrelli, the head of the national Civil Protection agency. Cuomo said according to different models NY is "very near the apex" or the apex could be on a plateau and we could be on that plateau. "If the curve is turning, it's because the rate of infection is going down". (more...)
Ukraine confirms no change to radiation levels from forest fire : Energy & Environment
- April 07, 2020
The forest fires broke out Saturday near Volodymyrivka in the Chernobyl exclusion zone, a vast stretch of land that has been quarantined since 1986 due to heightened radiation levels caused by the nuclear meltdown that year. They said they were using aircraft to extinguish the blaze. While the zone is mostly unpopulated, the 200 people living close by stayed back despite being asked to leave, the report added. (more...)
- April 07, 2020
The forest fires broke out Saturday near Volodymyrivka in the Chernobyl exclusion zone, a vast stretch of land that has been quarantined since 1986 due to heightened radiation levels caused by the nuclear meltdown that year. They said they were using aircraft to extinguish the blaze. While the zone is mostly unpopulated, the 200 people living close by stayed back despite being asked to leave, the report added. (more...)
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