foxnews--2020-06-22--'The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run' skipping theaters, to debut on VOD, CBS All Access in 2021

“ The SpongeBob Movie : Sponge on the Run , ” Paramount and Nickelodeon ’ s animated adventure based on the absorbent underwater fry cook , is skipping its planned theatrical debut .
It will instead launch on premium digital rental services in early 2021 before landing exclusively on CBS All Access , the streaming service owned by the studio ’ s parent company , ViacomCBS .
It was originally slated to hit the big screen on May 22 , but was postponed until Aug. 7 due to the coronavirus pandemic .
“ We are thrilled to have ‘ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ’ a premier , first-run movie from one of ViacomCBS ’ biggest brands , join CBS All Access ’ expanding slate of franchise content from across ViacomCBS , ” said Marc DeBevoise , chief digital officer at ViacomCBS , and president and CEO of ViacomCBS Digital .
“ This launch will be perfectly timed with our continued expansion and planned rebranding of the service in early 2021 , as we welcome SpongeBob and the gang from Bikini Bottom to the service in the biggest way possible.
” All prior seasons of “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CBS All Access as part of its ongoing expansion .
In May , ViacomCBS CEO Bob Bakish announced that CBS All Access would undergo rebranding to incorporate more of the company ’ s cable brands and library programming , including Paramount Pictures ’ vast film catalog and Comedy Central , Nickelodeon , BET , Smithsonian and MTV channels .
“ I ’ m incredibly proud of this film , and the phenomenal cast and filmmaking team that made it happen , ” said Mireille Soria , president of Paramount Animation .
“ Bringing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collaboration and labor of love , and I ’ m thrilled for audiences to enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it.
” Adds Ramsey Naito , executive VP of Nickelodeon Animation Production and Development , “ We ’ re incredibly happy to give kids and families a much-deserved lift in any way we can , and the PVOD release of the new SpongeBob theatrical and putting all seasons of the TV series on CBS All Access are two of the best ways I can think of to get immersed in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ represents.
” Numerous movies — including Universal ’ s “ Trolls World Tour ” and “ The King of Staten Island , ” Warner Bros. animated adventure “ Scoob ” and Disney ’ s “ Artemis Fowl ” — have opted to forgo traditional theatrical releases since cinemas across the country closed in mid-March to help stop the spread of coronavirus .
Paramount recently sold its romantic comedy “ The Lovebirds ” to Netflix , given the uncertainty over when theaters might reopen .
It was also supposed to release Aaron Sorkin ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7 ” this fall , but Netflix is negotiating a deal to buy that movie from Cross Creek Pictures , the film ’ s financier .
AMC , Regal and Cinemark , the three biggest theater chains , all plan to resume business sometime in July .
Hollywood studios have mostly cleared their calendars through summer , but a handful of new movies are expected to greet moviegoers when multiplexes reopen next month .
Disney ’ s “ Mulan ” on July 24 will be the first major release , followed by Christopher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 31 .
Two smaller titles will open first : Russell Crowe ’ s thriller “ Unhinged ” on July 10 , and Sony Pictures ’ rom-com “ The Broken Hearts Gallery ” on July 17 .
‘ MATRIOCHKAS , ' 'HEART STILL HUMS , ' 'FABRIC OF YOU ' TAKE TOP PRIZES AT PALM SPRINGS SHORTFEST “ Sponge on the Run ” sees best friends SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star venture out of Bikini Bottom and head to the Lost City of Atlantic City on a rescue mission to save SpongeBob ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ third “ SpongeBob ” film , after 2004 ’ s “ The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie ” and 2015 ’ s “ The SpongeBob Movie : Sponge Out of Water.
” Those movies were commercially successful , earning over $ 450 million globally combined .

“The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run,” Paramount and Nickelodeon’s animated adventure based on the absorbent underwater fry cook, is skipping its planned theatrical debut. It will instead launch on premium digital rental services in early 2021 before landing exclusively on CBS All Access, the streaming service owned by the studio’s parent company, ViacomCBS.
It was originally slated to hit the big screen on May 22, but was postponed until Aug. 7 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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“We are thrilled to have ‘The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run,’ a premier, first-run movie from one of ViacomCBS’ biggest brands, join CBS All Access’ expanding slate of franchise content from across ViacomCBS,” said Marc DeBevoise, chief digital officer at ViacomCBS, and president and CEO of ViacomCBS Digital. “This launch will be perfectly timed with our continued expansion and planned rebranding of the service in early 2021, as we welcome SpongeBob and the gang from Bikini Bottom to the service in the biggest way possible.”
All prior seasons of “SpongeBob Squarepants” will be available on CBS All Access as part of its ongoing expansion. In May, ViacomCBS CEO Bob Bakish announced that CBS All Access would undergo rebranding to incorporate more of the company’s cable brands and library programming, including Paramount Pictures’ vast film catalog and Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, BET, Smithsonian and MTV channels.
“I’m incredibly proud of this film, and the phenomenal cast and filmmaking team that made it happen,” said Mireille Soria, president of Paramount Animation. “Bringing this movie to life was a true collaboration and labor of love, and I’m thrilled for audiences to enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it.”
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Adds Ramsey Naito, executive VP of Nickelodeon Animation Production and Development, “We’re incredibly happy to give kids and families a much-deserved lift in any way we can, and the PVOD release of the new SpongeBob theatrical and putting all seasons of the TV series on CBS All Access are two of the best ways I can think of to get immersed in the optimism and joy that this terrific character represents.”
Numerous movies — including Universal’s “Trolls World Tour” and “The King of Staten Island,” Warner Bros. animated adventure “Scoob” and Disney’s “Artemis Fowl” — have opted to forgo traditional theatrical releases since cinemas across the country closed in mid-March to help stop the spread of coronavirus. Paramount recently sold its romantic comedy “The Lovebirds” to Netflix, given the uncertainty over when theaters might reopen. It was also supposed to release Aaron Sorkin’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7” this fall, but Netflix is negotiating a deal to buy that movie from Cross Creek Pictures, the film’s financier.
AMC, Regal and Cinemark, the three biggest theater chains, all plan to resume business sometime in July. Hollywood studios have mostly cleared their calendars through summer, but a handful of new movies are expected to greet moviegoers when multiplexes reopen next month. Disney’s “Mulan” on July 24 will be the first major release, followed by Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” on July 31. Two smaller titles will open first: Russell Crowe’s thriller “Unhinged” on July 10, and Sony Pictures’ rom-com “The Broken Hearts Gallery” on July 17.
‘MATRIOCHKAS,' 'HEART STILL HUMS,' 'FABRIC OF YOU' TAKE TOP PRIZES AT PALM SPRINGS SHORTFEST
“Sponge on the Run” sees best friends SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star venture out of Bikini Bottom and head to the Lost City of Atlantic City on a rescue mission to save SpongeBob’s trustee snail Gary. Its the third “SpongeBob” film, after 2004’s “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie” and 2015’s “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.” Those movies were commercially successful, earning over $450 million globally combined.


foxnews--2020-06-22--McEnany spars with reporters over Trump’s use of ‘Kung Flu,’ says he is ‘linking’ virus to 'place of

McEnany spars with reporters over Trump’s use of ‘Kung Flu,’ says he is ‘linking’ virus to 'place of origin’

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany sparred with reporters on Monday over President Trump ’ s use of the term “ Kung Flu ” when referring to the coronavirus , declaring that the moniker was meant to link COVID-19 to its place of origin .
Trump referred to COVID-19 as “ Kung Flu ” on Saturday night during his campaign rally in Tulsa , Okla. McEnany was asked about the phrase multiple times during the briefing .
TRUMP RALLY GIVES FOX NEWS LARGEST SATURDAY NIGHT AUDIENCE IN ITS HISTORY CBS reporter Weijia Jiang first brought up the topic asking why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as “ Kung Flu.
” “ The president doesn ’ t , what the president does do is point to the fact that the origin of the virus is China .
It ’ s a fair thing to point out , as China tries to ridiculously rewrite history… ridiculously blame the coronavirus on American soldiers , ” McEnany said .
“ This is what China ’ s trying to do and what President Trump is saying , ‘ No , China , I will label this virus for its place of origin.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ she feels the phrase is “ racist , ” but McEnany again responded that Trump is simply “ linking it to its place of origin ” and dismissed concerns that the phrase will lead to discrimination against Asian Americans .
TRUMP CAMPAIGN REJECTS CLAIMS THAT TIKTOK , K-POP FANS SABOTAGED RALLY : 'DO N'T KNOW WHAT THEY 'RE TALKING ABOUT' “ The president has said very clearly , 'It ’ s important that we totally protect our Asian community in the U.S. and all around the world .
They ’ re amazing people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not their fault in any way , shape or form , ' ” McEnany said .
McEnany then said the mainstream media condemned Trump for calling COVID-19 the “ Wuhan Virus ” and “ Chinese Virus ” despite the press using those terms themselves .
“ It ’ s a separate category , Kayleigh .
’ Kung Flu ’ is extremely offensive to many people in the Asian American community , ” Jiang said .
“ To be clear , I think the media is trying to play games with the terminology of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fact that China let this out of their country , ” McEnany said , noting CNN called it the “ Wuhan Virus ” in January .
CNN ’ S CHRIS CILLIZZA FINE WITH SPECULATION ABOUT TRUMP ’ S HEALTH , CRITICIZED COVERAGE OF CLINTON ’ S 2016 COUGHING FITS CNN ’ s Kaitlan Collins then chimed in , noting that the “ media has never called it the ‘ Kung Flu.
’ ” “ Calling it the Chinese coronavirus and ‘ Kung Flu ’ are very different things , ” Collins said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ network specifically , have repeatedly used the term ‘ China Virus ’ and ‘ Wuhan Virus , ’ and then gone on to deride the president , ” McEnany said .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Collins repeated that the media hasn ’ t used the term “ Kung Flu , ” but McEnany attempted to move on to the next reporter .
McEnany then answered questions on a variety of other topics but reporters continued asking about the “ Kung Flu ” and she continued responding by noting that @ @ @ @ @

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany sparred with reporters on Monday over President Trump’s use of the term “Kung Flu” when referring to the coronavirus, declaring that the moniker was meant to link COVID-19 to its place of origin.
Trump referred to COVID-19 as “Kung Flu” on Saturday night during his campaign rally in Tulsa, Okla. McEnany was asked about the phrase multiple times during the briefing.
TRUMP RALLY GIVES FOX NEWS LARGEST SATURDAY NIGHT AUDIENCE IN ITS HISTORY
CBS reporter Weijia Jiang first brought up the topic asking why the president uses “racist” terms such as “Kung Flu.”
“The president doesn’t, what the president does do is point to the fact that the origin of the virus is China. It’s a fair thing to point out, as China tries to ridiculously rewrite history… ridiculously blame the coronavirus on American soldiers,” McEnany said. “This is what China’s trying to do and what President Trump is saying, ‘No, China, I will label this virus for its place of origin.’”
Jiang pushed back, repeating she feels the phrase is “racist,” but McEnany again responded that Trump is simply “linking it to its place of origin” and dismissed concerns that the phrase will lead to discrimination against Asian Americans.
TRUMP CAMPAIGN REJECTS CLAIMS THAT TIKTOK, K-POP FANS SABOTAGED RALLY: 'DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY'RE TALKING ABOUT'
“The president has said very clearly, 'It’s important that we totally protect our Asian community in the U.S. and all around the world. They’re amazing people and the spreading of the virus is not their fault in any way, shape or form,'” McEnany said.
McEnany then said the mainstream media condemned Trump for calling COVID-19 the “Wuhan Virus” and “Chinese Virus” despite the press using those terms themselves.
“It’s a separate category, Kayleigh. ’Kung Flu’ is extremely offensive to many people in the Asian American community,” Jiang said.
“To be clear, I think the media is trying to play games with the terminology of this virus… the focus should be on the fact that China let this out of their country,” McEnany said, noting CNN called it the “Wuhan Virus” in January.
CNN’S CHRIS CILLIZZA FINE WITH SPECULATION ABOUT TRUMP’S HEALTH, CRITICIZED COVERAGE OF CLINTON’S 2016 COUGHING FITS
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins then chimed in, noting that the “media has never called it the ‘Kung Flu.’”
“Calling it the Chinese coronavirus and ‘Kung Flu’ are very different things,” Collins said.
“The media, and your network specifically, have repeatedly used the term ‘China Virus’ and ‘Wuhan Virus,’ and then gone on to deride the president,” McEnany said.
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Collins repeated that the media hasn’t used the term “Kung Flu,” but McEnany attempted to move on to the next reporter.
McEnany then answered questions on a variety of other topics but reporters continued asking about the “Kung Flu” and she continued responding by noting that coronavirus originated in China.


foxnews--2020-06-22--Wizards' Davis Bertans to sit out restart of NBA season

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans will not participate in the restart of the NBA season in Orlando , Fla. , making him the first known healthy , eligible player choosing to sit out .
Bertans , who is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason , will demand a nice contract because he is one of the top three-point shooters in the league .
On Monday , Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard told the Associated Press that Bertans informed the team of his decision .
Washington is allowed to sign a replacement player for Bertans as early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CREDITS FATHER WITH HELPING HIM WITH BASKETBALL CAREER , TOUGHNESS Bertans is classified as an “ excused player , ” which means he forfeits salary but is not subject to any disciplinary action from the league for choosing not to play .
The league intends to resume its season in late July with 22 of 30 teams playing eight games apiece in a “ bubble ” set up at Disney ’ s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex before the playoffs begin there in mid-August .
Bertans ' decision to sit out the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by ESPN .
After being acquired by the San Antonio Spurs , Bertans averaged 3.7 three-pointers per game during his first season with the Wizards .
He was tied for fourth in the league in made three-pointers , and he was shooting 42.4 percent from beyond-the-arc prior to the shutdown of the season due to the coronavirus pandemic .
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Bertans was averaging 15.4 points , 4.5 rebounds , and 1.7 assists off the bench for the Wizards .
Washington has a 24-40 record and are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They are 5.5 games behind the Orlando Magic , who currently holds the eighth and final playoff spot in the East .
The Associated Press contributed to this report .

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans will not participate in the restart of the NBA season in Orlando, Fla., making him the first known healthy, eligible player choosing to sit out.
Bertans, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, will demand a nice contract because he is one of the top three-point shooters in the league. On Monday, Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard told the Associated Press that Bertans informed the team of his decision. Washington is allowed to sign a replacement player for Bertans as early as Tuesday.
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Bertans is classified as an “excused player,” which means he forfeits salary but is not subject to any disciplinary action from the league for choosing not to play.
The league intends to resume its season in late July with 22 of 30 teams playing eight games apiece in a “bubble” set up at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex before the playoffs begin there in mid-August.
Bertans' decision to sit out the rest of the season was first reported by ESPN.
After being acquired by the San Antonio Spurs, Bertans averaged 3.7 three-pointers per game during his first season with the Wizards. He was tied for fourth in the league in made three-pointers, and he was shooting 42.4 percent from beyond-the-arc prior to the shutdown of the season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Bertans was averaging 15.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists off the bench for the Wizards. Washington has a 24-40 record and are in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. They are 5.5 games behind the Orlando Magic, who currently holds the eighth and final playoff spot in the East.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-06-22--Joe Rogan says some celebrities too wrapped up in progressive ideology to see how 'dumb' they look

Podcast superstar Joe Rogan recently called out celebrities who took part in a viral “ I Take Responsibility ” campaign with a profanity-laced rant claiming the actors simply want attention and they ’ re “ so wrapped up in the liberal , progressive ideology ” that they can ’ t see how “ dumb ” it looked .
“ This latest thing where all these actors have this black and white video where they 're talking about racism… .
What are you doing ?
You know what that is ?
These mother -- -- -s haven ’ t gotten any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t filmed , ” Rogan said on his podcast , “ The Joe Rogan Experience.
” “ You f -- -- -- g morons… You ’ re taking responsibility ?
No , you ’ re trying to get attention .
That ’ s what you ’ re doing , ” Rogan said .
“ If they ever feel like doing that again , call me , I ’ ll tell you how it ’ s gon na turn out.
” In the video for the “ I Take Responsibility ” campaign that was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ white celebrities were featured taking `` responsibility for turning the racist tide in America , '' denouncing police brutality , and committing to learning more `` about issues facing the black community.
” Sarah Paulson , Aaron Paul , Kesha , Justin Theroux , Debra Messing , Bryce Dallas Howard and other stars stare at the camera and say “ I take responsibility '' for “ every not-so-funny joke , every unfair stereotype , every blatant injustice . ''
JOE ROGAN PONDERS MOVE TO TEXAS OVER CALIFORNIA CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS : ' I MIGHT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths of George Floyd , Ahmaud Arbery , Breonna Taylor and Atatiana Jefferson , which have sparked global protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement .
“ Going for a jog should not be a death sentence , ” the celebrities continue .
“ Sleeping in your own home should not be a death sentence .
Playing video games with your nephew should not be a death sentence .
Shopping in a store should not be a death sentence .
Business as usual should not be life-threatening.
” Rogan said any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difference when it comes to racism should “ stop acting ” and “ go to a f -- -- -g doctor and get your head checked.
” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP While many fans praised the message of solidarity , others said the video seemed forced and it reminded them of actress Gal Gadot 's video montage of celebs singing “ Imagine ” during the coronavirus pandemic .
It seems Rogan agreed with the critics .
“ Just the f—k up and wait , you ’ re a week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ Some of them are so wrapped up in the liberal , progressive ideology that they literally can ’ t see how dumb this looks to the rest of the world.
” Rogan was at the center of his own controversy last week when footage of a 2011 podcast with comedian Joey Diaz was unearthed , showing the “ Joe Rogan Experience ” namesake laughing while his guest made crude comments about soliciting oral sex from women in exchange for allowing them to perform on his comedy stage .

Podcast superstar Joe Rogan recently called out celebrities who took part in a viral “I Take Responsibility” campaign with a profanity-laced rant claiming the actors simply want attention and they’re “so wrapped up in the liberal, progressive ideology” that they can’t see how “dumb” it looked.
“This latest thing where all these actors have this black and white video where they're talking about racism…. What are you doing? You know what that is? These mother-----s haven’t gotten any attention for months because they haven’t filmed,” Rogan said on his podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience.”
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“You f------g morons… You’re taking responsibility? No, you’re trying to get attention. That’s what you’re doing,” Rogan said. “If they ever feel like doing that again, call me, I’ll tell you how it’s gonna turn out.”
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In the video for the “I Take Responsibility” campaign that was published earlier this month, multiple high-profile white celebrities were featured taking "responsibility for turning the racist tide in America," denouncing police brutality, and committing to learning more "about issues facing the black community.”
Sarah Paulson, Aaron Paul, Kesha, Justin Theroux, Debra Messing, Bryce Dallas Howard and other stars stare at the camera and say “I take responsibility" for “every not-so-funny joke, every unfair stereotype, every blatant injustice."
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The video alluded to the recent deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and Atatiana Jefferson, which have sparked global protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
“Going for a jog should not be a death sentence,” the celebrities continue. “Sleeping in your own home should not be a death sentence. Playing video games with your nephew should not be a death sentence. Shopping in a store should not be a death sentence. Business as usual should not be life-threatening.”
Rogan said any actor who thinks they can make a difference when it comes to racism should “stop acting” and “go to a f-----g doctor and get your head checked.”
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While many fans praised the message of solidarity, others said the video seemed forced and it reminded them of actress Gal Gadot's video montage of celebs singing “Imagine” during the coronavirus pandemic. It seems Rogan agreed with the critics.
“Just the f—k up and wait, you’re a week away from filming again,” Rogan said. “Some of them are so wrapped up in the liberal, progressive ideology that they literally can’t see how dumb this looks to the rest of the world.”
Rogan was at the center of his own controversy last week when footage of a 2011 podcast with comedian Joey Diaz was unearthed, showing the “Joe Rogan Experience” namesake laughing while his guest made crude comments about soliciting oral sex from women in exchange for allowing them to perform on his comedy stage.
Fox News’ Jessica Napoli contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-03-19--Maryland reports first coronavirus death

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The governor of Maryland on Wednesday announced the state ’ s first death from the novel coronavirus , or COVID-19 .
The state ’ s first death occurred in a Prince George County resident in his 60s who “ suffered from an underlying health condition , ” according to a news release from the office of Maryland Gov .
Larry Hogan .
“ It is with profound sadness that I announce the first death in Maryland as a result of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to join me in praying for his family and loved ones during this difficult time .
As we pray for his loved ones , I ask that we continue to pray for each other , for our state , and for our nation as we face this crisis together , ” he said .
“ We must use every possible resource at every level of government to save lives and keep people safe.
” No other information was provided at this time .
Hogan and other state officials are expected to hold a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where they will “ provide further updates and announce additional actions.
” The news comes after officials in Oklahoma announced the state ’ s first coronavirus-related death on Wednesday .
As of Thursday morning , the novel coronavirus has infected more than 222,643 people across 151 countries and territories , resulting in over 9,115 deaths .
In the U.S. , all 50 states plus the District of Columbia have reported confirmed cases of COVID-19 , tallying over 9,415 illnesses and at least 150 deaths .

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The governor of Maryland on Wednesday announced the state’s first death from the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.
The state’s first death occurred in a Prince George County resident in his 60s who “suffered from an underlying health condition,” according to a news release from the office of Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan.
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“It is with profound sadness that I announce the first death in Maryland as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. I ask all Marylanders to join me in praying for his family and loved ones during this difficult time. As we pray for his loved ones, I ask that we continue to pray for each other, for our state, and for our nation as we face this crisis together,” he said. “We must use every possible resource at every level of government to save lives and keep people safe.”
No other information was provided at this time. Hogan and other state officials are expected to hold a news conference on Thursday at 10 a.m. where they will “provide further updates and announce additional actions.”
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The news comes after officials in Oklahoma announced the state’s first coronavirus-related death on Wednesday.
As of Thursday morning, the novel coronavirus has infected more than 222,643 people across 151 countries and territories, resulting in over 9,115 deaths. In the U.S., all 50 states plus the District of Columbia have reported confirmed cases of COVID-19, tallying over 9,415 illnesses and at least 150 deaths.


foxnews--2020-03-19--Wuhan, Hubei report zero new cases of coronavirus

Chinese health officials said Thursday local time that the epicenter of the coronavirus and its surrounding province -- Wuhan and Hubei , respectively -- have not reported any new cases but recorded eight more deaths in the same area .
The health ministry said 34 new cases in the country over the past 24 hours were detected in people who live abroad .
Of the new cases , 21 were in Beijing , nine in the southern manufacturing powerhouse of Guangdong , two in Shanghai , and one each in coastal Zhejiang and Heilongjing in the far northeast .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus was first reported in December 2019 .
Overall , the country has recorded nearly 81,000 coronavirus cases and 3,245 deaths .
Another 70,240 people have been released from hospitals and just over 7,200 are still being treated .
Chinese leaders have begun loosening tough travel restrictions that have kept many inside .
Mandatory 14-day quarantines , however , have been stepped up on those arriving from overseas .
JOHN CORNYN BLAMES VIRUS ON CHINA : 'CULTURE WHERE PEOPLE EAT BATS AND SNAKES AND DOGS' The virus has also taken a toll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spending and factory activity fell more than expected in January and February .
Some forecasters warn China 's economic fallout could be its worst slip since the 1970s .
In addition , ties with the United States remain strained over bitter name-calling and harsh accusations .
The rift came to a head this week when Beijing expelled several American journalists and President Trump began labeling the pandemic the `` Chinese virus '' or `` Wuhan virus . ''
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP Trump doubled down on the terminology Wednesday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It ’ s not racist at all .
No , not at all .
It comes from China , '' Trump told reporters .
`` That ’ s why .
It comes from China .
I want to be accurate.
” The Associated Press contributed to this report .

Chinese health officials said Thursday local time that the epicenter of the coronavirus and its surrounding province -- Wuhan and Hubei, respectively -- have not reported any new cases but recorded eight more deaths in the same area.
The health ministry said 34 new cases in the country over the past 24 hours were detected in people who live abroad. Of the new cases, 21 were in Beijing, nine in the southern manufacturing powerhouse of Guangdong, two in Shanghai, and one each in coastal Zhejiang and Heilongjing in the far northeast.
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The eight deaths were in Wuhan, where the virus was first reported in December 2019. Overall, the country has recorded nearly 81,000 coronavirus cases and 3,245 deaths. Another 70,240 people have been released from hospitals and just over 7,200 are still being treated.
Chinese leaders have begun loosening tough travel restrictions that have kept many inside. Mandatory 14-day quarantines, however, have been stepped up on those arriving from overseas.
JOHN CORNYN BLAMES VIRUS ON CHINA: 'CULTURE WHERE PEOPLE EAT BATS AND SNAKES AND DOGS'
The virus has also taken a toll on China's economy, as consumer spending and factory activity fell more than expected in January and February. Some forecasters warn China's economic fallout could be its worst slip since the 1970s.
In addition, ties with the United States remain strained over bitter name-calling and harsh accusations. The rift came to a head this week when Beijing expelled several American journalists and President Trump began labeling the pandemic the "Chinese virus" or "Wuhan virus."
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Trump doubled down on the terminology Wednesday, further inflaming tensions between Washington and Beijing.
“It’s not racist at all. No, not at all. It comes from China," Trump told reporters. "That’s why. It comes from China. I want to be accurate.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-03-19--Gasoline hits 99 cents at Kentucky station, sells out

The price of a gallon of gasoline has hit 99 cents at a station in Kentucky .
GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan was tipped off by users of the GasBuddy app that the Spur 7 BP in on state route 25 in London had dropped below a buck .
Do n't head there looking for a deal right now , though , because an employee at the station told Fox News Autos that the price was already 99 cents on Wednesday and that they 're currently sold out of fuel and did n't know when the pumps would be open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the station is known for its low prices and is often very busy .
De Haan earlier this week predicted that the nationwide average , currently $ 2.20 , could soon drop to $ 1.49 and that 99 cents would be a reality at some locations .
A combination of increased supply in Saudi Arabia and Russia with falling demand from efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus are driving the trend .
HOW TO KILL CORONAVIRUS IN CARS But Kentucky , where the statewide average is $ 1.90 , isn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ selling fuel for a rock bottom price .
Oklahoma , Mississippi , Tennessee and Kansas all have at least one station with a price under $ 1.30 .
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The price of a gallon of gasoline has hit 99 cents at a station in Kentucky.
GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan was tipped off by users of the GasBuddy app that the Spur 7 BP in on state route 25 in London had dropped below a buck.
Don't head there looking for a deal right now, though, because an employee at the station told Fox News Autos that the price was already 99 cents on Wednesday and that they're currently sold out of fuel and didn't know when the pumps would be open again. Commenters on Gas Buddy say the station is known for its low prices and is often very busy.
De Haan earlier this week predicted that the nationwide average, currently $2.20, could soon drop to $1.49 and that 99 cents would be a reality at some locations. A combination of increased supply in Saudi Arabia and Russia with falling demand from efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus are driving the trend.
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But Kentucky, where the statewide average is $1.90, isn’t the only state with a station selling fuel for a rock bottom price. Oklahoma, Mississippi, Tennessee and Kansas all have at least one station with a price under $1.30.
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foxnews--2020-03-19--Surgeon general urges healthy Americans to donate blood

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The U.S. surgeon general is urging healthy Americans to give blood as agencies warn of a possible shortage due to canceled blood drives and collections as the novel coronavirus continues to spread throughout the U.S .
The Red Cross has estimated that thousands of blood drive cancellations have resulted in more than 150,000 fewer donations .
“ Blood centers are open now and in need of your donation , ” Surgeon General Jerome Adams said in a press conference at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that blood donations are “ safe , ” and that collection centers are taking extra precautions based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) , including placing donation beds 6 feet apart , and encouraging donors to schedule their appointments ahead of time .
“ Social distancing doesn ’ t mean social disengagement , ” Adams said .
“ So give blood today , you ’ ll feel good about it.
” Last week , officials warned about what a potential shortage of blood and platelets could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of Americans infected by COVID-19 ticks toward 10,000 .
“ Hospitals will be extremely challenged if COVID-19 infections increase , ” Dr. Ralph Vassallo , Vitalant ’ s chief medical and scientific officer , said in a press release last week .
“ The last thing we want them worrying about is having enough blood for trauma victims and cancer patients .
That ’ s why it ’ s imperative that healthy individuals donate blood at drives and blood donation sites now.
” Donors who have traveled to China , Hong Kong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ South Korea are being asked to postpone their donation for 28 days , as are those who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or who have had contact with a coronavirus patient .
Anyone else who has signed up to donate blood is being urged to keep their existing appointment .
All donated blood is thoroughly screened and processed before it is made available for patients in need of a blood transfusion .
“ We ’ re asking the American people to keep the blood supply stable during this challenging time , ” Chris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Services , said in a press release last week .
“ As communities across the country prepare for this public health emergency , it ’ s critical that plans include a readily available blood supply for hospital patients .
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The U.S. surgeon general is urging healthy Americans to give blood as agencies warn of a possible shortage due to canceled blood drives and collections as the novel coronavirus continues to spread throughout the U.S.
The Red Cross has estimated that thousands of blood drive cancellations have resulted in more than 150,000 fewer donations.
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“Blood centers are open now and in need of your donation,” Surgeon General Jerome Adams said in a press conference at the White House on Thursday.
Adams said that blood donations are “safe,” and that collection centers are taking extra precautions based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including placing donation beds 6 feet apart, and encouraging donors to schedule their appointments ahead of time.
“Social distancing doesn’t mean social disengagement,” Adams said. “So give blood today, you’ll feel good about it.”
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Last week, officials warned about what a potential shortage of blood and platelets could mean for hospitals and patients as the number of Americans infected by COVID-19 ticks toward 10,000.
“Hospitals will be extremely challenged if COVID-19 infections increase,” Dr. Ralph Vassallo, Vitalant’s chief medical and scientific officer, said in a press release last week. “The last thing we want them worrying about is having enough blood for trauma victims and cancer patients. That’s why it’s imperative that healthy individuals donate blood at drives and blood donation sites now.”
Donors who have traveled to China, Hong Kong, Macau, Iran, Italy and South Korea are being asked to postpone their donation for 28 days, as are those who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or who have had contact with a coronavirus patient.
Anyone else who has signed up to donate blood is being urged to keep their existing appointment. All donated blood is thoroughly screened and processed before it is made available for patients in need of a blood transfusion.
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“We’re asking the American people to keep the blood supply stable during this challenging time,” Chris Jrouda, president of Red Cross Blood Services, said in a press release last week. “As communities across the country prepare for this public health emergency, it’s critical that plans include a readily available blood supply for hospital patients.”


foxnews--2020-03-19--Is it safe to run, hike, bike or walk outside in public?

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San Francisco Mayor London Breed appeared on CNN 's `` The Situation Room '' March 18 to respond to Jake Tapper 's viral reaction to a viral video clip that showed people exercising in the city amid the coronavirus outbreak .
The clip showed people in San Francisco 's Embarcadero roadway jogging and holding hands on the first day of the city 's shelter-in-place order , which prompted a severe response from Tapper .
`` There you see San Francisco 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Tapper said of the March 17 video clip .
`` First of all , we see a whole lot of people here who are not distancing , they are holding hands and walking down the street and normally I 'd say bravo , but this is actually kind of enraging . ''
So is it safe to run , hike , bike or walk outside in public ?
While his concerns on distancing could be seen as warranted -- especially during the strict mandate recently enacted in San Francisco -- people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out and exercise as long as you keep a safe distance away from others .
`` Take a walk ” and “ go for a hike ” are on top of the Los Angeles County Public Health Department ’ s “ safe-to-do ” list , as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread in the region , according to the Los Angeles Times .
A spokesman told the paper that “ biking and running are great as long as not in a group where there is close contact.
” However , if you are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) advises you to stay at home , except to get medical care .
`` Do not visit public areas , '' the agency says on its website .
US CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE RAMPS UP AS FEDS , STATES MOBILIZE If you are n't sick , those activities are fine as long as you practice social distancing , which helps to limit the spread of the virus .
It 's particularly important because the virus can still spread even when you do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14-day incubation period .
Social distancing is described as `` deliberately increasing the physical space between people to avoid spreading illness , '' according to Lisa Maragakis , the senior director of infection prevention at Johns Hopkins Medicine .
An example of social distancing is canceling events that are likely to draw crowds .
The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person and through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes , according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) .
The agency says it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in close contact with one another ( within 6 feet ) .
Keeping away from that space lessens your chance of catching the virus .
`` People in San Francisco are definitely permitted to go out , to run , to exercise , to ride bikes , this is not about a vacation , '' said San Francisco Mayor London Breed said in regards to the shelter-in-place mandate in the city .
`` We want you to only go out if absolutely necessary for essential services .
The ultimate goal is to prevent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead to the spread of the virus . ''
CLICK HERE FOR MORE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE The mandate -- which went into effect on March 17 -- orders residents to avoid unnecessary travel and only leave their homes for food , medicine and exercise , according to county officials who made the announcement .

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San Francisco Mayor London Breed appeared on CNN's "The Situation Room" March 18 to respond to Jake Tapper's viral reaction to a viral video clip that showed people exercising in the city amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The clip showed people in San Francisco's Embarcadero roadway jogging and holding hands on the first day of the city's shelter-in-place order, which prompted a severe response from Tapper.
"There you see San Francisco's interpretation of a shelter in place," Tapper said of the March 17 video clip. "First of all, we see a whole lot of people here who are not distancing, they are holding hands and walking down the street and normally I'd say bravo, but this is actually kind of enraging."
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So is it safe to run, hike, bike or walk outside in public?
While his concerns on distancing could be seen as warranted -- especially during the strict mandate recently enacted in San Francisco -- people in the U.S. are still allowed to go out and exercise as long as you keep a safe distance away from others.
"Take a walk” and “go for a hike” are on top of the Los Angeles County Public Health Department’s “safe-to-do” list, as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread in the region, according to the Los Angeles Times.
A spokesman told the paper that “biking and running are great as long as not in a group where there is close contact.”
However, if you are sick, or believe you may have the virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises you to stay at home, except to get medical care.
"Do not visit public areas," the agency says on its website.
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If you aren't sick, those activities are fine as long as you practice social distancing, which helps to limit the spread of the virus. It's particularly important because the virus can still spread even when you don't have symptoms due to its estimated 14-day incubation period.
Social distancing is described as "deliberately increasing the physical space between people to avoid spreading illness," according to Lisa Maragakis, the senior director of infection prevention at Johns Hopkins Medicine. An example of social distancing is canceling events that are likely to draw crowds.
The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person and through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The agency says it spreads more frequently between people who are in close contact with one another (within 6 feet). Keeping away from that space lessens your chance of catching the virus.
"People in San Francisco are definitely permitted to go out, to run, to exercise, to ride bikes, this is not about a vacation," said San Francisco Mayor London Breed said in regards to the shelter-in-place mandate in the city. "We want you to only go out if absolutely necessary for essential services. The ultimate goal is to prevent people from contacting one another that could lead to the spread of the virus."
CLICK HERE FOR MORE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE
The mandate -- which went into effect on March 17 -- orders residents to avoid unnecessary travel and only leave their homes for food, medicine and exercise, according to county officials who made the announcement.


foxnews--2020-03-19--Kids at home during coronavirus? NASA, others here to help

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Stuck at home with the kids ?
Why not take them on a free trip to outer space ?
The NASA-funded `` Space Racers '' series -- which includes videos , hands-on activities and even curriculums for parents-turned-teachers -- is now being made available for free in its entirety to help children and parents stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic .
And `` Space Racers '' are n't the only ones coming to the rescue of kids who are isolated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep them stimulated while they 're stuck mostly inside .
Here 's a list of ways to keep your kids occupied with more mindful content during the quarantine , thanks to a growing number of folks trying to help in this now global collective effort .
While some parents will be tempted to let their little ones binge their favorite programming ad nauseum , the people behind the award-winning `` Space Racers '' series are offering up more than just their popular show for free .
Parents can help keep young minds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by logging on to SpaceRacers.com .
There , you can choose from a variety of games to let children play , activities to do together away from the screen , and even educational curriculums chock-full of STEAM-focused content ( science , tech , engineering , art and math ) .
`` We 've always made some of our materials online , '' Ben Austin , marketing and communications director for `` Space Racers '' said , `` and of course our TV show is on Universal Kids , on YouTube , and around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25 different languages , but what we realized is there was a large number of parents -- like us -- searching for materials to have their kids engaging with real questions , doing real math , real reading , real writing and learning at home .
`` And so we asked ourselves what could we make available to help parents everywhere through what is an enormously difficult time - and even non-parents , '' he added .
`` Everyone is forced to improvise and is stuck at home with challenges . ''
NASA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ videos at both its Teachable Moments hub , as well as the daily Facebook Live videos posted by educators on the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex page .
Ranger Rick , the National Wildlife Federation 's kids magazine ( named for an adorably resourceful raccoon ) , is also here to help in your kids time of quarantine .
Until the end of June , Rick 's website will be free to all visitors , including outdoor activity ideas , guides for kids and educators as well as the digital editions of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ type ?
Not to worry , check out some of Rick 's `` boredom busters '' for at-home craft project ideas , and make sure to keep an eye on their social media for daily updates .
Also boasting specialized content from NASA , online-learning platform Khan Academy has announced a series of daily schedules kids can use while stuck at home .
The daily schedules are more than just an educational routine , and include advice that even some parents could use right now .
The first activity of the day , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Breakfast/Get ready '' and includes a parenthetical directive explaining that , yes , this includes the need to `` Change out of PJs . ''
The nonprofit notes `` this is a trying time for everyone '' in its announcement of its new at-home timetables , before reminding people of its belief that `` you can learn anything . ''
For kids who may be too old for `` Space Racers , '' and even for some who are not , child-publishing giant Scholastic has now created a free online hub - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daily learning journeys '' ready for young ones ranging from pre-K to grades 9 and up .
`` Our hope is that even though daily routines are being disrupted and students may not have valuable time in school with their educators , together we can support meaningful learning at home while it is necessary , '' Lauren Tarshis , senior vice president and editor-in-chief/publisher , said in a press release .
The program will include some 20 days of articles , stories , videos and learning challenges that kids can complete `` anytime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking for some added decompression can browse soothing videos like the `` Rabbit Roundup '' after-hours .
Mystery Science is another established online learning tool now making some of its most popular content available for free ( no sign-up necessary ) during the pandemic .
The K-5 curriculum , and indeed all of the activities on the site , are designed `` to use simple supplies a parent will likely already have at home . ''
Parents can preview the hands-on activities before making a mess , and there are digital-only lessons being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you manage to plow through the no-sign-up-required offerings , there are plenty more waiting for you if you 're willing to join .
For a less-structured but still valuable resource for crafty kids of all ages , DIY.org is now offering a 90 percent discount off of its library with the code TOGETHER .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The website , a movement `` to help any kid anywhere learn any skill , '' boasts step-by-step courses ranging from photography to drawing , and even feature ways to incorporate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and toys like Minecraft and LEGO .
DIY 's library was updated over the summer with more than 1,000 new projects and videos , and they even offer embroidered badges for purchase to award kids for completing challenges .

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Stuck at home with the kids? Why not take them on a free trip to outer space?
The NASA-funded "Space Racers" series -- which includes videos, hands-on activities and even curriculums for parents-turned-teachers -- is now being made available for free in its entirety to help children and parents stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
And "Space Racers" aren't the only ones coming to the rescue of kids who are isolated at home -- and the parents trying to keep them stimulated while they're stuck mostly inside.
Here's a list of ways to keep your kids occupied with more mindful content during the quarantine, thanks to a growing number of folks trying to help in this now global collective effort.
"SPACE RACERS"
While some parents will be tempted to let their little ones binge their favorite programming ad nauseum, the people behind the award-winning "Space Racers" series are offering up more than just their popular show for free.
Parents can help keep young minds sharp while they're home from school by logging on to SpaceRacers.com. There, you can choose from a variety of games to let children play, activities to do together away from the screen, and even educational curriculums chock-full of STEAM-focused content (science, tech, engineering, art and math).
"We've always made some of our materials online," Ben Austin, marketing and communications director for "Space Racers" said, "and of course our TV show is on Universal Kids, on YouTube, and around the world in 125 nations and in 25 different languages, but what we realized is there was a large number of parents -- like us -- searching for materials to have their kids engaging with real questions, doing real math, real reading, real writing and learning at home.
"And so we asked ourselves what could we make available to help parents everywhere through what is an enormously difficult time - and even non-parents," he added. "Everyone is forced to improvise and is stuck at home with challenges."
NASA itself has repositories of engaging lessons and videos at both its Teachable Moments hub, as well as the daily Facebook Live videos posted by educators on the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex page.
RANGER RICK TO THE RESCUE
Ranger Rick, the National Wildlife Federation's kids magazine (named for an adorably resourceful raccoon), is also here to help in your kids time of quarantine.
Until the end of June, Rick's website will be free to all visitors, including outdoor activity ideas, guides for kids and educators as well as the digital editions of the magazine.
Kid isn't the outdoorsy type? Not to worry, check out some of Rick's "boredom busters" for at-home craft project ideas, and make sure to keep an eye on their social media for daily updates.
KHAN ACADEMY
Also boasting specialized content from NASA, online-learning platform Khan Academy has announced a series of daily schedules kids can use while stuck at home.
The daily schedules are more than just an educational routine, and include advice that even some parents could use right now. The first activity of the day, from 8-9 a.m., is described as "Breakfast/Get ready" and includes a parenthetical directive explaining that, yes, this includes the need to "Change out of PJs."
The nonprofit notes "this is a trying time for everyone" in its announcement of its new at-home timetables, before reminding people of its belief that "you can learn anything."
SCHOLASTIC LEARN AT HOME
For kids who may be too old for "Space Racers," and even for some who are not, child-publishing giant Scholastic has now created a free online hub - Scholastic Learn At Home - with "daily learning journeys" ready for young ones ranging from pre-K to grades 9 and up.
"Our hope is that even though daily routines are being disrupted and students may not have valuable time in school with their educators, together we can support meaningful learning at home while it is necessary," Lauren Tarshis, senior vice president and editor-in-chief/publisher, said in a press release.
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE
The program will include some 20 days of articles, stories, videos and learning challenges that kids can complete "anytime, in any order." Parents looking for some added decompression can browse soothing videos like the "Rabbit Roundup" after-hours.
"...even though daily routines are being disrupted and students may not have valuable time in school with their educators, together we can support meaningful learning at home while it is necessary." — Lauren Tarshis, Scholastic Senior VP/Editor-in-Chief/Publisher
TURN YOUR KITCHEN INTO A SCIENCE LAB
Mystery Science is another established online learning tool now making some of its most popular content available for free (no sign-up necessary) during the pandemic.
The K-5 curriculum, and indeed all of the activities on the site, are designed "to use simple supplies a parent will likely already have at home."
Parents can preview the hands-on activities before making a mess, and there are digital-only lessons being offered, as well. And if you manage to plow through the no-sign-up-required offerings, there are plenty more waiting for you if you're willing to join.
"TOGETHER"
For a less-structured but still valuable resource for crafty kids of all ages, DIY.org is now offering a 90 percent discount off of its library with the code TOGETHER.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
The website, a movement "to help any kid anywhere learn any skill," boasts step-by-step courses ranging from photography to drawing, and even feature ways to incorporate some of your children's favorite games and toys like Minecraft and LEGO.
DIY's library was updated over the summer with more than 1,000 new projects and videos, and they even offer embroidered badges for purchase to award kids for completing challenges.


foxnews--2020-03-19--National parks are open — with some changes — amid virus

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Most national parks are open as a refuge for Americans tired of being stuck at home during a global pandemic , but despite now being free to visit , people may find it more difficult than normal to enjoy them as parks close visitor centers , shuttles , lodges and restaurants to fight the spread of the coronavirus .
Parks are trying to keep up with ever-changing rules and recommendations from government officials who are urging people to avoid gathering in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside for fresh air and exercise as long as they keep their distance from others .
The National Park Service says it 's adhering to the latest guidelines from the White House and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , vowing to keep outdoor spaces open while giving park superintendents the power to close or modify operations .
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt on Wednesday temporarily waived National Park Service entrance fees to make it easier for people to get outdoors and “ implement some social distancing . ''
“ Getting out into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call the ‘ shack nasties ’ — being cooped up inside your home , ” said Trish Jacob , an employee of a backcountry guiding company near Rocky Mountain National Park .
Raymond Arroyo : Coronavirus family quarantine – Best movies and TV series to binge watch But not everyone is on board with the idea of people descending on parks and their gateway towns to escape the virus .
Executives at a hospital in Moab , Utah , implored state officials to slow the flow of people coming to see the red @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Canyonlands national parks over fears the city 's hospital ca n't handle an outbreak .
Officials this week limited hotel stays there to people in town for work and banned in-person restaurant dining .
Nationally , park superintendents are devising ways to stay open while keeping people at safe distances from one another and trying to ensure park employees stay healthy .
Many parks closed visitor centers , museums and entrance booths while rangers are stationed outside to field visitors ' questions .
Though rangers are working , some parks warned people to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in places with wintry weather , because resources are strained amid the pandemic and rescues may be more difficult .
Zion National Park in southern Utah halted shuttles used by most people visiting its red rock vistas nestled in a narrow canyon .
Tourists now must wait for limited parking to free up before driving into the canyon .
Grand Canyon National Park stopped its shuttles and closed its restaurants .
In Northern California , visitor centers at several destinations managed by the National Park Service , such as Muir Woods National Monument @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bridge , are closed .
Yellowstone National Park , Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state and Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado followed suit .
Most facilities and roads in Yellowstone — which spans parts of Wyoming , Montana and Idaho — and Rainier normally are closed this time of year because of deep snow .
The Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island in New York are closed entirely .
Workers at Grand Canyon have shifted from duties that put them in close proximity with tourists to other posts within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just coming up with different ways for them to do their jobs that ’ s mindful of the CDC guidelines , ” park spokeswoman Lily Daniels said .
For most people , the coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms .
But for the elderly and people with existing conditions , it can cause more severe illness .
The vast majority of those who are infected recover .
The Utah hospital 's concerns are n't related to being out in the wilderness but rather the social interactions before and afterward at hotels , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or entrance gates .
Expecting thousands of tourists this weekend , Moab Regional Hospital executives urged the governor to ban visitors .
A subsequent prohibition on tourists staying at area hotels complicated matters .
`` We ’ re just encouraging people stay home and stay in their residences and to wait out this two weeks and hopefully things will return to some kind of normal , ” said Elaine Gizler , executive director of the Moab Area Travel Council .
Like the interior secretary , U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah has encouraged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spaces where they can keep distance from others .
That 's just what Katarina Takahashi of Longmont , Colorado , did in Rocky Mountain National Park .
Takahashi trudged through fresh snow during a three-hour hike to Emerald Lake last week , passing other alpine lakes surrounded by towering peaks .
The 3-mile ( 5-kilometer ) trek was a much-needed escape into what she called “ a stark and empty landscape.
” “ It ’ s a very refreshing time to be outdoors , to get the health benefits of exercising , be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well from the anxiety I ’ ve felt , that we ’ re all feeling , about the virus , '' said Takahashi , a 32-year-old freelance Japanese language translator who blogs about the outdoors .
Businesses in Estes Park , a gateway town for Rocky Mountain National Park , are watching virus developments warily .
The town of 6,000 relies heavily on the park , which drew a record 4.6 million visitors in 2018 .
“ We are open for business until the city tells us otherwise , ” said Jacob @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which offers snowshoeing , fly fishing , hiking , backpacking and other excursions into the park .
Kirk employees were out this week leading snowshoeing and fly fishing trips — each limited to three people , not because of the virus but because many visitors want a more intimate experience in nature .
But spring break business is slightly down , Jacob said .
Like its Moab counterpart , the Estes Park Chamber of Commerce is focusing more on helping its members deal with the virus than promoting tourism .
The town @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statewide ban on dining at restaurants and bars .
“ We ’ re not encouraging visitation to Estes Park right now , '' chamber executive director Keith Pearson said .
If there 's any silver lining , Pearson said , it may be better that the first shock waves from the coronavirus are hitting now , rather than during the peak summer season .
He noted that Estes Park has bounced back before : It was isolated by devastating flooding in 2013 .
“ By Memorial Day , if the worst can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be fantastic , '' Pearson said .

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Most national parks are open as a refuge for Americans tired of being stuck at home during a global pandemic, but despite now being free to visit, people may find it more difficult than normal to enjoy them as parks close visitor centers, shuttles, lodges and restaurants to fight the spread of the coronavirus.
Parks are trying to keep up with ever-changing rules and recommendations from government officials who are urging people to avoid gathering in large groups but allowing them to get outside for fresh air and exercise as long as they keep their distance from others. The National Park Service says it's adhering to the latest guidelines from the White House and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vowing to keep outdoor spaces open while giving park superintendents the power to close or modify operations.
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt on Wednesday temporarily waived National Park Service entrance fees to make it easier for people to get outdoors and “implement some social distancing."
“Getting out into the wilderness is perfect for what we call the ‘shack nasties’ — being cooped up inside your home,” said Trish Jacob, an employee of a backcountry guiding company near Rocky Mountain National Park.
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But not everyone is on board with the idea of people descending on parks and their gateway towns to escape the virus.
Executives at a hospital in Moab, Utah, implored state officials to slow the flow of people coming to see the red rocks and unique formations at Arches and Canyonlands national parks over fears the city's hospital can't handle an outbreak. Officials this week limited hotel stays there to people in town for work and banned in-person restaurant dining.
Nationally, park superintendents are devising ways to stay open while keeping people at safe distances from one another and trying to ensure park employees stay healthy. Many parks closed visitor centers, museums and entrance booths while rangers are stationed outside to field visitors' questions. Though rangers are working, some parks warned people to be extra cautious and prepared, especially in places with wintry weather, because resources are strained amid the pandemic and rescues may be more difficult.
Zion National Park in southern Utah halted shuttles used by most people visiting its red rock vistas nestled in a narrow canyon. Tourists now must wait for limited parking to free up before driving into the canyon. Grand Canyon National Park stopped its shuttles and closed its restaurants.
In Northern California, visitor centers at several destinations managed by the National Park Service, such as Muir Woods National Monument, Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge, are closed.
Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state and Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado followed suit. Most facilities and roads in Yellowstone — which spans parts of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho — and Rainier normally are closed this time of year because of deep snow. The Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island in New York are closed entirely.
Workers at Grand Canyon have shifted from duties that put them in close proximity with tourists to other posts within the park.
“We’re just coming up with different ways for them to do their jobs that’s mindful of the CDC guidelines,” park spokeswoman Lily Daniels said.
For most people, the coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. But for the elderly and people with existing conditions, it can cause more severe illness. The vast majority of those who are infected recover.
The Utah hospital's concerns aren't related to being out in the wilderness but rather the social interactions before and afterward at hotels, bars, restaurants and often crowded trailheads or entrance gates.
Expecting thousands of tourists this weekend, Moab Regional Hospital executives urged the governor to ban visitors. A subsequent prohibition on tourists staying at area hotels complicated matters.
"We’re just encouraging people stay home and stay in their residences and to wait out this two weeks and hopefully things will return to some kind of normal,” said Elaine Gizler, executive director of the Moab Area Travel Council.
Like the interior secretary, U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah has encouraged people to enjoy the parks and open spaces where they can keep distance from others.
That's just what Katarina Takahashi of Longmont, Colorado, did in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Takahashi trudged through fresh snow during a three-hour hike to Emerald Lake last week, passing other alpine lakes surrounded by towering peaks. The 3-mile (5-kilometer) trek was a much-needed escape into what she called “a stark and empty landscape.”
“It’s a very refreshing time to be outdoors, to get the health benefits of exercising, be in the sunshine, and get away as well from the anxiety I’ve felt, that we’re all feeling, about the virus," said Takahashi, a 32-year-old freelance Japanese language translator who blogs about the outdoors.
Businesses in Estes Park, a gateway town for Rocky Mountain National Park, are watching virus developments warily. The town of 6,000 relies heavily on the park, which drew a record 4.6 million visitors in 2018.
“We are open for business until the city tells us otherwise,” said Jacob, who works for Kirk Mountain Adventures, which offers snowshoeing, fly fishing, hiking, backpacking and other excursions into the park.
Kirk employees were out this week leading snowshoeing and fly fishing trips — each limited to three people, not because of the virus but because many visitors want a more intimate experience in nature. But spring break business is slightly down, Jacob said.
Like its Moab counterpart, the Estes Park Chamber of Commerce is focusing more on helping its members deal with the virus than promoting tourism. The town’s already been hit by a statewide ban on dining at restaurants and bars.
“We’re not encouraging visitation to Estes Park right now," chamber executive director Keith Pearson said.
If there's any silver lining, Pearson said, it may be better that the first shock waves from the coronavirus are hitting now, rather than during the peak summer season. He noted that Estes Park has bounced back before: It was isolated by devastating flooding in 2013.
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“By Memorial Day, if the worst can be in the rear-view mirror, that would be fantastic," Pearson said.


foxnews--2020-03-19--Coronavirus pandemic impact: What is telemedicine and telehealth?

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Telemedicine has gained newfound relevance with the coronavirus pandemic .
According to Teladoc , a telehealth company , demand for the services are rising rapidly , as patient visit volume recently spiked 50 percent week-over-week .
As a result , Teladoc provided approximately 100,000 virtual medical visits to patients in the U.S. last week , “ helping to alleviate pressure on the broader health care system , ” the company said in a statement .
On March 17 , the Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steps ” to expand Americans ' access to telehealth and telemedicine services during the COVID-19 outbreak .
TOP CORONAVIRUS SCAMS TO BE AWARE OF As of March 6 , Medicare will temporarily pay clinicians to provide telehealth services for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries across the entire country .
The changes will allow seniors to communicate remotely with their doctors , making it unnecessary in some cases to travel to a health care facility .
This will “ limit risk of exposure and spread of this virus , ” said Medicare administrator Seema Verma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , telehealth , telemedicine and virtual care can limit the risk of person-to-person spread of the virus .
The World Health Organization ( WHO ) recommends using telemedicine to evaluate suspected cases of COVID-19 disease , “ thus minimizing the need for these individuals to go to health care facilities for evaluation.
” Telemedicine and telehealth can take various forms , but it includes the following , as spelled out by American Telemedicine Association ( ATA ) : • Remote access to medical services .
This brings health care services to distant locations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health facilities .
• Live videoconferencing and live , interactive consultation .
This involves , for example , a health professional providing consultation with a patient or a specialist assisting the physician in rendering a diagnosis .
• `` Store and forward . ''
This involves the storage and transmission of diagnostic images , vital signs and/or video clips along with patient data for later review .
This allows a health professional to render a diagnosis .
• Remote patient monitoring : For example , monitoring blood glucose or heart ECG .
These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nurses .
• Mobile health : It utilizes the Internet and wireless devices to get specialized health information .
Also , online discussion groups can provide peer-to-peer support .
Reducing or containing the cost of health care is one of the strongest motivators to fund and adopt virtual care technologies , according to the ATA .
Telehealth and telemedicine help to keep “ people safe and out of hospitals and doctors ’ offices , map the virus and triage individuals needing medical care , ” said Ann Mond Johnson , CEO of ATA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traditional health care system simply does not have the capacity to address a worst-case scenario when it comes to the coronavirus , ” Mark Smith , M.D.
, professor of clinical medicine at the University of California at San Francisco ( UCSF ) and member of the Teladoc Health board of directors , said in a statement .
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Telemedicine has gained newfound relevance with the coronavirus pandemic.
According to Teladoc, a telehealth company, demand for the services are rising rapidly, as patient visit volume recently spiked 50 percent week-over-week. As a result, Teladoc provided approximately 100,000 virtual medical visits to patients in the U.S. last week, “helping to alleviate pressure on the broader health care system,” the company said in a statement.
On March 17, the Trump administration announced what it called “unprecedented steps” to expand Americans' access to telehealth and telemedicine services during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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As of March 6, Medicare will temporarily pay clinicians to provide telehealth services for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries across the entire country.
The changes will allow seniors to communicate remotely with their doctors, making it unnecessary in some cases to travel to a health care facility. This will “limit risk of exposure and spread of this virus,” said Medicare administrator Seema Verma in a statement.
Beyond just seniors, telehealth, telemedicine and virtual care can limit the risk of person-to-person spread of the virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends using telemedicine to evaluate suspected cases of COVID-19 disease, “thus minimizing the need for these individuals to go to health care facilities for evaluation.”
Telemedicine and telehealth can take various forms, but it includes the following, as spelled out by American Telemedicine Association (ATA):
Remote access to medical services. This brings health care services to distant locations, extending the reach of physicians and health facilities.
Live videoconferencing and live, interactive consultation. This involves, for example, a health professional providing consultation with a patient or a specialist assisting the physician in rendering a diagnosis.
"Store and forward." This involves the storage and transmission of diagnostic images, vital signs and/or video clips along with patient data for later review. This allows a health professional to render a diagnosis.
Remote patient monitoring: For example, monitoring blood glucose or heart ECG. These services can be used to supplement visiting nurses.
Mobile health: It utilizes the Internet and wireless devices to get specialized health information. Also, online discussion groups can provide peer-to-peer support.
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Reducing or containing the cost of health care is one of the strongest motivators to fund and adopt virtual care technologies, according to the ATA.
Telehealth and telemedicine help to keep “people safe and out of hospitals and doctors’ offices, map the virus and triage individuals needing medical care,” said Ann Mond Johnson, CEO of ATA, in a statement.
“The traditional health care system simply does not have the capacity to address a worst-case scenario when it comes to the coronavirus,” Mark Smith, M.D., professor of clinical medicine at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) and member of the Teladoc Health board of directors, said in a statement.
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foxnews--2020-03-19--8 in 10 coronavirus-related deaths in US involve older adults: CDC

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Up to eight in every 10 coronavirus-related deaths in the U.S. have involved adults ages 65 years and older , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) said this week , with up to 70 percent of patients requiring hospitalization falling into the age range of 85 years and older .
Health officials have long warned that the elderly , those with underlying health issues and patients who are immunocompromised are most at risk for developing complications from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between Feb. 12 and March 16 , the rate of hospitalizations , ICU admissions and deaths from the virus support those claims .
Of the patients requiring ICU care due to COVID-19 , the CDC found that up to 29 percent involved adults 85 years or older , and 31 percent involved adults between the ages of 65 and 84 .
Between 10 and 27 percent of adults who died after contracting the virus were 85 or older , while between 4 and 11 percent of adults were between 65 and 84 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 which may result in increased stress during a crisis , ” the health agency warned .
As of Thursday afternoon , the illness was confirmed in more than 10,750 people in the U.S. and had resulted in at least 154 deaths .
Nursing home facilities and other care homes have been on high alert since an outbreak in Washington state put elderly residents at risk and resulted in at least 30 deaths .
Federal health officials have since said that staff members who worked while sick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area contributed to the widespread outbreak , which mostly hit Life Care Center in Kirkland .
CORONAVIRUS IN THE US : STATE-BY-STATE BREAKDOWN Facilities across the U.S. have since shut doors to visitors and canceled group activities , or have resorted to keeping residents in their rooms in order to stave off any spread of infection as a result of newly issued government guidelines .
“ We know that there is a risk that people who appear healthy will enter nursing homes and assisted living communities and still infect residents , ” Mark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living , said last week .
Still , concerned family members are urged to keep loved ones in the assisted living facilities or nursing homes they are in rather than attempt to temporarily move them to another location .
“ Moving an older adult from a long-term care center is risky and could have long-lasting impacts , ” David Gifford , chief medical officer of the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living , told AARP .
Federal officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after having visited a public place , or use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol , and to avoid touching your eyes , nose and mouth .
It is also advised to avoid close contact with people who are sick and to put distance between yourself and others if COVID-19 has begun spreading in your community .
Those who are sick are urged to stay home , and to cover their mouth and nose when sneezing and coughing , as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are ill .

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Up to eight in every 10 coronavirus-related deaths in the U.S. have involved adults ages 65 years and older, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said this week, with up to 70 percent of patients requiring hospitalization falling into the age range of 85 years and older.
Health officials have long warned that the elderly, those with underlying health issues and patients who are immunocompromised are most at risk for developing complications from COVID-19, and based on data compiled between Feb. 12 and March 16, the rate of hospitalizations, ICU admissions and deaths from the virus support those claims.
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Of the patients requiring ICU care due to COVID-19, the CDC found that up to 29 percent involved adults 85 years or older, and 31 percent involved adults between the ages of 65 and 84. Between 10 and 27 percent of adults who died after contracting the virus were 85 or older, while between 4 and 11 percent of adults were between 65 and 84 years old.
“Older people are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 which may result in increased stress during a crisis,” the health agency warned.
As of Thursday afternoon, the illness was confirmed in more than 10,750 people in the U.S. and had resulted in at least 154 deaths.
Nursing home facilities and other care homes have been on high alert since an outbreak in Washington state put elderly residents at risk and resulted in at least 30 deaths. Federal health officials have since said that staff members who worked while sick at multiple long-term care facilities in the area contributed to the widespread outbreak, which mostly hit Life Care Center in Kirkland.
CORONAVIRUS IN THE US: STATE-BY-STATE BREAKDOWN
Facilities across the U.S. have since shut doors to visitors and canceled group activities, or have resorted to keeping residents in their rooms in order to stave off any spread of infection as a result of newly issued government guidelines.
“We know that there is a risk that people who appear healthy will enter nursing homes and assisted living communities and still infect residents,” Mark Parkinson, president and chief executive at the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living, said last week.
Still, concerned family members are urged to keep loved ones in the assisted living facilities or nursing homes they are in rather than attempt to temporarily move them to another location.
“Moving an older adult from a long-term care center is risky and could have long-lasting impacts,” David Gifford, chief medical officer of the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living, told AARP.
Federal officials urge everyone to wash their hands using soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after having visited a public place, or use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol, and to avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
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It is also advised to avoid close contact with people who are sick and to put distance between yourself and others if COVID-19 has begun spreading in your community. Those who are sick are urged to stay home, and to cover their mouth and nose when sneezing and coughing, as well as to wear a face mask if they are ill.


foxnews--2020-03-18--Coronavirus lockdown: Celebrity trainer shares outdoor workout tips

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Though many national chain gyms and fitness studios have shut their doors in the fight against COVID-19 , you can still get in a good sweat session by heading out into the great outdoors .
Whether you ’ re partial to walking , running or cycling , outdoor exercise is an excellent way to boost immune health and combat coronavirus-related anxieties — just as long as you 're still maintaining good social-distancing practices .
In a conversation with Fox News , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explained why it ’ s more important than ever to get outdoor exercise during the outbreak , and shared a few tips for how to sneak in a workout in these trying times .
WAYS THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK COULD END , ACCORDING TO EXPERTS Kaska is a Los Angeles-based trainer whose clientele includes Kerry Washington , Pink , Ali Larter and Kate Walsh .
A dual-certified personal trainer from the American Council on Exercise and the National Academy of Sports Medicine , she is a second-generation master Pilates teacher , Dharma Mittra-trained yoga @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FOX NEWS : During the ongoing pandemic , why is it essential for people of all ages to get enough exercise and time outdoors ?
Kaska : I always advocate for individuals to get exercise , to eat healthy and to get outdoors .
This season it is paramount for our physical and emotional health .
Exercise is one of the fundamentals of keeping a healthy balanced body .
A healthy body will have a strong immune system , [ which ] defends the body from foreign , invading organisms , promoting a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you will be less likely to get the common seasonal flus and colds .
Similarly , when a healthy body does get the common illness it is better prepared to fight the infection .
THE GYMS AND FITNESS CHAINS CLOSED DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC — AND WHAT SOME ARE OFFERING INSTEAD FOX NEWS : What are some of the benefits of outdoor exercise that indoor exercise does not offer ?
Kaska : When we take exercise outdoors , we get the benefits of building or maintaining a healthy body with the added punch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a strong immune system , Vitamin D is associated with increased autoimmunity as well as an increased susceptibility to infection , studies say .
• Improved mood .
Being outdoors and in natural light lifts our mood by boosting the production of dopamine .
Especially for those that suffer from seasonal affective disorder .
Dopamine is a pleasure hormone – the more you produce the better you feel .
• Increased creativity .
Spending time in the outdoors increases creativity by 81 percent .
If you have children , take them outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parents are having to homeschool at this time .
Take the classroom outdoors , by taking a “ Socratic walk ” in the park .
• Fresh air .
Fresh air is believed to support the digestion of food more effectively , improve blood pressure and heart rate… leading to a healthier , stronger body .
• Creating calm .
Being outdoors regularly calms your nerves , leading to decreased levels of anger and hostility .
• Relieving cabin fever .
After [ at least ] two or more weeks being stuck indoors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s inevitable .
The instant cure is to get outdoors and move !
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS FOX NEWS : During the ongoing outbreak and its unique challenges , how can people find the time to get moving outside ?
Kaska : It may be harder for people to put their work down or drag themselves away from the 24-hour news cycle , in light of the ever-changing updates .
Here are some suggestions on how to get yourself up and out : • Go for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will also help you metabolize your meal .
If you do it first thing in the morning , you enjoy your dopamine bursts throughout the day .
• Take kids for walks , to parks , to the beach .
• Set up a daily virtual walk with friends using Google Hangout or an audio conference line .
• Set a reminder alert on your phone to get up and get outside .
FOX NEWS : Is there anything else you ’ d like to share with our audience ?
Kaska : I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s also great and beneficial to just go outside and just sit .
Bring a book or a journal , leave the Netflix at home .
Take a nap in your backyard .
Get some fresh , air , sit quietly and listen to nature .
This simple act will feel so good to your soul .
Stay healthy and positive .
Stop the spread of negativity .
Stop the spread of the virus .

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No gym? No problem!
Though many national chain gyms and fitness studios have shut their doors in the fight against COVID-19, you can still get in a good sweat session by heading out into the great outdoors. Whether you’re partial to walking, running or cycling, outdoor exercise is an excellent way to boost immune health and combat coronavirus-related anxieties — just as long as you're still maintaining good social-distancing practices.
In a conversation with Fox News, celebrity trainer and health expert Juliet Kaska explained why it’s more important than ever to get outdoor exercise during the outbreak, and shared a few tips for how to sneak in a workout in these trying times.
WAYS THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK COULD END, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS
Kaska is a Los Angeles-based trainer whose clientele includes Kerry Washington, Pink, Ali Larter and Kate Walsh. A dual-certified personal trainer from the American Council on Exercise and the National Academy of Sports Medicine, she is a second-generation master Pilates teacher, Dharma Mittra-trained yoga instructor and Vionic Innovation Lab member.
FOX NEWS: During the ongoing pandemic, why is it essential for people of all ages to get enough exercise and time outdoors?
Kaska: I always advocate for individuals to get exercise, to eat healthy and to get outdoors. This season it is paramount for our physical and emotional health.
Exercise is one of the fundamentals of keeping a healthy balanced body. A healthy body will have a strong immune system, [which] defends the body from foreign, invading organisms, promoting a protective immunity. In other words, you will be less likely to get the common seasonal flus and colds. Similarly, when a healthy body does get the common illness it is better prepared to fight the infection.
THE GYMS AND FITNESS CHAINS CLOSED DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC — AND WHAT SOME ARE OFFERING INSTEAD
FOX NEWS: What are some of the benefits of outdoor exercise that indoor exercise does not offer?
Kaska: When we take exercise outdoors, we get the benefits of building or maintaining a healthy body with the added punch of:
Natural Vitamin D. Imperative to a strong immune system, Vitamin D is associated with increased autoimmunity as well as an increased susceptibility to infection, studies say.
Improved mood. Being outdoors and in natural light lifts our mood by boosting the production of dopamine. Especially for those that suffer from seasonal affective disorder. Dopamine is a pleasure hormone – the more you produce the better you feel.
Increased creativity. Spending time in the outdoors increases creativity by 81 percent. If you have children, take them outside to spark creativity and learning. Many parents are having to homeschool at this time. Take the classroom outdoors, by taking a “Socratic walk” in the park.
Fresh air. Fresh air is believed to support the digestion of food more effectively, improve blood pressure and heart rate… leading to a healthier, stronger body.
Creating calm. Being outdoors regularly calms your nerves, leading to decreased levels of anger and hostility.
Relieving cabin fever. After [at least] two or more weeks being stuck indoors, you will get cabin fever. It’s inevitable. The instant cure is to get outdoors and move!
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FOX NEWS: During the ongoing outbreak and its unique challenges, how can people find the time to get moving outside?
Kaska: It may be harder for people to put their work down or drag themselves away from the 24-hour news cycle, in light of the ever-changing updates. Here are some suggestions on how to get yourself up and out:
Go for a walk right after breakfast -- it will also help you metabolize your meal. If you do it first thing in the morning, you enjoy your dopamine bursts throughout the day.
Take kids for walks, to parks, to the beach.
Set up a daily virtual walk with friends using Google Hangout or an audio conference line.
Set a reminder alert on your phone to get up and get outside.
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FOX NEWS: Is there anything else you’d like to share with our audience?
Kaska: I’d like to say it’s also great and beneficial to just go outside and just sit. Bring a book or a journal, leave the Netflix at home. Take a nap in your backyard. Get some fresh, air, sit quietly and listen to nature.
This simple act will feel so good to your soul. Stay healthy and positive. Stop the spread of negativity. Stop the spread of the virus.


foxnews--2020-03-18--Survivalists offering spots at 'pandemic-proof' camp, claim it can house 500 people for 25 years

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Feel too exposed to COVID-19 in your crowded apartment building ?
West Virginia doomsday preppers are offering survivalists the chance to hunker down at a remote coronavirus pandemic-proof camp that can house up to 500 people for a quarter-century .
“ It ’ s like a life insurance policy that actually protects your life , rather than a life insurance policy that pays to bury you , ” Fortitude Ranch manager and former Operation Desert Storm soldier Steve Rene tells AFP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Just $ 1,000 a year lands you a spot at the 100-acre facility , which is outfitted with concrete bunkers , solar panels and even a ditch for incinerating infected corpses .
If that wasn ’ t “ zombie apocalypse flick ” enough , Fortitude Ranch also features four sentry towers equipped with rifles powerful enough to disable an armored car .
And while an attack is “ unlikely , ” Rene acknowledges that “ desperate people do desperate things , ” especially when provisions become scarce .
However , prospective preppers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Once a committee of five people deems the situation “ catastrophic , ” the Appalachia-based facility will go into lockdown mode , whereupon members will be asked to report to the base located two hours from Washington , D.C.
They ’ ll only be permitted entry using a secret password and after passing a temperature screening via a no-contact thermometer , reports AFP .
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS Once inside , disease refugees will have access to wells , greenhouses , livestock and enough food , face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 25 years .
So no need to brawl over bathroom tissue at the local grocer before settling in .
Despite sounding like an apocalypticist ’ s pipe dream , Rene maintains that Fortitude Ranch simply provides a refuge for those caught off guard by the coronavirus pandemic .
“ If you ’ re not prepared in some way , you have just nowhere to go , nothing to do , ” says Rene , who claims to have notably helped victims of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster .
“ Everybody scrambles and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Fortitude Ranch was founded by former Cold War intelligence expert and Harvard University grad Drew Miller , who aims to roll out more COVID-19 shelters across the US .
“ It ’ s not a bunch of crazy people with this idea that tomorrow the world ends , ” says Rene .
This story was originally published by the New York Post .
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Feel too exposed to COVID-19 in your crowded apartment building?
West Virginia doomsday preppers are offering survivalists the chance to hunker down at a remote coronavirus pandemic-proof camp that can house up to 500 people for a quarter-century. As of Monday, West Virginia was the last state in the US left untouched by the pandemic.
“It’s like a life insurance policy that actually protects your life, rather than a life insurance policy that pays to bury you,” Fortitude Ranch manager and former Operation Desert Storm soldier Steve Rene tells AFP.
Just $1,000 a year lands you a spot at the 100-acre facility, which is outfitted with concrete bunkers, solar panels and even a ditch for incinerating infected corpses.
If that wasn’t “zombie apocalypse flick” enough, Fortitude Ranch also features four sentry towers equipped with rifles powerful enough to disable an armored car.
And while an attack is “unlikely,” Rene acknowledges that “desperate people do desperate things,” especially when provisions become scarce.
However, prospective preppers better hurry up and book a space. Once a committee of five people deems the situation “catastrophic,” the Appalachia-based facility will go into lockdown mode, whereupon members will be asked to report to the base located two hours from Washington, DC. They’ll only be permitted entry using a secret password, and after passing a temperature screening via a no-contact thermometer, reports AFP.
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Once inside, disease refugees will have access to wells, greenhouses, livestock and enough food, face masks and toilet paper to sustain occupants for 25 years. So no need to brawl over over bathroom tissue at the local grocer before settling in.
Despite sounding like an apocalypticist’s pipe dream, Rene maintains that Fortitude Ranch simply provides a refuge for those caught off guard by the coronavirus pandemic. “If you’re not prepared in some way, you have just nowhere to go, nothing to do,” says Rene, who claims to have notably helped victims of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. “Everybody scrambles and lots of things get out of hand.”
Fortitude Ranch was founded by former Cold War intelligence expert and Harvard University grad Drew Miller, who aims to roll out more COVID-19 shelters across the US. “It’s not a bunch of crazy people with this idea that tomorrow the world ends,” says Rene.
The veteran says he’s received a flurry of interest from worried parties in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, whose global cases recently surpassed 182,000. New York state currently boasts the most infections in the US, with a whopping 950 confirmed cases as of Monday.
West Virginia survivalists aren’t the only ones heading for the hills to escape the urban germ farms. New York City’s elite recently went viral for trying to circumvent the COVID-19 scourge by fleeing to the Hamptons.