Monthly Archives: April, 2020

Takoma Park mom dies of COVID-19 before meeting newborn A Maryland community is grieving after a pregnant woman contracted COVID-19 and passed away before meeting her newborn son. TAKOMA PARK, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - A Maryland community is grieving after a pregnant woman contracted COVID-19 and passed away before meeting her newborn son. Wogene…

CORONAVIRUS This is not a reason to get rid of your pet, according to the CDC and veterinarians. Here is what you should know about coronavirus and your pets. SEATTLE — Two pet cats in the U.S. have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, and are showing symptoms, federal officials say.But experts say even as…

A respiratory therapist from Troy who was at one point intubated for 16 days and sick from COVID-19 is on the mend to recovery. Researchers are looking to learn more about whether a rare disease drug called Soliris — which she took as the first patient enrolled in a new clinical trial — helped with…

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday, April 23, signed an executive order allowing the return to work on Monday of nonessential workers in certain industrial, manufacturing and office settings, provided their employers develop site-specific plans for social distancing, infection control and employee health-check conditions. The order affects proprietors of non-customer-facing businesses whose employees…

Image copyright Tyler County Sheriff's Office/ Getty Image caption Mr Brandin's picture released by police Michael Lane Brandin knew his Facebook post would cause a stir.What he didn't realise was that he'd be arrested, lose his job and face a trial that could see him behind bars.It was an otherwise dull afternoon in March and…