The United States has at least 167,242 COVID-19 deaths.August 14, 2020, 1:37 PM5 min read The novel coronavirus has now killed more than 753,000 people worldwide. Nearly 21 million people 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…
Kansas City metro area health officials are grappling with how to handle continuing case count increases after reopening businesses more than a month ago.What you need to know:The Kansas Department of Health and Environment said Monday the state has 31,730 cases confirmed cases of COVID-19, and there have been 387 deaths since the outbreak started.…
Please NoteThe Washington Post is providing this important information about the coronavirus for free. For more free coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, sign up for our Coronavirus Updates newsletter where all stories are free to read.The number of coronavirus cases reported to date in the United States topped 5 million on Sunday, meaning that more…
NEW YORK (WABC) -- New York reported its lowest one-day positive rate since the start of the pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday.65,812 tests were conducted Saturday, with only .7% testing positive.Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control has growing concerns about the coronavirus' effect on children.The agency believes that about 600 children have come down…
By Amy Graff, SFGATE Updated 9:26 am PDT, Friday, August 7, 2020 With all social distancing and health protocols adhered to, Bernie Schwartz owner of California Luggage, has re opened like many other businesses in downtown Santa Rosa, as California implements Phase 3 its state-wide economy opening plan during the coronavirus pandemic in Santa Rosa, California…
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…