Students to get relief in loans: Corona San Francisco

Doctor tested positive of COVID-19, fighting for life

A 63-year-old doctor, Dr. Arnold Weg, from New York, loves marathon, did 30, and runs every day. The Queens resident is a primary care physician and gastroenterologist. He treated an elderly patient a month ago who coughed during the exam. Ten days later, that cough turned out to be COVID-19, and Dr. Weg also became sick. He woke up acutely short of breath and was rushed to New York's Presbyterian Cornell Hospital. Like all COVID-19 patients, he is separated from his family. On Saturday, his 38th wedding anniversary. After an appeal made by his family for more access to experimental yet promising medications for COVID-19 patients. Right now, their studies are limited to a thousand patients. Dr. Weg is currently in critical condition. All residents of the state are ordered to stay home so that disease cannot spread locally. The govt is doing its best for the welfare of its citizens. The COVID-19 is a global pandemic, and its global affected count is increasing day-by-day exponentially. Dr. Arnold Weg is a primary care physician and gastroenterologist at New York's Presbyterian Cornell Hospital. He has taught and seen patients for 30 years.

Abbott coronavirus test could deliver results in 15 minutes, approved by FDA

Abbott Laboratories has developed a coronavirus testing method that can deliver accurate results within 15 minutes. The Federal health officials, on Friday, approved the test. This could accelerate testing in the US, said Vice President Mike Pence. The US Food and Drug Administration authorized the test for emergency use. The test maker to begin testing next week expects to deliver 50,000 tests per day. The whole testing kit platform used to conduct the testing entirely weighs less than 5 pounds, hence can be installed where the testing is needed most. Last week, the FDA had approved another rapid test from diagnostics company Cepheid, which claims to provide the results in around 45 mins. Many other tests take anywhere between a few hours to days to get results. However, there is a critical shortage of supplies needed to collect specimens from patients and health care facilities with all FDA-approved tests. But in some places, like New York City, health officials have said that patients with a coronavirus-like illness should stay home, saying that is "safer for the patients and health care workers" and doesn't change the treatment patients receive. The regulators are satisfied with the validation data from the test and believe that there are risks in this testing.

LAUSD schools will be closed till May 1 due to the COVID-19 outbreak

The schools that fall within the Los Angeles Unified School District, shall not be back in session up till May 1, due to the measures taken to control the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Superintendent Austin Beutner announced the same in a letter sent to the parents within the district, on Monday morning.

Beutner reports that about half of the students continue to learn at the same rate as they were whilst attending school. A quarter is doing just fine, but the rest of them are not even receiving the proper opportunity to learn.

So, as an initiative to narrow down that gap, he has announced a $100 million emergency investment for providing required devices and free internet access. This shall be done in partnership with Verizon, for all students of LAUSD who don’t have access to these facilities.

Several families cannot afford to make such arrangements but their children deserve the same privileges received by others, he added.

The prolonged school closure has also raised questions about the graduating class of 2020. Beautner clarified in a press conference that measures shall be taken to make the students ready for the next stage of life and to celebrate their accomplishments.

SAN FRANCISCO OFFICIALS ARE DECIDING TO PROLONG THE STAY AT HOME ORDERS

The remain at home order of the San Francisco Bay Area should be prolonged until at least 1st May, as an increase in cases of coronavirus is forecast in the following weeks.

"The Public Safety Directive will shortly be expanded until at least 1st May for citizens to securely shelter in their houses," a Monday news release said. "We have indicated we might foresee an expansion while we work closely to reduce the transmission of corona virus."

The news release stated it will have further information until the extension is completed over the next day or so.

In the past couple of days, officials had suggested there might be an extension of the ban, initially scheduled to end on April Seven.

"We'll actually get another protections in operation early next week," said Weekend Sindy Chavez, President of the Santa-Clara Town Board of Supervisors, during a press tour of services that accommodate some of the citizens living in streets, told to local news.

Arkansas tornado destroys home of doctor whose touching photo with 1-year-old son went viral

Among those who lost their homes was a doctor whose touching photo with his son went viral recently. A powerful tornado ripped through northeast Arkansas on Saturday, injuring six people and destroying homes and businesses. Dr. Jared Burks is a first-year resident fighting the coronavirus pandemic at a hospital in Arkansas. A photo taken by his wife Alyssa Burks has gotten thousands of likes and shares, praising him for his work of helping others. Dr. Burks had been staying away from his family for two weeks, and that photo captured the moment he first saw his son crawl. As his one-year-old son Zeke learns to crawl, Burks can only visit him separated by glass. Burks was inside the home when the tornado hit and survived. The tornado injured at least six people who were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. The tornado injured at least six people who were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. Stores were closed at the mall to help contain the spread of COVID-19. At 5 p.m. on Saturday, that place would've packed, and now, there was hardly anyone there. Power was out in sections of the city, which affects the city's traffic lights. The trains were derailed by the storm, crews examining damage and trying to determine anything hazardous hauling. Search, and rescue crews are continuing to look through the wreckage for more possible victims.

Worldwide Coronavirus infections count peaks 600,000 two days after reaching half million

Worldwide count of positive coronavirus cases peaks to 600,000 on Saturday. Most new cases come from Europe and the US. This landmark came just two days after reaching half-a-million. The global count of deaths due to this virus is over 28,000. While the US leads the stats with 104,000 cases, the other five countries exceed its roughly 1700 deaths-Italy, China, Spain, Iran and France. The health system of Italy, Spain and France have been facing extreme strain due to the virus. Europe has implemented lockdown, emptying streets, including Paris where drone photos showed the city's landmarks nearly deserted. Merkel's chief, Helge Braun said, the authorities closed non-essential shops and banned public social gatherings. Spain, which has been following stay-at-home restrictions, reported 832 more deaths, making a total of 5,690 and total positive cases reach 72,000. The medical staff are in exhausting conditions, falling ill for working non-stop. And, nearly 9,000 health workers have been infected. The average age of the patients is around 30-40 years, said an ambulance medic of Barcelona's Dos de Maig Hospital. For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. But for others, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, the virus can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, and lead to death.

The greater Columbus convention centre can house up to 1,000 people for treatment

The doors of the Columbus Convention Center have been locked as it gets prepared to treat COVID-19 patients. Dr. Bob Falcone, CEO of the Columbus Medical Association said that “ It would be more of a field hospital. It shall be used as a care facility for people who aren’t severely ill but need care, outside hospitals” As COVID-19 cases rise, hospitals are falling short of space and looking for alternatives.

The governor announced the Center to be considered a centralized location for treatment, if required. Jeff Klingler, President and CEO of the Central Ohio Hospital Council has said that “the centre shall be available if needed as hospitals are already utilizing their maximum thresholds. We shall stay ahead in combating the pandemic. The center shall serve less severe patients who have already visited and attended by local hospitals.”

In order to avail, a hospital must refer you to the centre. Then you’d be directed to the area inside the center where that respective hospital is located.

Additionally, Dr. Falcone is requesting everyone to continue maintaining hygiene and social distance. He says “We neither have a vaccine, nor definite treatment.”

The center is being prepared to be made available as soon as possible in order to accommodate prospective increase in cases in coming weeks.

Governor's order gives wide scope for businesses to continue functioning amid COVID

Governor Mike DeWine has requested businesses to assess their essential character and decide whether or not they should close.

But the governor’s stay at home provides wide scope for entities - that either provide crucial services or are in the supply chain – to function if they can allow maximum employees to work from home and abide social distancing protocols. But dozens of complaint calls regarding employer behavior have poured in to 10 Investigates.

This concern also led to temporary shut down of Columbus-based Crafts Group. Matt Petkun, the company's president, rightly stated that his employee's health is a priority over fulfilling orders. The 70+ employees are being paid, we closed our distribution warehouse last week and stopped fulfilling online orders for yarn and quilting kits. The decision to close down is tough and brings financial consequences – reason why most businesses chose to stay open.

A spokesperson for Newell Brands, remarked :

“Social distancing protocols are being executed, sanitation being taken care of, and employees being provided emergency sick leaves and work from home options. Our staff is our priority.” Complaints have also been received about the Chase call center near Easton. A company spokeswoman said that they have taken care of distancing and hygiene. Similar complaints poured in about the Spectrum call center on Olentangy River Road. Spokesperson that social distancing is being taken care of.

More than 200 complaints are received by Franklin County Public Heath about businesses being open during order.

Case count rises to 11 as Comal county confirms 2nd COVID -19 death

On Monday morning, the country’s second death due to COVID-19 was confirmed by the Comal County Office of Public Health. A man, 70 years old, who died last week and lived near Canyon Lake was the 10th case in the country. His widow being the 11th confirmed case.

As reported, the man passed away on 26th March after experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. The postmortem report came out to be COVID positive. His widow, also in her 70s, is self quarantined.

The first responders with Comal County Sheriff’s Office and Canyon Lake Fire along with EMS who responded to the scene have not reported any symptoms yet but have been asked to self quarantine.

As officials stated, the couple had travel history before the man started experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. His flu and strep throat reports also came out to be positive. An investigation has been undertaken to track down any persons the couple came in contact with after returning from their trip. As of 10 a.m. Monday, The statistics for COVID-19 as received by Comal County are :

• 142 total tests reported
• 11 positive cases
• 88 negative cases
• 43 pending tests

The greater Columbus convention centre can house up to 1,000 people for treatment

The doors of the Columbus Convention Center have been locked as it gets prepared to treat COVID-19 patients. Dr. Bob Falcone, CEO of the Columbus Medical Association said that “ It would be more of a field hospital. It shall be used as a care facility for people who aren’t severely ill but need care, outside hospitals” As COVID-19 cases rise, hospitals are falling short of space and looking for alternatives.

The governor announced the Center to be considered a centralized location for treatment, if required. Jeff Klingler, President and CEO of the Central Ohio Hospital Council has said that “the centre shall be available if needed as hospitals are already utilizing their maximum thresholds. We shall stay ahead in combating the pandemic. The center shall serve less severe patients who have already visited and attended by local hospitals.”

In order to avail, a hospital must refer you to the centre. Then you’d be directed to the area inside the center where that respective hospital is located.

Additionally, Dr. Falcone is requesting everyone to continue maintaining hygiene and social distance. He says “We neither have a vaccine, nor definite treatment.”

The center is being prepared to be made available as soon as possible in order to accommodate prospective increase in cases in coming weeks.

Governor's order gives wide scope for businesses to continue functioning amid COVID

Governor Mike DeWine has requested businesses to assess their essential character and decide whether or not they should close.

But the governor’s stay at home provides wide scope for entities - that either provide crucial services or are in the supply chain – to function if they can allow maximum employees to work from home and abide social distancing protocols. But dozens of complaint calls regarding employer behavior have poured in to 10 Investigates.

This concern also led to temporary shut down of Columbus-based Crafts Group. Matt Petkun, the company's president, rightly stated that his employee's health is a priority over fulfilling orders. The 70+ employees are being paid, we closed our distribution warehouse last week and stopped fulfilling online orders for yarn and quilting kits. The decision to close down is tough and brings financial consequences – reason why most businesses chose to stay open.

A spokesperson for Newell Brands, remarked :

“Social distancing protocols are being executed, sanitation being taken care of, and employees being provided emergency sick leaves and work from home options. Our staff is our priority.” Complaints have also been received about the Chase call center near Easton. A company spokeswoman said that they have taken care of distancing and hygiene. Similar complaints poured in about the Spectrum call center on Olentangy River Road. Spokesperson that social distancing is being taken care of.

More than 200 complaints are received by Franklin County Public Heath about businesses being open during order.

Case count rises to 11 as Comal county confirms 2nd COVID -19 death

On Monday morning, the country’s second death due to COVID-19 was confirmed by the Comal County Office of Public Health. A man, 70 years old, who died last week and lived near Canyon Lake was the 10th case in the country. His widow being the 11th confirmed case.

As reported, the man passed away on 26th March after experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. The postmortem report came out to be COVID positive. His widow, also in her 70s, is self quarantined.

The first responders with Comal County Sheriff’s Office and Canyon Lake Fire along with EMS who responded to the scene have not reported any symptoms yet but have been asked to self quarantine.

As officials stated, the couple had travel history before the man started experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. His flu and strep throat reports also came out to be positive. An investigation has been undertaken to track down any persons the couple came in contact with after returning from their trip. As of 10 a.m. Monday, The statistics for COVID-19 as received by Comal County are :

• 142 total tests reported
• 11 positive cases
• 88 negative cases
• 43 pending tests