California’s COVID-19 infection totals continue to rise, and protests in recent days that have drawn thousands to the streets have officials concerned the infection rate may spike in the near future. Totals compiled by this news organization showed the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 was at 111,904, and the number of deaths at 4,172…
America began reopening on a large scale, the coronavirus has persisted on a stubborn but uneven path, with meaningful progress in some cities and alarming new outbreaks in others.New cases are on a small but steady decline over all, to about 21,000 a day from more than 30,000 at the peak in April, a somewhat…
James DeHaven, Reno Gazette Journal Published 9:39 a.m. PT May 31, 2020 | Updated 3:24 p.m. PT May 31, 2020CLOSE Dr. Bonnie Ferrara talks about how Renown Medical Group is offering virtual doctor visits for certain patients. Reno Gazette JournalThis is a breaking news story and will be updated throughout the day Sunday, May 31.…
A novel coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 362,000 people worldwide. Over 5.8 million across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the new respiratory virus, according to data compiled by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. The actual numbers are believed to be much…
Here's a look at some of the latest information and headlines on coronavirus in Louisiana:38,802 cases across the state as of Thursday.2,661 deaths reported.More than 28,700 recovered.Phase 1 now in effect.Restaurants can reopen at 25% capacity.Contact tracing efforts underway.NOPD enforcing restrictions on large gatherings.According to the Louisiana Department of Health, 38,802 coronavirus cases have been…
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…