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SheltieLover's JournalMid-South doctors say be prepared for several waves of COVID-19
[link:https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/mid-south-doctors-say-be-prepared-for-several-waves-of-covid-19/522-f7857ea4-457c-46fe-9d4e-a5215a094891|
Outbreaks in our area could last two years or longer.
Models show after we get past the 1st outbreak, there will be several waves of outbreaks in our area lasting into fall of 2021 or longer.
The models presented show each wave will get smaller and smaller in terms of the numbers of people affected. The information was presented at a University of Tennessee Health Science Center symposium on COVID-19.
Walmart employee's family files wrongful death lawsuit after man dies of coronavirus complications
[link:https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/06/coronavirus-walmart-employees-family-files-wrongful-death-lawsuit.html?__source=twitter%7Cmain|
The family of a Walmart employee in Illinois who died from complications of COVID-19 filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Monday.
According to the lawsuit, Wando Evans, 51, told store managers that he had symptoms of the coronavirus, but he was ignored.
Walmart has been contacted for comment.
More ar link.
Leaked memo reveals the US' largest health system could fire Employees -coronavirus policies on
[link:https://www.businessinsider.com/hca-healthcare-suspends-nurse-who-spoke-out-about-coronavirus-2020-4|
HCA Healthcare, the largest hospital system in the country, sent an internal email on March 24 regarding its employee social media policy during the coronavirus outbreak.
The email, reviewed by Business Insider, revealed the company could fire employees who spoke to media or posted on social media about the health system's coronavirus policy.
One nurse told Business Insider that HCA Healthcare has already suspended her for violating the social media policy in a post in a private Facebook group.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
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Note: Edited title from nurses to read employees, consistent with text of article.
Murder-Suicide: Man Feared Coronavirus, Family Says
[link:https://patch.com/illinois/homerglen-lockport/murder-suicide-man-feared-coronavirus-family-says|
LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP, IL — A man and woman in their 50s were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in Lockport Township, according to the Will County Sheriff's Office. Police said Patrick Jesernik, 54, and Cheryl Schriefer, 59, were found dead in separate rooms of their Bruce Road home around 8 p.m. Thursday when deputies were conducting a welfare check.
Family members of Jesernik told investigators that he had been scared that he and Schriefer had contracted coronavirus, and that Schriefer had been having trouble breathing.
Family told police Schriefer had been tested for coronavirus two days earlier but had not received results yet. After autopsies were conducted, police said both Schriefer and Jesernik tested negative for the virus.
Lockport is a SW subarban community in Chicagoland.
More blood on Donny Death's tiny hands! 🤬💔😭
Third Arkansas legislator tests positive for COVID-19
[link:https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/third-arkansas-legislator-tests-positive-for-covid-19/522-7da604c0-4664-4143-8a14-4fc1c742c7de|
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas State Representatives Reginald Murdock, Vivian Flowers and Les Warren have tested positive for COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus.
"I've spoken to both of them and they are not exhibiting any symptoms, which is the scary thing," said Michael Gray, chairman with the Democratic Party of Arkansas. "How many of us are walking around that are affected that do not have any symptoms?".
"I had no reason to believe that I wasn't safe, but it just so happens that I had the virus during the session," said Rep. Flowers. "So, I think it's super important that people who have been around me, whether it's been six feet or beyond, to know there is a risk."
Hutchinson said he spoke with Speaker Matthew Shepherd and the governor felt that the social distancing that was implemented gave legislators "confidence they were not at risk at the time."
Coronavirus patients rush to join studies for experimental drug remdesivir
[link:https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-patients-rush-to-join-studies-for-experimental-drug-remdesivir/522-cd578912-a23d-41fb-b268-1c1c40cb06ed|
The new coronavirus made Dr. Jag Singh a patient at his own hospital. His alarm grew as he saw an X-ray of his pneumonia-choked lungs and colleagues asked his wishes about life support while wheeling him into Massachusetts General’s intensive care unit.
When they offered him a chance to help test remdesivir, an experimental drug that’s shown promise against some other coronaviruses, “it did not even cross my mind once to say ‘no,’” said Singh, a heart specialist
Interest has been so great that the U.S. National Institutes of Health is expanding its study, which has nearly reached its initial goal of 440 patients. The drug’s maker, California-based Gilead Sciences, is quickly ramping up its own studies, too.
“I would enroll my family in a heartbeat” if the need arose, said Dr. Libby Hohmann, who placed Singh and nearly 30 others in the NIH one at Mass General. To have no approved medicines for COVID-19 now is “kind of terrifying,” she said.
Arkansas legislator proposes amendment to 'hold China accountable' for coronavirus
[link:https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/arkansas-legislator-proposes-amendment-to-hold-china-accountable-for-coronavirus/522-1de9a7a4-1883-4b8c-9c66-f9276cdd1895|
State Senator Trent Garner's amendment would stop funding for an Arkansas office in China and urged to use the tax dollars to invest in Arkansas businesses.
Garner tweeted out the amendment, saying it was "time to hold China accountable for the #WuhanVirus in Arkansas and to move away from our dependency on them for vital goods like PPE mask." The use of the terms "China virus" and "Wuhan virus" by Garner and U.S. Senator Tom Cotton has been called both xenophobic and racist by critics.
After Bronx Zoo tiger tests positive, veterinary group says stay away from animals if you're sick
[link:https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/live-blog/coronavirus-live-updates-lot-death-coming-trump-warns-u-s-n1176996|
A veterinary association said Sunday that a tiger’s positive COVID-19 test reinforced its guidelines that call for people infected with the disease to cut contact with animals.
The American Veterinary Medical Association said in a statement that until more is known about how the virus affects animals, ill pet owners should have others care for their dogs and cats.
The group added that there had been no reports of pets or livestock developing the disease in the United States. In other countries, four cats and dogs have tested positive for COVID-19, the association said.
FedEx pilots removed from duty after inconclusive COVID-19 test results
[link:https://wreg.com/news/fedex-pilots-removed-from-duty-after-inconclusive-covid-19-test-results/|
FedEx pilots removed from duty after inconclusive COVID-19 test results
NEWS
by: Zachary Downes
Posted: Apr 5, 2020 / 06:21 PM CDT / Updated: Apr 5, 2020 / 06:21 PM CDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — FedEx flew some pilots back to the United States after they received inconclusive test results for the novel coronavirus.
According to FedEx, the pilots were removed from service and are self-isolating while follow-up testing and evaluation is being performed.
1st time I have heard of "inconclusive" test results. Anyone?
Coronavirus: Pastor who decried 'hysteria' dies after attending Mardi Gras
[link:https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52157824|
He viewed the [Mardi Gras] festivities as an opportunity, through music, to save the souls of some of the hundreds of thousands of people that would attend.
"I don't even remember us talking about the virus," says Naomi Spradlin, 26. "With what's happened we keep looking back, and we didn't talk about it once."
Pastor Spradlin was one of those who became ill, but tested negative for Covid-19. Even as he was sick, he posted on social media about "hysteria" surrounding the virus.
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