foxnews--2020-04-15--Year after Notre Dame fire, restoration stalled by coronavirus

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One year after a fire endangered one of Roman Catholicism 's more cherished monuments , restoration of Paris ’ Notre Dame Cathedral has been stymied by the coronavirus .
Ever since the French landmark was engulfed in flames that destroyed much of the structure 's roof and felled its spire on April 15 last year , construction workers have toiled tirelessly to save the 13th-century relic by President Emmanuel Macron 's promised five-year timeline , according to Agence France-Presse .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city , repair work on Notre Dame was stopped after already being delayed for months by contamination due to lead that melted from the roof .
A tangle of metal scaffolding that surrounded the cathedral before the fire , for restoration work on some of its statues , still needs to be removed after it melted together during the fire before a temporary roof can be installed to protect the interior .
France 's Macron looks to lift coronavirus lockdown on certain businesses by May 11 Some of the debris has been removed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be taken out of the vaulted roof .
The cathedral 's organ also needs to be removed and cleaned .
Jean-Louis Georgelin , a French army general in charge of the restoration , said he believes the five-year goal will be met .
“ If everyone rolls up their sleeves and the work is well planned , it is conceivable that returning the cathedral to a place of worship within five years will not be an impossible feat , ” he said , according to The Guardian .
He told AFP his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult areas by hanging from ropes , might be able to return .
`` For these technicians , these tightrope walkers , social distancing is part of the job , '' he said .
`` Lots of people said we 'd cut corners to finish in five years .
These are malicious comments -- It 's a question of carrying out the work assiduously , without any hesitation , '' he added .
He said restoration may continue and the spire may not be finished by the deadline , but he thinks in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a place of worship .
The first Good Friday service since the fire was held inside the cathedral last week with a very small number of congregants , all practicing social distancing , AFP reported .
“ Today we are in this half-collapsed cathedral to say that life is still here , ” Michel Aupetit , the Archbishop of Paris , said during the historic veneration of the Crown of Thorns , according to National Geographic .
The cause of the fire is still unknown , but investigators believe it may have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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One year after a fire endangered one of Roman Catholicism's more cherished monuments, restoration of Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral has been stymied by the coronavirus.
Ever since the French landmark was engulfed in flames that destroyed much of the structure's roof and felled its spire on April 15 last year, construction workers have toiled tirelessly to save the 13th-century relic by President Emmanuel Macron's promised five-year timeline, according to Agence France-Presse.
But as the coronavirus began to ravage the city, repair work on Notre Dame was stopped after already being delayed for months by contamination due to lead that melted from the roof.
A tangle of metal scaffolding that surrounded the cathedral before the fire, for restoration work on some of its statues, still needs to be removed after it melted together during the fire before a temporary roof can be installed to protect the interior.
France's Macron looks to lift coronavirus lockdown on certain businesses by May 11
Some of the debris has been removed from the nave, but more needs to be taken out of the vaulted roof.
The cathedral's organ also needs to be removed and cleaned.
Jean-Louis Georgelin, a French army general in charge of the restoration, said he believes the five-year goal will be met.
“If everyone rolls up their sleeves and the work is well planned, it is conceivable that returning the cathedral to a place of worship within five years will not be an impossible feat,” he said, according to The Guardian.
He told AFP his “squirrels,” workers who reach difficult areas by hanging from ropes, might be able to return.
"For these technicians, these tightrope walkers, social distancing is part of the job," he said.
"Lots of people said we'd cut corners to finish in five years. These are malicious comments -- It's a question of carrying out the work assiduously, without any hesitation," he added.
He said restoration may continue and the spire may not be finished by the deadline, but he thinks in five years it could once again be a place of worship.
The first Good Friday service since the fire was held inside the cathedral last week with a very small number of congregants, all practicing social distancing, AFP reported.
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“Today we are in this half-collapsed cathedral to say that life is still here,” Michel Aupetit, the Archbishop of Paris, said during the historic veneration of the Crown of Thorns, according to National Geographic.
The cause of the fire is still unknown, but investigators believe it may have been caused by faulty wiring or a cigarette.


foxnews--2020-04-14--3 potential coronavirus vaccines showing promise in early tests

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The global race is now on for doctors and scientists to find a vaccine for the coronavirus .
Three potential COVID-19 vaccines are making fast progress in early-stage testing in volunteers in China and America , but it ’ s still a long road to prove if they ’ ll really work .
CORONAVIRUS : WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW China ’ s CanSino Biologics is beginning the second phase of testing its vaccine candidate , China ’ s Ministry of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the U.S. , a shot made by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc. isn ’ t far behind .
The first person to receive that experimental vaccine last month returned to a Seattle clinic Tuesday for a second dose .
NIH infectious disease chief Dr. Anthony Fauci told The Associated Press there are “ no red flags ” so far and he hoped the next larger phase of testing could begin around June .
A third candidate , from Inovio Pharmaceuticals , began giving experimental shots for first-step safety testing last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expand its studies to China .
Initial tests focus on safety , and researchers in both countries are trying out different doses of different types of shots .
But moving into the second phase is a critical step that allows vaccines to be tested in many more people to look for signs that they protect against infection .
Last week , CanSino filed a report showing it aimed to enroll 500 people in this next study , comparing two doses of the vaccine to dummy shots .
Looking ahead , Fauci said if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough over the summer and fall , it might be possible to finish larger studies slightly sooner than the 12 to 18 months he ’ d originally predicted — maybe toward “ mid to late winter of next season.
” “ Please let me say this caveat : That is assuming that it ’ s effective .
See , that ’ s the big ‘ if , ’ ” Fauci stressed .
“ It ’ s got to be effective and it ’ s got to be safe.
” A vaccine is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the planet .
Fauci , the U.S. government ’ s top infectious disease expert , also said the U.S. does not yet have the critical testing and tracing procedures needed to begin reopening the nation ’ s economy , adding a dose of caution to increasingly optimistic projections from the White House .
“ We have to have something in place that is efficient and that we can rely on , and we ’ re not there yet , ” Fauci said in an interview with The Associated Press .
In parts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stabilizing , the process was already underway .
Certain businesses and industries have been allowed to reopen in a calibrated effort by politicians to balance public health against their countries ’ economic well-being .
During a news conference in China , authorities also cautioned that the vaccine studies must be done properly .
“ Although we are in an emergency , we can not lower the standards of safety and effectiveness in the reviews of vaccines , ” said Wang Junzhi , a Chinese biopharmaceutical expert .
“ The public is paying huge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week counted more than five dozen other vaccine candidates in earlier stages of development being pursued around the world .
Many research groups are teaming up to speed the work ; in an announcement Tuesday , vaccine giants Sanofi and GSK became the latest to partner on a candidate .
On the WHO ’ s list are a wide variety of ways to make vaccines -- so if one approach doesn ’ t pan out , hopefully another one will .
CanSino ’ s vaccine is based on a genetically engineered shot it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leading U.S. candidates use a different approach , made from copies of a piece of the coronavirus ’ genetic code .
The Associated Press contributed to this report .

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The global race is now on for doctors and scientists to find a vaccine for the coronavirus.
Three potential COVID-19 vaccines are making fast progress in early-stage testing in volunteers in China and America, but it’s still a long road to prove if they’ll really work.
CORONAVIRUS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
China’s CanSino Biologics is beginning the second phase of testing its vaccine candidate, China’s Ministry of Science and Technology said Tuesday.
In the U.S., a shot made by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc. isn’t far behind. The first person to receive that experimental vaccine last month returned to a Seattle clinic Tuesday for a second dose.
NIH infectious disease chief Dr. Anthony Fauci told The Associated Press there are “no red flags” so far and he hoped the next larger phase of testing could begin around June.
A third candidate, from Inovio Pharmaceuticals, began giving experimental shots for first-step safety testing last week in the U.S. and hopes to expand its studies to China.
Initial tests focus on safety, and researchers in both countries are trying out different doses of different types of shots.
But moving into the second phase is a critical step that allows vaccines to be tested in many more people to look for signs that they protect against infection.
Last week, CanSino filed a report showing it aimed to enroll 500 people in this next study, comparing two doses of the vaccine to dummy shots.
Looking ahead, Fauci said if the new coronavirus continues to circulate widely enough over the summer and fall, it might be possible to finish larger studies slightly sooner than the 12 to 18 months he’d originally predicted — maybe toward “mid to late winter of next season.”
“Please let me say this caveat: That is assuming that it’s effective. See, that’s the big ‘if,’” Fauci stressed. “It’s got to be effective and it’s got to be safe.”
A vaccine is the entry way to the new normal across the planet.
Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, also said the U.S. does not yet have the critical testing and tracing procedures needed to begin reopening the nation’s economy, adding a dose of caution to increasingly optimistic projections from the White House.
“We have to have something in place that is efficient and that we can rely on, and we’re not there yet,” Fauci said in an interview with The Associated Press.
In parts of Europe where infections and deaths have begun stabilizing, the process was already underway. Certain businesses and industries have been allowed to reopen in a calibrated effort by politicians to balance public health against their countries’ economic well-being.
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During a news conference in China, authorities also cautioned that the vaccine studies must be done properly.
“Although we are in an emergency, we cannot lower the standards of safety and effectiveness in the reviews of vaccines,” said Wang Junzhi, a Chinese biopharmaceutical expert. “The public is paying huge attention.”
The World Health Organization this week counted more than five dozen other vaccine candidates in earlier stages of development being pursued around the world. Many research groups are teaming up to speed the work; in an announcement Tuesday, vaccine giants Sanofi and GSK became the latest to partner on a candidate.
On the WHO’s list are a wide variety of ways to make vaccines -- so if one approach doesn’t pan out, hopefully another one will.
CanSino’s vaccine is based on a genetically engineered shot it created to guard against Ebola. The leading U.S. candidates use a different approach, made from copies of a piece of the coronavirus’ genetic code.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-04-15--TSA releases tips for traveling during the coronavirus pandemic

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Flying is n't as simple as it used to be .
Due to the coronavirus outbreak , airlines have seen a significant decrease in the number of travelers .
While it seems that many are avoiding traveling ( or are unable to due to restrictions ) , there are still people flying .
To help these travelers , the TSA has compiled a list of tips for handling air travel amid the coronavirus pandemic .
In a press release obtained by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TSA compiled six tips based on updated information found on the TSA website 's coronavirus section .
The first tip recommends that travelers bring hand sanitizer , but that they also be aware of the security regulations .
Travelers are allowed to bring up to 12 ounces per passenger in carry-on bags .
If the containers holding the sanitizer are larger than 3.4 ounces , however , they will need to be screened separately , which can add time to the screening process .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are allowed to bring individually wrapped alcohol wipes or anti-bacterial wipes with them , and that face masks are permitted to be worn at the security checkpoints ( although travelers may be asked to adjust the mask to confirm their identity ) .
Also , due to various shutdowns , the TSA is allowing driver 's licenses that expired on or after March 1 , 2020 , to be used at the screening .
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS Travelers are also recommended to take the items from their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bag .
This will allow them to avoid placing items directly in the bins .
Lastly , the TSA reminds travelers to wash their hands before and after going through the security process .

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Flying isn't as simple as it used to be.
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, airlines have seen a significant decrease in the number of travelers. While it seems that many are avoiding traveling (or are unable to due to restrictions), there are still people flying.
To help these travelers, the TSA has compiled a list of tips for handling air travel amid the coronavirus pandemic.
In a press release obtained by Fox News, a spokesperson for the TSA compiled six tips based on updated information found on the TSA website's coronavirus section.
SOCIAL DISTANCING: DELTA STARTS BACK-TO-FRONT BOARDING PROCESS DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
The first tip recommends that travelers bring hand sanitizer, but that they also be aware of the security regulations. Travelers are allowed to bring up to 12 ounces per passenger in carry-on bags. If the containers holding the sanitizer are larger than 3.4 ounces, however, they will need to be screened separately, which can add time to the screening process.
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The next two tips remind travelers that they are allowed to bring individually wrapped alcohol wipes or anti-bacterial wipes with them, and that face masks are permitted to be worn at the security checkpoints (although travelers may be asked to adjust the mask to confirm their identity).
Also, due to various shutdowns, the TSA is allowing driver's licenses that expired on or after March 1, 2020, to be used at the screening.
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Travelers are also recommended to take the items from their pockets and place them in their carry-on bag. This will allow them to avoid placing items directly in the bins.
Lastly, the TSA reminds travelers to wash their hands before and after going through the security process.


foxnews--2020-04-15--Zoo says coronavirus may force it to feed animals to each other

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With coronavirus having emptied out zoos in Germany , the owner of one has suggested that she may have to resort to feeding some animals to the others in order to stay financially afloat .
`` We 've listed the animals we 'll have to slaughter first , '' Neumünster Zoo 's Verena Kaspari told Die Welt , as translated by BBC News .
Kaspari explained that killing some animals so that others could live would be a last resort , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that would not solve the financial crisis they 're currently facing .
She said the seals and penguins needed big quantities of fresh fish daily .
`` If it comes to it , I 'll have to euthanize animals , rather than let them starve , '' she told the German news oulet .
`` At the worst , we would have to feed some of the animals to others . ''
She estimated the zoo 's loss of income this spring will be about 175,000 euros .
Meanwhile , Berlin Zoo 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online for now .
According to BBC News , that zoo 's spokeswoman Philine Hachmeister said : `` Constantly we 're thinking 'the visitors should be watching them live ' .
We do n't want the little pandas to be grown up by the time we finally reopen . ''
ANTIBODY POINTS TO POTENTIAL WEAK SPOT ON NOVEL CORONAVIRUS Germany 's zoos are reportedly also requesting government aid to the tune of 100 million euros .
As of Wednesday afternoon , there were more than 2 million cases of COVID-19 worldwide .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the United States .

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With coronavirus having emptied out zoos in Germany, the owner of one has suggested that she may have to resort to feeding some animals to the others in order to stay financially afloat.
"We've listed the animals we'll have to slaughter first," Neumünster Zoo's Verena Kaspari told Die Welt, as translated by BBC News.
Kaspari explained that killing some animals so that others could live would be a last resort, and "unpleasant," but even that would not solve the financial crisis they're currently facing.
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She said the seals and penguins needed big quantities of fresh fish daily.
"If it comes to it, I'll have to euthanize animals, rather than let them starve," she told the German news oulet. "At the worst, we would have to feed some of the animals to others."
She estimated the zoo's loss of income this spring will be about 175,000 euros.
Meanwhile, Berlin Zoo's infant panda twins can only be seen online for now.
According to BBC News, that zoo's spokeswoman Philine Hachmeister said: "Constantly we're thinking 'the visitors should be watching them live'. We don't want the little pandas to be grown up by the time we finally reopen."
ANTIBODY POINTS TO POTENTIAL WEAK SPOT ON NOVEL CORONAVIRUS
Germany's zoos are reportedly also requesting government aid to the tune of 100 million euros.
As of Wednesday afternoon, there were more than 2 million cases of COVID-19 worldwide. The virus has killed at least 27,000 people in the United States.
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foxnews--2020-04-15--IRS launches 'Get My Payment' app to speed up coronavirus relief

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The Internal Revenue Service on Wednesday launched an online tool to allow taxpayers to give the agency their direct deposit information to help speed up the coronavirus relief payments to Americans .
The IRS ’ s `` Get My Payment '' app allows taxpayers who did not give the agency direct deposit information when filing taxes in 2018 or 2019 to submit their bank information through the portal in order to expedite their payment delivery .
MAJORITY OF AMERICANS TO RECEIVE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ majority of eligible Americans – more than 80 million , according to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin – who filed their taxes in 2018 and/or 2019 and received a refund via direct deposit had received their stimulus relief payments by Wednesday .
Those who do not file taxes are also now able to go to the IRS website and use the “ Non-Filers : Enter Payment Info Here ” section to enter their bank information in order to receive their payment faster than they would via regular mail .
Some Americans can expect to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but that method of delivery could take months .
As part of the CARES Act , people who file their taxes as individuals are eligible for payments up to $ 1,200 , and couples who file jointly are eligible for up to $ 2,400 plus an additional $ 500 per child under the age of 17 .
The amount decreases for individuals who earn an adjusted gross income of more than $ 75,000 and couples who earn more than $ 150,000 a year , by $ 5 for every $ 100 in income @ @ @ @ @ @ @ payment is less the higher their earnings are , with it being reduced to zero for individuals who make $ 99,000 or more and couples who make $ 198,000 or more .
CORONAVIRUS CHECKS ARE ON THEIR WAY : HERE 'S HOW IT WORKS People who file as heads of household are eligible for payments of up to $ 1,200 plus $ 500 per child under 17 .
That amount is reduced for people who earn an adjusted gross income of more than $ 112,000 a year .
The extent to which it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have .
Payment amounts may also be offset by any past due child support payments that have been reported to the Treasury Department .
The payments do not count as taxable income .
Similarly , they do not count for determining eligibility for federal programs like Supplemental Security Income .

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The Internal Revenue Service on Wednesday launched an online tool to allow taxpayers to give the agency their direct deposit information to help speed up the coronavirus relief payments to Americans.
The IRS’s "Get My Payment" app allows taxpayers who did not give the agency direct deposit information when filing taxes in 2018 or 2019 to submit their bank information through the portal in order to expedite their payment delivery.
MAJORITY OF AMERICANS TO RECEIVE CORONAVIRUS RELIEF PAYMENTS BY APRIL 15
The majority of eligible Americans – more than 80 million, according to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin – who filed their taxes in 2018 and/or 2019 and received a refund via direct deposit had received their stimulus relief payments by Wednesday.
Those who do not file taxes are also now able to go to the IRS website and use the “Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here” section to enter their bank information in order to receive their payment faster than they would via regular mail.
Some Americans can expect to receive paper checks in the mail, but that method of delivery could take months.
As part of the CARES Act, people who file their taxes as individuals are eligible for payments up to $1,200, and couples who file jointly are eligible for up to $2,400 plus an additional $500 per child under the age of 17.
The amount decreases for individuals who earn an adjusted gross income of more than $75,000 and couples who earn more than $150,000 a year, by $5 for every $100 in income above those marks. This means the payment is less the higher their earnings are, with it being reduced to zero for individuals who make $99,000 or more and couples who make $198,000 or more.
CORONAVIRUS CHECKS ARE ON THEIR WAY: HERE'S HOW IT WORKS
People who file as heads of household are eligible for payments of up to $1,200 plus $500 per child under 17. That amount is reduced for people who earn an adjusted gross income of more than $112,000 a year. The extent to which it is decreased depends on how many children they have.
Payment amounts may also be offset by any past due child support payments that have been reported to the Treasury Department.
The payments do not count as taxable income. Similarly, they do not count for determining eligibility for federal programs like Supplemental Security Income.


foxnews--2020-04-14--Microneedle coronavirus vaccine triggers immune response in mice

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Scientists have developed an experimental vaccine for COVID-19 that , when delivered to mice using microneedles , caused antibody production against the disease within two weeks .
Researchers had been working to develop vaccines for other coronaviruses , including the one that causes Middle East Respiratory System ( MERS ) .
They were able to adapt the system they 'd been working on produce a candidate MERS vaccine to rapidly produce an experimental vaccine using the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The team , which includes scientists from the University of Pittsburgh , developed a method for delivering their MERS vaccine into mice using a microneedle patch .
These patches look like a very small piece of velcro , but they contain hundreds of microneedles composed of sugar .
The needles would prick the skin and dissolve , releasing the vaccine .
ANTIBODY POINTS TO POTENTIAL WEAK SPOT ON NOVEL CORONAVIRUS The NIH notes that the immune system is highly active in the skin , so delivering vaccines this way could produce a more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injections under the skin .
When delivered by microneedle patch to mice , three different experimental MERS vaccines induced the production of antibodies against the virus .
Antibody levels continued to increase over time in mice vaccinated by microneedle patch — up to 55 weeks , when the experiments ended .
Using knowledge gained from development of the MERS vaccine , the team made a similar microneedle vaccine targeting the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 .
The vaccine prompted robust antibody production in the mice within two weeks .
The study , which was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases ( NIAID ) , National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases ( NIAMS ) , and National Cancer Institute ( NCI ) , appeared online on April 1 , 2020 , in EBioMedicine , a Lancet journal .
However , researchers cautioned that the vaccinated animals have not been tracked for long enough to determine if the long-term immune response is equivalent to what was observed with the MERS vaccine .
Nor have the mice been challenged with SARS-CoV-2 infection .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made quickly and at large scale , according to the researchers , and the final product doesn ’ t require refrigeration -- so it could be produced and put in storage until needed .
The team now wants to obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to launch a phase 1 trial within the next several months .
Still , much work needs to be done by scientists to explore the safety and efficacy of this candidate vaccine .
“ Testing in patients would typically require at least a year and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Falo Jr. of the University of Pittsburgh in a statement to the NIH blog .
“ This particular situation is different from anything we ’ ve ever seen , so we don ’ t know how long the clinical development process will take.
” Scientists -- including NIH Director Dr. Anthony Fauci -- have said that developing an effective vaccine for COVID-19 would take about 12 to 18 months .

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Scientists have developed an experimental vaccine for COVID-19 that, when delivered to mice using microneedles, caused antibody production against the disease within two weeks.
Researchers had been working to develop vaccines for other coronaviruses, including the one that causes Middle East Respiratory System (MERS). They were able to adapt the system they'd been working on produce a candidate MERS vaccine to rapidly produce an experimental vaccine using the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, according to the NIH Research Matters blog.
The team, which includes scientists from the University of Pittsburgh, developed a method for delivering their MERS vaccine into mice using a microneedle patch.
These patches look like a very small piece of velcro, but they contain hundreds of microneedles composed of sugar. The needles would prick the skin and dissolve, releasing the vaccine.
ANTIBODY POINTS TO POTENTIAL WEAK SPOT ON NOVEL CORONAVIRUS
The NIH notes that the immune system is highly active in the skin, so delivering vaccines this way could produce a more rapid and robust immune response than standard injections under the skin.
When delivered by microneedle patch to mice, three different experimental MERS vaccines induced the production of antibodies against the virus. Antibody levels continued to increase over time in mice vaccinated by microneedle patch — up to 55 weeks, when the experiments ended.
Using knowledge gained from development of the MERS vaccine, the team made a similar microneedle vaccine targeting the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2. The vaccine prompted robust antibody production in the mice within two weeks.
The study, which was funded by the National Institute of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), and National Cancer Institute (NCI), appeared online on April 1, 2020, in EBioMedicine, a Lancet journal.
However, researchers cautioned that the vaccinated animals have not been tracked for long enough to determine if the long-term immune response is equivalent to what was observed with the MERS vaccine. Nor have the mice been challenged with SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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The components of the experimental vaccine could be made quickly and at large scale, according to the researchers, and the final product doesn’t require refrigeration -- so it could be produced and put in storage until needed.
The team now wants to obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to launch a phase 1 trial within the next several months.
Still, much work needs to be done by scientists to explore the safety and efficacy of this candidate vaccine. “Testing in patients would typically require at least a year and probably longer,” said Dr. Louis Falo Jr. of the University of Pittsburgh in a statement to the NIH blog. “This particular situation is different from anything we’ve ever seen, so we don’t know how long the clinical development process will take.”
Scientists -- including NIH Director Dr. Anthony Fauci -- have said that developing an effective vaccine for COVID-19 would take about 12 to 18 months.
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foxnews--2020-04-15--Cooking Monster hosting 'snack chats' during coronavirus pandemic

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`` C '' is for cookie ... and cheering up children during the coronavirus pandemic .
The beloved Cookie Monster of `` Sesame Street '' fame is entertaining kids with a new weekly web series during the COVID-19 crisis – and offering parents two much-needed minutes of alone time .
Amid the ongoing outbreak , `` Sesame Street '' has launched a Caring For Each Other campaign to provide free digital content to entertain and educate little ones during periods of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CAN HANDLE GROWN CHILDREN WHO RETURNED HOME FOR QUARANTINE Fans of the cookie-crazed Muppet will be especially delighted to learn that the furry blue monster is now hosting a video series called “ Snack Chat , ” with new episodes set to be uploaded each Tuesday , `` Sesame Street '' announced on YouTube .
With his signature energy and enthusiasm , Cookie Monster reminds kiddos to carefully wash their hands before digging into snacks at the beginning of each clip , a sanitizing step all the more important in the fight against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cookie Monster invites kids to have a snack with him , suggesting a healthy snack like fruits or veggies might be a good option – though he , of course , will be having a cookie .
In the second clip , the Muppet showed kids how to make a fruit smoothie using strawberries , milk and ice – supervised by an adult , however .
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS Though a new “ Snack Chat ” was not uploaded on April 13 , Cookie Monster did partake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also looked fun .
“ Your friends on Sesame Street are here to support you during the COVID-19 health crisis , as families everywhere are creating a ‘ for now normal , ’ ” the Sesame Street company said in a statement on the Caring For Each Other campaign .
“ Children thrive with structure in their lives , and they learn best through play—even in everyday moments .
So our site is filled with content you can use all day long to spark playful learning , offer children comfort , and focus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After all , it 's important that we take care of ourselves , so that we can best care for our families .
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"C" is for cookie... and cheering up children during the coronavirus pandemic.
The beloved Cookie Monster of "Sesame Street" fame is entertaining kids with a new weekly web series during the COVID-19 crisis – and offering parents two much-needed minutes of alone time.
Amid the ongoing outbreak, "Sesame Street" has launched a Caring For Each Other campaign to provide free digital content to entertain and educate little ones during periods of extended quarantine at home.
HOW PARENTS CAN HANDLE GROWN CHILDREN WHO RETURNED HOME FOR QUARANTINE
Fans of the cookie-crazed Muppet will be especially delighted to learn that the furry blue monster is now hosting a video series called “Snack Chat,” with new episodes set to be uploaded each Tuesday, "Sesame Street" announced on YouTube.
With his signature energy and enthusiasm, Cookie Monster reminds kiddos to carefully wash their hands before digging into snacks at the beginning of each clip, a sanitizing step all the more important in the fight against COVID-19.
In the first episode, Cookie Monster invites kids to have a snack with him, suggesting a healthy snack like fruits or veggies might be a good option – though he, of course, will be having a cookie. In the second clip, the Muppet showed kids how to make a fruit smoothie using strawberries, milk and ice – supervised by an adult, however.
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Though a new “Snack Chat” was not uploaded on April 13, Cookie Monster did partake in a “monster meditation” that also looked fun.
“Your friends on Sesame Street are here to support you during the COVID-19 health crisis, as families everywhere are creating a ‘for now normal,’” the Sesame Street company said in a statement on the Caring For Each Other campaign.
“Children thrive with structure in their lives, and they learn best through play—even in everyday moments. So our site is filled with content you can use all day long to spark playful learning, offer children comfort, and focus a bit on yourself, too. After all, it's important that we take care of ourselves, so that we can best care for our families.”
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foxnews--2020-04-15--IMF warns coronavirus could ramp up social unrest in many countries

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The International Monetary Fund warned Wednesday that the economic woes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic could spark an outbreak of protests .
`` Some countries remain vulnerable to new protests , particularly if policy actions to mitigate the COVID-19 crisis are perceived as insufficient or as unfairly favoring large corporates rather than people , ” the IMF said .
As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases passed two million across the globe , much of the world has been under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus .
In its semi-annual Fiscal Monitor report , the IMF said protests are `` more likely in countries with histories of widespread corruption , lack of transparency in public policy , and poor service delivery . ''
While mass protests are unlikely under strict lockdown , unrest could spike once the crisis appears to be under control , Vitor Gaspar , director of the IMF ’ s fiscal affairs department , told Reuters .
Tensions are already rising in areas where large swaths of the population fall below the poverty line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , India ’ s commercial capital , migrant workers protested at a railway station Tuesday demanding to be allowed to return to their homes in the countryside .
That day Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expanded the world ’ s largest lockdown , with India ’ s 1.3 billion people , until May 3 .
It originally was set to expire Tuesday .
Meanwhile , governments have spent nearly $ 8 trillion to mitigate economic fallout and fight the pandemic .
Global public debt is expected to rise 13 percentage points in 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ product .
U.S. debt levels are predicted to reach 131 percent of GDP .
The IMF forecasted the global economy to shrink three percent during 2020 , but said forecasts were made with “ extreme uncertainty ” and could be far worse .
IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath said previous disasters and crises had fostered solidarity , but this one could be different .
“ If the crisis is badly managed and it ’ s viewed as having been insufficient to help people , you could end up with social unrest , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ THE FOX NEWS APP She said it was imperative that the international community play a supportive role for poorer countries through concessional financing and debt relief .

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The International Monetary Fund warned Wednesday that the economic woes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic could spark an outbreak of protests.
"Some countries remain vulnerable to new protests, particularly if policy actions to mitigate the COVID-19 crisis are perceived as insufficient or as unfairly favoring large corporates rather than people,” the IMF said.
As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases passed two million across the globe, much of the world has been under strict lockdown to contain the spread of the virus.
In its semi-annual Fiscal Monitor report, the IMF said protests are "more likely in countries with histories of widespread corruption, lack of transparency in public policy, and poor service delivery."
GLOBAL CORONAVIRUS CASES SURPASS 2 MILLION MARK
While mass protests are unlikely under strict lockdown, unrest could spike once the crisis appears to be under control, Vitor Gaspar, director of the IMF’s fiscal affairs department, told Reuters.
Tensions are already rising in areas where large swaths of the population fall below the poverty line even without a lockdown. In Mumbai, India’s commercial capital, migrant workers protested at a railway station Tuesday demanding to be allowed to return to their homes in the countryside. That day Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expanded the world’s largest lockdown, with India’s 1.3 billion people, until May 3. It originally was set to expire Tuesday.
Meanwhile, governments have spent nearly $8 trillion to mitigate economic fallout and fight the pandemic. Global public debt is expected to rise 13 percentage points in 2020 to nearly 96 percent of gross domestic product. U.S. debt levels are predicted to reach 131 percent of GDP.
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The IMF forecasted the global economy to shrink three percent during 2020, but said forecasts were made with “extreme uncertainty” and could be far worse.
IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath said previous disasters and crises had fostered solidarity, but this one could be different.
“If the crisis is badly managed and it’s viewed as having been insufficient to help people, you could end up with social unrest,” she told Reuters.
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She said it was imperative that the international community play a supportive role for poorer countries through concessional financing and debt relief.


foxnews--2020-04-15--'Top Chef' star Tom Colicchio shares 4-ingredient pasta sauce recipe

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As we ’ ve recently learned from Jamie Oliver 's two-ingredient bread to Alton Brown ’ s eight-item shopping list , you don ’ t need tons of things in your pantry to make a delicious meal .
Which is good to know , considering many of us are currently in quarantine during the coronavirus outbreak .
Restauranteur and “ Top Chef ” judge Tom Colicchio seems to understand this , as evidenced by his latest tweet touting a recipe for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sharing recipes on his social media accounts and answering simple cooking questions on his Twitter since people have been quarantined , although this four-ingredient sauce seems to be one of his biggest hits .
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER On Monday , the chef responded to a fan inquiring about a simple sauce recipe using what the family had on hand — onions , basil and a can of tomatoes .
Without hesitation , Colicchio advised him to dice the onion , cook in oil and then add tomatoes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also tasty enough to please an entire family ( whether in quarantine or not ) .
Those on Twitter have praised the chef ’ s recipe and his helpful tips throughout the quarantine .
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS Included among those praising Colicchio was the original fan who asked for the recipe , as he later took time to thank the chef , and promise that his daughter was going to “ flip out ” over the response .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something a little more involved , however , Disney released its grilled cheese sandwich recipe – and it calls for a few more ingredients than what you probably remember as a kid .

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As we’ve recently learned from Jamie Oliver's two-ingredient bread to Alton Brown’s eight-item shopping list, you don’t need tons of things in your pantry to make a delicious meal. Which is good to know, considering many of us are currently in quarantine during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Restauranteur and “Top Chef” judge Tom Colicchio seems to understand this, as evidenced by his latest tweet touting a recipe for four-ingredient pasta sauce.
Colicchio has been sharing recipes on his social media accounts and answering simple cooking questions on his Twitter since people have been quarantined, although this four-ingredient sauce seems to be one of his biggest hits.
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On Monday, the chef responded to a fan inquiring about a simple sauce recipe using what the family had on hand — onions, basil and a can of tomatoes.
Without hesitation, Colicchio advised him to dice the onion, cook in oil and then add tomatoes — a sauce simple enough, but also tasty enough to please an entire family (whether in quarantine or not).
Those on Twitter have praised the chef’s recipe and his helpful tips throughout the quarantine.
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Included among those praising Colicchio was the original fan who asked for the recipe, as he later took time to thank the chef, and promise that his daughter was going to “flip out” over the response.
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For the home chef who is looking for something a little more involved, however, Disney released its grilled cheese sandwich recipe – and it calls for a few more ingredients than what you probably remember as a kid.


foxnews--2020-04-08--CDC considers loosening guidelines for some already exposed to virus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering changing its guidelines for self-isolation to make it easier for those who have been exposed to someone with the coronavirus to return to work if they are without symptoms .
The public health agency , in conjunction with the White House Coronavirus Task Force , is considering an announcement as soon as Wednesday , Vice President Mike Pence said .
CORONVIRUS MAY SPREAD THROUGH TALKING , BREATHING -- BUT WE DO N'T KNOW HOW MUCH Under the proposed guidance , people who have been exposed to someone infected would be allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no symptoms , test their temperature twice a day and wear a face mask , said a person familiar with the proposal under consideration .
The person was not authorized to publicly discuss the draft because it had not been finalized and described the proposal on the condition of anonymity .
The new policy is aimed in particular at workers in critical jobs .
But it also comes as the Trump administration is eyeing what it calls a “ stabilization ” in infection rates and looks toward rolling back some of the restrictive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy .
Dr. Anthony Fauci , the nation ’ s top infectious diseases expert , said Wednesday that even as death rates rise , the administration has been working on plans to eventually reopen the country amid `` glimmers of hope ” that social distancing is working to stop the virus ' spread .
“ If , in fact , we are successful , it makes sense to at least plan what a reentry into normality would look like , '' he said on Fox News Channel .
CORONAVIRUS IN THE US : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mean we ’ re going to do it right now , ” he added .
`` But it means we need to be prepared to ease into that .
And there ’ s a lot of activity going on.
” Dr. Deborah Birx , a leader on the White House 's coronavirus task force , called the upcoming CDC guidance `` a very important piece.
” “ It looks at degree of exposure and really making it clear that exposure occurs within 6 feet for more than 15 minutes , so really understanding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 feet of people right now , '' Birx told CBS on Wednesday .
The proposed guidance would follow recommendations made by the CDC that eased self-isolation requirements for front-line medical workers who were exposed to the virus .
Under CDC guidance , medical workers who have been exposed to the virus without protective equipment but who have no symptoms can return to work with a mask and temperature checks after 14 days .
Pence on Tuesday said the White House is focusing on the “ point of need ” for the current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ track to consider future recommendations for the public .
For most people , the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms , such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks .
For some , especially older adults and people with existing health problems , it can cause more severe illness , including pneumonia , and death .
In the United States , there have been about 400,000 cases and about 13,000 deaths .
In fashioning the recommendations , the administration appeared to be trying to balance political concerns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as possible with public health concerns that some infections are being spread by people who seem to be healthy .
Associated Press writer Jill Colvin contributed to this report .

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering changing its guidelines for self-isolation to make it easier for those who have been exposed to someone with the coronavirus to return to work if they are without symptoms.
The public health agency, in conjunction with the White House Coronavirus Task Force, is considering an announcement as soon as Wednesday, Vice President Mike Pence said.
CORONVIRUS MAY SPREAD THROUGH TALKING, BREATHING -- BUT WE DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH
Under the proposed guidance, people who have been exposed to someone infected would be allowed back on the job if they have no symptoms, test their temperature twice a day and wear a face mask, said a person familiar with the proposal under consideration. The person was not authorized to publicly discuss the draft because it had not been finalized and described the proposal on the condition of anonymity.
The new policy is aimed in particular at workers in critical jobs. But it also comes as the Trump administration is eyeing what it calls a “stabilization” in infection rates and looks toward rolling back some of the restrictive social distancing guidelines and restarting the stalled economy.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious diseases expert, said Wednesday that even as death rates rise, the administration has been working on plans to eventually reopen the country amid "glimmers of hope” that social distancing is working to stop the virus' spread.
“If, in fact, we are successful, it makes sense to at least plan what a reentry into normality would look like," he said on Fox News Channel.
CORONAVIRUS IN THE US: STATE-BY-STATE BREAKDOWN
“That doesn’t mean we’re going to do it right now,” he added. "But it means we need to be prepared to ease into that. And there’s a lot of activity going on.”
Dr. Deborah Birx, a leader on the White House's coronavirus task force, called the upcoming CDC guidance "a very important piece.”
“It looks at degree of exposure and really making it clear that exposure occurs within 6 feet for more than 15 minutes, so really understanding where you shouldn’t be within 6 feet of people right now," Birx told CBS on Wednesday.
The proposed guidance would follow recommendations made by the CDC that eased self-isolation requirements for front-line medical workers who were exposed to the virus. Under CDC guidance, medical workers who have been exposed to the virus without protective equipment but who have no symptoms can return to work with a mask and temperature checks after 14 days.
Pence on Tuesday said the White House is focusing on the “point of need” for the current situation but also is operating on another track to consider future recommendations for the public.
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For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, and death. In the United States, there have been about 400,000 cases and about 13,000 deaths.
In fashioning the recommendations, the administration appeared to be trying to balance political concerns about wanting to preserve as much normalcy as possible with public health concerns that some infections are being spread by people who seem to be healthy.
Associated Press writer Jill Colvin contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-04-15--Gym owners finding new ways to stay afloat amid coronavirus closures

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PHILADELPHIA — As small business owners across the country feel the impact of coronavirus closures , some personal trainers and owners of boutique gyms and studios are getting creative to earn incomes during the shutdown .
“ You know , right now , we are like making lemonade out of lemons with what we have .
I think everybody is , ” said Juliet Root , a co-owner of Unite Fitness in Philadelphia .
Root has been one of many gym @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while their doors are shut to stop the spread of the virus .
“ We decided we were going to rent our equipment , ” Root said .
Root said they ’ ve rented out everything they have , about 75 sets of weights and around 200 resistance bands .
“ Every kind of workout equipment has become this hot commodity online and then shipping is challenging , too , so there really aren ’ t any weights to get online .
So , studios like ours have been renting the equipment to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s how they ’ re getting by while shut down , like so many others .
Officials in 40 states and Washington , D.C. , have ordered gyms to close .
“ We have to figure out a way to stay useful to our clients and keep our people in shape .
And , how are we going to work ?
” said David Piccirillo , a strength coach in New York City .
Piccirillo and two other fitness coaches – Julia Chan and Excel Otto – moved quickly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York shut down its gyms .
“ And , we have made it all donation-based , because we understand that some people just aren ’ t in a position where they can pay for fitness , ” Piccirillo said .
The online studio , called the Movement Platform , has offered live and pre-recorded classes to anyone with access to the Internet .
It ’ s something a lot of people in the industry have been trying out .
“ We have several instructors that are all teaching classes from home , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of La Belle Fit in Cherry Hill , N.J. Instructors , including Angela Ridgway at La Belle Fit , have been posting workouts on YouTube and Facebook .
“ The only difference is , you know , there ’ s nobody there .
So , we are , like , talking to a screen of ourselves and still trying to be , like , alright , come on , go , go , go !
You know ?
” Ridgway said .
CORONAVIRUS : WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW She added that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perks .
“ I noticed every day , there 's a lot of new people liking our Facebook page , ” Ridgway added .
Some small-gym owners have been hoping the government will help them survive the coronavirus closures through assistance programs available to small business owners .
Piccirillo said he applied for the federally funded Paycheck Protection Program at the beginning of April .
“ I ’ d say it was a pretty streamlined process .
But , I also understand that these systems are super-backlogged and my status is still pending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Wartenberg applied for the U.S. Small Business Administration ( SBA ) Disaster Loan Assistance back in March .
“ I am sure I applied on the 27 or 28 of March – have had no response , not an email , nothing , ” Wartenberg said .

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PHILADELPHIA — As small business owners across the country feel the impact of coronavirus closures, some personal trainers and owners of boutique gyms and studios are getting creative to earn incomes during the shutdown.
“You know, right now, we are like making lemonade out of lemons with what we have. I think everybody is,” said Juliet Root, a co-owner of Unite Fitness in Philadelphia.
Root has been one of many gym owners finding new ways to create revenue while their doors are shut to stop the spread of the virus.
“We decided we were going to rent our equipment,” Root said.
Root said they’ve rented out everything they have, about 75 sets of weights and around 200 resistance bands.
“Every kind of workout equipment has become this hot commodity online and then shipping is challenging, too, so there really aren’t any weights to get online. So, studios like ours have been renting the equipment to help accommodate that,” Root said.
It’s how they’re getting by while shut down, like so many others. Officials in 40 states and Washington, D.C., have ordered gyms to close.
“We have to figure out a way to stay useful to our clients and keep our people in shape. And, how are we going to work?” said David Piccirillo, a strength coach in New York City.
Piccirillo and two other fitness coaches – Julia Chan and Excel Otto – moved quickly, launching a virtual online studio days after New York shut down its gyms.
“And, we have made it all donation-based, because we understand that some people just aren’t in a position where they can pay for fitness,” Piccirillo said.
The online studio, called the Movement Platform, has offered live and pre-recorded classes to anyone with access to the Internet. It’s something a lot of people in the industry have been trying out.
“We have several instructors that are all teaching classes from home,” said Tom Wartenberg, the owner of La Belle Fit in Cherry Hill, N.J.
Instructors, including Angela Ridgway at La Belle Fit, have been posting workouts on YouTube and Facebook.
“The only difference is, you know, there’s nobody there. So, we are, like, talking to a screen of ourselves and still trying to be, like, alright, come on, go, go, go! You know?” Ridgway said.
CORONAVIRUS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
She added that the online exposure, however, had its perks.
“I noticed every day, there's a lot of new people liking our Facebook page,” Ridgway added.
Some small-gym owners have been hoping the government will help them survive the coronavirus closures through assistance programs available to small business owners.
Piccirillo said he applied for the federally funded Paycheck Protection Program at the beginning of April.
“I’d say it was a pretty streamlined process. But, I also understand that these systems are super-backlogged and my status is still pending on both of them,” Piccirillo said.
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Wartenberg applied for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Assistance back in March.
“I am sure I applied on the 27 or 28 of March – have had no response, not an email, nothing,” Wartenberg said.


foxnews--2020-04-15--Gretchen Whitmer clarifies stay-at-home order after Meghan McCain slam

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Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer clarified Sunday that the state ’ s updated coronavirus stay-at-home order doesn ’ t ban purchasing child car seats in stores after Meghan McCain slammed the governor in a retweet .
“ Hi Meghan !
Our Stay Home , Stay Safe executive order does not ban the purchasing of car seats for children , ” Whitmer tweeted to the 'View ' co-host .
McCain tweeted earlier , “ Guess it ’ s good I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I transport my child home from the hospital .
@ GovWhitmer ?
” The post showed a sign in front of car seats at a Walmart saying items in the “ non-essential ” area will no longer be available for purchase .
McCain , who is expecting her first child , added , `` Being pregnant during this time is insanely stressful - we are all doing our best .
Shame on you for doing this @ GovWhitmer . ''
Whitmer ’ s most recent version of the stay-at-home order , which went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stores to stop selling “ nonessential ” products , The Hill reported .
Tori Sachs , the executive director of Michigan Rising Action who posted the original tweet asking Whitmer for clarification , on Sunday tweeted , “ On Friday I posted a picture of the fact car seats were not being sold as a result of @ GovWhitmer 's exec order .
The unfortunate incident happened as a result of the confusion caused by Whitmer 's new EO.
” Many stores in the state reportedly found the order vague and open to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' leading a Walmart manager to prohibit purchasing car seats , according to The Detroit News .
`` Michigan customers are able to purchase baby car seats , baby furniture and other infant products at their local Walmart , '' a Walmart corporate spokesperson said , according to The Hill .
`` We are reiterating this direction with store management to ensure consistent service to our customers across our Michigan stores .
Others have posted similar pictures of items assumed nonessential under the order , including state Senator Aric Nesbitt .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s order and its lack of clarity , Sachs added , according to The Detroit News .
`` There ’ s no reason for people to attack me or anyone else just documenting what is going on as a result of the confusion Whitmer has made .
”

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer clarified Sunday that the state’s updated coronavirus stay-at-home order doesn’t ban purchasing child car seats in stores after Meghan McCain slammed the governor in a retweet.
“Hi Meghan! Our Stay Home, Stay Safe executive order does not ban the purchasing of car seats for children,” Whitmer tweeted to the 'View' co-host.
McCain tweeted earlier, “Guess it’s good I don’t live in Michigan - otherwise how would I transport my child home from the hospital. @GovWhitmer?” The post showed a sign in front of car seats at a Walmart saying items in the “non-essential” area will no longer be available for purchase.
McCain, who is expecting her first child, added, "Being pregnant during this time is insanely stressful - we are all doing our best. Shame on you for doing this @GovWhitmer."
Whitmer’s most recent version of the stay-at-home order, which went into effect on April 9, asks stores to stop selling “nonessential” products, The Hill reported.
Whitmer also tweeted a separate clarification.
Tori Sachs, the executive director of Michigan Rising Action who posted the original tweet asking Whitmer for clarification, on Sunday tweeted, “On Friday I posted a picture of the fact car seats were not being sold as a result of @GovWhitmer's exec order. The unfortunate incident happened as a result of the confusion caused by Whitmer's new EO.”
Many stores in the state reportedly found the order vague and open to interpretation for what is deemed "nonessential," leading a Walmart manager to prohibit purchasing car seats, according to The Detroit News.
"Michigan customers are able to purchase baby car seats, baby furniture and other infant products at their local Walmart," a Walmart corporate spokesperson said, according to The Hill. "We are reiterating this direction with store management to ensure consistent service to our customers across our Michigan stores.
Others have posted similar pictures of items assumed nonessential under the order, including state Senator Aric Nesbitt.
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“The big problem here is Whitmer’s order and its lack of clarity, Sachs added, according to The Detroit News. "There’s no reason for people to attack me or anyone else just documenting what is going on as a result of the confusion Whitmer has made.”


foxnews--2020-04-09--How parents can handle grown children who returned home for quarantine

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There 's no place like home… unless it 's mom and dad 's house .
Due to the coronavirus pandemic , most states have had to issue stay-at-home orders for residents , to protect the general public from exposing themselves to the virus .
This , however , has led to a trend of young adults temporarily moving back in with their parents , either to escape an area with a lot of infections or to ride out the outbreak in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ author of `` HappiNest : Finding Fulfillment When Your Kids Leave Home , '' spoke with Fox News about how parents can handle children returning home after quarantine , whether they 're college students whose classes ended early or grown-ups escaping COVID-19 .
She recommended that parents take time to remind their kids that this is just a temporary pause in their lives , as returning home to mom and dad 's house can sometimes feel like a step backward .
But , as Holland says , this can actually be a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FAMILY PLAYS UNO WITH SON THROUGH WINDOW OF SPECIAL-NEEDS FACILITY AMID CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN '' Remind your boomeranged young adults that this is time-out !
A time to improve themselves and their prospects .
Fill in the holes , '' she said .
`` Should they add a Ted Talk to their day ?
Reserve 20 minutes to read something interesting ? ''
To that end , Holland says it might be a good idea to rearrange the existing space to give your young adults a chance to get some of this work done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kids who need to learn online . ''
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS Once that 's settled , Holland says it 's a good idea to define ground rules , like who does the laundry , who cleans , and who preps meals .
`` They need to take an equal adult share of responsibilities .
Don ’ t do everything for them . ''
This might also be a good time to bring back the family dinner , which is a good way to create a connection and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she said .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP '' Hopefully , this crisis — as tough as it is — can bring out the best in us , '' Holland concluded .
`` Savor this rare opportunity to be together . ''

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There's no place like home… unless it's mom and dad's house.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, most states have had to issue stay-at-home orders for residents, to protect the general public from exposing themselves to the virus. This, however, has led to a trend of young adults temporarily moving back in with their parents, either to escape an area with a lot of infections or to ride out the outbreak in a larger house.
Judy Holland, author of "HappiNest: Finding Fulfillment When Your Kids Leave Home," spoke with Fox News about how parents can handle children returning home after quarantine, whether they're college students whose classes ended early or grown-ups escaping COVID-19.
She recommended that parents take time to remind their kids that this is just a temporary pause in their lives, as returning home to mom and dad's house can sometimes feel like a step backward. But, as Holland says, this can actually be a good time to focus on self-improvement.
FLORIDA FAMILY PLAYS UNO WITH SON THROUGH WINDOW OF SPECIAL-NEEDS FACILITY AMID CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN
"Remind your boomeranged young adults that this is time-out! A time to improve themselves and their prospects. Fill in the holes," she said. "Should they add a Ted Talk to their day? Reserve 20 minutes to read something interesting?"
To that end, Holland says it might be a good idea to rearrange the existing space to give your young adults a chance to get some of this work done, "especially if you have college kids who need to learn online."
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Once that's settled, Holland says it's a good idea to define ground rules, like who does the laundry, who cleans, and who preps meals.
"They need to take an equal adult share of responsibilities. Don’t do everything for them."
This might also be a good time to bring back the family dinner, which is a good way to create a connection and provide an opportunity to share information, she said.
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"Hopefully, this crisis — as tough as it is — can bring out the best in us," Holland concluded. "Savor this rare opportunity to be together."


foxnews--2020-04-15--Cameron Diaz opens up about motherhood: ‘It’s the best part of my life’

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Cameron Diaz loves her life as a mom and wife .
During an Instagram Live chat on Tuesday with her friend Katherine Power , the CEO of Who What Wear , the actress revealed her 3-month-old daughter Raddix is the “ best part ” of her life .
“ I love being a mother , ” said the 47-year-old .
“ It ’ s the best , best , best part of my life .
I ’ m so , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s the best thing ever and I ’ m so lucky to get to do it with [ my husband ] Benji [ Madden ] and we ’ re just having the best time .
It ’ s so great .
I ’ m just thrilled.
” The Hollywood star admitted that being a new mom has kept her in a “ bubble ” even before stay at home orders were put in place due to the coronavirus outbreak .
Diaz and Madden , 41 , welcomed their new baby in late December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ENCOURAGES BLUE-COLLAR WORKERS TO KEEP THE FAITH DURING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK THE BIG SHOW SAYS WWE , DEEMED ‘ ESSENTIAL , ' HAS ‘ AN INCREDIBLE RESPONSIBILITY ’ DURING ‘ TIMES OF HARDSHIP ’ “ I ’ ve kinda been living a quarantine life anyhow because I have a three-month-old or a three-and-a-half-month old , ” she explained .
“ So my life has been completely quiet and still for the last few months .
But I was able to have my friends over all the time .
And now I just don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s nice , and I love a bubble , ” Diaz continued .
“ I love being in the womb of my home with my husband and cooking .
But at the same time , it ’ s crazy that you can ’ t go out to the world right now.
” Diaz shared that while Madden watches over their child , she cooks dinner each night .
“ I have to cook at night , ” said Diaz .
“ After we do bath time with our baby and we put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to bed , he ’ s so good .
He ’ s such an amazing father .
I ’ m so lucky he ’ s my baby ’ s daddy .
He ’ s so incredible .
He puts her down and I go into the kitchen and I start dinner and I pour myself a nice glass of red wine .
I start my cooking .
I put on my show , whatever it is.
” Diaz said that during the COVID-19 pandemic , she ’ s not trying to think too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the furthest she thinks out is two weeks .
‘ DUCK DYNASTY ’ STAR PHIL ROBERTSON SAYS HE ’ S SAFE FROM SEVERE TORNADOES : ‘ WE DO PRAISE GOD ’ SHANINA SHAIK SHARES HOW SHE ’ S SPENDING HER TIME DURING THE CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN IN SPAIN “ The way I ’ m making it through this time is by staying in the present , ” said Diaz .
“ I stay in the here and now.
” Back in August 2019 , Diaz revealed to InStyle why she seemingly disappeared from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ I started [ experiencing fame ] when I was 22 , so 25 years ago — that ’ s a long time , ” she said at the time .
“ The way I look at it is that I ’ ve given more than half of my life to the public .
I feel it ’ s OK for me to take time for myself now to reorganize and choose how I want to come [ back ] into the world .
If I decide to .
I don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ onto the Hollywood scene when she starred in 1994 ’ s “ The Mask ” opposite Jim Carrey .
Diaz enjoyed a 20-year career with plenty of iconic hits , including 1997 ’ s “ My Best Friend ’ s Wedding , ” 1998 ’ s “ There ’ s Something About Mary ” and 2001 ’ s “ Vanilla Sky , ” just to name a few .
While Diaz isn ’ t completely ruling out the idea of a comeback , she is more interested in pursuing other projects these days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking at the landscape of wellness and all that , ” said Diaz .
“ But whatever I do , it has to be something I ’ m passionate about — something that just feels effortless.
” ELIZABETH HURLEY SAYS BEING ON LOCKDOWN HAS DIMINISHED HER HOPE OF FINDING LOVE PRINCE WILLIAM SAYS BRITAIN ‘ AT ITS BEST WHEN FACED WITH A CRISIS ’ AMID CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Diaz has also been enjoying married life .
She tied the knot with Good Charlotte musician Benji Madden in 2015 and the two live a quiet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s fun to just not have anybody know what I ’ m up to , ” said Diaz .
“ Because my time is all mine .
I ’ m not selling any films , and because I ’ m not selling anything , I don ’ t have to give anybody anything .
I ’ m not doing this anymore .
I ’ m living my life.
” “ I just want to build better , stronger friendships with the people who are in it with me , ” Diaz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ includes my husband .
Getting married to him was the best thing that ever happened to me .
My husband ’ s the best .
He ’ s the greatest human being , and he ’ s my great partner .
I don ’ t know if I was ready [ when I got married ] , but I knew Benji was special .
He ’ s just a good man .
There ’ s no bulls -- - .
It ’ s really refreshing .
I ’ m really grateful for him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” And while Diaz is enjoying life away from the limelight , she teased that a return to films could easily happen sooner rather than later .
“ I like creating , so I ’ m just looking for the project that makes the most sense to me now , ” said Diaz .
“ I have some things brewing , but it ’ s a little too early to talk about them .
”

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Cameron Diaz loves her life as a mom and wife.
During an Instagram Live chat on Tuesday with her friend Katherine Power, the CEO of Who What Wear, the actress revealed her 3-month-old daughter Raddix is the “best part” of her life.
“I love being a mother,” said the 47-year-old. “It’s the best, best, best part of my life. I’m so, so grateful and so happy and it’s the best thing ever and I’m so lucky to get to do it with [my husband] Benji [Madden] and we’re just having the best time. It’s so great. I’m just thrilled.”
The Hollywood star admitted that being a new mom has kept her in a “bubble” even before stay at home orders were put in place due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Diaz and Madden, 41, welcomed their new baby in late December.
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“I’ve kinda been living a quarantine life anyhow because I have a three-month-old or a three-and-a-half-month old,” she explained. “So my life has been completely quiet and still for the last few months. But I was able to have my friends over all the time. And now I just don’t see anybody.”
“But it’s nice, and I love a bubble,” Diaz continued. “I love being in the womb of my home with my husband and cooking. But at the same time, it’s crazy that you can’t go out to the world right now.”
Diaz shared that while Madden watches over their child, she cooks dinner each night.
“I have to cook at night,” said Diaz. “After we do bath time with our baby and we put her to sleep, Benji puts her to bed, he’s so good. He’s such an amazing father. I’m so lucky he’s my baby’s daddy. He’s so incredible. He puts her down and I go into the kitchen and I start dinner and I pour myself a nice glass of red wine. I start my cooking. I put on my show, whatever it is.”
Diaz said that during the COVID-19 pandemic, she’s not trying to think too far ahead into the future. Instead, the furthest she thinks out is two weeks.
‘DUCK DYNASTY’ STAR PHIL ROBERTSON SAYS HE’S SAFE FROM SEVERE TORNADOES: ‘WE DO PRAISE GOD’
SHANINA SHAIK SHARES HOW SHE’S SPENDING HER TIME DURING THE CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN IN SPAIN
“The way I’m making it through this time is by staying in the present,” said Diaz. “I stay in the here and now.”
Back in August 2019, Diaz revealed to InStyle why she seemingly disappeared from Hollywood after her 2014 film “Annie.”
“I started [experiencing fame] when I was 22, so 25 years ago — that’s a long time,” she said at the time. “The way I look at it is that I’ve given more than half of my life to the public. I feel it’s OK for me to take time for myself now to reorganize and choose how I want to come [back] into the world. If I decide to. I don’t miss performing.”
Diaz first burst onto the Hollywood scene when she starred in 1994’s “The Mask” opposite Jim Carrey. Diaz enjoyed a 20-year career with plenty of iconic hits, including 1997’s “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” 1998’s “There’s Something About Mary” and 2001’s “Vanilla Sky,” just to name a few.
While Diaz isn’t completely ruling out the idea of a comeback, she is more interested in pursuing other projects these days.
“Right now I’m looking at the landscape of wellness and all that,” said Diaz. “But whatever I do, it has to be something I’m passionate about — something that just feels effortless.”
ELIZABETH HURLEY SAYS BEING ON LOCKDOWN HAS DIMINISHED HER HOPE OF FINDING LOVE
PRINCE WILLIAM SAYS BRITAIN ‘AT ITS BEST WHEN FACED WITH A CRISIS’ AMID CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Diaz has also been enjoying married life. She tied the knot with Good Charlotte musician Benji Madden in 2015 and the two live a quiet life away from the spotlight.
“It’s fun to just not have anybody know what I’m up to,” said Diaz. “Because my time is all mine. I’m not selling any films, and because I’m not selling anything, I don’t have to give anybody anything. I’m not doing this anymore. I’m living my life.”
“I just want to build better, stronger friendships with the people who are in it with me,” Diaz continued. “Of course, that includes my husband. Getting married to him was the best thing that ever happened to me. My husband’s the best. He’s the greatest human being, and he’s my great partner. I don’t know if I was ready [when I got married], but I knew Benji was special. He’s just a good man. There’s no bulls---. It’s really refreshing. I’m really grateful for him. I like doing my own thing.”
And while Diaz is enjoying life away from the limelight, she teased that a return to films could easily happen sooner rather than later.
“I like creating, so I’m just looking for the project that makes the most sense to me now,” said Diaz. “I have some things brewing, but it’s a little too early to talk about them.”


foxnews--2020-04-15--UN's Guterres criticizes Trump's move to cut WHO funding: 'Not the time'

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hit back after President Trump announced Tuesday he would be cutting funding to the World Health Organization , saying now is “ not the time ” to cut funding and to criticize the response of leadership to the coronavirus pandemic .
“ Obviously , in such conditions , it is possible that the same facts have had different readings by different entities , ” Guterres noted .
“ Once we have finally turned the page on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time to look back fully to understand how such a disease emerged and spread its devastation so quickly across the globe , and how all those involved reacted to the crisis.
” “ The lessons learned will be essential to effectively address similar challenges , as they may arise in the future .
But now is not that time , ” the UN leader continued in a statement .
TRUMP ANNOUNCES US WILL HALT FUNDING TO WHO OVER RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC He added that he believed the WHO , a UN agency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ absolutely critical ” to winning the “ war ” against the coronavirus pandemic .
“ As I have said before , now is the time for unity and for the international community to work together in solidarity to stop this virus and its shattering consequences , ” said Guterres .
At his daily press briefing Tuesday , the president announced he would cut funding to the organization , saying it had put `` political correctness over lifesaving measures . ''
In the meantime , Trump declared that the United States would undertake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China-centric '' WHO had caused `` so much death '' by `` severely mismanaging and covering up '' the coronavirus ' spread , including by making the `` disastrous '' decision to oppose travel restrictions on China .
CALIFORNIA DEM RO KHANNA EXPLAINS WHY HE THINKS DEFUNDING WHO IS THE WRONG MOVE The United States is the WHO 's largest single donor , and the State Department had previously planned to provide the agency $ 893 million in the current two-year funding period .
Trump said the United States contributes roughly $ 400 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WHO , while China offers only about $ 40 million .
The money saved will go to areas that `` most need it , '' Trump asserted .
`` The WHO failed in this duty , and must be held accountable , '' Trump went on .
He added that the WHO had ignored `` credible information '' in December 2019 that the virus could be transmitted from human to human .
As early as late December , Wuhan medical staff were suspected to have contracted the disease , indicating likely human-to-human transmissibility @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement first flagged by The National Review , the head of the University of Hong Kong ’ s Centre for Infection warned that “ the city should implement the strictest possible monitoring system for a mystery new viral pneumonia that has infected dozens of people on the mainland , as it is highly possible that the illness is spreading from human to human . ''
Even so , the WHO declared on Jan. 8 : “ “ Preliminary identification of a novel virus in a short period of time is a notable achievement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to manage new outbreaks . ''
In January , the WHO responded to Trump ’ s travel ban on foreign nationals coming from China by saying that “ travel bans to affected areas or denial of entry to passengers coming from affected areas are usually not effective in preventing the importation ” of coronavirus cases and instead could have a “ have a significant economic and social impact.
” Last month , Taiwan , which has essentially been shut out by the organization , accused the WHO of ignoring a warning it sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On Tuesday White House economic advisor Peter Navarro told Fox News the WHO has “ blood on their hands ” due to inaction and repeated vouching for China in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic .
Some lawmakers , including Rep. Ro Khanna , D-Calif. , protested the president ’ s funding cut to the WHO , predicting it may give China even more undue influence over the agency .
`` There 's no question that China has n't been transparent about this pandemic and we need to hold China accountable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to establish international norms so that that kind of irresponsible behavior does n't happen again , '' Khanna said during a phone call with reporters on Tuesday .
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP '' The answer to that is not to defund WHO , the World Health Organization , and allow that international institution to become more dependent on the influence of China and other nations .
The answer is to fund it but to shape the World Health Organization in a way that ’ s consistent with American realities and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
Fox News ' Gregg Re and Vandana Rambaran contributed to this report .

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hit back after President Trump announced Tuesday he would be cutting funding to the World Health Organization, saying now is “not the time” to cut funding and to criticize the response of leadership to the coronavirus pandemic.
“Obviously, in such conditions, it is possible that the same facts have had different readings by different entities,” Guterres noted. “Once we have finally turned the page on this epidemic, there must be a time to look back fully to understand how such a disease emerged and spread its devastation so quickly across the globe, and how all those involved reacted to the crisis.”
“The lessons learned will be essential to effectively address similar challenges, as they may arise in the future. But now is not that time,” the UN leader continued in a statement.
TRUMP ANNOUNCES US WILL HALT FUNDING TO WHO OVER RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
He added that he believed the WHO, a UN agency, must be supported, calling it “absolutely critical” to winning the “war” against the coronavirus pandemic.
“As I have said before, now is the time for unity and for the international community to work together in solidarity to stop this virus and its shattering consequences,” said Guterres.
At his daily press briefing Tuesday, the president announced he would cut funding to the organization, saying it had put "political correctness over lifesaving measures."
In the meantime, Trump declared that the United States would undertake a 60-to-90-day investigation into why the "China-centric" WHO had caused "so much death" by "severely mismanaging and covering up" the coronavirus' spread, including by making the "disastrous" decision to oppose travel restrictions on China.
CALIFORNIA DEM RO KHANNA EXPLAINS WHY HE THINKS DEFUNDING WHO IS THE WRONG MOVE
The United States is the WHO's largest single donor, and the State Department had previously planned to provide the agency $893 million in the current two-year funding period. Trump said the United States contributes roughly $400 to $500 million per year to WHO, while China offers only about $40 million. The money saved will go to areas that "most need it," Trump asserted.
"The WHO failed in this duty, and must be held accountable," Trump went on. He added that the WHO had ignored "credible information" in December 2019 that the virus could be transmitted from human to human.
As early as late December, Wuhan medical staff were suspected to have contracted the disease, indicating likely human-to-human transmissibility.
On January 4, in a statement first flagged by The National Review, the head of the University of Hong Kong’s Centre for Infection warned that “the city should implement the strictest possible monitoring system for a mystery new viral pneumonia that has infected dozens of people on the mainland, as it is highly possible that the illness is spreading from human to human."
Even so, the WHO declared on Jan. 8: ““Preliminary identification of a novel virus in a short period of time is a notable achievement and demonstrates China’s increased capacity to manage new outbreaks."
In January, the WHO responded to Trump’s travel ban on foreign nationals coming from China by saying that “travel bans to affected areas or denial of entry to passengers coming from affected areas are usually not effective in preventing the importation” of coronavirus cases and instead could have a “have a significant economic and social impact.”
Last month, Taiwan, which has essentially been shut out by the organization, accused the WHO of ignoring a warning it sent in December about human-to-human transmission of coronavirus.
On Tuesday White House economic advisor Peter Navarro told Fox News the WHO has “blood on their hands” due to inaction and repeated vouching for China in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
Some lawmakers, including Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., protested the president’s funding cut to the WHO, predicting it may give China even more undue influence over the agency.
"There's no question that China hasn't been transparent about this pandemic and we need to hold China accountable for lack of transparency and we need to establish international norms so that that kind of irresponsible behavior doesn't happen again," Khanna said during a phone call with reporters on Tuesday.
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"The answer to that is not to defund WHO, the World Health Organization, and allow that international institution to become more dependent on the influence of China and other nations. The answer is to fund it but to shape the World Health Organization in a way that’s consistent with American realities and the values of liberal democracies," he said.
Fox News' Gregg Re and Vandana Rambaran contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-04-15--Coronavirus has infected more than 9,000 US health care workers, CDC says

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Between 10 percent and 20 percent of U.S. coronavirus cases are health care workers , though they tended to be hospitalized at lower rates than other patients , officials reported Tuesday .
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the first national data on how the pandemic is hitting doctors , nurses and other health care professionals .
OHIO WOMAN WITH CORONAVIRUS , WHO IS SEDATED ON A VENTILATOR , UNKNOWINGLY GIVES BIRTH The data is important new information but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Schuchat , who is running the federal agency 's response to the outbreak .
Medical staff have also been hit hard in other countries : Media reports said about 10 percent of cases in Italy and Spain were health care workers .
As of the middle of last week , the CDC had reports of more than 315,000 cases in the U.S .
The new report focused on about 49,000 for which researchers had data on whether or not they worked in health care .
About 9,300 , or 19 percent , of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 27 who died .
But the data varied in how complete it was , researchers said .
In 12 states that did a better job reporting on whether patients worked in medicine , around 11 percent of cases were health care workers .
Compared with U.S. cases overall , larger proportions of diagnosed health care workers were women , were white , and were young or middle-aged adults .
That 's consistent with the demographics of who works in health care , researchers said .
About 10 percent of the health care workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21 percent to 31 percent of overall cases .
That may reflect the younger age of the workers , as well as prioritization of testing for health care employees , the report said .
Slightly more than half of a group of infected health care workers studied said their only known exposure to the virus was at work , but researchers say it ’ s hard to know for sure how different people caught the bug .
A second report released Tuesday looked at three health care workers who became infected after treating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in what was one of the first instances of disease spread to medical personnel in the U.S. Workers didn ’ t initially know the patient was infected with the coronavirus .
All three did not wear eye protection or some other forms of protective equipment at least part of the time they were caring for the person , researchers said .

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Between 10 percent and 20 percent of U.S. coronavirus cases are health care workers, though they tended to be hospitalized at lower rates than other patients, officials reported Tuesday.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the first national data on how the pandemic is hitting doctors, nurses and other health care professionals.
OHIO WOMAN WITH CORONAVIRUS, WHO IS SEDATED ON A VENTILATOR, UNKNOWINGLY GIVES BIRTH
The data is important new information but not necessarily surprising, said Dr. Anne Schuchat, who is running the federal agency's response to the outbreak. Medical staff have also been hit hard in other countries: Media reports said about 10 percent of cases in Italy and Spain were health care workers.
As of the middle of last week, the CDC had reports of more than 315,000 cases in the U.S. The new report focused on about 49,000 for which researchers had data on whether or not they worked in health care. About 9,300, or 19 percent, of them were medical professionals. That included 27 who died.
But the data varied in how complete it was, researchers said. In 12 states that did a better job reporting on whether patients worked in medicine, around 11 percent of cases were health care workers.
Compared with U.S. cases overall, larger proportions of diagnosed health care workers were women, were white, and were young or middle-aged adults. That's consistent with the demographics of who works in health care, researchers said.
About 10 percent of the health care workers were hospitalized with symptoms, compared with 21 percent to 31 percent of overall cases. That may reflect the younger age of the workers, as well as prioritization of testing for health care employees, the report said.
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Slightly more than half of a group of infected health care workers studied said their only known exposure to the virus was at work, but researchers say it’s hard to know for sure how different people caught the bug.
A second report released Tuesday looked at three health care workers who became infected after treating a patient in Solano County, California, in what was one of the first instances of disease spread to medical personnel in the U.S. Workers didn’t initially know the patient was infected with the coronavirus. All three did not wear eye protection or some other forms of protective equipment at least part of the time they were caring for the person, researchers said.