foxnews--2020-03-24--Jeremy Renner’s ex-wife responds after he asks the court for child support reduction amid coronaviru

Jeremy Renner’s ex-wife responds after he asks the court for child support reduction amid coronavirus shutdown

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Jeremy Renner says he is lighter in the pockets amid the coronavirus outbreak , which has since frozen various industries and driven Hollywood to a grinding halt .
As the novel virus continues to spread across the globe , the “ Avengers ” actor recently requested a reduction in his child support payments to his ex-wife , Canadian actress and artist Sonni Pacheco , according to multiple outlets .
In court documents obtained by TMZ , Renner , 49 , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ income to be substantially lower this year , due to the fact that the ‘ Avengers ’ film series has now finished production and been released . ''
He continued : `` I did have some work lined up ; however , with the advent of the coronavirus , the film and television industry has gone on indefinite hiatus , and it is likely that most productions will not resume again prior to the end of the year .
As such , the projects that I had previously lined up to film this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' According to TMZ , in addition to Renner ’ s reduced salary for 2020 , the Oscar nominee said he is currently forking over $ 30,000 per month , tax-free , for their 6-year-old daughter Ava ’ s housing , food , clothing and transportation – and Renner is scratching his head wondering at how the money is being spent .
Renner maintains that his daughter ’ s “ reasonable needs ” shouldn ’ t be more than $ 11,200 per month , per TMZ .
He further alleged that Pacheco , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as “ her own ‘ slush fund ’ ” to support her lifestyle and to wage a monthslong “ custody war ” against him in court , the outlet reported .
JEREMY RENNER ACCUSED BY EX-WIFE OF BITING THEIR DAUGHTER AS THEIR CUSTODY BATTLE GETS HEATED According to TMZ , Renner 's lawyer claimed in the docs that `` Sonny 's [ sic ] voracious appetite for Jeremy 's money has no end in sight . ''
However , when reached for comment , Pacheco called Renner 's actions `` disheartening '' and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of monthly child support she receives from him .
`` It is very disheartening that in a time of global crisis there is yet another attempt to reduce funds I rely on to provide for our child .
The reported monthly income has been greatly exaggerated .
As I have yet to receive the paperwork he has filed with the court on my birthday , '' Pacheco told Fox News on Tuesday .
`` I only have knowledge as to what I have read in the tabloids .
I think it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I start addressing the lies myself , '' she continued .
`` First , I do not receive $ 30,000 in monthly child support .
Second , all of my savings and Ava ’ s savings have been drained due to lawyer fees , as my concerns for Ava ’ s safety have been an ongoing battle for years now .
I have and will always choose to protect Ava when I find out about disturbing behavior exhibited by her father at his homes that put her in danger , '' she alleged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am choosing love and to continue to wish him the best and a healthy safe life , '' Pacheco concluded .
JEREMY RENNER ’ S REP RESPONDS TO ALLEGATIONS OF ‘ AVENGERS ’ STAR THREATENING TO KILL EX-WIFE TMZ reports that Renner is also asking the judge to grant his business managers sole control over the money that is deposited into Ava ’ s account .
The former couple welcomed Ava nine months before tying the knot in January 2014 , however , Pacheco filed for divorce from the “ Arrival ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was over , citing irreconcilable differences .
They finalized their split the same month .
Since then , Renner and Pacheco have been entrenched in a bitter custody dispute over their daughter , and in September 2019 , they both filed requests with the court for sole custody .
Pacheco later alleged that Renner threatened to kill her , which he strongly denied to Us Weekly in October 2019 via his rep. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP “ The well-being of his daughter Ava has always been and continues to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Renner ’ s rep told the outlet at the time .
“ This is a matter for the court to decide.
” Reps for Renner did not immediately respond to Fox News ’ requests for comment .

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Jeremy Renner says he is lighter in the pockets amid the coronavirus outbreak, which has since frozen various industries and driven Hollywood to a grinding halt.
As the novel virus continues to spread across the globe, the “Avengers” actor recently requested a reduction in his child support payments to his ex-wife, Canadian actress and artist Sonni Pacheco, according to multiple outlets.
In court documents obtained by TMZ, Renner, 49, said: "I had planned for my income to be substantially lower this year, due to the fact that the ‘Avengers’ film series has now finished production and been released."
JEREMY RENNER CLAIMS SEX-OBSESSED EX-WIFE SHARED NUDE PHOTOS OF HIM
He continued: "I did have some work lined up; however, with the advent of the coronavirus, the film and television industry has gone on indefinite hiatus, and it is likely that most productions will not resume again prior to the end of the year. As such, the projects that I had previously lined up to film this year are likely cancelled or postponed."
According to TMZ, in addition to Renner’s reduced salary for 2020, the Oscar nominee said he is currently forking over $30,000 per month, tax-free, for their 6-year-old daughter Ava’s housing, food, clothing and transportation – and Renner is scratching his head wondering at how the money is being spent.
Renner maintains that his daughter’s “reasonable needs” shouldn’t be more than $11,200 per month, per TMZ. He further alleged that Pacheco, 28, has been utilizing the money as “her own ‘slush fund’” to support her lifestyle and to wage a monthslong “custody war” against him in court, the outlet reported.
JEREMY RENNER ACCUSED BY EX-WIFE OF BITING THEIR DAUGHTER AS THEIR CUSTODY BATTLE GETS HEATED
According to TMZ, Renner's lawyer claimed in the docs that "Sonny's [sic] voracious appetite for Jeremy's money has no end in sight."
However, when reached for comment, Pacheco called Renner's actions "disheartening" and claimed that he grossly misstated the amount of monthly child support she receives from him.
"It is very disheartening that in a time of global crisis there is yet another attempt to reduce funds I rely on to provide for our child. The reported monthly income has been greatly exaggerated. As I have yet to receive the paperwork he has filed with the court on my birthday," Pacheco told Fox News on Tuesday.
"I only have knowledge as to what I have read in the tabloids. I think it’s time after seven years of hell, I start addressing the lies myself," she continued. "First, I do not receive $30,000 in monthly child support. Second, all of my savings and Ava’s savings have been drained due to lawyer fees, as my concerns for Ava’s safety have been an ongoing battle for years now. I have and will always choose to protect Ava when I find out about disturbing behavior exhibited by her father at his homes that put her in danger," she alleged.
"Last but not least, I am choosing love and to continue to wish him the best and a healthy safe life," Pacheco concluded.
JEREMY RENNER’S REP RESPONDS TO ALLEGATIONS OF ‘AVENGERS’ STAR THREATENING TO KILL EX-WIFE
TMZ reports that Renner is also asking the judge to grant his business managers sole control over the money that is deposited into Ava’s account.
The former couple welcomed Ava nine months before tying the knot in January 2014, however, Pacheco filed for divorce from the “Arrival” star in December, before the year was over, citing irreconcilable differences. They finalized their split the same month.
Since then, Renner and Pacheco have been entrenched in a bitter custody dispute over their daughter, and in September 2019, they both filed requests with the court for sole custody.
Pacheco later alleged that Renner threatened to kill her, which he strongly denied to Us Weekly in October 2019 via his rep.
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“The well-being of his daughter Ava has always been and continues to be the primary focus for Jeremy,” Renner’s rep told the outlet at the time. “This is a matter for the court to decide.”
Reps for Renner did not immediately respond to Fox News’ requests for comment.


foxnews--2020-06-04--China marks Tiananmen anniversary with crackdown, ban on Hong Kong vigil

BEIJING — China tightened controls over dissidents while pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong and elsewhere sought ways to mark the 31st anniversary Thursday of the crushing of the pro-democracy movement centered on Beijing ’ s Tiananmen Square .
That came after authorities in Hong Kong took the extraordinary move of canceling an annual candlelight vigil in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory 's Victoria Park for the first time in 30 years .
Authorities cited the need for social distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak , despite the recent reopening of schools , beaches , bars and beauty parlors .
Hong Kong has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and life has largely returned to normal in the city of 7.4 million .
However , China has long detested the vigil , the only such activity allowed on Chinese territory to commemorate victims of the crackdown , which remains a taboo subject on the mainland .
Hundreds , possibly thousands of people were killed when tanks and troops assaulted the center of Beijing on the night of June 3-4 , 1989 to break up weeks of student-led protests seen as posing a threat to authoritarian Communist Party rule .
“ We all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chinese government really don ’ t want to see the candle lights in Victoria Park , '' said Wu'er Kaixi , a former student leader who was No .
2 on the government 's most-wanted list following the crackdown .
“ The Chinese Communists want us all to forget about what happened 31 years ago .
But it is the Chinese government themselves reminding the whole world that they are the same government which 31 years ago suppressed the peaceful demonstrators and in the last year , the same government doing the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Associated Press in Taiwan , where he now resides .
Tiananmen Square , where thousands of students had gathered in 1989 , was quiet and largely empty on Thursday .
Police and armored vehicles stood sentry on the vast surface the square .
Few pedestrians lined up at security checkpoints where they must show ID to be allowed through as part of mass nationwide surveillance measures aimed at squelching any dissent .
The cancellation of the vigil also comes amid a tightening of Beijing ’ s grip over Hong Kong , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China ’ s ceremonial parliament , moving to pass national security legislation that circumvents Hong Kong ’ s local legislature and could severely limit free speech and opposition political activity .
In Hong Kong , a law is being passed to make it a crime to disrespect China ’ s national anthem and 15 well-known veteran activists were arrested and charged with organizing and taking part in illegal demonstrations .
Those actions are seen as part of a steady erosion of civil rights Hong Kong was guaranteed when it was handed over from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The ban comes amid an alarming acceleration of attacks on the autonomy of Hong Kong and the undermining of the rights and freedoms of the Hong Kong people guaranteed under Hong Kong and international law ” Sharon Hom , executive director of Human Rights in China , said in a statement .
Despite the ban on the vigil , the Asian financial hub was bracing for “ pop-up ” protests of the type that raged around the city during months of anti-government protests last year that often led to violent confrontations between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrested over the demonstrations , which were sparked by proposed legislation that could have seen suspects extradited to mainland China where they could face torture and unfair , politically biased trials .
The Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic and Democratic Movements of China that organizes the annual vigil has called on people around the city to light candles at 8 p.m. ( 1200 GMT ) and plans to livestream the commemorations on its website www.64live.org .
Alliance Chairman Lee Cheuk-yan said protesters still planned to gather at the park to mourn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support for the democratic cause in China .
It was n't clear what form the activity would take or how many would attend .
The entrance to the park was blocked by police barriers on Thursday .
“ Hong Kong government tried to please or show loyalty to Beijing and ban our gathering before even the national security comes in .
But we are determined , '' Lee said at a kiosk set up by the group to distribute flyers in the busy Causeway Bay shopping district near the park .
Other vigils @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elsewhere , including in Taiwan , the self-ruled island democracy whose government called again this year for Beijing to own up to the facts of the crackdown .
That drew a strong response from Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian , who called the statement “ complete nonsense.
” “ As to the political disturbance that occurred in the late 1980s , the Chinese government has had a clear conclusion .
The great achievements that we have achieved ... have fully demonstrated that the development path China has chosen is completely correct , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conditions and has won the sincere support of the Chinese people , ” Zhao told reporters at a daily briefing .
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo marked the crackdown anniversary on Tuesday , a day after federal forces used tear gas to clear peaceful protesters from a park in front of the White House .
Pompeo tweeted criticism of China and Hong Kong for banning the vigil before meeting privately with a group of Tiananmen Square survivors at the State Department .
That too drew criticism from China .
CLICK HERE TO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of rhetoric , China 's small , beleaguered dissident community has again come under greater scrutiny from the authorities .
Many have been placed under house arrest and their communications with the outside world cut off , according to rights groups .
China has released the last of those arrested for directly taking part in the Tiananmen demonstrations , but others who seek to commemorate them have been rearrested for continuing their activism .
They include Huang Qi , founder of website 64 Tianwang that sought to expose official wrongdoing .
Reportedly in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12-year-sentence after being convicted of leaking state secrets abroad .

BEIJING — China tightened controls over dissidents while pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong and elsewhere sought ways to mark the 31st anniversary Thursday of the crushing of the pro-democracy movement centered on Beijing’s Tiananmen Square.
That came after authorities in Hong Kong took the extraordinary move of canceling an annual candlelight vigil in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory's Victoria Park for the first time in 30 years.
Authorities cited the need for social distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak, despite the recent reopening of schools, beaches, bars and beauty parlors. Hong Kong has had relatively few cases of the virus and life has largely returned to normal in the city of 7.4 million.
HONG KONG BLOCKS TIANANMEN SQUARE CRACKDOWN ANNIVERSARY, CITING CORNAVIRUS FEARS
However, China has long detested the vigil, the only such activity allowed on Chinese territory to commemorate victims of the crackdown, which remains a taboo subject on the mainland. Hundreds, possibly thousands of people were killed when tanks and troops assaulted the center of Beijing on the night of June 3-4, 1989 to break up weeks of student-led protests seen as posing a threat to authoritarian Communist Party rule.
“We all know the Hong Kong government and the Chinese government really don’t want to see the candle lights in Victoria Park," said Wu'er Kaixi, a former student leader who was No. 2 on the government's most-wanted list following the crackdown.
“The Chinese Communists want us all to forget about what happened 31 years ago. But it is the Chinese government themselves reminding the whole world that they are the same government which 31 years ago suppressed the peaceful demonstrators and in the last year, the same government doing the same in Hong Kong,” he told The Associated Press in Taiwan, where he now resides.
"The Chinese Communists want us all to forget about what happened 31 years ago. " — Wu'er Kaixi, who was No. 2 on Beijing's most-wanted list
Tiananmen Square, where thousands of students had gathered in 1989, was quiet and largely empty on Thursday. Police and armored vehicles stood sentry on the vast surface the square. Few pedestrians lined up at security checkpoints where they must show ID to be allowed through as part of mass nationwide surveillance measures aimed at squelching any dissent.
The cancellation of the vigil also comes amid a tightening of Beijing’s grip over Hong Kong, with the National People’s Congress, China’s ceremonial parliament, moving to pass national security legislation that circumvents Hong Kong’s local legislature and could severely limit free speech and opposition political activity.
In Hong Kong, a law is being passed to make it a crime to disrespect China’s national anthem and 15 well-known veteran activists were arrested and charged with organizing and taking part in illegal demonstrations. Those actions are seen as part of a steady erosion of civil rights Hong Kong was guaranteed when it was handed over from British to Chinese rule in 1997.
“The ban comes amid an alarming acceleration of attacks on the autonomy of Hong Kong and the undermining of the rights and freedoms of the Hong Kong people guaranteed under Hong Kong and international law” Sharon Hom, executive director of Human Rights in China, said in a statement.
Despite the ban on the vigil, the Asian financial hub was bracing for “pop-up” protests of the type that raged around the city during months of anti-government protests last year that often led to violent confrontations between police and demonstrators.
Thousands have been arrested over the demonstrations, which were sparked by proposed legislation that could have seen suspects extradited to mainland China where they could face torture and unfair, politically biased trials.
The Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic and Democratic Movements of China that organizes the annual vigil has called on people around the city to light candles at 8 p.m. (1200 GMT) and plans to livestream the commemorations on its website www.64live.org.
Alliance Chairman Lee Cheuk-yan said protesters still planned to gather at the park to mourn victims of the massacre and show their support for the democratic cause in China. It wasn't clear what form the activity would take or how many would attend. The entrance to the park was blocked by police barriers on Thursday.
“Hong Kong government tried to please or show loyalty to Beijing and ban our gathering before even the national security comes in. But we are determined," Lee said at a kiosk set up by the group to distribute flyers in the busy Causeway Bay shopping district near the park.
Other vigils, virtual and otherwise, are planned elsewhere, including in Taiwan, the self-ruled island democracy whose government called again this year for Beijing to own up to the facts of the crackdown.
That drew a strong response from Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian, who called the statement “complete nonsense.”
“As to the political disturbance that occurred in the late 1980s, the Chinese government has had a clear conclusion. The great achievements that we have achieved ... have fully demonstrated that the development path China has chosen is completely correct, which conforms to China’s national conditions and has won the sincere support of the Chinese people,” Zhao told reporters at a daily briefing.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo marked the crackdown anniversary on Tuesday, a day after federal forces used tear gas to clear peaceful protesters from a park in front of the White House.
Pompeo tweeted criticism of China and Hong Kong for banning the vigil before meeting privately with a group of Tiananmen Square survivors at the State Department. That too drew criticism from China.
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Alongside the exchanges of rhetoric, China's small, beleaguered dissident community has again come under greater scrutiny from the authorities. Many have been placed under house arrest and their communications with the outside world cut off, according to rights groups.
China has released the last of those arrested for directly taking part in the Tiananmen demonstrations, but others who seek to commemorate them have been rearrested for continuing their activism.
They include Huang Qi, founder of website 64 Tianwang that sought to expose official wrongdoing. Reportedly in failing health, he is serving a 12-year-sentence after being convicted of leaking state secrets abroad.


foxnews--2020-06-04--Study shows 76 percent of coronavirus patients improve after plasma transfusion

One study conducted at Texas hospitals recently showed convalescent plasma transfusions led to clinical improvement or hospital discharge in 76 percent of coronavirus patients .
The study involved 25 patients with severe coronavirus at the Houston Methodist hospitals from late March to April .
They were transfused with convalescent plasma from recovered COVID-19 donors .
Plasma from recovered COVID-19 cases is transfused to critically ill COVID-19 patients , with the hope that the antibodies will help the patient fight or neutralize the disease .
Study authors say the treatment method has been used to treat microbial infections for more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ optimism for the plasma transfusions in COVID-19 patients earlier in the pandemic when some cases improved .
The Houston study was published May 26 in The American Journal of Pathology .
WHO SAYS CORONAVIRUS IS N'T MUTATING INTO DANGEROUS FORM The study 's outcomes focused on safety and the potential benefit of transfusing convalescent plasma to patients with severe coronavirus .
Noting several other studies that suggest plasma donations are an effective treatment strategy for COVID-19 , the Houston reachers wanted to offer more data on initial clinical observations .
“ The data @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a safe treatment option for those with severe COVID-19 disease , ” study authors wrote .
NO NEW CORONAVIRUS CASES REPORTED IN LAKE OF THE OZARKS PARTIERS , HEALTH OFFICIAL SAYS A week after transfusion , 36 percent of patients showed clinical improvement .
Another seven days later , a total of 76 percent , or 19 patients , improved or were discharged from the hospital .
Study authors described the therapy , which was one transfusion of 300 mL of plasma , as “ well-tolerated , ” and said that “ no @ @ @ @ @ @ @

One study conducted at Texas hospitals recently showed convalescent plasma transfusions led to clinical improvement or hospital discharge in 76 percent of coronavirus patients.
The study involved 25 patients with severe coronavirus at the Houston Methodist hospitals from late March to April. They were transfused with convalescent plasma from recovered COVID-19 donors.
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Plasma from recovered COVID-19 cases is transfused to critically ill COVID-19 patients, with the hope that the antibodies will help the patient fight or neutralize the disease. Study authors say the treatment method has been used to treat microbial infections for more than 100 years. Other doctors began voicing optimism for the plasma transfusions in COVID-19 patients earlier in the pandemic when some cases improved.
The Houston study was published May 26 in The American Journal of Pathology.
WHO SAYS CORONAVIRUS ISN'T MUTATING INTO DANGEROUS FORM
The study's outcomes focused on safety and the potential benefit of transfusing convalescent plasma to patients with severe coronavirus. Noting several other studies that suggest plasma donations are an effective treatment strategy for COVID-19, the Houston reachers wanted to offer more data on initial clinical observations.
“The data indicate that administration of convalescent plasma is a safe treatment option for those with severe COVID-19 disease,” study authors wrote.
NO NEW CORONAVIRUS CASES REPORTED IN LAKE OF THE OZARKS PARTIERS, HEALTH OFFICIAL SAYS
A week after transfusion, 36 percent of patients showed clinical improvement. Another seven days later, a total of 76 percent, or 19 patients, improved or were discharged from the hospital.
Study authors described the therapy, which was one transfusion of 300 mL of plasma, as “well-tolerated,” and said that “no transfusion-related adverse events were observed.”


foxnews--2020-06-04--‘Social gatherings’ behind rise in coronavirus cases in part of Idaho, officials say

“ Social gatherings ” are behind a recent rise of coronavirus cases in at least one part of Idaho , health officials in the Gem State said this week .
Officials with Southeastern Idaho Public Health on Wednesday cautioned residents to be careful when gathering with friends and family outside of their immediate households , especially as the number of people who are permitted to gather together at once has recently increased .
HAIR SALON LINKED TO CORONAVIRUS CASES IN THIS WYOMING CITY “ Social gatherings are a common denominator in the rise of cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ release .
“ With Idaho moving through the stages of reopening , numbers permissible to gather have increased to 10 – 50 people .
However , gatherings must be done safely and that means keeping at least 6 feet apart and utilizing other precautionary measures like wearing a cloth face covering and providing opportunities for good hand hygiene.
” The news comes as at least 14 of the 44 recently confirmed COVID-19 cases across the state ’ s seven health districts were reported by the Southeastern and Eastern Idaho health districts , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that up until this point had been two of the least impacted districts .
“ Whenever you get together with those outside of your household there is the potential risk of spreading COVID-19 , ” said Maggie Mann , Southeastern Idaho Public Health ( SIPH ) director , in a statement .
“ Practicing physical distancing and wearing a cloth face covering is the new normal and should be practiced even as restrictions in Idaho move through the stages of reopening.
” “ As long as there are asymptomatic people in our communities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occur , ” added Mann .
“ Asymptomatic individuals can worsen the spread and infection rate of COVID-19 now , considering that Idaho has begun to reopen most of its economy.
” CORONAVIRUS HAS NOT RESURGED IN OREGON FOLLOWING REOPENINGS , STATE HEALTH OFFICIAL SAYS Health officials also warned that COVID-19 is “ two to three times more contagious than flu , which means the virus can spread rapidly from person to person.
” Overall , the state has reported more than 2,900 cases of the novel virus to date , according to @ @ @

“Social gatherings” are behind a recent rise of coronavirus cases in at least one part of Idaho, health officials in the Gem State said this week.
Officials with Southeastern Idaho Public Health on Wednesday cautioned residents to be careful when gathering with friends and family outside of their immediate households, especially as the number of people who are permitted to gather together at once has recently increased.
HAIR SALON LINKED TO CORONAVIRUS CASES IN THIS WYOMING CITY
“Social gatherings are a common denominator in the rise of cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho,” officials said in a news release. “With Idaho moving through the stages of reopening, numbers permissible to gather have increased to 10 – 50 people. However, gatherings must be done safely and that means keeping at least 6 feet apart and utilizing other precautionary measures like wearing a cloth face covering and providing opportunities for good hand hygiene.”
The news comes as at least 14 of the 44 recently confirmed COVID-19 cases across the state’s seven health districts were reported by the Southeastern and Eastern Idaho health districts, according to the Idaho Statesman, which noted that up until this point had been two of the least impacted districts.
“Whenever you get together with those outside of your household there is the potential risk of spreading COVID-19,” said Maggie Mann, Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) director, in a statement. “Practicing physical distancing and wearing a cloth face covering is the new normal and should be practiced even as restrictions in Idaho move through the stages of reopening.”
“As long as there are asymptomatic people in our communities, spread to others will continue to occur,” added Mann. “Asymptomatic individuals can worsen the spread and infection rate of COVID-19 now, considering that Idaho has begun to reopen most of its economy.”
CORONAVIRUS HAS NOT RESURGED IN OREGON FOLLOWING REOPENINGS, STATE HEALTH OFFICIAL SAYS
Health officials also warned that COVID-19 is “two to three times more contagious than flu, which means the virus can spread rapidly from person to person.”
Overall, the state has reported more than 2,900 cases of the novel virus to date, according to official estimates.


foxnews--2020-06-04--No new coronavirus cases reported in Lake of the Ozarks partiers, health official says

There have been no new cases of the novel coronavirus among the hundreds who flouted social distancing guidelines and attended pool parties at Missouri ’ s Lake of the Ozarks over Memorial Day weekend , a state health official said this week .
Videos and photos that showed hundreds of partygoers prompted health officials in the state to express concerns that the large gatherings would lead to a surge in cases of COVID-19 .
Those who attended were urged to self-quarantine and get tested , while officials in St. Louis County — Lake of the Ozarks is a popular getaway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — later issued a travel advisory .
Later , a Missouri man who spent time at one of the pool bars over the holiday weekend was found to be positive for the novel virus , potentially exposing hundreds of others .
But on Wednesday , Dr. Randall Williams , director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services , said state health officials are not currently aware of any additional cases linked to the pool parties .
“ The answer , to our knowledge , is no , ” Williams said Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s daily press briefing , according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch .
Meanwhile , Dr. Alex Garza , commander of the St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force , expressed cautious optimism , noting officials “ will give it a couple more days ” to see if any infections linked to the pool parties emerge , he said during the briefing .
CLICK HERE FOR MORE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE Overall , the statewide hospitalizations from the virus have decreased by more than 40 percent in recent weeks , while the state 's number of positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the briefing , per the newspaper .
“ Our hospitals are not overwhelmed .
Our positivity rate continues to decline .
People are recovering , and we are moving forward , ” he said .
To date , the Show-Me State has reported more than 13,700 cases of the novel virus and nearly 800 virus-linked deaths , according to official estimates .

There have been no new cases of the novel coronavirus among the hundreds who flouted social distancing guidelines and attended pool parties at Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks over Memorial Day weekend, a state health official said this week.
Videos and photos that showed hundreds of partygoers prompted health officials in the state to express concerns that the large gatherings would lead to a surge in cases of COVID-19. Those who attended were urged to self-quarantine and get tested, while officials in St. Louis County — Lake of the Ozarks is a popular getaway for people who live in St. Louis — later issued a travel advisory.
MISSOURI'S LAKE OF THE OZARKS PACKED, PROMPTING CORONAVIRUS TRAVEL ADVISORY
Later, a Missouri man who spent time at one of the pool bars over the holiday weekend was found to be positive for the novel virus, potentially exposing hundreds of others. But on Wednesday, Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, said state health officials are not currently aware of any additional cases linked to the pool parties.
“The answer, to our knowledge, is no,” Williams said Wednesday during Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s daily press briefing, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Meanwhile, Dr. Alex Garza, commander of the St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force, expressed cautious optimism, noting officials “will give it a couple more days” to see if any infections linked to the pool parties emerge, he said during the briefing.
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Overall, the statewide hospitalizations from the virus have decreased by more than 40 percent in recent weeks, while the state's number of positive cases has also declined, Parson said during the briefing, per the newspaper.
“Our hospitals are not overwhelmed. Our positivity rate continues to decline. People are recovering, and we are moving forward,” he said.
To date, the Show-Me State has reported more than 13,700 cases of the novel virus and nearly 800 virus-linked deaths, according to official estimates.


foxnews--2020-06-04--As coronavirus pandemic continues, Fitbit granted emergency use approval for ventilator

Fitbit announced on Wednesday that it has become the latest entity to be granted emergency use approval by the FDA to help with the coronavirus pandemic , getting the nod for a new ventilator .
Known as the Fitbit Flow , the `` low-cost '' ventilator is based on the MIT E-Vent Design toolbox and Rapidly Manufactured Ventilation Systems .
The consumer tech company , known for its wearable devices , consulted with Oregon Health & Science University emergency medicine clinicians and the Mass General Brigham Center to design and create the product specifically for COVID-19 .
“ COVID-19 has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boundaries of innovation and creativity , and use everything at our disposal to more rapidly develop products that support patients and the health care systems caring for them , ” said James Park , co-founder and CEO of Fitbit , in a statement .
“ We saw an opportunity to rally our expertise in advanced sensor development , manufacturing , and our global supply chain to address the critical and ongoing need for ventilators and help make a difference in the global fight against this virus.
” CORONAVIRUS VENTILATOR DEVELOPED BY NASA APPROVED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unclear exactly how much the Fitbit Flow will cost , but the company told The Verge it aims to sell it around for $ 5,000 .
Fox News has reached out to Fitbit with a request for clarification .
The Fitbit Flow is not a replacement for traditional ventilators , which can cost as much as $ 20,000 to $ 30,000 .
Its design was based on standard resuscitator bags that are used by paramedics , as well as `` sophisticated instruments , sensors , and alarms that work together to support automated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comparison , the NASA-designed ventilator would cost roughly between $ 2,000 and $ 3,000 , according to Business Insider .
It was granted EUA approval by the FDA in late April , Fox News previously reported .
Engineers at NASA 's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena , Calif. , built the device , known as VITAL ( Ventilator Intervention Technology Accessible Locally ) , in just 37 days , using a fraction of the parts a traditional ventilator uses .
It 's unclear how large the shortage of ventilators is in the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need for additional machines is clear , though not as dire as initially feared .
According to a paper published in late April in the New England Journal of Medicine , the range of ventilators in the U.S. ranged from 60,000 to 160,000 at the time .
The U.S. has a national strategic reserve of ventilators , but that has been criticized as being insufficient to fill the needs of hospitals around the country .
COVID-19 PATIENTS ARE NOT INFECTIOUS 11 DAYS AFTER GETTING SICK , STUDY SUGGESTS In early May , The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including General Electric and Medtronic , delivered 4,200 ventilators to the national stockpile .
As of Thursday morning , more than 6.5 million coronavirus cases have been diagnosed worldwide , more than 1.85 million of which are in the U.S. , the most impacted country .

Fitbit announced on Wednesday that it has become the latest entity to be granted emergency use approval by the FDA to help with the coronavirus pandemic, getting the nod for a new ventilator.
Known as the Fitbit Flow, the "low-cost" ventilator is based on the MIT E-Vent Design toolbox and Rapidly Manufactured Ventilation Systems. The consumer tech company, known for its wearable devices, consulted with Oregon Health & Science University emergency medicine clinicians and the Mass General Brigham Center to design and create the product specifically for COVID-19.
“COVID-19 has challenged all of us to push the boundaries of innovation and creativity, and use everything at our disposal to more rapidly develop products that support patients and the health care systems caring for them,” said James Park, co-founder and CEO of Fitbit, in a statement. “We saw an opportunity to rally our expertise in advanced sensor development, manufacturing, and our global supply chain to address the critical and ongoing need for ventilators and help make a difference in the global fight against this virus.”
CORONAVIRUS VENTILATOR DEVELOPED BY NASA APPROVED BY FDA FOR EMERGENCY USE
It's unclear exactly how much the Fitbit Flow will cost, but the company told The Verge it aims to sell it around for $5,000.
Fox News has reached out to Fitbit with a request for clarification.
The Fitbit Flow is not a replacement for traditional ventilators, which can cost as much as $20,000 to $30,000. Its design was based on standard resuscitator bags that are used by paramedics, as well as "sophisticated instruments, sensors, and alarms that work together to support automated compressions and patient monitoring."
By comparison, the NASA-designed ventilator would cost roughly between $2,000 and $3,000, according to Business Insider. It was granted EUA approval by the FDA in late April, Fox News previously reported.
Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., built the device, known as VITAL (Ventilator Intervention Technology Accessible Locally), in just 37 days, using a fraction of the parts a traditional ventilator uses.
It's unclear how large the shortage of ventilators is in the U.S. and around the world, but the need for additional machines is clear, though not as dire as initially feared.
According to a paper published in late April in the New England Journal of Medicine, the range of ventilators in the U.S. ranged from 60,000 to 160,000 at the time.
The U.S. has a national strategic reserve of ventilators, but that has been criticized as being insufficient to fill the needs of hospitals around the country.
COVID-19 PATIENTS ARE NOT INFECTIOUS 11 DAYS AFTER GETTING SICK, STUDY SUGGESTS
In early May, The Wall Street Journal reported that manufacturers, including General Electric and Medtronic, delivered 4,200 ventilators to the national stockpile.
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As of Thursday morning, more than 6.5 million coronavirus cases have been diagnosed worldwide, more than 1.85 million of which are in the U.S., the most impacted country.
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foxnews--2020-06-04--Coronavirus has not resurged in Oregon following reopenings, state health official says

Since reopening , Oregon has not seen a resurgence in coronavirus cases , a top state health official said this week .
Counties across the state began to gradually reopen last month , and in recent days , the state has seen a slight increase in new cases .
But speaking at a news conference alongside Oregon Gov .
Kate Brown on Wednesday , Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen said that the number of overall infection and hospitalization rates are declining .
“ I think it ’ s safe to say our situation is stable , ” he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As stores , salons , and restaurants have reopened across the state , COVID-19 has not reemerged with renewed ferocity.
” Hospitalization rates among those with confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 fell in the past two weeks , from 161 to 102 , Allen said .
That ’ s compared to more than 300 in April , per the newspaper .
In addition , of some 17,447 people tested for COVID-19 in the last week , just 1.7 percent were found to be positive .
“ While many parts of the nation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are sick , Oregon is testing more people and more people who are actually well , ” Allen added .
The state is now reporting about 50 new coronavirus cases each day , in line with numbers from late March , according to The Oregonian .
Officials at the news conference said any increasing numbers are likely linked to increased testing capabilities .
HAIR SALON LINKED TO CORONAVIRUS CASES IN THIS WYOMING CITY The news comes as states such as Texas , Wisconsin , and North Carolina have reported an increase in coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Texas , for example , coronavirus cases have trended “ steadily upward ” since the city began reopening retail stores , restaurants , malls , and movie theaters at the beginning of May , according to a local report .
What ’ s more , the true number of coronavirus cases in the state 's capital could be seven to eight times higher than current statistics represent .
In recent weeks , Austin and Travis County have reported some 60 new COVID-19 cases each day , with Austin on Monday reporting 88 newly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highest single-day increase since the pandemic began .
Hospitalization rates in Austin , however , have remained low .

Since reopening, Oregon has not seen a resurgence in coronavirus cases, a top state health official said this week.
Counties across the state began to gradually reopen last month, and in recent days, the state has seen a slight increase in new cases. But speaking at a news conference alongside Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday, Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen said that the number of overall infection and hospitalization rates are declining.
CORONAVIRUS CAUSES SHORTAGE OF POPULAR ANTIDEPRESSANT
“I think it’s safe to say our situation is stable,” he said, according to The Oregonian. “As stores, salons, and restaurants have reopened across the state, COVID-19 has not reemerged with renewed ferocity.”
Hospitalization rates among those with confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 fell in the past two weeks, from 161 to 102, Allen said. That’s compared to more than 300 in April, per the newspaper. In addition, of some 17,447 people tested for COVID-19 in the last week, just 1.7 percent were found to be positive.
“While many parts of the nation continue to struggle to test residents who are sick, Oregon is testing more people and more people who are actually well,” Allen added.
The state is now reporting about 50 new coronavirus cases each day, in line with numbers from late March, according to The Oregonian.
Officials at the news conference said any increasing numbers are likely linked to increased testing capabilities.
HAIR SALON LINKED TO CORONAVIRUS CASES IN THIS WYOMING CITY
The news comes as states such as Texas, Wisconsin, and North Carolina have reported an increase in coronavirus cases since reopening. In Austin, Texas, for example, coronavirus cases have trended “steadily upward” since the city began reopening retail stores, restaurants, malls, and movie theaters at the beginning of May, according to a local report. What’s more, the true number of coronavirus cases in the state's capital could be seven to eight times higher than current statistics represent.
In recent weeks, Austin and Travis County have reported some 60 new COVID-19 cases each day, with Austin on Monday reporting 88 newly confirmed coronavirus cases — the city's highest single-day increase since the pandemic began. Hospitalization rates in Austin, however, have remained low.


foxnews--2020-06-04--Cuomo says George Floyd protesters should 'assume' they have been 'infected' with coronavirus

New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo on Thursday said that those who have been participating in protests in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis Police custody last week should “ assume ” that they are “ infected ” with coronavirus , suggesting they get tested .
During his press conference on Thursday , Cuomo addressed the protests and unrest in New York and across the nation this week but reminded people that the COVID-19 crisis is still ongoing .
“ If you were at one of those protests , I would , out of an abundance of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Cuomo said Thursday .
“ One person , one person can infect hundreds if you were at a protest.
” He added : “ You went to a protest , get a test .
Tell people , act as if you may have been exposed.
” Cuomo went on to explain that at these protests in New York City and throughout the state of New York , “ there is no social distancing.
” “ You look at the encounters with the police—the police are right in their face , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in New York City .
Thousands of protesters on Long Island .
These are big numbers.
” Cuomo warned earlier this week that protests could be “ counterproductive ” to months spent working to slow the spread of coronavirus , and said they “ could potentially be infecting hundreds and hundreds of people , after everything that we have done . ''
`` New York City opens next week , it took us 93 days to get here .
Is this smart ? ''
Cuomo said of the mass protests .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ourselves , what are we doing here ? ''
`` This is not advancing a reform agenda , this is not telling government officials to change , this is not helping beat the coronavirus , '' he continued .
`` It 's counterproductive for New York City in many ways . ''
Cuomo ’ s comments come as New York begins to consider its “ Phase 2 ” reopening plan amid the coronavirus pandemic .
New York City has yet to begin its “ Phase 1 , ” which is not expected until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BETWEEN CUOMO , DE BLASIO 'PUTTING POLICE OFFICERS IN DANGER' Meanwhile , New York has been considered the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States .
On Thursday , the state reported more than 374,000 positive cases of COVID-19 , with more than 205,000 of those cases being reported in New York City .
The state has lost more than 24,000 New Yorkers to the virus .
Cuomo shifted to the unrest amid the protests -- some of which turned violent , prompting peaceful protests to turn into riots with individuals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the country .
“ You have scenes of looting that are on videotape that are indefensible and inexcusable , ” Cuomo said .
“ These people should be charged for the crime that they are committing.
” He added : “ I understand the political environment .
I also understand that the law is the law and they should charge crimes appropriately.
” The protests broke out across the nation in response to Floyd 's death last Monday .
That day , an employee at a Minneapolis grocery store called police and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counterfeit $ 20 bill .
Floyd , who is black , was then arrested and handcuffed by Officer Derek Chauvin , who is white , and pushed to the ground .
Video shows Chauvin with his knee pressed to the back of Floyd ’ s neck as he gasped for air .
Floyd , 46 , later died .
Chauvin and three other officers were fired last week in connection with Floyd 's death .
Chauvin has been charged with second-degree murder and arrest warrants have been issued for the three other officers @ @ @ @

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday said that those who have been participating in protests in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis Police custody last week should “assume” that they are “infected” with coronavirus, suggesting they get tested.
During his press conference on Thursday, Cuomo addressed the protests and unrest in New York and across the nation this week but reminded people that the COVID-19 crisis is still ongoing.
CHAUVIN FACES SECOND-DEGREE MURDER CHARGE FOR GEORGE FLOYD DEATH
“If you were at one of those protests, I would, out of an abundance of caution, assume that you are infected,” Cuomo said Thursday. “One person, one person can infect hundreds if you were at a protest.”
He added: “You went to a protest, get a test. Tell people, act as if you may have been exposed.”
Cuomo went on to explain that at these protests in New York City and throughout the state of New York, “there is no social distancing.”
“You look at the encounters with the police—the police are right in their face,” Cuomo said. “Twenty thousand protesters in New York City. Thousands of protesters on Long Island. These are big numbers.”
Cuomo warned earlier this week that protests could be “counterproductive” to months spent working to slow the spread of coronavirus, and said they “could potentially be infecting hundreds and hundreds of people, after everything that we have done."
"New York City opens next week, it took us 93 days to get here. Is this smart?" Cuomo said of the mass protests. "We have to take a minute and ask ourselves, what are we doing here?"
"This is not advancing a reform agenda, this is not telling government officials to change, this is not helping beat the coronavirus," he continued. "It's counterproductive for New York City in many ways."
Cuomo’s comments come as New York begins to consider its “Phase 2” reopening plan amid the coronavirus pandemic. New York City has yet to begin its “Phase 1,” which is not expected until next week.
NYPD UNION SAYS FEUD BETWEEN CUOMO, DE BLASIO 'PUTTING POLICE OFFICERS IN DANGER'
Meanwhile, New York has been considered the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. On Thursday, the state reported more than 374,000 positive cases of COVID-19, with more than 205,000 of those cases being reported in New York City. The state has lost more than 24,000 New Yorkers to the virus.
Cuomo shifted to the unrest amid the protests -- some of which turned violent, prompting peaceful protests to turn into riots with individuals burning police cars, and looting stores across the country.
“You have scenes of looting that are on videotape that are indefensible and inexcusable,” Cuomo said. “These people should be charged for the crime that they are committing.”
CUOMO CALLS NYC PROTESTS 'COUNTERPRODUCTIVE' TO SLOWING CORONAVIRUS SPREAD
He added: “I understand the political environment. I also understand that the law is the law and they should charge crimes appropriately.”
The protests broke out across the nation in response to Floyd's death last Monday.
That day, an employee at a Minneapolis grocery store called police and accused Floyd of trying to pass a counterfeit $20 bill. Floyd, who is black, was then arrested and handcuffed by Officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, and pushed to the ground. Video shows Chauvin with his knee pressed to the back of Floyd’s neck as he gasped for air. Floyd, 46, later died.
Chauvin and three other officers were fired last week in connection with Floyd's death.
Chauvin has been charged with second-degree murder and arrest warrants have been issued for the three other officers on the scene.
Fox News' Morgan Phillips contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-06-09--World’s tallest dog, at 7-foot-4, is now the oldest living Great Dane

This story , from the New York Post , details a world record for the oldest living Great Dane on record .
However , Guinness World Records , after being contacted by Fox News , said the organization does not keep records concerning the oldest living dog of any specific breed .
Guinness World Records did confirm that Freddy still holds the record for World 's Tallest Dog .
The world ’ s tallest dog got some paws-itive news on his birthday .
Enormous Freddy — who is over 7 feet tall when standing on his back legs — turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ oldest known living Great Dane in the world .
Freddy ’ s owner , Claire Stoneman from Weeting , Norfolk , UK , threw the big dog a birthday party on May 17 to celebrate , along with his sister Fleur , who is from the same litter and is just minutes younger .
ADOPTING A CAT : HANNAH SHAW OF 'KITTEN LADY ' ON WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW “ Freddy and Fleur had a great birthday party and they both had the best time .
We decorated the garden and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cuddly toys , ” Stoneman tells Caters .
Stoneman ’ s 7-year-old neighbor and Freddy ’ s best friend , Erin Manley , also attended the party .
Erin has known Freddy her whole life , and they grew up together .
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER “ Erin has never known life without Freddy .
She isn ’ t [ fazed ] by his height at all and has always been close to him , ” Erin ’ s dad , Peter , tells Caters .
Before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visit Freddy , who weighs about 210 pounds , at least twice a week .
She sometimes gives him a phone call before she goes to bed , and Freddy mumbles back when he recognizes her voice .
“ He ’ s so big that he towers over her .
She cuddles up to him on the settee to watch television and he just towers over her , but they have a very sweet relationship , ” Erin ’ s dad says .
Stoneman takes her Great Danes out for a walk early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Everyone is always shocked by their size and some people are intimidated , they say it ’ s like I ’ m walking a horse down the street , ” she says .
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS Freddy ’ s appetite is just as big , too .
His food — consisting of kibble , minced beef , roast chicken and lots of treats — costs Stoneman over $ 630 a month .
“ Despite their size , they ’ re very kind-natured and put their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re upset .
They love cuddling and I sleep with them on two mattresses in the living room at night , ” Stoneman says .
Freddy , who officially measures at 3.395 feet tall to his back , was named the world ’ s tallest living dog in the Guinness World Records in 2017 .
Guinness World Records has confirmed Freddy is the oldest Great Dane they have on record , and Stoneman plans to apply for an official record .
“ Freddy was actually the runt of the litter and now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Record and is set to reach a second.
” This article originally appeared in The New York Post .

The world’s tallest dog got some paws-itive news on his birthday.
Enormous Freddy — who is over 7 feet tall standing on his back legs — turned 8 years old, making him the oldest known living Great Dane in the world.
Freddy’s owner, Claire Stoneman from Weeting, Norfolk, UK, threw the big dog a birthday party on May 17 to celebrate, along with his sister Fleur, who is from the same litter and is just minutes younger.
“Freddy and Fleur had a great birthday party and they both had the best time. We decorated the garden and they got loads of their favorite treats and cuddly toys,” Stoneman tells Caters.
Stoneman’s 7-year-old neighbor and Freddy’s best friend, Erin Manley, also attended the party. Erin has known Freddy her whole life, and they grew up together.
“Erin has never known life without Freddy. She isn’t [fazed] by his height at all and has always been close to him,” Erin’s dad, Peter, tells Caters.
Before the coronavirus lockdown, Erin would go to visit Freddy, who weighs about 210 pounds, at least twice a week. She sometimes gives him a phone call before she goes to bed, and Freddy mumbles back when he recognizes her voice.
“He’s so big that he towers over her. She cuddles up to him on the settee to watch television and he just towers over her, but they have a very sweet relationship,” Erin’s dad says.
Stoneman takes her Great Danes out for a walk early in the morning to avoid large crowds.
“Everyone is always shocked by their size and some people are intimidated, they say it’s like I’m walking a horse down the street,” she says.
Freddy’s appetite is just as big, too. His food — consisting of kibble, minced beef, roast chicken and lots of treats — costs Stoneman over $630 a month.
“Despite their size, they’re very kind-natured and put their paws on you if they know you’re upset. They love cuddling and I sleep with them on two mattresses in the living room at night,” Stoneman says.
Freddy, who officially measures at 3.395 feet tall to his back, was named the world’s tallest living dog in the Guinness World Records in 2017.
Guinness World Records has confirmed Freddy is the oldest Great Dane they have on record, and Stoneman plans to apply for an official record.
“Freddy was actually the runt of the litter and now he’s got a Guinness World Record and is set to reach a second.”


foxnews--2020-05-27--NJ high school swimmers petition governor to reopen pools: We need an answer 'as soon as possible'

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Two New Jersey high school swimmers reacted on “ Fox & Friends ” to the fact that the petition they created asking Gov .
Phil Murphy to reopen pools for competitive swimmers garnered thousands of signatures , saying they are “ amazed ” and “ so thankful.
” The petition was created by Jerry Zheng and Andy Moss , high school sophomores on the Somerset Hills YMCA Swim Team .
As of Wednesday morning , the petition has garnered more than 13,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amount of signatures from the week before .
The swimmers spoke on “ Fox & Friends ” as much of New Jersey remains closed amid the coronavirus pandemic , with no official end date for the stay-at-home order .
Last week , Gov .
Murphy unveiled what he called a three-stage blueprint to reopen the economy from the COVID-19 shutdown , but gave no timeline on when stages would advance .
He did , however , say moving from more restrictive practices in Stage 1 to Stage 2 would be a “ matter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some restrictions in New Jersey , including opening parks and golf courses along with the state ’ s beaches , but did not mention when pools can reopen .
On Tuesday , Gov .
Murphy announced that professional sports franchises could return to training and gameplay if the leagues allow them to do so .
Host Ainsley Earhardt noted on Wednesday that Murphy also said he 's in talks with youth sports , but no decision has been announced yet .
“ For us , as swimmers , we need to be back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because we 're missing critical training opportunities , ” Zheng said .
He added that competitive swimmers can train in a pool in a safe and responsible way .
“ We need a response from the government as soon as possible because swimmers across the state , they 're devastated , ” Zheng said .
“ They do n't know when they ’ re going to be back in the pool , and if the government responds it will give us something to look forward to in the near future.
” Moss added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions were put in place for everyone 's health and safety ... but Jerry and I and swimmers everywhere we really believe that the signs , the research backs it up , the time is now to get back into the water.
” “ There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water in pools , hot tubs , spas , or water play areas , ” the CDC states on its website , noting that “ Proper operation and maintenance ( including disinfection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facilities should inactivate the virus in the water.
” Though the water itself may not be a method of transmission , those who swim in the pool — especially if it ’ s a public one — could be .
That ’ s why community pools in some states will not open this summer .
Zheng said that since the CDC says coronavirus doesn ’ t transmit in pools he thinks “ we should be back in the water as soon as possible.
” He added that he recently attended a webinar with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country and they provided guidance as to how to return to pools while adhering to social distancing guidelines .
“ They outlined the safe practice , such as swimmers going in through one door , going through their assigned lanes , doing the workout , getting clothes on and exiting through another door without getting into contact with anyone , ” Zheng said .
The governor ’ s office did not immediately respond to Fox News ’ request for comment .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP New Jersey is one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases and more than 11,000 deaths as of Wednesday , according to data compiled by Fox News .
Fox News ’ Madeline Farber , Ryan Gados and The Associated Press contributed to this report .

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Two New Jersey high school swimmers reacted on “Fox & Friends” to the fact that the petition they created asking Gov. Phil Murphy to reopen pools for competitive swimmers garnered thousands of signatures, saying they are “amazed” and “so thankful.”
The petition was created by Jerry Zheng and Andy Moss, high school sophomores on the Somerset Hills YMCA Swim Team. As of Wednesday morning, the petition has garnered more than 13,000 signatures, more than three times the amount of signatures from the week before.
The swimmers spoke on “Fox & Friends” as much of New Jersey remains closed amid the coronavirus pandemic, with no official end date for the stay-at-home order.
Last week, Gov. Murphy unveiled what he called a three-stage blueprint to reopen the economy from the COVID-19 shutdown, but gave no timeline on when stages would advance. He did, however, say moving from more restrictive practices in Stage 1 to Stage 2 would be a “matter of weeks.”
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Murphy has already eased some restrictions in New Jersey, including opening parks and golf courses along with the state’s beaches, but did not mention when pools can reopen.
On Tuesday, Gov. Murphy announced that professional sports franchises could return to training and gameplay if the leagues allow them to do so. Host Ainsley Earhardt noted on Wednesday that Murphy also said he's in talks with youth sports, but no decision has been announced yet.
“For us, as swimmers, we need to be back in the water as soon as possible because we're missing critical training opportunities,” Zheng said.
He added that competitive swimmers can train in a pool in a safe and responsible way.
“We need a response from the government as soon as possible because swimmers across the state, they're devastated,” Zheng said. “They don't know when they’re going to be back in the pool, and if the government responds it will give us something to look forward to in the near future.”
Moss added that “We totally understand why these restrictions were put in place for everyone's health and safety ... but Jerry and I and swimmers everywhere we really believe that the signs, the research backs it up, the time is now to get back into the water.”
“There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, spas, or water play areas,” the CDC states on its website, noting that “Proper operation and maintenance (including disinfection with chlorine and bromine) of these facilities should inactivate the virus in the water.”
Though the water itself may not be a method of transmission, those who swim in the pool — especially if it’s a public one — could be. That’s why community pools in some states will not open this summer.
Zheng said that since the CDC says coronavirus doesn’t transmit in pools he thinks “we should be back in the water as soon as possible.”
He added that he recently attended a webinar with professional swimmers and swim coaches across the country and they provided guidance as to how to return to pools while adhering to social distancing guidelines.
“They outlined the safe practice, such as swimmers going in through one door, going through their assigned lanes, doing the workout, getting clothes on and exiting through another door without getting into contact with anyone,” Zheng said.
The governor’s office did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment.
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New Jersey is one of the hardest-hit states with 155,764 coronavirus cases and more than 11,000 deaths as of Wednesday, according to data compiled by Fox News.
Fox News’ Madeline Farber, Ryan Gados and The Associated Press contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-05-27--Coronavirus crisis: With US fatalities near 100K, country's death rate lower than much of Western Eu

Coronavirus crisis: With US fatalities near 100K, country's death rate lower than much of Western Europe

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The U.S. is on track this week to hit 100,000 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic , prompting criticism of the Trump administration ’ s handling of the outbreak .
Critics have compared the high death toll to the number of American lives lost in previous wars : the number of Americans killed in the Korean and Vietnam wars , for instance , was more than 36,000 and more than 58,000 , respectively .
While the United States ' coronavirus death tally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the death rate per number of cases and per 100,000 people ranks significantly lower than most other Western European countries .
In terms of the case-to-fatality ratio , the U.S. is around 5.9 percent , according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University of government reports .
Meanwhile , Spain , Sweden , the Netherlands , the U.K. , Italy , France and Belgium all have a mortality rate in the double digits , with Belgium ’ s standing at 16.2 percent as of Wednesday .
When the deaths are measured per 100,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ -- still ranks below those countries , plus Ireland .
As of Wednesday , Belgium has a mortality rate of 81.72 for every 100,000 people , the highest in the world .
Around the globe , the virus has infected nearly 5.6 million people and killed over 350,000 , nearly half of which are in Europe , according to Johns Hopkins University .
CDC WARNS IT ‘ MAY BE POSSIBLE ’ FOR CORONAVIRUS TO SPREAD ON SURFACES , IN NEW SHIFT After months of lockdowns in countries all over the world , places @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beaches and Las Vegas casinos have laid out plans to welcome tourists again .
Churches have begun opening up .
And humans restless from being cooped up indoors for weeks have begun venturing outside in droves .
The Trump administration 's top scientists have cautioned against any optimism , warning that as many as 240,000 Americans could die in the coming months .
Other public health experts have cautioned that even more death is in the offing .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP '' Despite the terrible losses seen and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this pandemic , we 're still probably only in the early stages , '' said Josh Michaud , associate director of global health policy with the Kaiser Family Foundation in Washington , D.C. '' In the U.S. , we could be looking at a long pandemic summer with a slow burn of cases and deaths .
There 's also reason to be concerned about a new wave of infections in the fall .
So , we 're definitely not out of the woods yet . ''
The Associated Press contributed to this @ @

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The U.S. is on track this week to hit 100,000 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic, prompting criticism of the Trump administration’s handling of the outbreak.
Critics have compared the high death toll to the number of American lives lost in previous wars: the number of Americans killed in the Korean and Vietnam wars, for instance, was more than 36,000 and more than 58,000, respectively.
While the United States' coronavirus death tally is the highest in the world, the death rate per number of cases and per 100,000 people ranks significantly lower than most other Western European countries.
In terms of the case-to-fatality ratio, the U.S. is around 5.9 percent, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University of government reports. Meanwhile, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands, the U.K., Italy, France and Belgium all have a mortality rate in the double digits, with Belgium’s standing at 16.2 percent as of Wednesday.
When the deaths are measured per 100,000 people, the U.S. -- at 30.23 -- still ranks below those countries, plus Ireland. As of Wednesday, Belgium has a mortality rate of 81.72 for every 100,000 people, the highest in the world.
Around the globe, the virus has infected nearly 5.6 million people and killed over 350,000, nearly half of which are in Europe, according to Johns Hopkins University.
CDC WARNS IT ‘MAY BE POSSIBLE’ FOR CORONAVIRUS TO SPREAD ON SURFACES, IN NEW SHIFT
After months of lockdowns in countries all over the world, places have begun reopening in stages. Mediterranean beaches and Las Vegas casinos have laid out plans to welcome tourists again. Churches have begun opening up. And humans restless from being cooped up indoors for weeks have begun venturing outside in droves.
The Trump administration's top scientists have cautioned against any optimism, warning that as many as 240,000 Americans could die in the coming months. Other public health experts have cautioned that even more death is in the offing.
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"Despite the terrible losses seen and the many difficulties Americans have faced to-date in this pandemic, we're still probably only in the early stages," said Josh Michaud, associate director of global health policy with the Kaiser Family Foundation in Washington, D.C.
"In the U.S., we could be looking at a long pandemic summer with a slow burn of cases and deaths. There's also reason to be concerned about a new wave of infections in the fall. So, we're definitely not out of the woods yet."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-05-27--New Jersey salon owners plan to reopen June 1 despite governor’s order: 'It's come to a breaking poi

New Jersey salon owners plan to reopen June 1 despite governor’s order: 'It's come to a breaking point'

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A New Jersey salon owner said on “ Fox & Friends ” Wednesday that hundreds of salons in the state plan to reopen on June 1 , despite the governor 's executive order , because their businesses are at `` a breaking point.
” “ There has been such a huge disconnect in communication and there are so many small businesses , not just the beauty industry , they ’ re at the end of their rope , ” said Jack Panico @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spa in Ridgewood .
Panico is one of more than 1,000 salon owners who came together to craft their own plans for reopening .
Last week , Gov .
Phil Murphy unveiled what he called a three-stage blueprint to reopen the economy from the COVID-19 shutdown , but gave no timeline on when stages would advance .
He did , however , say moving from more restrictive practices in stage one to stage two would be a “ matter of weeks.
” Murphy has already eased some restrictions in New Jersey , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the state ’ s beaches , but salon owners have not been told when they can reopen .
Panico said salon owners have been crafting plans to reopen “ for a long time.
” “ We ’ ve been working with the protocols , putting things together when this first happened , all the manufacturers , the salon leaders , the whole beauty industry has been working very hard since this happened putting protocols together because there was really no communication , ” he said .
Panico went on to say that “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ postponed and other states have been opening and opening.
” He explained that after the last postponement salon owners set their own date of reopening on June 1 .
This month , more than a dozen states , including Alabama , Florida and Mississippi , eased strict lockdown measures that shuttered businesses and brought the daily lives of millions of Americans to a halt for weeks .
“ We are following the other states that opened up , ” Panico said .
He noted that “ we can keep our people safe and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re changing the way we run our businesses.
” He said that one change will include getting rid of waiting areas .
Panico stressed that the more than 1,000 salon owners who plan to reopen next month are a “ peaceful group ” and “ want to work with the government.
” “ We want to engage with the governor .
We have been trying so hard , ” he said .
Panico noted that salon owners in the state have been trying to communicate with the governor and local leaders through emails @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but “ it just seems like we 're talking to deaf ears.
” When Fox News reached out for comment , Murphy ’ s office pointed to an April 27 quote saying , “ In order to restore economic health , we must first promote public health .
Restarting New Jersey 's economy… will be done methodically , strategically and responsibly.
” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP New Jersey is one of the hardest-hit states with 155,764 coronavirus cases and more than 11,000 deaths as of Wednesday , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Associated Press contributed to this report .

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A New Jersey salon owner said on “Fox & Friends” Wednesday that hundreds of salons in the state plan to reopen on June 1, despite the governor's executive order, because their businesses are at "a breaking point.”
“There has been such a huge disconnect in communication and there are so many small businesses, not just the beauty industry, they’re at the end of their rope,” said Jack Panico, the owner of Panico Salon and Spa in Ridgewood.
Panico is one of more than 1,000 salon owners who came together to craft their own plans for reopening.
Last week, Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled what he called a three-stage blueprint to reopen the economy from the COVID-19 shutdown, but gave no timeline on when stages would advance. He did, however, say moving from more restrictive practices in stage one to stage two would be a “matter of weeks.”
Murphy has already eased some restrictions in New Jersey, including opening parks and golf courses along with the state’s beaches, but salon owners have not been told when they can reopen.
Panico said salon owners have been crafting plans to reopen “for a long time.”
“We’ve been working with the protocols, putting things together when this first happened, all the manufacturers, the salon leaders, the whole beauty industry has been working very hard since this happened putting protocols together because there was really no communication,” he said.
Panico went on to say that “dates kept being postponed and postponed and postponed and other states have been opening and opening.”
He explained that after the last postponement salon owners set their own date of reopening on June 1.
This month, more than a dozen states, including Alabama, Florida and Mississippi, eased strict lockdown measures that shuttered businesses and brought the daily lives of millions of Americans to a halt for weeks.
“We are following the other states that opened up,” Panico said.
He noted that “we can keep our people safe and in a sanitized environment because we’re changing the way we run our businesses.” He said that one change will include getting rid of waiting areas.
Panico stressed that the more than 1,000 salon owners who plan to reopen next month are a “peaceful group” and “want to work with the government.”
“We want to engage with the governor. We have been trying so hard,” he said.
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Panico noted that salon owners in the state have been trying to communicate with the governor and local leaders through emails, text messages and phone calls, but “it just seems like we're talking to deaf ears.”
When Fox News reached out for comment, Murphy’s office pointed to an April 27 quote saying, “In order to restore economic health, we must first promote public health. Restarting New Jersey's economy… will be done methodically, strategically and responsibly.”
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New Jersey is one of the hardest-hit states with 155,764 coronavirus cases and more than 11,000 deaths as of Wednesday, according to data compiled by Fox News.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-05-27--Medicare chief Verma blasts Cuomo for trying to deflect blame onto White House for NY nursing home d

Medicare chief Verma blasts Cuomo for trying to deflect blame onto White House for NY nursing home deaths

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS ) Administrator Seema Verma fired back at New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo Wednesday after he claimed last week to be following `` what the Republican administration said to do '' when he ordered nursing homes to admit coronavirus patients who had been discharged from hospitals .
Verma told `` The Brian Kilmeade Show '' on Fox News Radio that neither she nor Trump instructed governors to place infected patients back in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump took very early actions when it came to nursing homes , '' Verma said .
`` We prohibited visitors [ and ] put out guidance to both nursing homes and states . ''
CUOMO GRANTED IMMUNITY TO NURSING HOME EXECUTIVES AFTER BIG MONEY CAMPAIGN DONATION : REPORT Cuomo claimed Saturday that New York 's original nursing home policy was in line with a March 13 directive from CMS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) that says `` nursing homes should admit any individuals that they would normally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from hospitals where a case of COVID-19 was/is present . ''
`` What New York did was follow what the Republican administration said to do , '' Cuomo said .
`` That 's not my attempt to politicize it .
It 's my attempt to depoliticize it .
So do n't criticize the state for following the president 's policy . ''
In another clip Kilmeade played for Verma , Cuomo told reporters that one facility `` should have referred that [ COVID-positive ] patient and should have told the Department of Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' . ''
JANICE DEAN : CORONAVIRUS COST MY IN-LAWS THEIR LIVES .
GOV .
CUOMO , OUR VULNERABLE LOVED ONES DESERVED BETTER '' The issue the governor is bringing up -- which I disagree with -- is that somehow federal guidance said you should put people who are COVID-positive in the nursing home , '' Verma responded .
`` Yes , a nursing home will have COVID-positive people , '' she added , emphasizing that coronavirus patients can return to nursing homes if a particular facility is properly prepared .
Verma stated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ event that a nursing home resident infected with coronavirus can not return to that facility , the government will subsidize that patient 's continued stay in the hospital as if they are back in their personal care facility .
`` Under no circumstances should a hospital discharge a patient to a nursing home that is not prepared to take care of those patients ' needs . ''
As of Wednesday , New York state officials reported that 6,035 residents of nursing homes or long-term care facilities had died of COVID-19 .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occurred outside of nursing homes or long-term care facilities , such as at a hospital .

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma fired back at New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wednesday after he claimed last week to be following "what the Republican administration said to do" when he ordered nursing homes to admit coronavirus patients who had been discharged from hospitals.
Verma told "The Brian Kilmeade Show" on Fox News Radio that neither she nor Trump instructed governors to place infected patients back in their original nursing home setting.
"President Trump took very early actions when it came to nursing homes," Verma said. "We prohibited visitors [and] put out guidance to both nursing homes and states."
CUOMO GRANTED IMMUNITY TO NURSING HOME EXECUTIVES AFTER BIG MONEY CAMPAIGN DONATION: REPORT
Cuomo claimed Saturday that New York's original nursing home policy was in line with a March 13 directive from CMS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that says "nursing homes should admit any individuals that they would normally admit to their facility, including individuals from hospitals where a case of COVID-19 was/is present."
CUOMO ATTEMPTS TO DEFLECT BLAME FOR DEADLY CORONAVIRUS NURSING HOME DEBACLE
"What New York did was follow what the Republican administration said to do," Cuomo said. "That's not my attempt to politicize it. It's my attempt to depoliticize it. So don't criticize the state for following the president's policy."
In another clip Kilmeade played for Verma, Cuomo told reporters that one facility "should have referred that [COVID-positive] patient and should have told the Department of Health 'I can't take that patient'."
JANICE DEAN: CORONAVIRUS COST MY IN-LAWS THEIR LIVES. GOV. CUOMO, OUR VULNERABLE LOVED ONES DESERVED BETTER
"The issue the governor is bringing up -- which I disagree with -- is that somehow federal guidance said you should put people who are COVID-positive in the nursing home," Verma responded.
"Yes, a nursing home will have COVID-positive people," she added, emphasizing that coronavirus patients can return to nursing homes if a particular facility is properly prepared.
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Verma stated that federal policy is, in the event that a nursing home resident infected with coronavirus cannot return to that facility, the government will subsidize that patient's continued stay in the hospital as if they are back in their personal care facility.
"Under no circumstances should a hospital discharge a patient to a nursing home that is not prepared to take care of those patients' needs."
As of Wednesday, New York state officials reported that 6,035 residents of nursing homes or long-term care facilities had died of COVID-19. However, that tally does not include deaths that occurred outside of nursing homes or long-term care facilities, such as at a hospital.


foxnews--2020-03-12--Broadway usher tests positive for coronavirus

A Broadway usher who worked two theaters on the Great White Way , potentially contacting thousands of attendees , has tested positive for coronavirus , venue operators announced Wednesday .
The usher worked performances of “ Who ’ s Afraid of Virginia Woolf ?
” at the Booth Theatre from March 3 through March 7 , and “ SIX ” at the Brooks Atkinson Theater on the evening of Feb. 25 and afternoon of March 1 .
“ Last evening , we were notified that a part-time employee of both organizations has tested positively for COVID-19 , ” reads a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organizations , the theaters ’ respective operators .
CORONAVIRUS : WHAT TO KNOW “ Immediately upon learning of the positive test , both organizations began taking every step necessary to ensure the safety of our audiences , performers , crew , and building staff.
” A deep cleaning has already been completed at the Booth , while the Brooks Atkinson is set to scrubbed overnight Wednesday into Thursday .
“ Employees of the theaters and productions who may have been exposed were notified and advised to monitor their health diligently and follow best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as directed to stay at home if they are ill , ” the statement continued .
CELEBRITIES REACT TO TRUMP 'S CORONAVIRUS ADDRESS : 'EVIL EMPIRE MUST GO' “ In addition , we are urging any high-risk audience members who attended these performances in the past several days to follow similar guidance.
” The Booth , on West 45th Street , can seat 800 people per show , while the Brooks Atkinson has capacity for 1,045 .
The news was first reported by The New York Times .
Performances of both shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be allowed to exchange their passes for future shows , many unphased theatergoers were happy the show would go on .
“ With the amount of money I paid for these tickets , I don ’ t care what ’ s going on !
I ’ m seeing the show !
” said Suzi Gerard , 42 , of Westchester .
William Kimball , of Manhattan , reasoned “ there ’ s only so much one usher can do.
” “ We had concerns sure but they assured us they cleaned the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So I ’ m not worried.
” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Oksana , 26 of the Bronx , appeared to have had it with all the virus-related cancellations .
“ I don ’ t want to let the virus ruin something else , ” she said .
There have been at least 52 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the five boroughs , and at least 216 statewide , according to the state Department of Health .
This article originally appeared in the New York Post .

A Broadway usher who worked two theaters on the Great White Way, potentially having contact with thousands of attendees, has tested positive for coronavirus, venue operators announced Wednesday.
The usher worked performances of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” at the Booth Theatre from March 3 through March 6, and “SIX” at the Brooks Atkinson Theater on the evening of Feb. 25 and afternoon of March 1.
“Last evening, we were notified that a part-time employee of both organizations has tested positively for COVID-19,” reads a joint statement from the Shubert and Nederlander organizations, the theaters’ respective operators.
“Immediately upon learning of the positive test, both organizations began taking every step necessary to ensure the safety of our audiences, performers, crew, and building staff.”
A deep cleaning has already been completed at the Booth, while the Brooks Atkinson is set to be scrubbed overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
“Employees of the theaters and productions who may have been exposed were notified and advised to monitor their health diligently and follow best practices related to personal hygiene, as well as directed to stay at home if they are ill,” the statement continued.
“In addition, we are urging any high-risk audience members who attended these performances in the past several days to follow similar guidance.”
The Booth, on West 45th Street, can seat 800 people per show, while the Brooks Atkinson has capacity for 1,045.
The news was first reported by the New York Times.
Performances of both shows will continue as scheduled. Though ticket-holders will be allowed to exchange their passes for future shows, many unfazed theatergoers were happy the show would go on.
“With the amount of money I paid for these tickets, I don’t care what’s going on! I’m seeing the show!” said Suzi Gerard, 42, of Westchester.
William Kimball, of Manhattan, reasoned that “there’s only so much one usher can do.”
“We had concerns, sure, but they assured us they cleaned the theater,” Kimball said. “So I’m not worried.”
Oksana, 26, of the Bronx, appeared to have had it with all the virus-related cancellations.
“I don’t want to let the virus ruin something else,” she said.
There have been at least 52 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the five boroughs, and at least 216 statewide, according to the state Department of Health.


foxnews--2020-03-12--Tribeca Film Festival postponed in New York City amid coronavirus outbreak

Tribeca Film Festival will no longer be taking place next month .
The 19th annual event for independent film was set for April 15 through April 26 , but has been postponed because of coronavirus .
No new dates have been announced .
“ We founded the Tribeca Film Festival as a way to heal our community after the devastation of the 9/11 attacks in 2001 .
We were determined to overcome our fear and anxiety by joining together .
It is in our DNA to march forward while caring about our community , ” Jane Rosenthal , co-founder and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement .
“ We have made the difficult decision to postpone the 19th Tribeca Film Festival ( April 15-26 ) based on the announcement by Gov .
Andrew Cuomo that events of 500 people or more are banned due to the spread of the novel coronavirus .
We are committed to ensuring the health and safety of the public while also supporting our friends , filmmakers and storytellers who look to Tribeca as a platform to showcase their work to audiences .
We will be back to you shortly with our plans.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ filmmakers representing 33 countries .
“ Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President ” was set to open the festival on April 15 with a premiere screening at the Beacon Theatre and live performances from Willie Nelson and Nile Rodgers .
The lineup also included the U.S. premiere of “ Bad Education ” starring Hugh Jackman ; the New York premiere of Judd Apatow ’ s comedy “ The King of Staten Island ” with Pete Davidson ; Elisabeth Moss in “ Shirley ; ” and “ Call Your Mother ” featuring Bridget Everett @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fries , ” a documentary from Chrissy Teigen and Malcolm Gladwell , was to have its world premiere at the festival .
The competition included 10 U.S. narratives , 10 international narratives and 12 documentary competition features .
Additionally , the lineup had 16 spotlight narratives , 20 spotlight documentaries , 17 viewpoints , five midnight and 13 movie plus selections .
About 150,000 people were expected to attend this year .
“ First comes the story , then empathy , then comes change .
When you change the narrator , you empower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through their eyes , ” Paula Weinstein , Chief Content Officer of Tribeca Enterprises and program advisor said in a statement when this year ’ s line-up was announced .
“ We are privileged to have so many new and rich worlds brought to life by visionary storytellers .
We hope audiences leave the Festival deeply touched , moved , and entertained.
” For the first time , some festival programming was going to take place outside of Manhattan in Hoboken , New Jersey .

Tribeca Film Festival will no longer be taking place next month.
The 19th annual event for independent film was set for April 15 through April 26, but has been postponed because of coronavirus. No new dates have been announced.
“We founded the Tribeca Film Festival as a way to heal our community after the devastation of the 9/11 attacks in 2001. We were determined to overcome our fear and anxiety by joining together. It is in our DNA to march forward while caring about our community,” Jane Rosenthal, co-founder and CEO of Tribeca Enterprises, said in a statement. “We have made the difficult decision to postpone the 19th Tribeca Film Festival (April 15-26) based on the announcement by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that events of 500 people or more are banned due to the spread of the novel coronavirus. We are committed to ensuring the health and safety of the public while also supporting our friends, filmmakers and storytellers who look to Tribeca as a platform to showcase their work to audiences. We will be back to you shortly with our plans.”
The festival had selections from 12 filmmakers representing 33 countries. “Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President” was set to open the festival on April 15 with a premiere screening at the Beacon Theatre and live performances from Willie Nelson and Nile Rodgers.
The lineup also included the U.S. premiere of “Bad Education” starring Hugh Jackman; the New York premiere of Judd Apatow’s comedy “The King of Staten Island” with Pete Davidson; Elisabeth Moss in “Shirley;” and “Call Your Mother” featuring Bridget Everett, Tig Notaro and Awkwafina. “Fries,” a documentary from Chrissy Teigen and Malcolm Gladwell, was to have its world premiere at the festival.
The competition included 10 U.S. narratives, 10 international narratives and 12 documentary competition features. Additionally, the lineup had 16 spotlight narratives, 20 spotlight documentaries, 17 viewpoints, five midnight and 13 movie plus selections.
The short film lineup included 64 films from 20 countries.
About 150,000 people were expected to attend this year.
“First comes the story, then empathy, then comes change. When you change the narrator, you empower different voices to show audiences new worlds through their eyes,” Paula Weinstein, Chief Content Officer of Tribeca Enterprises and program advisor said in a statement when this year’s line-up was announced. “We are privileged to have so many new and rich worlds brought to life by visionary storytellers. We hope audiences leave the Festival deeply touched, moved, and entertained.”
For the first time, some festival programming was going to take place outside of Manhattan in Hoboken, New Jersey.