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Coronavirus: What is intensive care and which patients need it?
BBC - 7 Apr 2020 00:15
Doctors say PM Boris Johnson has been moved there as a precaution, should he need more complex care.
The Krays named their boa constrictor Read - after the man who would nail them
The Guardian - 7 Apr 2020 20:47
Sunny and modest, detective Leonard 'Nipper' Read was admired by criminals and colleagues alike Leonard Read obituary Most people would be hard pressed today to name a single Scotland Yard detective, yet many would nod k...
Space Crime Allegation Leads to Charges Against Astronaut's Ex-Wife
The New York Times - 7 Apr 2020 05:37
The astronaut Anne McClain had faced accusations that she had improperly accessed a bank account from the International Space Station. But prosecutors said her accuser lied about some details.
New data on New York coronavirus deaths: Most had these underlying illnesses; 61% were men
USA Today - 7 Apr 2020 16:33
The majority of New York's more than 4,700 coronavirus deaths were men, and 86% of all deaths were among people who had underlying illnesses.
Body recovered in search for Kennedy family members lost in canoe accident
The Guardian - 7 Apr 2020 04:18
Maryland authorities recover body of Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean but search for her eight-year-old son continues Authorities in Maryland said on Monday that they had recovered the body of the daughter of the former lie...
Catholic parishes find new ways to observe Holy Week, Easter with churches shuttered
Chicago Tribune - 7 Apr 2020 19:48Pelosi reportedly tells Democrats next coronavirus relief package will top $1 trillion
The Week - 7 Apr 2020 04:55
During a private conference call with Democrats on Monday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said at least $1 trillion will be needed for the next coronavirus relief package. Last month, Congress passed a $2.2 trilli...
Trump says Navy ship Comfort will be used for COVID-19 patients
CBSNews - 7 Apr 2020 04:41
President Trump said Monday that the USNS Comfort docked in New York will now be open to coronavirus patients, after the ship was initially meant to take only non-COVID-19 patients to free up beds in New York hospitals. ...
China outraged after Brazil minister suggests Covid-19 is part of 'plan for world domination'
The Guardian - 7 Apr 2020 02:47
Beijing demands explanation after 'highly racist' tweet by Abraham Weintraub suggests it is part of a geopolitical plan Coronavirus - latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage China has demanded an explanation from...
Trump Repeatedly Attacks Reporters In Coronavirus Briefing
The Huffington Post - 7 Apr 2020 03:29
The president has frequently vilified and badgered members of the press, often women of color, in his daily updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stephanie Grisham leaving role as White House press secretary
New York Post - 7 Apr 2020 16:34
Stephanie Grisham is leaving her role as White House press secretary without having ever held a single press briefing, according to a report.
Coronavirus live updates: Trump hints at second round of stimulus checks; US deaths surpass 10K as NY offers glimmer of hope; stocks rally
USA Today - 7 Apr 2020 04:17Trump's Aggressive Advocacy of Malaria Drug for Treating Coronavirus Divides Medical Community
The New York Times - 7 Apr 2020 03:59
While Dr. Anthony Fauci has urged caution in using hydroxychloroquine, some doctors are prescribing it to patients who have the virus despite the fact it has never been tested for it.
WHO warns against easing coronavirus measures 'too early'
Al Jazeera English - 7 Apr 2020 16:24
Austria and Denmark recently announced they would start easing restrictions after Easter.
Japan set to announce coronavirus emergency, finalise near $1 trillion stimulus
Reuters - 7 Apr 2020 04:36
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to announce a state of emergency on Tuesday for the capital Tokyo and six other prefectures to stem a worrying rise in coronavirus infections in major population centres.
These are just a handful of the New Yorkers lost to coronavirus
New York Post - 7 Apr 2020 02:04
One of the many things this pandemic has taken from us is the chance to comfort the grieving. Here are just a handful of the many people we've lost.
Reporter at White House briefing with ties to China raises alarms for GOP
New York Post - 7 Apr 2020 16:42
Republicans raised alarms after a reporter with links to the Chinese propaganda apparatus appeared at a White House briefing and questioned President Trump over Beijing’s efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic, acc...
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson moved to intensive care as symptoms worsen
BBC - 7 Apr 2020 05:13
The PM has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputise "where necessary", No 10 says.
Trade Adviser Warned White House in January of Risks of a Pandemic
The New York Times - 7 Apr 2020 05:06
A memo from Peter Navarro said failure to contain a coronavirus outbreak could lead to hundreds of thousands of deaths and trillions of dollars in economic losses. It is the most direct warning known to have circulated a...
4 cleaning items to keep on hand for a germ-free home
USA Today - 7 Apr 2020 04:10Bronx Zoo tiger with coronavirus shows signs of improvement
New York Post - 7 Apr 2020 16:48
The Bronx Zoo tiger infected with COVID-19 is “showing evidence of improvement every day,” its chief veterinarian said this week. Nadia, a 4-year-old Malayan tiger, and at least a half dozen of the zoo’s other sick...
UK lawyers inundated by divorced parents arguing over lockdown custody
The Guardian - 7 Apr 2020 16:30
Former couples disagree about where their children should stay, with some trying to get their ex sent to jail Coronavirus - latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Lawyers have been inundated with inquiries from ...