mercurynews--2020-10-12--What the 49ers are saying after their blowout loss to the Dolphins

The 49ers suffered a shocking defeat Sunday at Levi ’ s Stadium as the Miami Dolphins blew them out , 43-17 .
Jimmy Garoppolo was ineffective in the first half before head coach Kyle Shanahan benched him in the second half , citing Garoppolo ’ s sprained ankle and a desire to keep him safe .
The defense was equally bad , particularly in the injury-riddled secondary as Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick picked San Francisco apart on his way to 350 passing yards .
CLICK HERE if you ’ re having a problem viewing the photos on a mobile device @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said after the game : On why he played Brian Allen : “ Because how down we were going into the game .
Got up off the practice quad because of injuries we had … When Ahkello ( Witherspoon ) came up to us on the sideline , he said he wanted to go and give it a shot .
He was able to pull it off , get out there without tearing it.
” On pulling Jimmy Garoppolo : “ Just the way the whole game was going .
Watching how we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was playing .
You could tell he was affected by his ankle .
I know he doesn ’ t normally throw the ball that way , and he was struggling a little bit because of it .
The way the game was going , I wasn ’ t going to keep putting him in those positions , knowing we ’ d have to throw it a lot to come back.
” On his message to the team after the game : “ There ’ s no magical thing you can say when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try to hold us all accountable and know it starts with me .
Only one way to fix that .
It ’ s called getting better.
” On his sprained ankle : “ I felt it .
I wouldn ’ t say it affected everything .
It ’ s one of those things you have to deal with .
Tough one today .
I wanted to be out there with the guys and wanted to get the win today .
A lot of things didn ’ t go well for us.
” On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Every offense , every team you have to find your identity .
It ’ s a process .
Doesn ’ t happen quickly .
It takes time .
We have to do it with a sense of urgency.
” On whether he ’ ll play next week : “ I really haven ’ t thought that far ahead .
We ’ ll take it day by day with the ankle and see how it goes.
” On the team ’ s problems : “ We haven ’ t been playing very good , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year our defense would step up big and we ’ d go down and score.
” On next steps : “ It ’ s tough .
After a game like that , there ’ s not much to be said other than we need to get back to work , put that behind us and move on to the next game .
Look at it hard , correct ourselves.
” On Garoppolo ’ s missed passes : “ Jimmy ’ s never one to make excuses so he never said anything to me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jimmy makes if he ’ s healthy .
I haven ’ t talked to him whether it was bothering him or not .
You ’ ll have to ask him.
” On the team ’ s mentality : “ The fight ’ s there .
Got the guys .
The fight is there.
” On offensive struggles : “ We didn ’ t do anything to help our defense .
We ’ re missing lot of guys on defense .
Thought it was an opportunity for the offense to take a step forward.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Jimmy G , he ’ s the same guy every day , every play .
He ’ s confident in his abilities and we ’ re confident in him .
I know he ’ s not going to use the ankle as an excuse .
He expects to go out and ball and we expect that too.
” On Brandon Aiyuk : “ I have extremely high expectations for Brandon .
He ’ s already 10 times better than I was as a rookie.
” On the offense : “ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to play better .
We have to shoulder that load so Brandon and Deebo , who ’ s had only four practices since the Super Bowl , our vets have to play better.
” On locker room mood : “ Obviously it ’ s pretty down right now , pretty low .
It ’ s embarrassing what we did out there .
Everyone takes it personally because we set a standard here… I refuse to be negative here .
It ’ s easy to look at the rest of the season as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have to win 11 games in a row to match our record from last year ’ and that ’ s the wrong way to look at it.
” On what ’ s ailing the offense : “ Something we ’ ve been dealing with all season is we ’ ve just had too many negative plays .
It ’ s hard to get in a rhythm when you ’ re having negative plays… it ’ s hard to have rhythm and finish a drive when you ’ re doing that to yourselves.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ something worse than a game to the Dolphins • NFL does major juggling of schedule due to coronavirus On pass blocking : “ I really do need to just watch the tape and get a better feel for it … there definitely is something going on that we need to fix.
” On belief within the team : “ The thing is there ’ s still so much fight in this team .
There ’ s still so much energy , so much tenacity on the sideline , and so much belief.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe in all three of these guys and they ’ ve all had success at one point or another , and they all have their different strengths .
But there are things that are tough when you ’ re shuffling in and out quarterbacks.
” On his TD : “ We felt like we saw something in the defense that we could take advantage of … I wind back so often and block guys on the back side .
On Shanahan ’ s message : “ We got ta go back to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to show how good we are .
We got ta go back to work.
” On next steps : “ We understand that ’ s not our standard .
Give those guys credit over there , but we didn ’ t play well today .
As a group , we just have to go back to work and get better.
” On Fitzpatrick : “ Give him credit .
He made plays today .
”

The 49ers suffered a shocking defeat Sunday at Levi’s Stadium as the Miami Dolphins blew them out, 43-17.
Jimmy Garoppolo was ineffective in the first half before head coach Kyle Shanahan benched him in the second half, citing Garoppolo’s sprained ankle and a desire to keep him safe.
The defense was equally bad, particularly in the injury-riddled secondary as Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick picked San Francisco apart on his way to 350 passing yards.
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers' Jamar Taylor (47) can't reach the ball on a pass to Miami Dolphins' Mike Gesicki (88) in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) is sacked by Miami Dolphins' Elandon Roberts (44) in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT. 11: San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) looks to pass the ball against the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter of their game at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. The Miami Dolphins defeated the San Francisco 49ers 43-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) is sacked by Miami Dolphins' Jerome Baker (55) in the third quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT. 11: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) walks off the field after their game against the Miami Dolphins at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. The Miami Dolphins defeated the San Francisco 49ers 43-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT. 11: Miami Dolphins' Preston Williams (18) makes a catch in front of San Francisco 49ers Brian Allen (48) in the first quarter of their game at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle (85) leaves the field following their 43-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT. 11: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) is pressured while attempting to pass against the Miami Dolphins in the second quarter of their game at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: Miami Dolphins' Preston Williams (18) dances with teammates after scoring a touchdown in front of San Francisco 49ers' Jaquiski Tartt (29) in the third quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT. 11: Miami Dolphins' Xavien Howard (25) intercepts a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel (19) in the second quarter of their game at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle (85) and San Francisco 49ers' Kerry Hyder Jr. (92) leave the field following their 43-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: Miami Dolphins' Preston Williams (18) scores touchdown against San Francisco 49ers' Jimmie Ward (20) in the third quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers' Kentavius Street (95) leaves the field following their 43-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers' Ahkello Witherspoon (23) is called for pass interference on a pass to Miami Dolphins' Mike Gesicki (88) in the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: Miami Dolphins' Jerome Baker (55) celebrates his sack on San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) in the third quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) leaves the field following their 43-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: Miami Dolphins' Preston Williams (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers' Fred Warner (54) leaves the field following their 43-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers' Jaquiski Tartt (29) pushes Miami Dolphins' Myles Gaskin (37) out-of-bounds in the third quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT. 11: San Francisco 49ers' Trent Taylor (15) walks off the field after their game against the Miami Dolphins at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. The Miami Dolphins defeated the San Francisco 49ers 43-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: Miami Dolphins' Emmanuel Ogbah (91) knocks the ball out of San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard's (3) hands for a turnover in the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
(Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan leaves the field following their 43-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT. 11: Miami Dolphins' Emmanuel Ogbah (91) celebrates after causing a fumble in the fourth quarter of their game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. The Miami Dolphins defeated the San Francisco 49ers 43-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT. 11: San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) removes his helmet after playing the Miami Dolphins in the fourth quarter of their game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. The Miami Dolphins defeated the San Francisco 49ers 43-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT. 11: San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) is tackled by Miami Dolphins' Emmanuel Ogbah (91) but manages to throw the ball for an incomplete pass in the third quarter of their game at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. The Miami Dolphins defeated the San Francisco 49ers 43-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT. 11: San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks to San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) on the sideline in the fourth quarter of their game against the Miami Dolphins at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. The Miami Dolphins defeated the San Francisco 49ers 43-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers' Brian Allen (48) is called for pass interference against Miami Dolphins' Preston Williams (18) in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) leaves the field following their 43-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) is sacked by Miami Dolphins' Kamu Grugier-Hill (51) in the third quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT. 11: Miami Dolphins' Jamal Perry (33) tackles San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle (85) after a pass in the fourth quarter of their game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. The Miami Dolphins defeated the San Francisco 49ers 43-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) against throws under pressure by Miami Dolphins' Jerome Baker (55) in the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) kneels on the grass after fumbling the ball against the Miami Dolphins in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. San Francisco 49ers' Jeff Wilson Jr. (30) recovered the ball. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT. 11: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) gets sacked by Miami Dolphins' Elandon Roberts (44) in the first quarter of their game at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: Miami Dolphins starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) hands the ball off to Miami Dolphins' Myles Gaskin (37) during their game against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan coaches from the sidelines during their game against the Miami Dolphins in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: Miami Dolphins' Emmanuel Ogbah (91) blocks a pass against San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws against the Miami Dolphins in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) is sacked by Miami Dolphins' Elandon Roberts (44) in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT. 11: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) takes a seat after throwing an interception to Miami Dolphins' Bobby McCain (28) in the second quarter of their game at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT. 11: San Francisco 49ers Brian Allen (48) is called for pass interference while guarding Miami Dolphins' Preston Williams (18) in the end zone during the second quarter of their game at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers' Jamar Taylor (47) can't reach the ball on a pass to Miami Dolphins' Mike Gesicki (88) in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT. 11: San Francisco 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk (44) scores a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the first quarter of their game at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers' Brian Allen (48) tackles Miami Dolphins' Myles Gaskin (37) in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) catches the ball from San Francisco 49ers' Trent Taylor (15) before the start of the third quarter of their game against the Miami Dolphins at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers' Raheem Mostert (31) is tackled by Miami Dolphins' Bobby McCain (28) in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT. 11: Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) looks to pass while being pressured by San Francisco 49ers' Kwon Alexander (56) in the second quarter of their game at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT. 11: San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan yells at an official after a failed catch while playing against the Miami Dolphins in the first quarter of their game at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. Shanahan wanted a pass interference call but did not get it. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers' Brian Allen (48) tackles Miami Dolphins' Myles Gaskin (37) in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers' Brian Allen (48) tackles Miami Dolphins' Myles Gaskin (37) in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT. 11: Miami Dolphins' Nik Needham (40) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers Josh Hokit (40) after a punt return in the first quarter of their game at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT. 11: Miami Dolphins' Xavien Howard (25) intercepts a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel (19) in the second quarter of their game at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT. 11: Miami Dolphins' Bobby McCain (28) intercepts a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers' Jerick McKinnon (28) in the second quarter of their game at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk (44) scores a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: Miami Dolphins' Myles Gaskin (37) scores a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37) runs against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Brian Allen (48) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: Miami Dolphins' Adam Shaheen (80) celebrates his touchdown with Miami Dolphins' Solomon Kindley (66) against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: Miami Dolphins' Adam Shaheen (80) scores a touchdown against San Francisco 49ers' Kwon Alexander (56) in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws against the Miami Dolphins in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT. 11: San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel (19) drops a pass while being guarded by Miami Dolphins' Xavien Howard (25) in the second quarter of their game at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT. 11: Miami Dolphins' Antonio Callaway (11) reaches to catch a touchdown pass over San Francisco 49ers Brian Allen (48) in the second quarter of their game at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCT. 11: San Francisco 49ers' Kerry Hyder Jr. (92) trips Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) for the sack in the second quarter of their game at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
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Here’s what the 49ers said after the game:
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan
On why he played Brian Allen: “Because how down we were going into the game. Got up off the practice quad because of injuries we had … When Ahkello (Witherspoon) came up to us on the sideline, he said he wanted to go and give it a shot. He was able to pull it off, get out there without tearing it.”
On pulling Jimmy Garoppolo: “Just the way the whole game was going. Watching how we were playing as a whole, how he was playing. You could tell he was affected by his ankle. I know he doesn’t normally throw the ball that way, and he was struggling a little bit because of it. The way the game was going, I wasn’t going to keep putting him in those positions, knowing we’d have to throw it a lot to come back.”
On his message to the team after the game: “There’s no magical thing you can say when you play like that. I just try to hold us all accountable and know it starts with me. Only one way to fix that. It’s called getting better.”
49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo
On his sprained ankle: “I felt it. I wouldn’t say it affected everything. It’s one of those things you have to deal with. Tough one today. I wanted to be out there with the guys and wanted to get the win today. A lot of things didn’t go well for us.”
On the offense’s struggles: “Every offense, every team you have to find your identity. It’s a process. Doesn’t happen quickly. It takes time. We have to do it with a sense of urgency.”
On whether he’ll play next week: “I really haven’t thought that far ahead. We’ll take it day by day with the ankle and see how it goes.”
49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard
On the team’s problems: “We haven’t been playing very good, complementary football offensively and defensively. Last year our defense would step up big and we’d go down and score.”
On next steps: “It’s tough. After a game like that, there’s not much to be said other than we need to get back to work, put that behind us and move on to the next game. Look at it hard, correct ourselves.”
On Garoppolo’s missed passes: “Jimmy’s never one to make excuses so he never said anything to me. Obviously there are throws there that Jimmy makes if he’s healthy. I haven’t talked to him whether it was bothering him or not. You’ll have to ask him.”
49ers tight end George Kittle
On the team’s mentality: “The fight’s there. Got the guys. The fight is there.”
On offensive struggles: “We didn’t do anything to help our defense. We’re missing lot of guys on defense. Thought it was an opportunity for the offense to take a step forward.”
On Jimmy Garoppolo’s errors: “Jimmy G, he’s the same guy every day, every play. He’s confident in his abilities and we’re confident in him. I know he’s not going to use the ankle as an excuse. He expects to go out and ball and we expect that too.”
On Brandon Aiyuk: “I have extremely high expectations for Brandon. He’s already 10 times better than I was as a rookie.”
On the offense: “We have four captains on offense and we have to play better. We have to shoulder that load so Brandon and Deebo, who’s had only four practices since the Super Bowl, our vets have to play better.”
49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk
On locker room mood: “Obviously it’s pretty down right now, pretty low. It’s embarrassing what we did out there. Everyone takes it personally because we set a standard here… I refuse to be negative here. It’s easy to look at the rest of the season as a whole and say ‘wow, we have to win 11 games in a row to match our record from last year’ and that’s the wrong way to look at it.”
On what’s ailing the offense: “Something we’ve been dealing with all season is we’ve just had too many negative plays. It’s hard to get in a rhythm when you’re having negative plays… it’s hard to have rhythm and finish a drive when you’re doing that to yourselves.”
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On belief within the team: “The thing is there’s still so much fight in this team. There’s still so much energy, so much tenacity on the sideline, and so much belief.”
On the quarterbacks: “Obviously we believe in all three of these guys and they’ve all had success at one point or another, and they all have their different strengths. But there are things that are tough when you’re shuffling in and out quarterbacks.”
On his TD: “We felt like we saw something in the defense that we could take advantage of … I wind back so often and block guys on the back side.
Defensive end Kerry Hyder
On Shanahan’s message: “We gotta go back to work. Obviously we didn’t play to show how good we are. We gotta go back to work.”
On next steps: “We understand that’s not our standard. Give those guys credit over there, but we didn’t play well today. As a group, we just have to go back to work and get better.”
On Fitzpatrick: “Give him credit. He made plays today.”


mercurynews--2020-10-12--The Latest: Glitch caused Mo. virus count inaccuracy

By The Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY , Mo .
— A “ database extract error ” resulted in an incorrect inflation of the number of reported COVID-19 cases in Missouri going back over several days , Missouri health officials said Sunday .
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said in a news release that it is in the process of migrating all COVID-19 testing and case data into one new consolidated system .
Missouri incorrectly reported Saturday on its coronavirus website more than 5,000 new COVID-19 cases , more than double the previous single-day record .
The agency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resolve the issue and will update its website with the correct numbers once that is done .
It said the problems with the data were limited to cumulative reporting on its Show Me Strong Covid-19 Public Health Dashboard .
HERE ’ S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE VIRUS OUTBREAK : — The White House doctor says President Donald Trump is no longer at risk of transmitting the coronavirus but did not say whether Trump had tested negative .
Some medical experts are skeptical that Trump could be declared free of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
— Trump makes speech from White House balcony , 1st appearance since return to residence — India ’ s coronavirus cases top 7 million , a re on track to surpass the United States — As a second wave of coronavirus infections hit , European nations seem not to have learned their lessons from the first surge — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi dismisses the latest White House offer in COVID-19 aid talks but remains hopeful progress can be made toward a deal .
— Queen Elizabeth II honors the work of doctors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and volunteers during the coronavirus pandemic .
HERE ’ S WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING : LITTLE ROCK , Ark .
— The number of people hospitalized in Arkansas with the coronavirus hit a record-high on Sunday of 576 .
The Arkansas Department of Health said the number of people hospitalized rose by 22 .
Hospitalizations from COVID-19 , the illness caused by the virus , reached records levels Tuesday through Friday before dropping by six on Saturday .
The health department on Sunday reported 613 new cases for a total of 92,833 confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths , the number of confirmed and probable deaths in the state so far rose to 1,569 .
Gov .
Asa Hutchinson told CNN on Sunday that he was concerned about the increase in hospitalizations .
“ Right now , we do have capacity , ” Hutchinson said , adding that they ’ re “ watching it very carefully and taking it seriously.
” FRANKFORT , Ky. — Kentucky ’ s governor says he will be in isolation after a member of his security detail who drove with his family tested positive for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Sunday that he and his family feel fine and have tested negative for the virus .
Beshear ’ s wife and their two children also will stay isolated .
The governor has stressed the importance of following the advice of health experts to limit the virus ’ s spread and says that by going into isolation he will be “ walking the walk , not just talking the talk.
” Beshear says his family was not in contact with anyone else following the exposure .
He says that his family and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all wore facial coverings .
MIAMI — Florida officials have reported the state ’ s biggest one-day total of confirmed coronavirus cases since late August , a day after not releasing any pandemic data because of a problem with a private testing laboratory .
The Florida Department of Health said Sunday there were 3,700 new cases in the previous 24 hours and 1,790 for the day before that .
It said there were 180 COVID-19 over both days .
Health officials say they received 400,000 previously reported test results late Friday from Helix @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and releasing the daily data report Saturday .
Epidemiologists needed to verify results to make sure cases weren ’ t counted more than once .
Florida has reported 734,491 known cases of coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic and 15,552 deaths .
ATHENS , Greece — Greek health authorities have announced a daily record of 13 deaths from COVID-19 , along with 280 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections .
The country ’ s total number of cases since the pandemic started is 22,358 , with 449 deaths .
New restrictions on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , museums and archaeological site are being imposed Monday in Athens and several regions around Greece where the incidence of new cases is considered particularly high .
RAMALLAH , West Bank — Palestinian official Hanan Ashrawi has been infected with the coronavirus .
The Palestine Liberation Organization announced the news Sunday .
The 74-year-old Ashrawi is a senior member of the PLO .
Over the decades , the U.S.-educated Ashrawi has made frequent appearances in the international media defending the Palestinian cause .
Last week , another top Palestinian official — Saeb Erekat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the coronavirus .
CARBONDALE , Ill. — U.S. Rep. Mike Bost of Illinois has tested positive for the coronavirus , the latest lawmaker to confirm being infected .
He says he has experienced a mild cough and the loss of taste and smell .
The Republican from southern Illinois released a statement saying he tested positive Thursday night .
He says he is suspending his public schedule while isolates himself and staff members with whom he has been in contact with will do the same .
Bost office says he is contacting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days .
BRATISLAVA , Slovakia — Slovakia is imposing new restrictive measures in hopes of curbing a surge in coronavirus infections .
Starting Thursday , it will again be mandatory to wear face masks outside in all cities , towns and villages and there will be a ban on public events , including religious services in churches .
Exceptions include weddings , funerals and baptisms with a limited number of participants .
Major professional sports competitions are allowed to continue without fans .
Fitness and wellness centers and public swimming pools will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meals indoors , and the number of people in stores and shopping centers is limited .
Starting Monday , all high schools across Slovakia will provide only remote teaching .
This past week , Slovakia reported new highs for confirmed coronavirus cases for four straight days , with a record 1,887 Friday .
The country has had a total of 19,851 cases , with 61 deaths .
MILAN — Italian experts are meeting to consider new restrictions expected later in the week as Italy continues to pile on new coronavirus infections at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The number of new infections spiked by nearly 5,500 Sunday , slightly lower than a day earlier .
After reaching lows of even 100 a day early in the summer , new infections have pushed up for the last 2½ months , causing concern among experts and officials .
The government last week mandated masks outdoors , with the exception of physical exercise .
Nearly 100 anti-masks protesters in Rome were issued fines for failing to comply during demonstrations this weekend .
Officials reported 26 more deaths from COVID-19 over the previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic death toll to 36,166 , the second highest in Europe behind Britain .
Italy has registered nearly 355,000 infections .
TEHRAN , Iran — Iran has announced its highest single-day death toll from the coronavirus — 251 .
Health Ministry spokesperson Sima Sadat Lari said Sunday that Iran ’ s total death toll from COVID-19 now stands at 28,544 , making Iran the hardest-hit country in its region .
It ’ s previous daily high for deaths of 239 came just four days earlier .
Officials reported 3,822 newly confirmed coronavirus infections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its total during the pandemic to 500,075 .
Among those recently infected is the head of Iran ’ s atomic energy organization , the latest senior official to test positive for the virus .
The government has largely resisted imposing widescale lockdowns as the economy teeters from continued U.S. economic sanctions that effectively bar Iran from selling its oil internationally .
Iran ’ s currency plunged to its lowest level ever Sunday .
MOSCOW — Russia ’ s coronavirus infections have hit a new record for a 24-hour period , with authorities reporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highest daily spike since the beginning of the pandemic .
The 13,634 new infections registered Sunday brought the country ’ s total to nearly 1.3 million , the world ’ s fourth largest caseload .
Russia has also reported over 22,500 deaths .
The Russian authorities have been reporting over 10,000 new cases every day this past week , but maintain there are no plans to impose a second lockdown .
Russia has lifted most of the virus-related restrictions imposed in the spring .
At the same time in Moscow , which reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have recommended the elderly to self-isolate at home and have extended this month ’ s school holidays by a week .
Moscow mayor also ordered employers to have at least 30 % of their staff work from home .
ANKARA , Turkey — Turkey will start reporting its total number of coronavirus infection cases later this week , after coming under criticism for releasing only figures for patients showing symptoms of COVID-19 .
Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said in an interview published Sunday by the newspaper Hurriyet that asymptomatic cases will also be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beginning Friday .
Turkey ’ s latest daily figures from Saturday showed 1,649 new patients and 56 deaths .
The country has reported more than 334,000 coronavirus patients since the outbreak started , and 8,778 fatalities .
BEIRUT — Lebanon ’ s Interior Ministry has ordered a lockdown in 169 villages and towns as well as ordering all nightclubs and pubs to close around the country amid a sharp increase of coronavirus cases .
The Ministry said Sunday that the lockdown will begin Monday morning and last until Oct. 19 .
Pubs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it said .
The new lockdown comes a week after the ministry ordered a lockdown in 111 villages and towns that ends Monday morning .
Some of those towns are included under the new restrictions .
On Saturday , Lebanon ’ s Health Ministry registered 1,388 new cases of coronavirus , raising the country ’ s confirmed total to 52,558 infections and 455 deaths .
Cases in Lebanon have been rising since early July when the country eased a nationwide lockdown and opened its only international airport .
The numbers increased dramatically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that killed and wounded many , as people gathered at hospitals , funerals and anti-government protests .
LONDON — One of the main medical advisers to the British government has warned that the country is at a “ tipping point ” in its battle against the coronavirus pandemic , a day before Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce fresh lockdown restrictions for virus hot spots in the north of England .
England ’ s deputy chief medical officer , Professor Jonathan Van-Tam , said in a statement that the country is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where we were in March.
” The U.K. has experienced Europe ’ s deadliest outbreak with more than 42,750 deaths .
Van-Tam laid out his hope that history won ’ t repeat itself in light of better testing and treatments , as well as greater knowledge of the virus itself .
Johnson is on Monday expected to impose additional restrictions in areas where the virus has been spreading fastest in recent weeks .
Pubs and restaurants in northern cities like Liverpool or Manchester are expected to be closed .
NEW DELHI — India @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7 million with a number of new cases dipping in recent weeks , even as health experts warn of mask and distancing fatigue setting in .
The Health Ministry on Sunday registered another 74,383 infections in the past 24 hours .
India is expected to become the pandemic ’ s worst-hit country in coming weeks , surpassing the U.S. , where more than 7.7 million infections have been reported .
The ministry also reported 918 additional deaths , taking total fatalities to at least 108,334 .
Experts say all reported numbers seriously understate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to limited testing , missed cases and in some instances , concealment by authorities .
India , which has nearly 1.4 billion people , saw a steep rise in cases in July and added more than 2 million in August and another 3 million in September .
But it is seeing a slower pace of coronavirus spread since mid-September , when the daily infections touched a record high of 97,894 .
It ’ s averaging more than 70,000 new cases daily so far this month .
WASHINGTON — The White House doctor says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk of transmitting the coronavirus but did not say explicitly whether Trump had tested negative for it .
The diagnosis came as the president prepared to resume campaign rallies and other activities .
In a memo released Saturday night by the White House , Navy Cmdr .
Dr. Sean Conley said Trump met the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria for safely discontinuing isolation and that by “ currently recognized standards ” he was no longer considered a transmission risk .
The memo did not declare Trump had tested negative for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like the PCR test cited in the doctor ’ s statements — detect virus in swab samples taken from the nose and throat .
Dr. William Morice , who oversees laboratories at the Mayo Clinic , said earlier this week that using the PCR tests , the president ’ s medical team could hypothetically measure and track the amount of virus in samples over time and watch the viral load go down .
Some medical experts had been skeptical that Trump could be declared free of the risk of transmitting the virus so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Just 10 days since an initial diagnosis of infection , there was no way to know for certain that someone was no longer contagious , they said .
SEOUL , South Korea __ South Korea says it ’ ll will ease its social distancing rules as its caseload has continuously displayed a slowing trend ever after the five-day Chuseok autumn holidays .
Health Minister Park Neung-hoo told reporters Sunday that South Korea has counted an average of 59.4 new cases each day in the past two weeks , compared with 91.5 cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday , South Korea reported 58 new cases , taking the country ’ s total to 24,606 including 432 deaths .
Under relaxed distancing guidelines effective Monday , Park says some high-risk facilities like nightclubs and karaoke bars will be allowed to reopen but they ’ re required to follow anti-virus steps like wearing masks and keeping a list of clients .
Park says South Korea will lift a ban on the gatherings of more than 50 people indoor and more than 100 outdoor .
He says community welfare centers will also be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a limited number of fans back , up to 30 % of the stadium capacity .

By The Associated Press
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has confirmed 97 new cases of the coronavirus, a modest uptick from the daily levels reported last week, just as officials ease social distancing restrictions after concluding that transmissions have slowed following a resurgence in mid-August.
The figures released by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency Monday brought the national caseload to 24,703, including 433 deaths.
Sixty-three of the new cases came from the densely populated Seoul metropolitan area, home to half of the country’s 51 million people, where health workers have struggled to track infections tied to various places and groups, including churches, hospitals, schools, workers and troops.
Twenty-nine of the new cases were linked to international arrivals, including 13 passengers from Nepal, most of whom who came to South Korea for a Korean language program.
South Korea relaxed its social distancing guidelines beginning Monday, allowing high-risk businesses like nightclubs and karaoke bars to open as long as they employ preventive measures, such as requiring masks and keeping lists of visitors.
Spectators will also be re-allowed in professional sports, although teams will be initially allowed to only sell 30% of their seats in stadiums.
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HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE VIRUS OUTBREAK:
— The White House doctor says President Donald Trump is no longer at risk of transmitting the coronavirus but did not say whether Trump had tested negative. Some medical experts are skeptical that Trump could be declared free of the risk of transmitting the virus so early.
— Trump makes speech from White House balcony, 1st appearance since return to residence
— India’s coronavirus cases top 7 million, a re on track to surpass the United States
— As a second wave of coronavirus infections hit, European nations seem not to have learned their lessons from the first surge
— House Speaker Nancy Pelosi dismisses the latest White House offer in COVID-19 aid talks but remains hopeful progress can be made toward a deal.
— Queen Elizabeth II honors the work of doctors, nurses, delivery drivers, fundraisers and volunteers during the coronavirus pandemic.
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— Follow AP’s pandemic coverage at http://apnews.com/VirusOutbreak and https://apnews.com/UnderstandingtheOutbreak
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HERE’S WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING:
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A “database extract error” resulted in an incorrect inflation of the number of reported COVID-19 cases in Missouri going back over several days, Missouri health officials said Sunday. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said in a news release that it is in the process of migrating all COVID-19 testing and case data into one new consolidated system. Missouri incorrectly reported Saturday on its coronavirus website more than 5,000 new COVID-19 cases, more than double the previous single-day record. The agency said Sunday it is working urgently to resolve the issue and will update its website with the correct numbers once that is done. It said the problems with the data were limited to cumulative reporting on its Show Me Strong Covid-19 Public Health Dashboard.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The number of people hospitalized in Arkansas with the coronavirus hit a record-high on Sunday of 576. The Arkansas Department of Health said the number of people hospitalized rose by 22. Hospitalizations from COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus, reached records levels Tuesday through Friday before dropping by six on Saturday. The health department on Sunday reported 613 new cases for a total of 92,833 confirmed and probable cases. With 17 more deaths, the number of confirmed and probable deaths in the state so far rose to 1,569. Gov. Asa Hutchinson told CNN on Sunday that he was concerned about the increase in hospitalizations. “Right now, we do have capacity,” Hutchinson said, adding that they’re “watching it very carefully and taking it seriously.”
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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky’s governor says he will be in isolation after a member of his security detail who drove with his family tested positive for the coronavirus.
Gov. Andy Beshear said Sunday that he and his family feel fine and have tested negative for the virus. Beshear’s wife and their two children also will stay isolated.
The governor has stressed the importance of following the advice of health experts to limit the virus’s spread and says that by going into isolation he will be “walking the walk, not just talking the talk.”
Beshear says his family was not in contact with anyone else following the exposure. He says that his family and the state police trooper who accompanied his family all wore facial coverings.
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MIAMI — Florida officials have reported the state’s biggest one-day total of confirmed coronavirus cases since late August, a day after not releasing any pandemic data because of a problem with a private testing laboratory.
The Florida Department of Health said Sunday there were 3,700 new cases in the previous 24 hours and 1,790 for the day before that. It said there were 180 COVID-19 over both days.
Health officials say they received 400,000 previously reported test results late Friday from Helix Laboratory, which prevented them from processing and releasing the daily data report Saturday. Epidemiologists needed to verify results to make sure cases weren’t counted more than once.
Florida has reported 734,491 known cases of coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic and 15,552 deaths.
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ATHENS, Greece — Greek health authorities have announced a daily record of 13 deaths from COVID-19, along with 280 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections.
The country’s total number of cases since the pandemic started is 22,358, with 449 deaths.
New restrictions on the number of people allowed inside restaurants, museums and archaeological site are being imposed Monday in Athens and several regions around Greece where the incidence of new cases is considered particularly high.
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RAMALLAH, West Bank — Palestinian official Hanan Ashrawi has been infected with the coronavirus. The Palestine Liberation Organization announced the news Sunday.
The 74-year-old Ashrawi is a senior member of the PLO. Over the decades, the U.S.-educated Ashrawi has made frequent appearances in the international media defending the Palestinian cause.
Last week, another top Palestinian official — Saeb Erekat — also announced he had been infected with the coronavirus.
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — U.S. Rep. Mike Bost of Illinois has tested positive for the coronavirus, the latest lawmaker to confirm being infected. He says he has experienced a mild cough and the loss of taste and smell.
The Republican from southern Illinois released a statement saying he tested positive Thursday night. He says he is suspending his public schedule while isolates himself and staff members with whom he has been in contact with will do the same.
Bost office says he is contacting constituents he has met with in recent days.
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BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia is imposing new restrictive measures in hopes of curbing a surge in coronavirus infections.
Starting Thursday, it will again be mandatory to wear face masks outside in all cities, towns and villages and there will be a ban on public events, including religious services in churches. Exceptions include weddings, funerals and baptisms with a limited number of participants.
Major professional sports competitions are allowed to continue without fans.
Fitness and wellness centers and public swimming pools will be closed. Restaurants are banned from serving meals indoors, and the number of people in stores and shopping centers is limited.
Starting Monday, all high schools across Slovakia will provide only remote teaching.
This past week, Slovakia reported new highs for confirmed coronavirus cases for four straight days, with a record 1,887 Friday. The country has had a total of 19,851 cases, with 61 deaths.
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MILAN — Italian experts are meeting to consider new restrictions expected later in the week as Italy continues to pile on new coronavirus infections at a rate of more than 5,000 a day.
The number of new infections spiked by nearly 5,500 Sunday, slightly lower than a day earlier. After reaching lows of even 100 a day early in the summer, new infections have pushed up for the last 2½ months, causing concern among experts and officials.
The government last week mandated masks outdoors, with the exception of physical exercise. Nearly 100 anti-masks protesters in Rome were issued fines for failing to comply during demonstrations this weekend.
Officials reported 26 more deaths from COVID-19 over the previous 24 hours. That Italy’s pandemic death toll to 36,166, the second highest in Europe behind Britain. Italy has registered nearly 355,000 infections.
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TEHRAN, Iran — Iran has announced its highest single-day death toll from the coronavirus — 251.
Health Ministry spokesperson Sima Sadat Lari said Sunday that Iran’s total death toll from COVID-19 now stands at 28,544, making Iran the hardest-hit country in its region. It’s previous daily high for deaths of 239 came just four days earlier.
Officials reported 3,822 newly confirmed coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours, raising its total during the pandemic to 500,075. Among those recently infected is the head of Iran’s atomic energy organization, the latest senior official to test positive for the virus.
The government has largely resisted imposing widescale lockdowns as the economy teeters from continued U.S. economic sanctions that effectively bar Iran from selling its oil internationally. Iran’s currency plunged to its lowest level ever Sunday.
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MOSCOW — Russia’s coronavirus infections have hit a new record for a 24-hour period, with authorities reporting over 13,000 new confirmed cases in the highest daily spike since the beginning of the pandemic.
The 13,634 new infections registered Sunday brought the country’s total to nearly 1.3 million, the world’s fourth largest caseload. Russia has also reported over 22,500 deaths.
The Russian authorities have been reporting over 10,000 new cases every day this past week, but maintain there are no plans to impose a second lockdown. Russia has lifted most of the virus-related restrictions imposed in the spring.
At the same time in Moscow, which reported 4,501 new cases on Sunday, officials have recommended the elderly to self-isolate at home and have extended this month’s school holidays by a week. Moscow mayor also ordered employers to have at least 30% of their staff work from home.
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ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey will start reporting its total number of coronavirus infection cases later this week, after coming under criticism for releasing only figures for patients showing symptoms of COVID-19.
Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said in an interview published Sunday by the newspaper Hurriyet that asymptomatic cases will also be included in Turkey’s published data beginning Friday.
Turkey’s latest daily figures from Saturday showed 1,649 new patients and 56 deaths. The country has reported more than 334,000 coronavirus patients since the outbreak started, and 8,778 fatalities.
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BEIRUT — Lebanon’s Interior Ministry has ordered a lockdown in 169 villages and towns as well as ordering all nightclubs and pubs to close around the country amid a sharp increase of coronavirus cases.
The Ministry said Sunday that the lockdown will begin Monday morning and last until Oct. 19. Pubs and nightclubs will be closed until further notice, it said.
The new lockdown comes a week after the ministry ordered a lockdown in 111 villages and towns that ends Monday morning. Some of those towns are included under the new restrictions.
On Saturday, Lebanon’s Health Ministry registered 1,388 new cases of coronavirus, raising the country’s confirmed total to 52,558 infections and 455 deaths.
Cases in Lebanon have been rising since early July when the country eased a nationwide lockdown and opened its only international airport. The numbers increased dramatically following an Aug. 4 blast in Beirut that killed and wounded many, as people gathered at hospitals, funerals and anti-government protests.
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LONDON — One of the main medical advisers to the British government has warned that the country is at a “tipping point” in its battle against the coronavirus pandemic, a day before Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce fresh lockdown restrictions for virus hot spots in the north of England.
England’s deputy chief medical officer, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, said in a statement that the country is at a “tipping point similar to where we were in March.”
The U.K. has experienced Europe’s deadliest outbreak with more than 42,750 deaths.
Van-Tam laid out his hope that history won’t repeat itself in light of better testing and treatments, as well as greater knowledge of the virus itself.
Johnson is on Monday expected to impose additional restrictions in areas where the virus has been spreading fastest in recent weeks. Pubs and restaurants in northern cities like Liverpool or Manchester are expected to be closed.
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NEW DELHI — India’s confirmed coronavirus toll has crossed 7 million with a number of new cases dipping in recent weeks, even as health experts warn of mask and distancing fatigue setting in.
The Health Ministry on Sunday registered another 74,383 infections in the past 24 hours. India is expected to become the pandemic’s worst-hit country in coming weeks, surpassing the U.S., where more than 7.7 million infections have been reported.
The ministry also reported 918 additional deaths, taking total fatalities to at least 108,334. Experts say all reported numbers seriously understate the impact of the pandemic, due to limited testing, missed cases and in some instances, concealment by authorities.
India, which has nearly 1.4 billion people, saw a steep rise in cases in July and added more than 2 million in August and another 3 million in September. But it is seeing a slower pace of coronavirus spread since mid-September, when the daily infections touched a record high of 97,894.
It’s averaging more than 70,000 new cases daily so far this month.
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WASHINGTON — The White House doctor says President Donald Trump was no longer at risk of transmitting the coronavirus but did not say explicitly whether Trump had tested negative for it. The diagnosis came as the president prepared to resume campaign rallies and other activities.
In a memo released Saturday night by the White House, Navy Cmdr. Dr. Sean Conley said Trump met the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria for safely discontinuing isolation and that by “currently recognized standards” he was no longer considered a transmission risk.
The memo did not declare Trump had tested negative for the virus. But sensitive lab tests — like the PCR test cited in the doctor’s statements — detect virus in swab samples taken from the nose and throat. Dr. William Morice, who oversees laboratories at the Mayo Clinic, said earlier this week that using the PCR tests, the president’s medical team could hypothetically measure and track the amount of virus in samples over time and watch the viral load go down.
Some medical experts had been skeptical that Trump could be declared free of the risk of transmitting the virus so early in the course of his illness. Just 10 days since an initial diagnosis of infection, there was no way to know for certain that someone was no longer contagious, they said.
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SEOUL, South Korea __ South Korea says it’ll will ease its social distancing rules as its caseload has continuously displayed a slowing trend ever after the five-day Chuseok autumn holidays.
Health Minister Park Neung-hoo told reporters Sunday that South Korea has counted an average of 59.4 new cases each day in the past two weeks, compared with 91.5 cases in the earlier two weeks. Earlier Sunday, South Korea reported 58 new cases, taking the country’s total to 24,606 including 432 deaths.
Under relaxed distancing guidelines effective Monday, Park says some high-risk facilities like nightclubs and karaoke bars will be allowed to reopen but they’re required to follow anti-virus steps like wearing masks and keeping a list of clients.
Park says South Korea will lift a ban on the gatherings of more than 50 people indoor and more than 100 outdoor. He says community welfare centers will also be reopened while professional sports leagues can have a limited number of fans back, up to 30% of the stadium capacity.


mercurynews--2020-10-12--Raiders’ Derek Carr outplays Patrick Mahomes in upset win over Chiefs

For Derek Carr , this one was a long time coming .
And he made sure to savor his first win with the Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium , his personal house of horrors for six straight gruesome trips to Kansas City .
“ I ’ ve taken a lot of sad walks up that ramp … but not today .
I ’ m gon na enjoy this one , ” Carr said after leading the Raiders to a monumental 40-32 upset over the defending champion Chiefs Sunday .
The Raiders quarterback showed an uncharacteristically aggressive side while throwing for 347 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City its first loss in almost 11 months .
That silence you hear is from Carr ’ s critics , the ones who watched him struggle mightily in Kansas City the past six years — 0-6 record , more interceptions than touchdowns ( 6-2 ) and a paltry 63.2 passer rating — and saw no reason to believe it wouldn ’ t continue Sunday .
That turned out to be a mistake .
“ It ’ s about time , ” Carr said .
“ I ’ ve had a few kids since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s a good feeling.
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Carr , relying on a pair of crisp , deep , soul-crushing touchdown passes to speedster Henry Ruggs III and Nelson Agholor , not only did the unthinkable by stopping the Chiefs ’ 13-game winning streak , he did it in unfathomable fashion .
He outplayed Patrick Mahomes .
Let that sink in a for a second .
Carr was the best-performing quarterback on the field with the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the field from him .
Carr went 22-of-31 for his 347 yards and a passer rating of 126.7 .
It was the fifth time this season he ’ s gone over the 100.0 mark .
It took more than Carr ’ s passing to pull off the upset over the 12-point-favorite Chiefs , though .
He also used his legs to bull his way to a pair of crucial first downs on two fourth-and-1 plays , including one that sealed the in the final minute .
Count the Chiefs defense among those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picked them apart .
Kansas City , after all , came into the game allowing the third-fewest passing yards per game ( 195 yards ) .
More importantly , the Chiefs figured they knew what Carr was all about .
In last year ’ s win over the Raiders at Arrowhead , Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathiu said as much .
He said they knew exactly where Carr would throw the ball even before the snap , correctly reading check-down passes to tight ends and running backs .
But Carr and the Raiders completely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ You ’ ve got to give those guys credit , ” Mathieu said .
“ They did a great job of catching us in certain coverages and certain calls .
… They schemed us up pretty well .
We ’ ll learn from it.
” Thanks to some inspired play by the Raiders defense , Mahomes couldn ’ t keep up with Carr on this day .
Mahomes threw for 340 yards and a pair of touchdowns , but he also threw a costly fourth-quarter interception to Jeff Heath to seal the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jon Gruden wanted to make sure his maligned quarterback got some acknowledgement for his big performance .
“ I give Derek a lot of credit .
He ’ s been through a lot here as a Raider , ” Gruden told reporters .
“ Obviously , Derek ’ s an excellent quarterback … when you score points and win on the road that ’ s a great tribute to your quarterback.
” Taking a page out of the Raiders ’ playbook of yesteryear with the vertical game , Carr was able to become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jeff Hostetler in 1996 to connect on a pair of 50-plus yard touchdown passes in a game .
Nelson Agholor hauled in a 59-yard scoring pass from Carr early in the second quarter .
Carr said he couldn ’ t overemphasize the importance of that score after the Raiders were trailing 14-3 .
“ In past years , it was like , ‘ Geez , we ’ re in a big hole.
’ But now it ’ s like , we can do this in just a few plays , ” Carr said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drive .
For sheer impact , though , there was no topping the second quarter throw Carr made to Ruggs .
With Ruggs easily pulling away from a defender , Carr lofted a pass to the middle of the field to allow his ultra-fast receiver to run under it .
Ruggs grabbed it in stride , clutching it above his head , and continued to easily sprint toward the end zone for a 72-yard touchdown .
Ruggs , who missed the Raiders ’ last two games , had a feeling when they broke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ store .
“ I saw the look when we came out of the formation .
I saw the look and knew it was the perfect play call , ” said Ruggs , who finished with two catches for 118 yards .
“ I trusted Derek .
Whenever we had ( a look from the defense ) like that , just run and trust that he ’ s gon na throw it.
” • Raiders defense shuts down Patrick Mahomes , Chiefs in second half of upset win • NFL does major juggling of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carr , Jon Gruden are saying after Raiders beat Chiefs in Kansas City • Raiders stun Chiefs as Carr shines and defense excels in second half at Arrowhead • Derek Carr shouts out Bruce Springsteen , Joe Montana in pre-snap audible vs. Chiefs Ruggs also helped Carr make a little more Raider history with the touchdown .
Carr ’ s third touchdown pass of the game was the 20th of his career , which tied Hall of Famer Ken Stabler for most three-plus TD passes in franchise history .
That long-distance connection also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defense enough to finish off the surprising win in the second half .
Although they were far from home Sunday , Carr said his team ’ s fan base helped make things a bit easier for them .
“ I started hearing some Raider fans throughout the game for the first time in this stadium , ” Carr said , in noting that this was the first time the Raiders played with any fans in the stands .
“ It was awesome .
It was awesome to hear those Raider chants going on @ @ @ @

For Derek Carr, this one was a long time coming. And he made sure to savor his first win with the Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium, his personal house of horrors for six straight gruesome trips to Kansas City.
“I’ve taken a lot of sad walks up that ramp … but not today. I’m gonna enjoy this one,” Carr said after leading the Raiders to a monumental 40-32 upset over the defending champion Chiefs Sunday.
The Raiders quarterback showed an uncharacteristically aggressive side while throwing for 347 yards and three touchdowns to hand Kansas City its first loss in almost 11 months.
That silence you hear is from Carr’s critics, the ones who watched him struggle mightily in Kansas City the past six years — 0-6 record, more interceptions than touchdowns (6-2) and a paltry 63.2 passer rating — and saw no reason to believe it wouldn’t continue Sunday. That turned out to be a mistake.
“It’s about time,” Carr said. “I’ve had a few kids since we’ve won here, so it’s a good feeling.”
Getty Images KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 11: Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders snaps the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 11: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs is pursued by Nick Kwiatkoski #44 of the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) signals against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Getty Images KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 11: Clelin Ferrell #96 of the Las Vegas Raiders wraps up Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 11: Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders looks to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) rolls out against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and fullback Alec Ingold (45) shake hands during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Kansas City. The Raiders won 40-32. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scores on a 3-yard touchdown run ahead of Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeff Heath (38) and cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
A.P. Photo Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) plays against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs from Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates after the Raiders scored a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
AP Photo Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws under pressure from Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chris Smith (92) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Taco Charlton (94) and quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) watch from the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Kansas City. The Raiders won 40-32. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws under pressure against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 11: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates a two point conversion pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Getty Images KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 11: Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders hands the ball off to Josh Jacobs #28 against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
AP Photo Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is sacked by Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive end Arden Key (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
AP Photo Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrate during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
AP Photo Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass over Las Vegas Raiders safety Lamarcus Joyner, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Carr, relying on a pair of crisp, deep, soul-crushing touchdown passes to speedster Henry Ruggs III and Nelson Agholor, not only did the unthinkable by stopping the Chiefs’ 13-game winning streak, he did it in unfathomable fashion.
He outplayed Patrick Mahomes. Let that sink in a for a second.
Carr was the best-performing quarterback on the field with the game’s most dynamic quarterback directly across the field from him. Carr went 22-of-31 for his 347 yards and a passer rating of 126.7. It was the fifth time this season he’s gone over the 100.0 mark.
It took more than Carr’s passing to pull off the upset over the 12-point-favorite Chiefs, though. He also used his legs to bull his way to a pair of crucial first downs on two fourth-and-1 plays, including one that sealed the in the final minute.
Count the Chiefs defense among those who came away somewhat shocked at how Carr picked them apart. Kansas City, after all, came into the game allowing the third-fewest passing yards per game (195 yards). More importantly, the Chiefs figured they knew what Carr was all about.
In last year’s win over the Raiders at Arrowhead, Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathiu said as much. He said they knew exactly where Carr would throw the ball even before the snap, correctly reading check-down passes to tight ends and running backs.
But Carr and the Raiders completely changed their mindset on Kansas City.
“You’ve got to give those guys credit,” Mathieu said. “They did a great job of catching us in certain coverages and certain calls. … They schemed us up pretty well. We’ll learn from it.”
Thanks to some inspired play by the Raiders defense, Mahomes couldn’t keep up with Carr on this day. Mahomes threw for 340 yards and a pair of touchdowns, but he also threw a costly fourth-quarter interception to Jeff Heath to seal the Raiders’ victory.
But Raiders coach Jon Gruden wanted to make sure his maligned quarterback got some acknowledgement for his big performance.
“I give Derek a lot of credit. He’s been through a lot here as a Raider,” Gruden told reporters. “Obviously, Derek’s an excellent quarterback … when you score points and win on the road that’s a great tribute to your quarterback.”
Taking a page out of the Raiders’ playbook of yesteryear with the vertical game, Carr was able to become the team’s first quarterback since Jeff Hostetler in 1996 to connect on a pair of 50-plus yard touchdown passes in a game.
Nelson Agholor hauled in a 59-yard scoring pass from Carr early in the second quarter. Carr said he couldn’t overemphasize the importance of that score after the Raiders were trailing 14-3.
“In past years, it was like, ‘Geez, we’re in a big hole.’ But now it’s like, we can do this in just a few plays,” Carr said of the quick, five-play, 75-yard drive.
For sheer impact, though, there was no topping the second quarter throw Carr made to Ruggs. With Ruggs easily pulling away from a defender, Carr lofted a pass to the middle of the field to allow his ultra-fast receiver to run under it. Ruggs grabbed it in stride, clutching it above his head, and continued to easily sprint toward the end zone for a 72-yard touchdown.
Ruggs, who missed the Raiders’ last two games, had a feeling when they broke the huddle that something big was in store.
“I saw the look when we came out of the formation. I saw the look and knew it was the perfect play call,” said Ruggs, who finished with two catches for 118 yards. “I trusted Derek. Whenever we had (a look from the defense) like that, just run and trust that he’s gonna throw it.”
Ruggs also helped Carr make a little more Raider history with the touchdown. Carr’s third touchdown pass of the game was the 20th of his career, which tied Hall of Famer Ken Stabler for most three-plus TD passes in franchise history.
That long-distance connection also helped the Raiders soften up the Chiefs defense enough to finish off the surprising win in the second half.
Although they were far from home Sunday, Carr said his team’s fan base helped make things a bit easier for them.
“I started hearing some Raider fans throughout the game for the first time in this stadium,” Carr said, in noting that this was the first time the Raiders played with any fans in the stands. “It was awesome. It was awesome to hear those Raider chants going on in Arrowhead.”


mercurynews--2020-10-11--Video: Moderator Susan Page has funny reaction to VP debate skit on SNL — and that fly

As expected , Saturday Night Live spoofed the Vice Presidential debate with Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris and Beck Bennett @ @ @ @ @ skit parodied a handful of moments from the night including the discussion on the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ and of course there was that fly that landed on Pence ’ s head midway @ @ @ @ @ fact , the fly took a starring role in the sketch when Joe Biden , @ @ @ @ @ uses the teleporter from the 1986 film The Fly to transport himself as the insect @ @ @ @ @ surprises follow , including a second fly on the scene .
Debate moderator Susan Page @ @ @ @ @ the debate for not keeping Harris or Pence within their speaking time limits , reacted @ @ @ @ @ : “ The good news : I was on # SNL !
The bad news @ @ @ @ @ friends that Kate McKinnon @ updatedmckinnon is their ‘ real ’ mother .
”

As expected, Saturday Night Live spoofed the Vice Presidential debate with Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris and Beck Bennett as Mike Pence.
The skit parodied a handful of moments from the night including the discussion on the coronavirus response, fracking issue, and of course there was that fly that landed on Pence’s head midway during the debate.
In fact, the fly took a starring role in the sketch when Joe Biden, played by Jim Carrey, uses the teleporter from the 1986 film The Fly to transport himself as the insect to the debate. Other surprises follow, including a second fly on the scene.
Debate moderator Susan Page, who was criticized after the debate for not keeping Harris or Pence within their speaking time limits, reacted to the sketch on Twitter:
The good news: I was on #SNL! The bad news: My kids now telling friends that Kate McKinnon @updatedmckinnon is their 'real' mother. pic.twitter.com/rlqUqpZiVF — Susan Page (@SusanPage) October 11, 2020
“The good news: I was on #SNL! The bad news: My kids now telling friends that Kate McKinnon
@updatedmckinnon is their ‘real’ mother.”


mercurynews--2020-10-11--The drive to stop a Milpitas hotel from becoming apartments for homeless

MILPITAS – More than 100 Milpitas citizens asked county and city leaders Sunday to include their voices in an upcoming development to shelter Santa Clara County ’ s homeless next to a family-oriented neighborhood known as Hillview .
Plans to turn the city ’ s Extended Stay America hotel into long-term housing for homeless residents under the state ’ s $ 600 million Project Homekey have faced a backlash in Milpitas .
Residents said Sunday that they had been left out of the process .
“ We didn ’ t have a say , ” said Suraj Viswanathan , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Plaza in front of Milpitas City Hall .
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After a half-dozen people addressed the group , residents got in their cars and drove to different neighborhoods to distribute petitions and flyers that addressed their concerns .
The hotel planned to become home to 132 people is located on the southern border of a neighborhood that is sandwiched between a park and green space and Interstate 680 .
The protestors said that they want to help solve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the country , adding that they are not against sharing Hillview with former homeless people .
Andre Krammer told the audience , though , that the problem will not be solved by “ throwing a bunch of money at it and then walking away.
” The uproar led Milpitas Mayor Rich Tran last week to threaten to sue the state , the county , and anyone else involved in moving the project forward .
Santa Clara County was granted $ 29.2 million to convert Extended Stay America into 132 permanent homes under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials have said some of the units will be used to house people who became homeless as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic .
The Project Homekey fund , spearheaded by Gov .
Gavin Newsom , is a mix of federal and state money intended to help cities and counties buy hotels , apartments and other buildings to address the growing homeless crisis in the Golden State .
“ It ’ s an event that should really be celebrated because we don ’ t see these opportunities come around that often , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer of Destination : Home , a Santa Clara County homeless advocacy group .
Bramson said the Milpitas project is an extension of the county ’ s effort after the 2016 passage of Measure A , the affordable housing bond .
He said 27 new developments in seven cities have been started .
“ Within a couple of months we ’ re going to have 132 new homes in a type of housing that we know works extremely well to end people ’ s homelessness , ” Bramson said .
“ And it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” But residents who demonstrated Sunday said they are upset that the county , and not Milpitas , will determine who is placed in their neighborhood .
“ It doesn ’ t make sense to have this shelter one minute from a liquor store , ” Krammer said .
“ It doesn ’ t make sense to have this shelter a two- or three-minute walk from a children ’ s playground.
” He added that the city needs to have more oversight on who is moving in as well as have a plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alcohol addiction issues that may arise among tenants .
Demetress Morris , a write-in candidate for Milpitas City Council , said she hoped that 75 percent of the units will be given to the unhoused in Milpitas .
“ We owe it to them to support our residents during these hard times , ” she said .
• Where in the Bay Area are Newsom ’ s ‘ Project Homekey ’ funds going ?
• More of Bay Area reaps rewards from state ’ s ‘ Project Homekey ’ to buy motels for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extends an ongoing dispute playing out against the backdrop of a severe affordable housing shortage in California .
For years , city officials who want to retain control over what gets built in their neighborhoods have sparred with state legislators who try to force cities to approve more housing .
Bramson , of Destination : Home , said he has witnessed similar concerns in the two decades he has worked as a homeless advocate .
“ I ’ m always a little discouraged people don ’ t see the value of developments like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around , ” Bramson said .

MILPITAS – More than 100 Milpitas citizens asked county and city leaders Sunday to include their voices in an upcoming development to shelter Santa Clara County’s homeless next to a family-oriented neighborhood known as Hillview.
Plans to turn the city’s Extended Stay America hotel into long-term housing for homeless residents under the state’s $600 million Project Homekey have faced a backlash in Milpitas. Residents said Sunday that they had been left out of the process.
“We didn’t have a say,” said Suraj Viswanathan, who helped organize the rally at Cesar Chavez Plaza in front of Milpitas City Hall.
MILPITAS - OCTOBER 11: Jessica Yu holds a sign that reads "NO Permanent Homeless House in Milpitas" at a rally at Cesar Chavez Plaza near city hall in Milpitas, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. Residents were protesting the county's decision to turn the cityÕs Extended Stay America hotel into long-term housing for homeless residents under Project Homekey. (Randy Vazquez/ Bay Area News Group)
MILPITAS - OCTOBER 11: A person carries a sign that reads "STOP No Project Homekey" at a rally at Cesar Chavez Plaza near city hall in Milpitas, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. Residents were protesting the county's decision to turn the cityÕs Extended Stay America hotel into long-term housing for homeless residents under Project Homekey. (Randy Vazquez/ Bay Area News Group)
MILPITAS - OCTOBER 11: People drive past city hall honking and waving signs during a car rally in Milpitas, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. Residents were protesting the county's decision to turn the cityÕs Extended Stay America hotel into long-term housing for homeless residents under Project Homekey. (Randy Vazquez/ Bay Area News Group)
MILPITAS - OCTOBER 11: People carry signs at a rally at Cesar Chavez Plaza near city hall in Milpitas, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. Residents were protesting the county's decision to turn the cityÕs Extended Stay America hotel into long-term housing for homeless residents under Project Homekey. (Randy Vazquez/ Bay Area News Group)
Randy Vazquez/ Bay Area News Group MILPITAS - OCTOBER 11: Demetress Morris, a write in city council candidate, left, speaks next to Suraj Viswanathan, a city council candidate, right, at a rally at Cesar Chavez Plaza near city hall in Milpitas, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. Residents were protesting the county's decision to turn the cityÕs Extended Stay America hotel into long-term housing for homeless residents under Project Homekey. (Randy Vazquez/ Bay Area News Group)
(Randy Vazquez/ Bay Area News Group) MILPITAS - OCTOBER 11: A person carries a sign that reads "NO Permanent Homeless Home in Milpitas" at a rally at Cesar Chavez Plaza near city hall in Milpitas, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. Residents were protesting the county's decision to turn the cityÕs Extended Stay America hotel into long-term housing for homeless residents under Project Homekey. (Randy Vazquez/ Bay Area News Group)
MILPITAS - OCTOBER 11: Suraj Viswanathan, a city council candidate, speaks to a crowd of people at a rally at Cesar Chavez Plaza near city hall in Milpitas, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. Residents were protesting the county's decision to turn the cityÕs Extended Stay America hotel into long-term housing for homeless residents under Project Homekey. (Randy Vazquez/ Bay Area News Group)
MILPITAS - OCTOBER 11: Residents attend a rally at Cesar Chavez Plaza near city hall in Milpitas, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. Residents were protesting the county's decision to turn the cityÕs Extended Stay America hotel into long-term housing for homeless residents under Project Homekey. (Randy Vazquez/ Bay Area News Group)
MILPITAS - OCTOBER 11: Residents attend a rally at Cesar Chavez Plaza near city hall in Milpitas, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. Residents were protesting the county's decision to turn the cityÕs Extended Stay America hotel into long-term housing for homeless residents under Project Homekey. (Randy Vazquez/ Bay Area News Group)
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After a half-dozen people addressed the group, residents got in their cars and drove to different neighborhoods to distribute petitions and flyers that addressed their concerns.
The hotel planned to become home to 132 people is located on the southern border of a neighborhood that is sandwiched between a park and green space and Interstate 680.
The protestors said that they want to help solve the complicated issues of homelessness in California and the country, adding that they are not against sharing Hillview with former homeless people.
Andre Krammer told the audience, though, that the problem will not be solved by “throwing a bunch of money at it and then walking away.”
The uproar led Milpitas Mayor Rich Tran last week to threaten to sue the state, the county, and anyone else involved in moving the project forward.
Santa Clara County was granted $29.2 million to convert Extended Stay America into 132 permanent homes under the governor’s program. County officials have said some of the units will be used to house people who became homeless as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The Project Homekey fund, spearheaded by Gov. Gavin Newsom, is a mix of federal and state money intended to help cities and counties buy hotels, apartments and other buildings to address the growing homeless crisis in the Golden State.
“It’s an event that should really be celebrated because we don’t see these opportunities come around that often,” said Ray Bramson, chief operating officer of Destination: Home, a Santa Clara County homeless advocacy group.
Bramson said the Milpitas project is an extension of the county’s effort after the 2016 passage of Measure A, the affordable housing bond. He said 27 new developments in seven cities have been started.
“Within a couple of months we’re going to have 132 new homes in a type of housing that we know works extremely well to end people’s homelessness,” Bramson said. “And it cost the city of Milpitas absolutely nothing.”
But residents who demonstrated Sunday said they are upset that the county, and not Milpitas, will determine who is placed in their neighborhood.
“It doesn’t make sense to have this shelter one minute from a liquor store,” Krammer said. “It doesn’t make sense to have this shelter a two- or three-minute walk from a children’s playground.”
He added that the city needs to have more oversight on who is moving in as well as have a plan for how to deal with drug and alcohol addiction issues that may arise among tenants.
Demetress Morris, a write-in candidate for Milpitas City Council, said she hoped that 75 percent of the units will be given to the unhoused in Milpitas.
“We owe it to them to support our residents during these hard times,” she said.
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Bramson, of Destination: Home, said he has witnessed similar concerns in the two decades he has worked as a homeless advocate.
“I’m always a little discouraged people don’t see the value of developments like this but I know they will come around,” Bramson said.