The current surge in coronavirus cases in the United States is being driven by states that were among the first to reopen their economies, decisions that epidemiologists warned could lead to a wave of infections. Percent change in average daily cases since reopening Based on a 7-day rolling average in states with at least 2,000…
The COVID-19 pandemic may be taking a toll on Americans’ heart health, even if they’re not infected with the virus: According to research published Thursday in JAMA Open Network, cases of broken heart syndrome are on the rise among people without the illness.The condition, which is distinct from a heart attack, goes by several names,…
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 849 new coronavirus cases Wednesday, the second highest one-day total since late May.The health department said the statewide total has risen to 92,148 cases. The new data follows the state reporting 995 new cases Tuesday, the highest one-day number since May 10. Across Pennsylvania, 6,812 deaths have been tied…
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140 new COVID-19 cases, 15 additional deaths confirmed in Massachusetts The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 140 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the state's total to 104,799.The coronavirus death toll rose to 7,998 after state health officials reported 15 additional confirmed COVID-19-related deaths.In addition, the DPH reported 61 new probable COVID-19…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…