foxnews--2020-04-03--Could a mobile app control the COVID-19 pandemic and help reopen society?

Right now , the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic is out of control .
In the U.S. we do n't know who has it , hospitals are increasingly overwhelmed with patients , and the only method we currently have to control the spread is to keep everyone home as much as possible for an indefinite period of time .
When society does reopen , how will we trace and isolate new cases so that we do n't have to shut everything down again ?
Increasingly , public health experts are pointing to a possible solution — and it involves a mobile app @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who downloaded it came into the same space as other people who had downloaded it .
Then , if one of them tested positive , others who shared their space would be notified .
Similar methods are already at work in South Korea and Singapore , which have a more robust public health infrastructure and experience countering past outbreaks of severe acute respiratory syndrome ( SARS ) or Middle East respiratory syndrome ( MERS ) .
Both nations used digital methods to track those infected with the disease , figure out who they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test and isolate those who may have been infected , as Marketwatch reported .
And those actions appear to play a significant role in the fact that neither country has so far been able to control the spread of the virus and begin .
Some of the methods used in those countries , particularly Singapore , are so aggressive that Americans would be unlikely to accept them , including tracing credit card transactions , security camera footage , and mass-collection of GPS data in Singapore and fines for people who do n't download @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noted .
But in a new paper researchers argue that a simple , voluntary mobile app could perform a similar function , be less invasive , and effectively control the epidemic .
The proposed app , called NextTrace , `` builds a memory of proximity contacts and immediately notifies contacts of positive cases , '' the researchers wrote in their paper , which was published March 31 in the journal Science .
The goal is to primarily stop transmission between people who may not yet be symptomatic , by identifying them and encouraging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms but while they may already be infectious .
`` So much of this virus ' transmission , maybe 15 % of total cases , is from people who do n't feel sick , '' mathematical biologist Lauren Ancel Meyers of the University of Texas at Austin told STAT News .
`` And it 's spreading so quickly , with as few as four days from when one person shows symptoms to when people he infects does .
It would therefore take a heroic effort and very fast quarantine and isolation to identify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who 's infected , and every person they contact , and everyone they contact . ''
Another U.K.-based group is working on a similar project , as Live Science has reported .
The U.S. has done contact tracing before for past outbreaks , through the simpler , but more painstaking method of asking people to retrace their activities during the period when they were infectious .
However , as STAT reported , the outbreak is simply too widespread at this point , and was too uncontrolled from the beginning , for that to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a key assumption , backed up with evidence , that a significant proportion of infections happen in that early , pre-symptomatic phase .
If that 's the case , and if the use of a voluntary app becomes widespread enough that a majority of infected people are quickly isolated and a majority of their contacts traced , it might be possible to slow the infection enough to bring the pandemic under control , the researchers found .
For that to be possible , the researchers argued , the app would have to operate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ encourage the public to widely adopt it .
Those principles are : Oversight by an inclusive and transparent advisory board , which includes members of the public .
The agreement and publication of ethical principles by which the intervention will be guided .
Guarantees of equity of access and treatment .
The use of a transparent and auditable algorithm .
Integrating evaluation and research in the intervention to inform the effective management of future major outbreaks .
Careful oversight of and effective protections around the uses of data .
The sharing of knowledge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ middle-income countries .
Ensuring that the intervention involves the minimum imposition possible and that decisions in policy and practice are guided by three moral values : equal moral respect , fairness , and the importance of reducing suffering .
The key selling point of the project , the researchers argued , is that it can work without any rules forcing people to use it , if enough of the public adopts it .
`` People should be democratically entitled to decide whether to adopt this platform .
The intention is not to impose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ society , but we believe it is under these pandemic circumstances it is necessary and justified to protect public health , '' the researchers wrote .
And they think there 's a strong case for rolling it out , despite concerns about privacy .
`` The economic and social impact caused by widespread lockdowns is severe .
Individuals on low incomes may have limited capacity to remain at home , and support for people in quarantine requires resources .
Businesses will lose confidence , causing negative feedback cycles in the economy .
Psychological @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tracing could play a critical role in avoiding or leaving lockdown , '' they added .
`` The app we propose offers benefits for both society and individuals , reducing the number of cases and also enabling people to continue their lives in an informed , safe , and socially responsible way . ''
Now the question is : Can that happen , and will it work ?
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Right now, the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic is out of control. In the U.S. we don't know who has it, hospitals are increasingly overwhelmed with patients, and the only method we currently have to control the spread is to keep everyone home as much as possible for an indefinite period of time. When society does reopen, how will we trace and isolate new cases so that we don't have to shut everything down again?
Increasingly, public health experts are pointing to a possible solution — and it involves a mobile app. The app would record when people who downloaded it came into the same space as other people who had downloaded it. Then, if one of them tested positive, others who shared their space would be notified.
Similar methods are already at work in South Korea and Singapore, which have a more robust public health infrastructure and experience countering past outbreaks of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) or Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). Both nations used digital methods to track those infected with the disease, figure out who they've come in contact with, and test and isolate those who may have been infected, as Marketwatch reported. And those actions appear to play a significant role in the fact that neither country has so far been able to control the spread of the virus and begin.
Some of the methods used in those countries, particularly Singapore, are so aggressive that Americans would be unlikely to accept them, including tracing credit card transactions, security camera footage, and mass-collection of GPS data in Singapore and fines for people who don't download an app in South Korea, Marketwatch noted. But in a new paper researchers argue that a simple, voluntary mobile app could perform a similar function, be less invasive, and effectively control the epidemic.
The proposed app, called NextTrace, "builds a memory of proximity contacts and immediately notifies contacts of positive cases," the researchers wrote in their paper, which was published March 31 in the journal Science. The goal is to primarily stop transmission between people who may not yet be symptomatic, by identifying them and encouraging them to fully isolate before they experience symptoms but while they may already be infectious.
Related: 13 coronavirus myths busted by science
"So much of this virus' transmission, maybe 15% of total cases, is from people who don't feel sick," mathematical biologist Lauren Ancel Meyers of the University of Texas at Austin told STAT News. "And it's spreading so quickly, with as few as four days from when one person shows symptoms to when people he infects does. It would therefore take a heroic effort and very fast quarantine and isolation to identify, by traditional methods, every person who's infected, and every person they contact, and everyone they contact."
Another U.K.-based group is working on a similar project, as Live Science has reported.
The U.S. has done contact tracing before for past outbreaks, through the simpler, but more painstaking method of asking people to retrace their activities during the period when they were infectious. However, as STAT reported, the outbreak is simply too widespread at this point, and was too uncontrolled from the beginning, for that to be possible.
The paper relies on a key assumption, backed up with evidence, that a significant proportion of infections happen in that early, pre-symptomatic phase. If that's the case, and if the use of a voluntary app becomes widespread enough that a majority of infected people are quickly isolated and a majority of their contacts traced, it might be possible to slow the infection enough to bring the pandemic under control, the researchers found.
For that to be possible, the researchers argued, the app would have to operate according to certain ethical principles that would encourage the public to widely adopt it. Those principles are:
Oversight by an inclusive and transparent advisory board, which includes members of the public.
The agreement and publication of ethical principles by which the intervention will be guided.
Guarantees of equity of access and treatment.
The use of a transparent and auditable algorithm.
Integrating evaluation and research in the intervention to inform the effective management of future major outbreaks.
Careful oversight of and effective protections around the uses of data.
The sharing of knowledge with other countries, especially low- and middle-income countries.
Ensuring that the intervention involves the minimum imposition possible and that decisions in policy and practice are guided by three moral values: equal moral respect, fairness, and the importance of reducing suffering.
The key selling point of the project, the researchers argued, is that it can work without any rules forcing people to use it, if enough of the public adopts it.
"People should be democratically entitled to decide whether to adopt this platform. The intention is not to impose the technology as a permanent change to society, but we believe it is under these pandemic circumstances it is necessary and justified to protect public health," the researchers wrote.
And they think there's a strong case for rolling it out, despite concerns about privacy.
"The economic and social impact caused by widespread lockdowns is severe. Individuals on low incomes may have limited capacity to remain at home, and support for people in quarantine requires resources. Businesses will lose confidence, causing negative feedback cycles in the economy. Psychological impacts may be lasting. Digital contact tracing could play a critical role in avoiding or leaving lockdown," they added. "The app we propose offers benefits for both society and individuals, reducing the number of cases and also enabling people to continue their lives in an informed, safe, and socially responsible way."
Now the question is: Can that happen, and will it work?
Originally published on Live Science .


foxnews--2020-03-23--Doctor treating coronavirus patients forced to avoid cancer-stricken son

A British doctor at the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic has posted a heartbreaking message on Facebook about how he made the “ difficult decision ” to treat his patients rather than staying with his cancer-stricken 3-year-old son , Alfie .
Dr. Nick Dennison , an anesthesiologist at Firmley Park Hospital , about 37 miles southwest of London , said in his lengthy post Sunday that he has been called to assume the role of intensive care doctor to treat the sickest patients .
“ On a more personal level , my son turned three years old last week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chemotherapy program for lymphoma , ” he wrote .
“ This virus is a big threat to his life and as I am going to be exposed this week doing my job , I can no longer live at home , ” Dennison continued .
“ I have had to make the difficult choice : to do my job and save lives of people I don ’ t know , or to be with my son whilst he battles cancer .
Alfie hopefully will survive his cancer and chemo , but many people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart is broken making this decision , but I choose to save the lives of strangers and leave him in the care of my beautiful wife and family , ” he added .
THERE 'S A DRUG COMBO TO SHORTEN CORONAVIRUS , FRENCH RESEARCHERS SAY “ Later this week I ’ ll be moving into a motor home and will not be able to take any further part in his care for the next 6 months , ” Dennison said , adding ominously : “ Bottom line .
SOCIALLY ISOLATE or people die @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital usually has between four and 10 people on ventilators , but that it was expecting as many as 80 .
“ It seems the public health message is not getting through .
Let me be clear .
A lot of people are going to die .
They will mainly be 70 years plus but be in no doubt , 30-40 year olds will die too , ” he said .
“ Pubs have been busy , offices open , social events happening , kids parties etc .
It all needs to stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it must be everywhere by now .
It is your social responsibility to engage in social distancing .
Actions NOW can prevent further disease transmission , ICU admissions and deaths in 10-20 days.
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A British doctor at the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic has posted a heartbreaking message on Facebook about how he made the “difficult decision” to treat his patients rather than staying with his cancer-stricken 3-year-old son, Alfie.
Dr. Nick Dennison, an anesthesiologist at Firmley Park Hospital about 37 miles southwest of London, said in his lengthy post Sunday that he has been called to assume the role of intensive care doctor to treat the sickest patients.
“On a more personal level, my son turned three years old last week and is six weeks into a three year chemotherapy program for lymphoma,” he wrote.
“This virus is a big threat to his life and as I am going to be exposed this week doing my job, I can no longer live at home,” Dennison continued.
“I have had to make the difficult choice: to do my job and save lives of people I don’t know, or to be with my son whilst he battles cancer. Alfie hopefully will survive his cancer and chemo, but many people will die from flu.
“My heart is broken making this decision, but I choose to save the lives of strangers and leave him in the care of my beautiful wife and family,” he added.
“Later this week I’ll be moving into a motor home and will not be able to take any further part in his care for the next 6 months,” Dennison said, adding ominously: “Bottom line. SOCIALLY ISOLATE or people die in two weeks.”
He said his hospital usually has between four and 10 people on ventilators, but that it was expecting as many as 80.
“It seems the public health message is not getting through. Let me be clear. A lot of people are going to die. They will mainly be 70 years plus but be in no doubt, 30-40 year olds will die too,” he said.
“Pubs have been busy, offices open, social events happening, kids parties etc. It all needs to stop.
“Infected people shed virus and it must be everywhere by now. It is your social responsibility to engage in social distancing. Actions NOW can prevent further disease transmission, ICU admissions and deaths in 10-20 days.”


foxnews--2020-03-27--Coronavirus could be catastrophic for great apes, experts warn

The coronavirus , having now traveled the globe and claimed over 23,500 human lives , might also pose a threat to great apes , experts warned .
Great apes are our closest relatives and the species which make up this group — including bonobos , gorillas , orangutans and chimpanzees — are endangered .
Though we do n't share the same language or society , we share about 98 % of our DNA with chimpanzees , Live Science previously reported .
And , it seems , we have another unfortunate similarity : our susceptibility to the same respiratory illnesses .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ even mild human pathogens to apes can lead to moderate-to-severe outcomes , '' conservation experts from the Great Ape Health Consortium wrote in a letter published Tuesday ( March 24 ) in the journal Nature .
It 's not known , however , whether the coronavirus , known as SARS-CoV-2 , will affect apes as it does humans .
`` As leading experts in the conservation and health of these animals , we urge governments , conservation practitioners , researchers , tourism professionals and funding agencies to reduce the risk of introducing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the experts wrote .
Great-ape tourism should be suspended and field research should be reduced , they wrote .
However , this must be done while still assessing risks .
`` For example , poaching could rise with fewer people in the vicinity , '' they wrote .
Some countries , such as Gabon and Rwanda , have already stopped tourism and both flight cancellations and border closures have reduced travel to those regions , according to The Washington Post .
Though it 's not yet clear , `` at this point , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apes are susceptible to SARS CoV-2 infection , '' representatives of the International Union for Conservation of Nature 's Species Survival Commission Health Specialist Group and the Primate Specialist Group wrote in a statement .
`` It is strongly recommended that great ape visitations by humans are reduced to the minimum . ''
Essential staff who ca n't completely isolate from the apes need to stay at least 7 meters ( 23 feet ) away from them , but 10 meters ( 33 feet ) is `` strongly advised , '' they wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has been in contact with an ill person in the last 14 days should be allowed to visit the animals , they wrote .
People can reduce the risk of transmitting the novel coronavirus to great apes by adhering to the International Union for Conservation of Nature 's book called the `` Best-practice guidelines for health monitoring and disease control in great ape populations , '' the experts wrote in the letter .
Some of these recommendations include wearing clean clothing and disinfecting footwear before going anywhere near the animals .
Transmission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masks be worn by anyone coming within 10 meters ( 33 feet ) of the animals .
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The coronavirus, having now traveled the globe and claimed over 23,500 human lives, might also pose a threat to great apes, experts warned.
Great apes are our closest relatives and the species that makes up this group — including bonobos, gorillas, orangutans and chimpanzees — are endangered. Though we don't share the same language or society, we share about 98% of our DNA with chimpanzees, Live Science previously reported. And, it seems, we have another unfortunate similarity: our susceptibility to the same respiratory illnesses.
It's known that "transmission of even mild human pathogens to apes can lead to moderate-to-severe outcomes," conservation experts from the Great Ape Health Consortium wrote in a letter published Tuesday (March 24) in the journal Nature.
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It's not known, however, whether the coronavirus, known as SARS-CoV-2, will affect apes as it does humans. "As leading experts in the conservation and health of these animals, we urge governments, conservation practitioners, researchers, tourism professionals and funding agencies to reduce the risk of introducing the virus into these endangered apes," the experts wrote.
Great-ape tourism should be suspended and field research should be reduced, they wrote. However, this must be done while still assessing risks. "For example, poaching could rise with fewer people in the vicinity," they wrote.
Some countries, such as Gabon and Rwanda, have already stopped tourism and both flight cancellations and border closures have reduced travel to those regions, according to The Washington Post.
Though it's not yet clear, "at this point, it is safest to assume that great apes are susceptible to SARS CoV-2 infection," representatives of the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Species Survival Commission Health Specialist Group and the Primate Specialist Group wrote in a statement. "It is strongly recommended that great ape visitations by humans are reduced to the minimum."
Essential staff who can't completely isolate from the apes need to stay at least 7 meters (23 feet) away from them, but 10 meters (33 feet) is "strongly advised," they wrote. No one who is ill or who has been in contact with an ill person in the last 14 days should be allowed to visit the animals, they wrote.
People can reduce the risk of transmitting the novel coronavirus to great apes by adhering to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's book called the "Best-Practice Guidelines for Health Monitoring and Disease Control in Great Ape Populations," the experts wrote in the letter.
Some of these recommendations include wearing clean clothing and disinfecting footwear before going anywhere near the animals. Transmission can also be reduced by requiring face masks be worn by anyone coming within 10 meters (33 feet) of the animals.
Originally published on Live Science .


foxnews--2020-04-14--Danny Goldman, 'Young Frankenstein star and voice of Brainy Smurf, dead at 80

Danny Goldman , the actor who voiced Brainy Smurf and played the persistent medical student whose prying questions drove Gene Wilder ’ s irate doctor to stab his own leg with a scalpel in the opening scene of Young Frankenstein , died Sunday at his home in Los Angeles from complications of two recent strokes .
He was 80 .
His family made the announcement .
The cause of death was not related to COVID-19 .
A casting director of television commercials for nearly 30 years , Daniel Goldman — he always went by Danny– also was a familiar face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ 80s and into the ’ 90s , appearing on `` The Good Life , '' `` Room 222 , '' `` Get Smart , '' `` The Partridge Family , '' `` Love , '' `` American Style , '' `` Needles and Pins , '' `` Columbo , '' `` Baretta , '' `` Chico '' and the `` Man , Cagney & Lacey , '' `` The Golden Girls '' and `` The King of Queens . ''
Often cast as finicky , nerdy characters , Goldman was equally familiar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ generations of children ( and their parents ) who watched and loved Hanna-Barbera ’ s `` The Smurfs . ''
As the bespectacled intellectual ( though not always accurate ) Smurf known as Brainy , Goldman voiced the character for the 1980s series , later reprising the role in a recurring parody on the 2005-11 `` Robot Chicken . ''
His last TV role was as Detective Bob Zablonsky on a couple episodes of `` Criminal Minds , '' giving sharp-eyed film buffs the chance to recognize the man who had a small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Young Frankenstein '' nearly 40 years before .
In the film ’ s opening classroom scene , Goldman ’ s annoying medical student presses Wilder ’ s Dr. Frederick Frankenstein on his infamous family history of monster-making .
“ But what about your grandfather ’ s work , sir ?
, ” the student demands .
“ My grandfather ’ s work was doo-doo !
” shouts the doc , distractedly plunging a scalpel into his own thigh in exasperation .
A New York City native , the actor also appeared in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , `` Linda Lovelace for President '' ( 1975 ) , `` The Missouri Breaks '' ( 1976 ) and `` Where the Buffalo Roam '' ( 1980 ) , among others .
Goldman , who suffered two strokes in December , is survived by his wife Mary Gillis , niece Liz York , and family on the East Coast .

Danny Goldman, the actor who voiced Brainy Smurf and played the persistent medical student whose prying questions drove Gene Wilder’s irate doctor to stab his own leg with a scalpel in the opening scene of Young Frankenstein, died Sunday at his home in Los Angeles from complications of two recent strokes. He was 80.
His family made the announcement. The cause of death was not related to COVID-19.
A casting director of television commercials for nearly 30 years, Daniel Goldman — he always went by Danny– also was a familiar face on episodic TV throughout the 1970s, ’80s and into the ’90s, appearing on The Good Life, Room 222, Get Smart, The Partridge Family, Love, American Style, Needles and Pins, Columbo, Baretta, Chico and the Man, Cagney & Lacey, The Golden Girls and The King of Queens.
Brainy Smurf YouTube screen capture
Often cast as finicky, nerdy characters, Goldman was equally familiar for his voice, at least to generations of children (and their parents) who watched and loved Hanna-Barbera’s The Smurfs. As the bespectacled intellectual (though not always accurate) Smurf known as Brainy, Goldman voiced the character for the 1980s series, later reprising the role in a recurring parody on the 2005-11 Robot Chicken.
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His last TV role was as Detective Bob Zablonsky on a couple episodes of Criminal Minds, giving sharp-eyed film buffs the chance to recognize the man who had a small but memorable role in Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein nearly 40 years before. In the film’s opening classroom scene, Goldman’s annoying medical student presses Wilder’s Dr. Frederick Frankenstein on his infamous family history of monster-making.
“But what about your grandfather’s work, sir?,” the student demands.
“My grandfather’s work was doo-doo!” shouts the doc, distractedly plunging a scalpel into his own thigh in exasperation.
A New York City native, the actor also appeared in the films M*A*S*H (1970), Linda Lovelace for President (1975), The Missouri Breaks (1976) and Where the Buffalo Roam (1980), among others.
Goldman, who suffered two strokes in December, is survived by his wife Mary Gillis, niece Liz York, and family on the East Coast.


foxnews--2020-04-14--Cannes Film Festival not taking place in June, organizers exploring options

The Cannes Film Festival won ’ t take place in June , after all , due to the coronavirus pandemic , but organizers continue to explore different options for 2020 .
“ Following the French President ’ s statement , on Monday , April 13th , we acknowledged that the postponement of the 73rd International Cannes Film Festival , initially considered for the end of June to the beginning of July , is no longer an option , ” the festival said on Tuesday .
“ It is clearly difficult to assume that the Festival de Cannes could be held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Nevertheless , since yesterday evening we have started many discussions with professionals , in France and abroad , ” they added .
“ They agree that the Festival de Cannes , an essential pillar for the film industry , must explore all contingencies allowing to support the year of Cinema by making Cannes 2020 real , in a way or another.
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Since announcing on March 19 that the 2020 edition would not be held in May , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan to postpone the event until the end of June through the beginning of July .
But the continued rise of casualties linked to COVID-19 in France and the rest of the world has made it impossible to move ahead with a summer event .
France President Emmanuel Macron said in a televised interview on Monday evening that festivals would be banned in the country until mid-July .
Festival director Thierry Frémaux , meanwhile , told Variety last week that turning the festival into a virtual event “ wouldn ’ t work.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pushed to the fall .
That timeframe , however , could be problematic because September is already packed with the Venice , Toronto and San Sebastian film festivals ; while in October , Mipcom is already scheduled to take place in the city of Cannes for three days until Oct. 15 .
It would take about a month for the festival to be put together in the French Riviera town .
Critics ’ Week and Directors ’ Fortnight , which run parallel to the festival , have yet to make announcements about their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , expected to run alongside the festival as it always does , also has to decide whether it will take place this year as a digital event in mid-June/late July .
Since its first edition after World War II in 1946 , the Cannes Film Festival has only been canceled once in 1968 during the nationwide student riots , in which French New Wave icons François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard also took part .
For the worldwide film community , the cancellation of the Cannes Festival would undoubtedly have a far-reaching impact , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which the Cannes film market is the year ’ s key event for dealmaking .
Last year ’ s film market reported a record 12,527 participants .
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HOW ONE EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL MADE THE CALL Besides its importance to filmmakers , producers , distributors , and sales and talent agents , Cannes also plays a crucial role in positioning foreign-language movies commercially , as well as in the festival circuit and in major awards ceremonies , including Oscars , Golden Globes , BAFTAs , the European Film @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and France ’ s Cesar Awards , among others .
Last year , for instance , three of the five foreign-language films nominated in the international feature film category at the Oscars world premiered at Cannes .
“ Parasite ” went on to win four Academy Awards and made history as the first foreign-language film to nab best picture .

The Cannes Film Festival won’t take place in June, after all, due to the coronavirus pandemic, but organizers continue to explore different options for 2020.
“Following the French President’s statement, on Monday, April 13th, we acknowledged that the postponement of the 73rd International Cannes Film Festival, initially considered for the end of June to the beginning of July, is no longer an option,” the festival said on Tuesday. “It is clearly difficult to assume that the Festival de Cannes could be held this year in its original form.”
“Nevertheless, since yesterday evening we have started many discussions with professionals, in France and abroad,” they added. “They agree that the Festival de Cannes, an essential pillar for the film industry, must explore all contingencies allowing to support the year of Cinema by making Cannes 2020 real, in a way or another.”
Since announcing on March 19 that the 2020 edition would not be held in May, the festival was moving forward with a tentative plan to postpone the event until the end of June through the beginning of July.
But the continued rise of casualties linked to COVID-19 in France and the rest of the world has made it impossible to move ahead with a summer event. France President Emmanuel Macron said in a televised interview on Monday evening that festivals would be banned in the country until mid-July. Festival director Thierry Frémaux, meanwhile, told Variety last week that turning the festival into a virtual event “wouldn’t work.”
One possible scenario would see Cannes being pushed to the fall. That timeframe, however, could be problematic because September is already packed with the Venice, Toronto and San Sebastian film festivals; while in October, Mipcom is already scheduled to take place in the city of Cannes for three days until Oct. 15. It would take about a month for the festival to be put together in the French Riviera town.
Critics’ Week and Directors’ Fortnight, which run parallel to the festival, have yet to make announcements about their respective editions. The Cannes Film Market, expected to run alongside the festival as it always does, also has to decide whether it will take place this year as a digital event in mid-June/late July.
Since its first edition after World War II in 1946, the Cannes Film Festival has only been canceled once in 1968 during the nationwide student riots, in which French New Wave icons François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard also took part.
For the worldwide film community, the cancellation of the Cannes Festival would undoubtedly have a far-reaching impact, especially for sales agents and distributors for which the Cannes film market is the year’s key event for dealmaking. Last year’s film market reported a record 12,527 participants.
Besides its importance to filmmakers, producers, distributors, and sales and talent agents, Cannes also plays a crucial role in positioning foreign-language movies commercially, as well as in the festival circuit and in major awards ceremonies, including Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTAs, the European Film Awards, Spain’s Goya Awards and France’s Cesar Awards, among others. Last year, for instance, three of the five foreign-language films nominated in the international feature film category at the Oscars world premiered at Cannes. “Parasite” went on to win four Academy Awards and made history as the first foreign-language film to nab best picture.


foxnews--2020-03-13--Amid coronavirus concerns, 'The Tonight Show,' 'Late Night' suspend production

NBC said it would suspend production of its two flagship late-night programs for a period of at least two weeks , the latest bit of fallout around wee-hours TV related to the spread of coronavirus .
Starting Friday , “ The Tonight Show ” and “ Late Night ” will suspend production through a previously planned hiatus , which had been scheduled for the week of March 23 .
“ We will continue to monitor the situation closely and make decisions about future shows as we get closer to the start of production , ” NBC said in a statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broadcasting Monday without a live , in-studio audience , a nod to the new requirements of life under the spread of coronavirus .
All of the nation ’ s late-night programs had made similar decisions , which means every national late-night program will proceed without one of the format ’ s bedrock elements – a live crowd that can react to all the jokes and sketches , and even influence the host ’ s actions and tone over the course of a segment or a night .
“ Tonight ” will tape an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ audience , NBC said .
Guests include Dr. Oz , Mandy Moore , and Dane DeHaan .
“ Late Night with Seth Meyers ” will air an encore tonight , but post an original “ Closer Look ” segment – one of the show ’ s signature features – for digital consumption .
The show had previously booked actors John Krasinski and Regina Hall as well as Bones UK for Thursday ’ s broadcast .
The lack of audience can change the shows ’ energy .
On Wednesday night , Samantha Bee held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ “ Full Frontal , ” the first of the programs to broadcast without a studio crowd .
With only a handful of her own staff in the studio , she seemed looser , laughing at different points in the show ’ s various segments – almost as if she was just trying out jokes on her friends .
It made for a more relaxed presentation , one in which the show may not be everything , but at least it could go on .
HOW CORONAVIRUS IS AFFECTING ENTERTAINMENT : ALL THE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Live , ” which depends on the reactions of its audience to help guide the program , is on hiatus until March 28 .
No decision about having a live studio audience has been announced .

NBC and CBS said they would suspend production of its two flagship late-night programs for a period of at least two weeks, the latest bit of fallout around wee-hours TV related to the spread of coronavirus.
Starting Friday, “The Tonight Show” and “Late Night” will suspend production through a previously planned hiatus, which had been scheduled for the week of March 23. “We will continue to monitor the situation closely and make decisions about future shows as we get closer to the start of production,” NBC said in a statement. Meanwhile, CBS’ said “Late Show” would forgo production of three original broadcast scheduled for next week and would instead move into a hiatus through March 30. “We will continue to monitor the situation closely,” CBS said.
All the shows had planned to start broadcasting Monday without a live, in-studio audience, a nod to the new requirements of life under the spread of coronavirus, with BIll Maher’s program on HBO just joining the others. All of the nation’s late-night programs had made similar decisions, which means every national late-night program will proceed without one of the format’s bedrock elements – a live crowd that can react to all the jokes and sketches, and even influence the host’s actions and tone over the course of a segment or a night.
“Tonight” will tape an original episode for Thursday night without an audience, NBC said. Guests include Dr. Oz, Mandy Moore, and Dane DeHaan. “Late Night with Seth Meyers” will air an encore tonight, but post an original “Closer Look” segment – one of the show’s signature features – for digital consumption. The show had previously booked actors John Krasinski and Regina Hall as well as Bones UK for Thursday’s broadcast.
The lack of audience can change the shows’ energy. On Wednesday night, Samantha Bee held forth without a full audience on TBS’ “Full Frontal,” the first of the programs to broadcast without a studio crowd. With only a handful of her own staff in the studio, she seemed looser, laughing at different points in the show’s various segments – almost as if she was just trying out jokes on her friends. It made for a more relaxed presentation, one in which the show may not be everything, but at least it could go on.
“Saturday Night Live,” which depends on the reactions of its audience to help guide the program, is on hiatus until March 28. No decision about having a live studio audience has been announced.
More to come…


foxnews--2020-03-13--Australian TV show staff being sent into self-isolation after Rita Wilson appearance: report

Staff on an Australian morning talk show who came into “ prolonged contact ” with Rita Wilson during her appearance on the program earlier this week are being quarantined after the actress tested positive for coronavirus .
“ Today Extra ” hosts David Campbell and Belinda Russell are among those being sent into self-isolation for 14 days , according to Nine Network , which airs the program .
“ Our premises is currently being thoroughly cleaned in all areas she visited and we are encouraging our employees to monitor their health and practice good hygiene , ” the network said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wilson , 63 , hadn ’ t exhibited any symptoms when she appeared on the show Monday — and even cracked a joke about the coronavirus .
“ She was delightful , really nice and she didn ’ t show symptoms or anything , ” Campbell told Radio 2GB on Thursday .
TOM HANKS , RITA WILSON ISOLATED AT HOSPITAL 'IN STABLE CONDITION ' AFTER CORONAVIRUS DIAGNOSIS , OFFICIALS SAY “ She actually made a joke coming into the studio saying we shouldn ’ t shake hands we should bump elbows… so we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and her husband , Tom Hanks , also 63 , announced on Wednesday night that they had contracted the virus .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP They are being treated in Queensland .
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Staff on an Australian morning talk show who came into “prolonged contact” with Rita Wilson during her appearance on the program earlier this week are being quarantined after the actress tested positive for coronavirus.
“Today Extra” hosts David Campbell and Belinda Russell are among those being sent into self-isolation for 14 days, according to Nine Network, which airs the program.
“Our premises is currently being thoroughly cleaned in all areas she visited and we are encouraging our employees to monitor their health and practice good hygiene,” the network said in a statement.
Campbell said that Wilson, 63, hadn’t exhibited any symptoms when she appeared on the show Monday — and even cracked a joke about the coronavirus.
“She was delightful, really nice and she didn’t show symptoms or anything,” Campbell told Radio 2GB on Thursday.
“She actually made a joke coming into the studio saying we shouldn’t shake hands we should bump elbows… so we bumped elbows.”
The actress and singer and her husband, Tom Hanks, also 63, announced on Wednesday night that they had contracted the virus.
They are being treated in Queensland.


foxnews--2020-03-13--Coronavirus impact: Apple moves WWDC to online format, citing 'current health situation'

Apple announced that it would move its Worldwide Developer Conference to an online format in light of the global coronavirus pandemic .
“ We are delivering WWDC 2020 this June in an innovative way to millions of developers around the world , bringing the entire developer community together with a new experience , ” said Phil Schiller , Apple ’ s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing , in a statement .
“ The current health situation has required that we create a new WWDC 2020 format that delivers a full program with an online keynote and sessions , offering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developer community , all around the world .
We will be sharing all of the details in the weeks ahead.
” No firm date for the conference was given , but the company announced that it would `` commit $ 1 million to local San Jose organizations to offset associated revenue loss as a result of WWDC 2020 ’ s new online format . ''
IN CORONAVIRUS ' WAKE , APPLE SAYS IPHONE USERS CAN USE DISINFECTING WIPES AND ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL ON THEIR DEVICES Colloquially known as WWDC , the event brings developers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the world , as Apple shows off the latest versions of its operating systems : iOS , macOS , tvOS and watchOS .
The tech giant shows off some of the major updates in a keynote address with Apple executives and partners .
The rest of the event , which normally spans a week , is dedicated towards developers learning about these operating systems in on-site sessions with Apple employees .
The news follows cancellations from many other large tech conferences in recent days .
Google recently announced it had canceled the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I/O , as have Facebook and Microsoft with F8 and Build , respectively .
Several other tech conferences , including SXSW , the video game conference E3 and Mobile World Congress have all been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic .
The novel coronavirus , which causes the disease known as COVID-19 , has infected 132,567 people around the world , up 5.6 percent from Thursday .
Four-thousand nine hundred forty-seven people have died from the virus .

Apple announced that it would move its Worldwide Developer Conference to an online format in light of the global coronavirus pandemic.
“We are delivering WWDC 2020 this June in an innovative way to millions of developers around the world, bringing the entire developer community together with a new experience,” said Phil Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, in a statement. “The current health situation has required that we create a new WWDC 2020 format that delivers a full program with an online keynote and sessions, offering a great learning experience for our entire developer community, all around the world. We will be sharing all of the details in the weeks ahead.”
No firm date for the conference was given, but the company announced that it would "commit $1 million to local San Jose organizations to offset associated revenue loss as a result of WWDC 2020’s new online format."
IN CORONAVIRUS' WAKE, APPLE SAYS IPHONE USERS CAN USE DISINFECTING WIPES AND ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL ON THEIR DEVICES
Colloquially known as WWDC, the event brings developers, media, analysts and others from around the world, as Apple shows off the latest versions of its operating systems: iOS, macOS, tvOS and watchOS. The tech giant shows off some of the major updates in a keynote address with Apple executives and partners.
The rest of the event, which normally spans a week, is dedicated towards developers learning about these operating systems in on-site sessions with Apple employees.
The news follows cancellations from many other large tech conferences in recent days. Google recently announced it had canceled the in-person portion of its upcoming developer conference, I/O, as have Facebook and Microsoft with F8 and Build, respectively.
Several other tech conferences, including SXSW, the video game conference E3 and Mobile World Congress have all been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The novel coronavirus, which causes the disease known as COVID-19, has infected 132,567 people around the world, up 5.6 percent from Thursday. Four-thousand nine hundred forty-seven people have died from the virus.
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foxnews--2020-03-13--Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's wife, Sophie, tests positive for coronavirus, officials say

Canadian government officials announced Thursday night that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 's wife , Sophie Grégoire Trudeau , tested positive @ @ @ @ @ will remain in isolation for the time being . ''
They also said the prime @ @ @ @ @ health , '' and his wife `` is feeling well , '' showing `` mild @ @ @ @ @ a developing story ; check back for updates .

Canadian government officials announced Thursday night that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, tested positive for the coronavirus and "will remain in isolation for the time being."
They also said the prime minister "is in good health," and his wife "is feeling well," showing "mild" symptoms.
This is a developing story; check back for updates.


foxnews--2020-03-13--Italian actor Luca Franzese says he was quarantined with sister's dead body during coronavirus outbr

Italian actor Luca Franzese says he was quarantined with sister's dead body during coronavirus outbreak

Italian actor Luca Franzese had a uniquely difficult time dealing with the coronavirus .
Franzese said he was recently quarantined in his home in Italy with his sister , who had died from the disease .
He took to Facebook to share his grief and plead for help , unable to determine what to do with her body .
“ I have my sister in bed , dead , I don ’ t know what to do , ” Franzese said in a series of graphic Facebook videos , per The Washington Post .
“ I can not give her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have abandoned me .
I contacted everyone , but nobody was able to give me an answer.
” In one of the videos , Franzese stands in front of a bed , in which his deceased sister , Teresa , lies .
Franzese said in the video that he was unable to find a funeral home willing to bury his sister .
AUSTRALIAN TV SHOW STAFF BEING SENT INTO SELF-ISOLATION AFTER RITA WILSON APPEARANCE : REPORT Teresa was n't tested for the virus until after she died , at Franzese 's insistence .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the more than 800 deaths due to the disease in Italy .
The country faces over 12,000 cases .
“ I self-isolated myself .
Today , I could go anywhere to spread the virus if I have it because I gave my sister mouth-to-mouth to keep her alive and no one cared , ” Franzese said .
“ Guys , we are ruined , Italy abandoned us , let ’ s support each other .
I beg you to spread this video everywhere -- make it go viral .
This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
She ’ s in bed , since yesterday.
” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The Post reported that Italian officials put Franzese in touch with a funeral home that refused to take his sister , but a local funeral home eventually took note of the videos and agreed to take Teresa 's body .
No family members were able to attend the funeral .

Italian actor Luca Franzese had a uniquely difficult time dealing with the coronavirus.
Franzese said he was recently quarantined in his home in Italy with his sister, who had died from the disease.
He took to Facebook to share his grief and plead for help, unable to determine what to do with her body.
CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS CAUSE LIVE NATION TO POSTPONE UPCOMING ARENA TOURS
“I have my sister in bed, dead, I don’t know what to do,” Franzese said in a series of graphic Facebook videos, per The Washington Post. “I cannot give her the honor she deserves because the institutions have abandoned me. I contacted everyone, but nobody was able to give me an answer.”
In one of the videos, Franzese stands in front of a bed, in which his deceased sister, Teresa, lies.
Franzese said in the video that he was unable to find a funeral home willing to bury his sister.
AUSTRALIAN TV SHOW STAFF BEING SENT INTO SELF-ISOLATION AFTER RITA WILSON APPEARANCE: REPORT
Teresa wasn't tested for the virus until after she died, at Franzese's insistence. Her case was confirmed, making her one of the more than 800 deaths due to the disease in Italy. The country faces over 12,000 cases.
“I self-isolated myself. Today, I could go anywhere to spread the virus if I have it because I gave my sister mouth-to-mouth to keep her alive and no one cared,” Franzese said. “Guys, we are ruined, Italy abandoned us, let’s support each other. I beg you to spread this video everywhere -- make it go viral. This is my sister, can you see her? She’s in bed, since yesterday.”
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The Post reported that Italian officials put Franzese in touch with a funeral home that refused to take his sister, but a local funeral home eventually took note of the videos and agreed to take Teresa's body.
No family members were able to attend the funeral.


foxnews--2020-03-13--‘Bloodshot’ star Vin Diesel talks film’s potential amid coronavirus outbreak: ‘How can you not’ worr

‘Bloodshot’ star Vin Diesel talks film’s potential amid coronavirus outbreak: ‘How can you not’ worry?

Vin Diesel is weighing in on the coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) -- which has prompted millions of people worldwide to hunker down and try to keep safe in the midst of the virus that has now been upgraded to a global pandemic -- and its effect on the entertainment industry .
The `` Fast and Furious '' franchise star recently told Fox News at the film 's press day that while he ’ s worried his new film “ Bloodshot ” might not reach its full potential due to fear of contracting the illness through potential close contact , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ultimately understands .
“ How can you not [ worry ] ?
Right , '' Diesel , 52 , told us .
'FAST & FURIOUS 9 ' STUNTMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN FALL DURING FILMING He continued : `` I will say that at the core of 'Bloodshot , ' you know , we know that 'Bloodshot ' is a New York Times bestselling comic .
We know that the military has adopted 'Bloodshot ' for obvious reasons .
It does deal with post-traumatic stress disorder .
It does deal with the soldier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when I come home ?
Will the sacrifices mean anything ? '
” Diesel , whose real name is Mark Sinclair , was sensitive to the fact that he has no control over when and where the film may or may not be seen , even drawing perspective from our nation ’ s military , which is also often faced with uncontrollable predicaments .
“ But that ’ s why I do this , '' he said .
`` I feel like at the core , this story is about a soldier .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't dictate when and where it is deployed .
And if now is the time when this move has to come out , then now 's the time the movie has to come out .
And that 's just how it is . ''
VIN DIESEL ISSUES VENEZUELAN PROTESTERS MESSAGE OF SUPPORT : 'WE ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS' Diesel displays his brash and brawny signature style as U.S. Marine Ray Garrison , who ’ s killed and brought back to life in an enhanced and nearly invincible form as “ Bloodshot , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all-out mission to avenge the murder of his wife .
Diesel said he rarely thinks about the all-time impact his characters might have on standing the test of time and solely focuses on the overall integrity he sees in the role itself .
“ I do n't know if I 'm ever aware of it , ” he said .
“ I know that I 'm aware of committing to a character with integrity .
I know that integrity will stand the test of time.
” The actor also said he still has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hannibal Barca trilogy that he ’ s been teasing for years , adding that he ’ d like to get a better grip on how to handle his time better in order to complete it .
“ Oh , my God .
I mean , yes , of course .
I mean , I would be better at time management , ” he said when asked what quality he would improve about himself .
“ I 've been wanting to direct the Hannibal Barca trilogy , the Carthaginian African general that crossed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years , and I have n't been able to manage my time to get that done yet.
” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP “ So I wish I could manage that time a little bit and maybe push the corporations back a little bit just to make sure that I could add to that dream and fulfill that lifelong goal , ” he added .
`` Bloodshot '' is now playing in theaters .

Vin Diesel is weighing in on the coronavirus (COVID-19) -- which has prompted millions of people worldwide to hunker down and try to keep safe in the midst of the virus that has now been upgraded to a global pandemic -- and its effect on the entertainment industry.
The "Fast and Furious" franchise star recently told Fox News at the film's press day that while he’s worried his new film “Bloodshot” might not reach its full potential due to fear of contracting the illness through potential close contact, which could occur at a film theater, he ultimately understands.
“How can you not [worry]? Right," Diesel, 52, told us.
'FAST & FURIOUS 9' STUNTMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN FALL DURING FILMING
He continued: "I will say that at the core of 'Bloodshot,' you know, we know that 'Bloodshot' is a New York Times bestselling comic. We know that the military has adopted 'Bloodshot' for obvious reasons. It does deal with post-traumatic stress disorder. It does deal with the soldier's plight; 'Will I be recognized when I come home? Will the sacrifices mean anything?'”
Diesel, whose real name is Mark Sinclair, was sensitive to the fact that he has no control over when and where the film may or may not be seen, even drawing perspective from our nation’s military, which is also often faced with uncontrollable predicaments.
“But that’s why I do this," he said. "I feel like at the core, this story is about a soldier. And I feel like a soldier doesn't dictate when and where it is deployed. And if now is the time when this move has to come out, then now's the time the movie has to come out. And that's just how it is."
VIN DIESEL ISSUES VENEZUELAN PROTESTERS MESSAGE OF SUPPORT: 'WE ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS'
Diesel displays his brash and brawny signature style as U.S. Marine Ray Garrison, who’s killed and brought back to life in an enhanced and nearly invincible form as “Bloodshot," before he descends on a deadly, all-out mission to avenge the murder of his wife.
Diesel said he rarely thinks about the all-time impact his characters might have on standing the test of time and solely focuses on the overall integrity he sees in the role itself.
“I don't know if I'm ever aware of it,” he said. “I know that I'm aware of committing to a character with integrity. I know that integrity will stand the test of time.”
'FAST & FURIOUS 9' BEGINS FILMING, CAST MEMBERS SHARE PHOTOS FROM SET: 'FIRST DAY COMPLETED!'
The actor also said he still has a deep eagerness to finally deliver the Hannibal Barca trilogy that he’s been teasing for years, adding that he’d like to get a better grip on how to handle his time better in order to complete it.
“Oh, my God. I mean, yes, of course. I mean, I would be better at time management,” he said when asked what quality he would improve about himself. “I've been wanting to direct the Hannibal Barca trilogy, the Carthaginian African general that crossed the Alps and stormed Rome for almost 18 years, and I haven't been able to manage my time to get that done yet.”
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“So I wish I could manage that time a little bit and maybe push the corporations back a little bit just to make sure that I could add to that dream and fulfill that lifelong goal,” he added.
"Bloodshot" is now playing in theaters.


foxnews--2020-06-28--The week in pictures, Mar. 7 - Mar. 13

The week in pictures, Mar. 7 - Mar. 13

Here 's a selection of the most amazing images captured around the world in the past seven days .
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Meric Greenbaum a trader with Designated Market Maker IMC Financial looks up at the board before the opening bell before trading was halted on the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, March 9, 2020.


foxnews--2020-03-13--Fiat Chrysler worker at Indiana factory tests positive for coronavirus

An employee at Fiat Chrysler ’ s transmission plant in Kokomo , Indiana , has tested positive for the COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ will remain open , the automaker said .
Several co-workers who came into direct contact @ @ @ @ @ been tested and are under home quarantines , Reuters reported .
The facility employs approximately @ @ @ @ @ for several models across the Fiat Chrysler portfolio , including the company ’ s best-selling @ @ @ @ @ said production in Kokomo is continuing as normal , but sanitization efforts have been ramped @ @ @ @ @ spacing ” measures that include rescheduled break times .
The automaker has also begun encouraging @ @ @ @ @ work remotely , as possible , according to Automotive News .
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An employee at Fiat Chrysler’s transmission plant in Kokomo, Indiana, has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, but the facility will remain open, the automaker said.
Several co-workers who came into direct contact with the infected person have been tested and are under home quarantines, Reuters reported.
The facility employs approximately 4,000 workers and produces transmissions for several models across the Fiat Chrysler portfolio, including the company’s best-selling Ram pickups.
Fiat Chrysler said production in Kokomo is continuing as normal, but sanitization efforts have been ramped up along with “social spacing” measures that include rescheduled break times. The automaker has also begun encouraging employees across the company to work remotely, as possible, according to Automotive News.
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foxnews--2020-03-13--College basketball coaches, players react to canceled tournaments as some call the decision prematur

College basketball coaches, players react to canceled tournaments as some call the decision premature

After the NCAA announced Thursday that the Division I men ’ s and women ’ s 2020 basketball tournaments were canceled in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic , coaches and players have been at odds over the organization 's decision , with some arguing that it was premature .
Gonzaga head coach Mark Few reacted to news just minutes after the NCAA issued a statement announcing that the men ’ s and women ’ s tournaments would be canceled due to “ evolving COVID-19 public health threat.
” “ Extremely , extremely disappointed .
Extremely disappointed , ” Few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I think all of us felt we could postpone and even postpone into May , or whatever , and if we need to cancel , we could cancel then.
” “ If that ’ s what they ’ re doing , I guess that ’ s what they ’ re doing , ” he continued .
Few said that he was surprised by the decision after he felt that the coaches seemed to unanimously want to hold off on canceling the men ’ s tournament .
“ A hundred percent consensus of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Let ’ s pause , we can always cancel this thing at a later date .
Everybody that I talked to , their players were a hundred percent in on wanting to play , wishing to play , hoping to play , '' he said .
“ Who knows where we ’ d be a month from now .
Look at what happened over the last 48 hours , '' he told Stadium .
`` I think it should have been postponed and see where we are at in a month , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But one coach who seemed to be at odds with Few ’ s sentiments was Kentucky head coach John Calipari .
“ It had to be done , ” he said on ESPN ’ s SportsCenter .
“ I ’ m really gon na miss this team .
I think we could 've won the national title.
” NEVADA SPORTSBOOKS BRACE FOR AN INDEFINITE TIME WITHOUT SPORTS Calipari said despite his hopes to clinch the title he knows it was in the best interest of the players to cancel .
But it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news of the cancelation the hardest .
Rutgers ' Geo Baker issued a lengthy statement on Twitter to his fellow teammates and supporters where he said he `` hope ( s ) this is not the end of the road for this group . ''
Other star student-athletes followed suit .
CLICK HERE TO GET MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The NCAA tournaments were set to take place in several sites across the U.S. before it was canceled .
Additionally , all other winter and spring sports championships were canceled .
“ Today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Board of Governors canceled the Division I men ’ s and women ’ s 2020 basketball tournaments , as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships .
This decision is based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat , our ability to ensure the events do not contribute to [ the ] spread of the pandemic , and the impracticality of hosting such events at any time during this academic year given ongoing decisions by other entities , ” the NCAA 's statement read

After the NCAA announced Thursday that the Division I men’s and women’s 2020 basketball tournaments were canceled in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, coaches and players have been at odds over the organization's decision, with some arguing that it was premature.
Gonzaga head coach Mark Few reacted to news just minutes after the NCAA issued a statement announcing that the men’s and women’s tournaments would be canceled due to “evolving COVID-19 public health threat.”
NCAA CANCELS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS AMID CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
“Extremely, extremely disappointed. Extremely disappointed,” Few said on ESPN’s SportsCenter. “I think all of us felt we could postpone and even postpone into May, or whatever, and if we need to cancel, we could cancel then.”
“If that’s what they’re doing, I guess that’s what they’re doing,” he continued.
Few said that he was surprised by the decision after he felt that the coaches seemed to unanimously want to hold off on canceling the men’s tournament.
“A hundred percent consensus of let’s just take a breath. Let’s pause, we can always cancel this thing at a later date. Everybody that I talked to, their players were a hundred percent in on wanting to play, wishing to play, hoping to play," he said.
San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher agreed.
“Who knows where we’d be a month from now. Look at what happened over the last 48 hours," he told Stadium. "I think it should have been postponed and see where we are at in a month, but I understand them canceling it.”
But one coach who seemed to be at odds with Few’s sentiments was Kentucky head coach John Calipari.
“It had to be done,” he said on ESPN’s SportsCenter. “I’m really gonna miss this team. I think we could've won the national title.”
NEVADA SPORTSBOOKS BRACE FOR AN INDEFINITE TIME WITHOUT SPORTS
Calipari said despite his hopes to clinch the title he knows it was in the best interest of the players to cancel.
But it’s the players that have taken the news of the cancelation the hardest.
Rutgers' Geo Baker issued a lengthy statement on Twitter to his fellow teammates and supporters where he said he "hope(s) this is not the end of the road for this group." Other star student-athletes followed suit.
CLICK HERE TO GET MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
The NCAA tournaments were set to take place in several sites across the U.S. before it was canceled. Additionally, all other winter and spring sports championships were canceled.
“Today, NCAA President Mark Emmert and the Board of Governors canceled the Division I men’s and women’s 2020 basketball tournaments, as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships. This decision is based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, our ability to ensure the events do not contribute to [the] spread of the pandemic, and the impracticality of hosting such events at any time during this academic year given ongoing decisions by other entities,” the NCAA's statement read


foxnews--2020-03-13--NASCAR, IndyCar cancel upcoming races due to coronavirus

NASCAR and IndyCar both reversed course Friday and pulled the plug on racing this weekend , with IndyCar also suspending its season through the end of April due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic .
NASCAR called off Sunday 's race at Atlanta Motor Speedway and next weekend 's events at Homestead-Miami Speedway .
Both events were already scheduled to be run without spectators .
“ We want to race as much as you want us to race but this is the right decision , ” Johnson wrote on Twitter .
“ This is so much bigger than sports right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our fans , industry members and the overall public is top priority.
” IndyCar was scheduled to open its season Sunday on the streets of downtown St. Petersburg without fans .
Formula One also canceled its season opening race in Australia , leaving the first full weekend of global motorsports without a major event .
“ After careful consideration , including regular communication with our event promoters , health officials , and the city administrations in our respective race markets regarding COVID-19 , we have made the decision to cancel all events through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( The ) safety of our fans , participants , staff , partners , and media will always remain our top priority.
” IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi issued a statement in which he called the decision “ a bummer.
” “ I share in the disappointment with all the fans and pro athletes across the globe , ” Rossi said .
“ But let ’ s work through this together , be good ( intelligent ) humans , and come back to have some fun in a couple months.
” Defending IndyCar series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancellation standing in the lobby of his hotel just a few feet from the entrance to the street course .
“ Crazy times we are living in , man .
Crazy times , ” Newgarden said .
INTERVIEW : INDYCAR CHAMPION JOSEF NEWGARDEN IS READY TO REPEAT FOR TEAM PENSKE NASCAR said the decision to postpone the next two weeks “ is in the best interest of the safety and well-being of our fans , competitors , officials and everyone associated with our sport.
” As college and professional sports leagues canceled events @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , NASCAR , IndyCar and F1 were among the very few organizations planning to press ahead this weekend .
Finally , even the prospect of staging races without fans was deemed to be unsafe .
There was no announcement of any plans to reschedule the races .
For most people , the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms , such as fever and cough .
For some , especially older adults and people with existing health problems , it can cause more severe illness , including pneumonia .
The vast majority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within a few weeks .

NASCAR and IndyCar both reversed course Friday and pulled the plug on racing this weekend, with IndyCar also suspending its season through the end of April due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
NASCAR called off Sunday's race at Atlanta Motor Speedway and next weekend's events at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Both events were already scheduled to be run without spectators.
Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson supported the move.
“We want to race as much as you want us to race but this is the right decision,” Johnson wrote on Twitter. “This is so much bigger than sports right now and the health and safety of our fans, industry members and the overall public is top priority.”
IndyCar was scheduled to open its season Sunday on the streets of downtown St. Petersburg without fans. Formula One also canceled its season opening race in Australia, leaving the first full weekend of global motorsports without a major event.
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“After careful consideration, including regular communication with our event promoters, health officials, and the city administrations in our respective race markets regarding COVID-19, we have made the decision to cancel all events through April,” IndyCar said. “(The) safety of our fans, participants, staff, partners, and media will always remain our top priority.”
IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi issued a statement in which he called the decision “a bummer.”
“I share in the disappointment with all the fans and pro athletes across the globe,” Rossi said. “But let’s work through this together, be good (intelligent) humans, and come back to have some fun in a couple months.”
Defending IndyCar series champion Josef Newgarden received word of the cancellation standing in the lobby of his hotel just a few feet from the entrance to the street course.
“Crazy times we are living in, man. Crazy times,” Newgarden said.
INTERVIEW: INDYCAR CHAMPION JOSEF NEWGARDEN IS READY TO REPEAT FOR TEAM PENSKE
NASCAR said the decision to postpone the next two weeks “is in the best interest of the safety and well-being of our fans, competitors, officials and everyone associated with our sport.”
As college and professional sports leagues canceled events or postponed their seasons one by one, NASCAR, IndyCar and F1 were among the very few organizations planning to press ahead this weekend. Finally, even the prospect of staging races without fans was deemed to be unsafe.
There was no announcement of any plans to reschedule the races.
For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. The vast majority of people recover from the new virus within a few weeks.


foxnews--2020-03-13--Spain looks to Italy for coronavirus lessons as 60,000 Spaniards go on lockdown

As Italy grinds to a halt in hopes of stopping its coronavirus outbreak , Spain has become the next country at risk of having its health care system pushed to the brink by the global pandemic that is sweeping its way westward with increasing fury .
Over 60,000 people awoke Friday in four towns near Barcelona confined to their homes and with police blocking roads .
The order by regional authorities in Catalonia is Spain 's first mandatory lockdown as infections increase sharply , putting a strain on health services and pressure on the government for more action .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Madrid , with nearly 2,000 positive cases of the new virus and hospitals rapidly filling up , is a source of particular concern for authorities .
The country as a whole had more than 3,800 cases by Friday morning and at least 84 deaths , but with a rate of contagion that is skyrocketing .
In some areas , cases are doubling overnight .
The government has closed museums and sports centers , sent home nearly 10 million students and has asked people to work remotely , while limiting crowds at public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are being asked about whether the measures are enough in the light of the experience in Italy , where authorities have acknowledged that escalating restrictions have been unable to contain the virus .
After its gradual approach proved ineffective , Italy has gone into complete quarantine with authorities threatening to impose heavy fines and even jail time for those who break it .
More than 62 countries , including neighboring Morocco , have restricted arrivals from Spain , which has so far only stopped flights with Italy .
The Madrid vice president said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need of medical supplies , despite announcing an unprecedented plan to reshuffle the region ’ s health system that included pooling intensive care units from both public and private hospitals and even considering creating additional hospital rooms in hotels .
At least two hotel chains have offered their premises .
“ We can ’ t let more days go .
We already know what ’ s going to happen tomorrow and the day after tomorrow because we have the examples of China or Italy and the contagion curve is mathematical , ” Ignacio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We need for people to stay at home .
If we do n't do it voluntarily , we 'll have to urge the government to make it mandatory , '' he added .
“ This is a silent hurricane.
” ITALY 'S CORONAVIRUS GROUND ZERO SEES SLOWDOWN IN NEW CASES AFTER LOCKDOWN The streets of downtown Madrid , normally bustling with commuters on an average Friday morning , were almost empty as the message from authorities to stay home took hold .
The city ’ s mayor said he was considering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ban the outdoor seating for café terraces .
For most people , the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms , such as fever and cough .
For some , especially older adults and people with existing health problems , it can cause more severe illness , including pneumonia .
The vast majority of people recover from the new virus .
In Igualada , a town of nearly 40,000 some 60 kilometers ( 37 miles ) west of Barcelona that was put under mandatory confinement on Thursday night , the number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On Friday , the town woke up to police patrols and checkpoints on roads , stopping traffic from entering and leaving the confined area .
Miguel Caballero , who runs a family restaurant in the town , said the lockdown was adding to the pain of having to juggle work and taking care of two children who have no school .
Leaving them with grandparents was out of question because the elderly are considered a high-risk group .
“ The situation is grave but we are aware that this is going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stop it from spreading , ” Caballero said .
The biggest question is whether Spain ’ s largely public health system is able to sustain the sharp increase in cases , especially after years of austerity measures exhausted resources in hospitals and health centers .
The central government on Thursday allocated an additional package of 3.8 billion euros ( $ 4.2 billion ) for reinforcing personnel and supplies for hospitals .
Public health expert Rafael Bengoa said that private clinics may not be too much help because they rarely have intensive care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ desperately needed .
`` Look , this is not only going to be controlled by authorities , it is going to be controlled by social participation , '' the doctor said , adding that Spain has the advantage of Italy 's experience and `` more time '' to prepare .
`` There will be tensions in Spanish hospitals in the next two , three weeks , but we have had time to mitigate the demand coming in , '' he said .
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP In announcing the additional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14-billion-euro ( $ 15.6 billion ) stimulus package for the economy , Prime Minster Pedro Sánchez on Thursday urged Spaniards to exercise “ responsibility and social discipline , ” while declaring : “ We will overcome the virus .
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As Italy grinds to a halt in hopes of stopping its coronavirus outbreak, Spain has become the next country at risk of having its health care system pushed to the brink by the global pandemic that is sweeping its way westward with increasing fury.
Over 60,000 people awoke Friday in four towns near Barcelona confined to their homes and with police blocking roads. The order by regional authorities in Catalonia is Spain's first mandatory lockdown as infections increase sharply, putting a strain on health services and pressure on the government for more action.
The situation in and around the Spanish capital, Madrid, with nearly 2,000 positive cases of the new virus and hospitals rapidly filling up, is a source of particular concern for authorities.
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The country as a whole had more than 3,800 cases by Friday morning and at least 84 deaths, but with a rate of contagion that is skyrocketing. In some areas, cases are doubling overnight.
The government has closed museums and sports centers, sent home nearly 10 million students and has asked people to work remotely, while limiting crowds at public events in high-risk areas.
But questions are being asked about whether the measures are enough in the light of the experience in Italy, where authorities have acknowledged that escalating restrictions have been unable to contain the virus. After its gradual approach proved ineffective, Italy has gone into complete quarantine with authorities threatening to impose heavy fines and even jail time for those who break it.
More than 62 countries, including neighboring Morocco, have restricted arrivals from Spain, which has so far only stopped flights with Italy.
ITALY THREATENS FINES, JAIL TIME FOR NOT OBEYING CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN
The Madrid vice president said Friday that the region is in dire need of medical supplies, despite announcing an unprecedented plan to reshuffle the region’s health system that included pooling intensive care units from both public and private hospitals and even considering creating additional hospital rooms in hotels. At least two hotel chains have offered their premises.
“We can’t let more days go. We already know what’s going to happen tomorrow and the day after tomorrow because we have the examples of China or Italy and the contagion curve is mathematical,” Ignacio Aguado told Spanish public broadcaster, TVE.
“We need for people to stay at home. If we don't do it voluntarily, we'll have to urge the government to make it mandatory," he added. “This is a silent hurricane.”
ITALY'S CORONAVIRUS GROUND ZERO SEES SLOWDOWN IN NEW CASES AFTER LOCKDOWN
The streets of downtown Madrid, normally bustling with commuters on an average Friday morning, were almost empty as the message from authorities to stay home took hold. The city’s mayor said he was considering issuing a decree to close bars and ban the outdoor seating for café terraces.
For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. The vast majority of people recover from the new virus.
In Igualada, a town of nearly 40,000 some 60 kilometers (37 miles) west of Barcelona that was put under mandatory confinement on Thursday night, the number of cases has almost tripled in 24 hours. On Friday, the town woke up to police patrols and checkpoints on roads, stopping traffic from entering and leaving the confined area.
Miguel Caballero, who runs a family restaurant in the town, said the lockdown was adding to the pain of having to juggle work and taking care of two children who have no school. Leaving them with grandparents was out of question because the elderly are considered a high-risk group.
“The situation is grave but we are aware that this is going to help to halt the contagion here and to stop it from spreading,” Caballero said.
The biggest question is whether Spain’s largely public health system is able to sustain the sharp increase in cases, especially after years of austerity measures exhausted resources in hospitals and health centers. The central government on Thursday allocated an additional package of 3.8 billion euros ($4.2 billion) for reinforcing personnel and supplies for hospitals.
Public health expert Rafael Bengoa said that private clinics may not be too much help because they rarely have intensive care beds, which is what is most desperately needed.
"Look, this is not only going to be controlled by authorities, it is going to be controlled by social participation," the doctor said, adding that Spain has the advantage of Italy's experience and "more time" to prepare.
"There will be tensions in Spanish hospitals in the next two, three weeks, but we have had time to mitigate the demand coming in," he said.
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In announcing the additional support for the health system and a 14-billion-euro ($15.6 billion) stimulus package for the economy, Prime Minster Pedro Sánchez on Thursday urged Spaniards to exercise “responsibility and social discipline,” while declaring: “We will overcome the virus.”


foxnews--2020-03-13--Is the coronavirus God's judgment? Pastor weighs in

It may be a cringe-worthy question , but people of faith tend to explore these queries when disaster strikes and the world is in upheaval .
So with the global reach of the coronavirus , the question of whether the pandemic is `` God 's judgment on a sinful and corrupt world '' begs for some attention , and attention from one of the cooler heads in the Christian world .
Noted theologian and best-selling author Dr. Timothy Keller says the answer is nuanced .
In other words , it 's both `` Yes '' and `` No '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ THE CORONAVIRUS ?
PASTORS URGE FAITH OVER FEAR According to the biblical narrative , there 's a brokenness in this world that 's existed since ancient times .
Since the fall from Grace -- the turning away from God in the Garden of Eden -- all the bad stuff we encounter entered the world : disease , death , destruction , murder and a whole list of sins is the reality of the world we live in .
But , says Keller , God is sovereign , which means he 's in control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welfare .
But disasters will happen .
`` It 's just a way , I do think , for God to try to wake us up and to say , please make sure you 're right with me , '' Keller explained .
`` Please think , think about , you know , where you are .
So there 's a sense in which all these kinds of disasters are a judgment , but a judgment that 's not on the people who are suffering . ''
Keller and his wife , Kathy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` On Birth , '' `` On Marriage '' and `` On Death . ''
These are events that give us the greatest joys in life and our deepest sorrows , he says .
He explores more of the books ' contents on the Lighthouse Faith Podcast .
Keller says Jesus addressed the issue in the Bible , in the Gospel of Luke , about whether disasters are God 's judgment .
Jesus uses the example of a tower that had fallen and killed several people .
He asks , `` Do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than all the others who lived in Jerusalem ?
No , I tell you ; but unless you repent , you will all likewise perish . ''
CLICK HERE FOR MORE STORIES ON FAITH Jesus is telling us , `` When people die in a disaster that does not mean because God is judging them .
What He 's actually trying to do is show that they 're no worse than anybody else .
...
But what God is trying to do is trying to get our attention .
And [ that ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says .
COVID-19 is the latest scourge to hit humanity , but there ’ s a pretty good chance it will not be the last .
Medical scientists have in the past , and will now , use their God-given brains to help figure out a solution .
But the real question , Keller says , is not , “ Is this God ’ s judgment ?
” But rather , “ Is God to whom I look to and trust in when bad things happen ?
”

It may be a cringe-worthy question, but people of faith tend to explore these queries when disaster strikes and the world is in upheaval. So with the global reach of the coronavirus, the question of whether the pandemic is "God's judgment on a sinful and corrupt world" begs for some attention, and attention from one of the cooler heads in the Christian world.
Noted theologian and best-selling author Dr. Timothy Keller says the answer is nuanced. In other words, it's both "Yes" and "No".
WHAT IS THE 'CHRISTIAN RESPONSE' TO THE CORONAVIRUS? PASTORS URGE FAITH OVER FEAR
According to the biblical narrative, there's a brokenness in this world that's existed since ancient times. Since the fall from Grace -- the turning away from God in the Garden of Eden -- all the bad stuff we encounter entered the world: disease, death, destruction, murder and a whole list of sins is the reality of the world we live in. But, says Keller, God is sovereign, which means he's in control. And His greatest priority is our welfare. But disasters will happen.
"It's just a way, I do think, for God to try to wake us up and to say, please make sure you're right with me," Keller explained. "Please think, think about, you know, where you are. So there's a sense in which all these kinds of disasters are a judgment, but a judgment that's not on the people who are suffering."
Keller and his wife, Kathy, have written three small handbook guides: "On Birth," "On Marriage" and "On Death." These are events that give us the greatest joys in life and our deepest sorrows, he says. He explores more of the books' contents on the Lighthouse Faith Podcast.
Keller says Jesus addressed the issue in the Bible, in the Gospel of Luke, about whether disasters are God's judgment.
Jesus uses the example of a tower that had fallen and killed several people. He asks, "Do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others who lived in Jerusalem? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish."
Keller calls Jesus' polemic here "a brilliant move".
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Jesus is telling us, "When people die in a disaster that does not mean because God is judging them. What He's actually trying to do is show that they're no worse than anybody else. ... But what God is trying to do is trying to get our attention. And [that] these things do happen," Keller says.
COVID-19 is the latest scourge to hit humanity, but there’s a pretty good chance it will not be the last. Medical scientists have in the past, and will now, use their God-given brains to help figure out a solution.
But the real question, Keller says, is not, “Is this God’s judgment?” But rather, “Is God to whom I look to and trust in when bad things happen?”


foxnews--2020-03-13--Kelly Ripa seemingly makes light of coronavirus outbreak while getting Botox injections

Kelly Ripa seemingly made light of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak while receiving Botox injections from her doctor .
The 49-year-old “ Live with Kelly and Ryan ” host shared a series of videos on her Instagram Story Thursday in which she posed sitting in a procedure room with Dr. Robert Anolik to jokingly discuss a “ very serious medical problem going around right now.
” “ Botox deficiency , ” Anolik says with a laugh .
“ A lot of side effects .
Lines , wrinkles.
” Ripa then joked that the doctor was keeping his distance because he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus outbreak .
KELLY RIPA REVEALS WHY SHE GAVE UP ALCOHOL AND IT HAS NOTHING DO WITH RYAN SEACREST “ I ’ m following the CDC rules , ” he said .
“ These are great CDC rules and I appreciate them , ” Ripa said .
“ Having said that , in this time we can notice that there ’ s been a lot of worrying .
You can see it ’ s written all over my face , but Dr. Anolik decided to be brave today and come into work… to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The next video posted to her story seems to show Ripa after getting her Botox injections .
“ What do you think , did I survive ?
” she asks dramatically .
“ Is there any Botox left for anyone else , doctor ?
” KELLY RIPA SAYS SHE AND HUSBAND MARK CONSUELOS WILL 'BE TOTALLY NAKED ' ONCE THEIR KIDS MOVE OUT “ We used it all up .
Hopefully , there won ’ t be a shortage , ” Anolik jokes .
Ripa seems to be keeping a light tone as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even impacted the TV industry .
“ Live with Kelly and Ryan ” joined other morning shows like “ The View , ” “ Good Morning America , ” “ Strahan , Sara and Keke ” and “ Tamron Hall ” that will be broadcasting without a studio audience out of an abundance of caution , according to TheWrap .
“ As you can see , things are a little different here today given the developing situation in New York with the coronavirus , the decision was made to suspend audiences from our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opening of the March 11 broadcast .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP “ While we don ’ t have our regular studio audience except for some of our producers who are obviously being punished for something , ” Ripa joked .
“ You obviously really screwed up up there , guys !
” She continued : “ But that shouldn ’ t stop anyone from watching at home because let 's face it , you can ’ t go anywhere else .
”

Kelly Ripa seemingly made light of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak while receiving Botox injections from her doctor.
The 49-year-old “Live with Kelly and Ryan” host shared a series of videos on her Instagram Story Thursday in which she posed sitting in a procedure room with Dr. Robert Anolik to jokingly discuss a “very serious medical problem going around right now.”
“Botox deficiency,” Anolik says with a laugh. “A lot of side effects. Lines, wrinkles.”
Ripa then joked that the doctor was keeping his distance because he was afraid to touch her given the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
KELLY RIPA REVEALS WHY SHE GAVE UP ALCOHOL AND IT HAS NOTHING DO WITH RYAN SEACREST
“I’m following the CDC rules,” he said.
“These are great CDC rules and I appreciate them,” Ripa said. “Having said that, in this time we can notice that there’s been a lot of worrying. You can see it’s written all over my face, but Dr. Anolik decided to be brave today and come into work… to treat my acute Botox deficiency syndrome.”
The next video posted to her story seems to show Ripa after getting her Botox injections.
“What do you think, did I survive?” she asks dramatically. “Is there any Botox left for anyone else, doctor?”
KELLY RIPA SAYS SHE AND HUSBAND MARK CONSUELOS WILL 'BE TOTALLY NAKED' ONCE THEIR KIDS MOVE OUT
“We used it all up. Hopefully, there won’t be a shortage,” Anolik jokes.
Ripa seems to be keeping a light tone as the coronavirus continues to spread and has even impacted the TV industry. “Live with Kelly and Ryan” joined other morning shows like “The View,” “Good Morning America,” “Strahan, Sara and Keke” and “Tamron Hall” that will be broadcasting without a studio audience out of an abundance of caution, according to TheWrap.
“As you can see, things are a little different here today given the developing situation in New York with the coronavirus, the decision was made to suspend audiences from our show,” Seacrest said during the opening of the March 11 broadcast.
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“While we don’t have our regular studio audience except for some of our producers who are obviously being punished for something,” Ripa joked. “You obviously really screwed up up there, guys!”
She continued: “But that shouldn’t stop anyone from watching at home because let's face it, you can’t go anywhere else.”


foxnews--2020-03-13--A look at Florida’s primary winners in past presidential contests

With 219 pledged delegates up for grabs , Florida is the biggest prize of the four states holding presidential primaries @ @ @ @ @ has the fourth-largest delegate cache in the entire 2020 Democratic presidential nominating calendar , after @ @ @ @ @ Texas .
THE LATEST FROM FOX NEWS ON THE 2020 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN The Sunshine State @ @ @ @ @ closed , meaning you must be a registered Democrat to cast a ballot in the @ @ @ @ @ register to vote or to update party affiliation was Feb. 18 .
Florida does allow @ @ @ @ @ stations across the state .
Polls are open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to @ @ @ @ @ While most of the state is in the eastern time zone , a small part @ @ @ @ @ is located in the central time zone .

With 219 pledged delegates up for grabs, Florida is the biggest prize of the four states holding presidential primaries on Tuesday.
The state has the fourth-largest delegate cache in the entire 2020 Democratic presidential nominating calendar, after California, New York and Texas.
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The Sunshine State’s presidential primary is closed, meaning you must be a registered Democrat to cast a ballot in the contest. The deadline to register to vote or to update party affiliation was Feb. 18. Florida does allow for early voting at polling stations across the state. Polls are open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. While most of the state is in the eastern time zone, a small part of Florida’s Panhandle is located in the central time zone.
Here’s a look at recent past winners:
2016
DEMOCRATS
Hillary Clinton - 64 percent
Bernie Sanders - 33 percent
REPUBLICANS
Donald Trump - 46 percent
Marco Rubio - 27 percent
Ted Cruz - 17 percent
John Kasich - 7 percent
2012
REPUBLICANS
Mitt Romney - 46 percent
Newt Gingrich - 32 percent
Rick Santorum - 13 percent
Ron Paul - 7 percent
2008
DEMOCRATS
Hillary Clinton - 50 percent
Barack Obama - 34 percent
John Edwards - 7 percent
REPUBLICANS
John McCain - 36 percent
Mitt Romney - 31 percent
Rudy Giuliani - 15 percent
Mike Huckabee - 14 percent
2004
DEMOCRATS
John Kerry - 77 percent
John Edwards - 10 percent
Howard Dean - 3 percent


foxnews--2020-03-13--Australia's foreign minister Peter Dutton tests positive for coronavirus

Australia ’ s Foreign Minister Friday said he is in isolation in the the hosptial after testing positive for coronavirus , but he feels fine .
Peter Dutton tweeted a statement saying he woke up with a “ temperature and a sore throat ” so he contacted the Queensland Department of Health and was tested for COVID-19 .
He said he was admitted to the hospital after the test came back positive .
“ I feel fine and will provide an update in due course , ” he added .
Dutton flew back to Brisbane on a commercial flight Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported .
At least 160 people have contracted the virus in Australia and three have died .
Actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson both tested positive while working on a film in the country this week and are in the hospital .
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ’ s wife , Sophie , and an aide for U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell , D-Wash. , have also tested positive for the disease .
Several U.S. lawmakers , including Sen. Ted Cruz , Sen. Rick Scott and Rep. Matt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came into contact with an infected patient at the CPAC conference or at Mar-a-Lago , where officials met with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro ’ s communications director , Fabio Wajngarten , who has coronavirus .

Australia’s Foreign Minister Friday said he is in isolation in the the hosptial after testing positive for coronavirus, but he feels fine.
Peter Dutton tweeted a statement saying he woke up with a “temperature and a sore throat” so he contacted the Queensland Department of Health and was tested for COVID-19.
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson share update following coronavirus diagnosis
He said he was admitted to the hospital after the test came back positive.
“I feel fine and will provide an update in due course,” he added.
Dutton flew back to Brisbane on a commercial flight Tuesday after a Cabinet meeting in Sydney, The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.
At least 160 people have contracted the virus in Australia and three have died.
Actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson both tested positive while working on a film in the country this week and are in the hospital.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s wife, Sophie, and an aide for U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., have also tested positive for the disease.
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Several U.S. lawmakers, including Sen. Ted Cruz, Sen. Rick Scott and Rep. Matt Gaetz, are in self-quarantine after they came into contact with an infected patient at the CPAC conference or at Mar-a-Lago, where officials met with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s communications director, Fabio Wajngarten, who has coronavirus.