For some infected people, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, the virus can cause severe illness or death. But for most people, it causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough, that clear up in two to three weeks. … [Read more...] about Nebraska sees additional death, more COVID-19 cases
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Tyson to temporarily close Iowa pork plant after outbreak
“When operations resume, team members at Tyson’s Storm Lake facility will continue to have access to additional testing, daily clinical symptom screenings, nurse practitioners and enhanced education through Matrix Medical which has a mobile unit onsite,” Tyson said in a written statement Thursday. … [Read more...] about Tyson to temporarily close Iowa pork plant after outbreak
Shortened MLB amateur draft to remain at New Jersey studio
FILE - In this June 9, 2016, file photo, Major League BaseballCommissioner Rob Manfred speaks during the MLB draft, in Secaucus, N.J. Major League Baseball will cuts its amateur draft from 40 rounds to five this year, a move that figures to save teams about $30 million. Clubs gained the ability to reduce the draft as part of their March 26 agreement with the players’ association and MLB plans to finalize a decision next week to go with the minimum, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke Friday, May 8, 2020, on condition of anonymity because no decision was announced. less … [Read more...] about Shortened MLB amateur draft to remain at New Jersey studio
Medical students volunteering to help others during pandemic
She’s a part of a pen pal program for seniors, making uplifting cards for people at places like the Open Door Mission and nursing and assisted living facilities. She has also been giving blood, helping with a product drive for homeless shelters, and baby- and pet-sitting for a UNMC resident as part of Covid Relief. … [Read more...] about Medical students volunteering to help others during pandemic
More Dispatches on the Ebola Outbreak From West African News Outlets
But many weary Liberians say they would rather a non-military intervention in the country.Varney Sherman is a young Liberian said that the US intervention is belated and wants more help to the medical centers in Liberia, rather than a military intervention. “We don’t need guns to protect us for now. What we need now is drugs; we need a vaccine to curtail the spread of this virus,” said Sherman. … [Read more...] about More Dispatches on the Ebola Outbreak From West African News Outlets
