foxnews--2020-04-15--British woman, 106, sent home with round of applause after beating coronavirus

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A 106-year-old British woman who lived through two World Wars has now survived another battle – this time , against the coronavirus .
Connie Titchen , a great-grandmother of eight , was recently discharged from Birmingham City Hospital after fighting COVID-19 for about three weeks , the United Kingdom ’ s National Health Service announced in a statement .
“ I feel very lucky that I ’ ve fought off this virus , ” Titchen said .
“ I can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The NHS says Titchen was admitted to the hospital in mid-March with suspected pneumonia , but soon was diagnosed with the coronavirus , which as of Wednesday has infected 99,455 people across the U.K. , leading to 12,892 deaths .
Alex Jones , Titchen ’ s granddaughter , says Connie ’ s recovery is just another example of her ability to bounce back from any challenge .
“ I think the secret of her old age is that she is physically active and very independent , ” Jones told the NHS , describing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 1913 -- loved to dance , cycle and play golf .
“ She had a hip operation back in December and within 30 days she was walking again .
“ She has always cooked for herself too , although she likes a cheeky McDonald 's every now and then , ” Jones added .
“ I haven ’ t told her they are closed.
” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The NHS posted a video showing hospital staff applauding Titchen as she was discharged .
“ We were really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said Kelly Smith , one of the hospital workers who looked after Titchen .
“ It ’ s nice to see patients leave our ward after having beaten this virus .
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A 106-year-old British woman who lived through two World Wars has now survived another battle – this time, against the coronavirus.
Connie Titchen, a great-grandmother of eight, was recently discharged from Birmingham City Hospital after fighting COVID-19 for about three weeks, the United Kingdom’s National Health Service announced in a statement.
“I feel very lucky that I’ve fought off this virus,” Titchen said. “I can’t wait to see my family.”
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The NHS says Titchen was admitted to the hospital in mid-March with suspected pneumonia, but soon was diagnosed with the coronavirus, which as of Wednesday has infected 99,455 people across the U.K., leading to 12,892 deaths.
Alex Jones, Titchen’s granddaughter, says Connie’s recovery is just another example of her ability to bounce back from any challenge.
“I think the secret of her old age is that she is physically active and very independent,” Jones told the NHS, describing how Titchen -- who was born in September 1913 -- loved to dance, cycle and play golf. “She had a hip operation back in December and within 30 days she was walking again.
“She has always cooked for herself too, although she likes a cheeky McDonald's every now and then,” Jones added. “I haven’t told her they are closed.”
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The NHS posted a video showing hospital staff applauding Titchen as she was discharged.
“We were really pleased when she was given the all-clear,” said Kelly Smith, one of the hospital workers who looked after Titchen. “It’s nice to see patients leave our ward after having beaten this virus.”


foxnews--2020-04-15--Toys for Tots to distribute 2M toys, books and games amid coronavirus pandemic

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Toys for Tots , a non-profit that normally provides toys for needy families in the U.S. around Christmas , has decided it ca n't wait until then due to the coronavirus pandemic .
With families under stay-at-home orders , the program , run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve -- said it will distribute two million items across the country .
`` While Marine Toys for Toys foundation is known as a Christmas time charity , we do n't want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lessen the fear and anxiety of our children , '' said Lt. Gen Jim Laster , president & CEO of the foundation .
HOSPITALS IN NEW YORK , MICHIGAN PLAY 'DO N'T STOP BELIEVIN ' WHEN CORONAVIRUS PATIENTS ARE DISCHARGED Local toy collection usually begins in October and lasts until mid to late December .
Toy distribution occurs in mid to late December .
Campaigns are normally conducted annually in over 800 communities across all 50 states , but with COVID-19 limiting activity outside of homes , they requested outside help in distributing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has allowed that to happen through its network of nonprofit partners .
`` In order to provide immediate relief and assistance now , we have partnered with Good360 , the global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving , to distribute 2 million toys to families-in-need , '' according to the program 's website .
Laster said his program has seen a `` dramatic rise '' in demand for household items , including toys , during the crisis , which he hopes could provide relief to families during a difficult time for many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toys , games , and books to families-in-need .
HERE 'S WHAT FOOD BANKS NEED THE MOST RIGHT NOW AMID RECORD DEMAND DURING CORONAVIRUS It was also made possible through donations from Hasbro , Lego , Disney , Funko , Five Below and Build-A-Bear , according to Ohio 's WBNS-TV .
The Marine Toys for Tots Program distributes an average of 18 million toys to seven million less fortunate children each year .
Toys for Tots was founded by reservist Major Bill Hendricks , upon the recommendation of his wife back in 1947 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To request toys , books or games for your nonprofit organization , you can visit : https : //good360.org/toys-for-tots-donations/

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Toys for Tots, a non-profit that normally provides toys for needy families in the U.S. around Christmas, has decided it can't wait until then due to the coronavirus pandemic.
With families under stay-at-home orders, the program, run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve -- said it will distribute two million items across the country.
"While Marine Toys for Toys foundation is known as a Christmas time charity, we don't want to wait until next holiday season to lessen the fear and anxiety of our children," said Lt. Gen Jim Laster, president & CEO of the foundation.
HOSPITALS IN NEW YORK, MICHIGAN PLAY 'DON'T STOP BELIEVIN' WHEN CORONAVIRUS PATIENTS ARE DISCHARGED
Local toy collection usually begins in October and lasts until mid to late December. Toy distribution occurs in mid to late December.
Campaigns are normally conducted annually in over 800 communities across all 50 states, but with COVID-19 limiting activity outside of homes, they requested outside help in distributing them immediately. Virginia based charity Good360 has allowed that to happen through its network of nonprofit partners.
"In order to provide immediate relief and assistance now, we have partnered with Good360, the global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving, to distribute 2 million toys to families-in-need," according to the program's website.
Laster said his program has seen a "dramatic rise" in demand for household items, including toys, during the crisis, which he hopes could provide relief to families during a difficult time for many. The program will deliver two million toys, games, and books to families-in-need.
HERE'S WHAT FOOD BANKS NEED THE MOST RIGHT NOW AMID RECORD DEMAND DURING CORONAVIRUS
It was also made possible through donations from Hasbro, Lego, Disney, Funko, Five Below and Build-A-Bear, according to Ohio's WBNS-TV.
The Marine Toys for Tots Program distributes an average of 18 million toys to seven million less fortunate children each year.
Toys for Tots was founded by reservist Major Bill Hendricks, upon the recommendation of his wife back in 1947.
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To request toys, books or games for your nonprofit organization, you can visit: https://good360.org/toys-for-tots-donations/


foxnews--2020-04-12--Brazilian woman, 97, becomes country's oldest coronavirus survivor, report says

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A Brazilian woman has survived coronavirus , becoming the country ’ s oldest woman to survive the virus , according to a report Sunday .
Gina Dal Colleto , age 97 , was hospitalized on April 1 to Sao Paulo ’ s Vila Nova Star hotel -- and was released less than two weeks later , Reuters reported .
Doctors and nurses applauded Dal Colleto as she left in a wheelchair , Reuters added .
Rede D ’ Or São Luiz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released a statement regarding the miraculous recovery .
“ Even with almost a century of life , Gina has a very active routine and enjoys walking , shopping and cooking , ” the statement read .
“ She has six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
” The coronavirus has been particularly deadly for elderly patients .
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [ CDC ] reported that 80 percent of coronavirus patients have been over 65 , and patients over 85 had a 10-27 percent chance of dying from the disease - by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group .
However , several patients around the world in their 90s -- and even older -- have survived the virus .
A 97-year-old woman in South Korea survived the virus , becoming the oldest known survivor her country , while both Italy and China have recorded survivors over the age of 100 .
In most cases , the identity of the patient has remained undisclosed .
Dal Colleto ’ s recovery marked a bright spot in an otherwise grim situation .
Brazil has been the hardest-hit country in South America , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to researchers .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro has resisted some calls for more protections against the pandemic , citing a need to keep the economy going .
While Brazil has also seen a decline in daily new cases consecutively for the past four days , officials have said the peak may be still to come .

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A Brazilian woman has survived coronavirus, becoming the country’s oldest woman to survive the virus, according to a report Sunday.
Gina Dal Colleto, age 97, was hospitalized on April 1 to Sao Paulo’s Vila Nova Star hotel -- and was released less than two weeks later, Reuters reported.
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Doctors and nurses applauded Dal Colleto as she left in a wheelchair, Reuters added.
Rede D’Or São Luiz, the company running the hospital, released a statement regarding the miraculous recovery.
“Even with almost a century of life, Gina has a very active routine and enjoys walking, shopping and cooking,” the statement read. “She has six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.”
The coronavirus has been particularly deadly for elderly patients. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] reported that 80 percent of coronavirus patients have been over 65, and patients over 85 had a 10-27 percent chance of dying from the disease - by far the toughest odds of any age group.
However, several patients around the world in their 90s -- and even older -- have survived the virus.
A 97-year-old woman in South Korea survived the virus, becoming the oldest known survivor her country, while both Italy and China have recorded survivors over the age of 100. In most cases, the identity of the patient has remained undisclosed.
Dal Colleto’s recovery marked a bright spot in an otherwise grim situation. Brazil has been the hardest-hit country in South America, with 21,065 confirmed cases and 1,144 deaths, according to researchers.
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Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro has resisted some calls for more protections against the pandemic, citing a need to keep the economy going.
While Brazil has also seen a decline in daily new cases consecutively for the past four days, officials have said the peak may be still to come.


foxnews--2020-04-15--Dr. Anthony Fauci: Return of sports likely hinges on playing games without fans

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Dr. Anthony Fauci said Wednesday the future of sports likely includes games being played without spectators , but it all depends on how the coronavirus pandemic is handled .
On Snapchat 's “ Good Luck America , ” Fauci said he didn ’ t believe fans would have too much of an issue with not being able to see games in person .
MLB 'S RETURN CONTINGENT ON ONE MAJOR THING , ROB MANFRED SAYS “ It ’ s really going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next a couple of months .
You know , regarding sports , I believe , and I think this is going to be implemented by the initiation and the initiative of the people who own these clubs , ” Fauci said .
`` If you could get on television , Major League Baseball , to start July 4th .
Let 's say , nobody comes to the stadium .
You just , you do it .
I mean , people say , 'Well , you ca n't play without spectators . '
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ get enough buy-in from people who are dying to see a baseball game.
” Fauci said there have been proposals from some of the major U.S. sports leagues about playing at neutral sites and keeping players in “ big hotels ” and making sure they ’ re rigorously tested .
NHL CAPABLE OF PLAYING IN SUMMER MONTHS , COMMISSIONER SAYS “ But there 's a way of doing that because there have been some proposals both at the level of the NFL , Major League Baseball , National Hockey League , to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them in big hotels , you know , wherever you want to play , ” Fauci said .
“ Keep them very well surveilled , namely a surveillance , but have them tested , like every week .
By a gazillion tests .
And make sure they do n't wind up infecting each other or their family .
And just let them play the season out .
I mean , that 's a really artificial way to do it , but when you think about it , it might be better than nothing.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ potentially playing games at a neutral site .
Commissioner Rob Manfred said on Fox Business ’ “ Mornings with Maria ” the league 's ideas were designed to address any possible obstacles that could occur when the league gets the OK to play again .
“ We have a variety of contingency plans that we have talked about and worked on , '' he said .
`` Plans may be too strong a word .
Ideas … may be a better word .
All of them are designed to address limitations that may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , limitations on mass gatherings that may still exist .
We thought about ways to try and make baseball available to all the fans across the United States in the face of those restrictions .
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM “ So from our perspective we don ’ t have a plan , we have lots of ideas , '' Manfred continued .
`` What ideas come to fruition will depend on what the restrictions are , what the public health situation is .
But we are intent on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the recovery – the economic recovery – and sort of a milestone on the return of normalcy .
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Dr. Anthony Fauci said Wednesday the future of sports likely includes games being played without spectators, but it all depends on how the coronavirus pandemic is handled.
On Snapchat's “Good Luck America,” Fauci said he didn’t believe fans would have too much of an issue with not being able to see games in person.
MLB'S RETURN CONTINGENT ON ONE MAJOR THING, ROB MANFRED SAYS
“It’s really going to depend on what actually evolves over the next a couple of months. You know, regarding sports, I believe, and I think this is going to be implemented by the initiation and the initiative of the people who own these clubs,” Fauci said.
"If you could get on television, Major League Baseball, to start July 4th. Let's say, nobody comes to the stadium. You just, you do it. I mean, people say, 'Well, you can't play without spectators.' Well, I think you'd probably get enough buy-in from people who are dying to see a baseball game.”
Fauci said there have been proposals from some of the major U.S. sports leagues about playing at neutral sites and keeping players in “big hotels” and making sure they’re rigorously tested.
NHL CAPABLE OF PLAYING IN SUMMER MONTHS, COMMISSIONER SAYS
“But there's a way of doing that because there have been some proposals both at the level of the NFL, Major League Baseball, National Hockey League, to get these people tested, and to put them in big hotels, you know, wherever you want to play,” Fauci said. “Keep them very well surveilled, namely a surveillance, but have them tested, like every week. By a gazillion tests. And make sure they don't wind up infecting each other or their family. And just let them play the season out. I mean, that's a really artificial way to do it, but when you think about it, it might be better than nothing.”
MLB has raised the idea of potentially playing games at a neutral site. Commissioner Rob Manfred said on Fox Business’ “Mornings with Maria” the league's ideas were designed to address any possible obstacles that could occur when the league gets the OK to play again.
“We have a variety of contingency plans that we have talked about and worked on," he said. "Plans may be too strong a word. Ideas … may be a better word. All of them are designed to address limitations that may exist when businesses restart – travel limitations, limitations on mass gatherings that may still exist. We thought about ways to try and make baseball available to all the fans across the United States in the face of those restrictions.
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“So from our perspective we don’t have a plan, we have lots of ideas," Manfred continued. "What ideas come to fruition will depend on what the restrictions are, what the public health situation is. But we are intent on the idea of trying to make baseball part of the recovery – the economic recovery – and sort of a milestone on the return of normalcy.”


foxnews--2020-04-15--Mark Cuban has 'absolute confidence' economy will get back to pre-pandemic boom

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After noting the “ new abnormal ” for businesses amid the coronavirus outbreak , entrepreneur Mark Cuban on Wednesday praised President Trump ’ s move to compile feedback from industry leaders on ways to reopen the economy .
“ Getting the feedback from the industry counsel he ’ s put together is going to be very valuable for him .
I think it ’ s a smart move , ” the Dallas Mavericks owner told “ America ’ s Newsroom.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CUOMO SAYS AS STATE SEES HIGHEST SINGLE DAY DEATH TOLL Cuban also said that businesses “ really don ’ t know what to expect on the other side ” and that there will be a new “ abnormal '' for how businesses function and spend money .
“ Just getting feedback from everybody and getting their insights and what they ’ re going to do with their businesses -- what I ’ m going to do with my businesses -- I think is going to be so useful and so beneficial . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced Tuesday that dozens of executives , scholars and experts will form `` Great American Economic Revival Industry Groups '' to help the U.S. economy recover from the coronavirus outbreak .
Trump has tapped people from agriculture , sports , banking , restaurant , and several other industries .
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP Cuban said that he has “ absolute confidence ” that the economy will go back to “ where we were.
” Cuban said that there will be challenges for a business to open .
“ I don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go back in and say ‘ you know what , on February 1st , this was my budget , I ’ m just going to spend it on June 1st ’ .
I don ’ t see that happening .
But that doesn ’ t mean the economy can ’ t be great , doesn ’ t mean the economy can ’ t take off .
It ’ s just a question of when , '' he said .

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After noting the “new abnormal” for businesses amid the coronavirus outbreak, entrepreneur Mark Cuban on Wednesday praised President Trump’s move to compile feedback from industry leaders on ways to reopen the economy.
“Getting the feedback from the industry counsel he’s put together is going to be very valuable for him. I think it’s a smart move,” the Dallas Mavericks owner told “America’s Newsroom.”
NEW YORK CORONAVIRUS CURVE 'FLATTENING,' CUOMO SAYS AS STATE SEES HIGHEST SINGLE DAY DEATH TOLL
Cuban also said that businesses “really don’t know what to expect on the other side” and that there will be a new “abnormal" for how businesses function and spend money.
“Just getting feedback from everybody and getting their insights and what they’re going to do with their businesses -- what I’m going to do with my businesses -- I think is going to be so useful and so beneficial."
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Cuban’s comments came after Trump announced Tuesday that dozens of executives, scholars and experts will form "Great American Economic Revival Industry Groups" to help the U.S. economy recover from the coronavirus outbreak.
Trump has tapped people from agriculture, sports, banking, restaurant, and several other industries.
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Cuban said that he has “absolute confidence” that the economy will go back to “where we were.” Cuban said that there will be challenges for a business to open.
“I don’t think people are just going to go back in and say ‘you know what, on February 1st, this was my budget, I’m just going to spend it on June 1st’. I don’t see that happening. But that doesn’t mean the economy can’t be great, doesn’t mean the economy can’t take off. It’s just a question of when," he said.
Fox News contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-04-15--Sarah Sanders on combative Trump briefings: Liberal media 'will never be happy'

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Sign up here The liberal media and the White House press corps will `` never be happy '' with the Trump administration , former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said Wednesday .
Appearing on the `` Outnumbered Overtime '' with host Harris Faulker , the Fox News contributor pointed out that she had experienced it firsthand during her tenure .
`` Look , this is the same group of people that , after I had done more than 100 briefings in that very same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and constantly said we need more access and more briefings , '' she remarked .
`` Now they have access to the president of the United States and they are complaining that it 's too much . ''
`` I do n't think that you will ever make this group of people happy , '' she added .
Sanders left the podium in the summer of 2019 .
She held her first press briefing standing in for her predecessor Sean Spicer in May of 2017 .
`` I think it is great for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the person that is making the decisions as well as the people that are informing those decisions , '' she continued .
`` The president is n't just going up there on his own .
He 's bringing in the experts that he is getting information from and allowing reporters to come in and ask questions of those people as well . ''
`` People like Dr. Fauci , Dr. Birx , and others who are informing the president 's decisions , '' she noted .
`` I do n't think it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people to have that type of transparency and that type of access , particularly during a time when there is so much uncertainty , '' she told Faulkner .
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP '' Yeah .
I just wonder if you were n't standing there , you would maybe put a little bit of a pause on the fight because it is n't helpful , '' Faulkner mused .
`` I agree with that .
Certainly , '' Sanders replied .
Many Trump critics have called on news networks to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gives Trump a platform to criticize reporters and put forth misinformation .
New York Times editorial board member Michelle Cottle declared last week that Trump spews “ a thick fog of self-congratulation , political attacks , misinformation and nonsense.
” “ If the cameras were taken away , perhaps Mr. Trump would worry less about putting on a show , ” Cottle wrote .
“ In using his platform to mislead the public , the president is not serving any interest but his own .
In facilitating this farce , neither is the @ @ @

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The liberal media and the White House press corps will "never be happy" with the Trump administration, former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said Wednesday.
Appearing on the "Outnumbered Overtime" with host Harris Faulker, the Fox News contributor pointed out that she had experienced it firsthand during her tenure.
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"Look, this is the same group of people that, after I had done more than 100 briefings in that very same room, said it wasn't enough and constantly said we need more access and more briefings," she remarked. "Now they have access to the president of the United States and they are complaining that it's too much."
"I don't think that you will ever make this group of people happy," she added.
Sanders left the podium in the summer of 2019. She held her first press briefing standing in for her predecessor Sean Spicer in May of 2017.
"I think it is great for the American people to have direct access from the person that is making the decisions as well as the people that are informing those decisions," she continued. "The president isn't just going up there on his own. He's bringing in the experts that he is getting information from and allowing reporters to come in and ask questions of those people as well."
"People like Dr. Fauci, Dr. Birx, and others who are informing the president's decisions," she noted.
"I don't think it's a bad thing for the American people to have that type of transparency and that type of access, particularly during a time when there is so much uncertainty," she told Faulkner.
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"Yeah. I just wonder if you weren't standing there, you would maybe put a little bit of a pause on the fight because it isn't helpful," Faulkner mused.
"I agree with that. Certainly," Sanders replied.
Many Trump critics have called on news networks to stop airing the briefings, arguing it gives Trump a platform to criticize reporters and put forth misinformation.
New York Times editorial board member Michelle Cottle declared last week that Trump spews “a thick fog of self-congratulation, political attacks, misinformation and nonsense.”
“If the cameras were taken away, perhaps Mr. Trump would worry less about putting on a show,” Cottle wrote. “In using his platform to mislead the public, the president is not serving any interest but his own. In facilitating this farce, neither is the media.”


foxnews--2020-04-14--Trial of chloroquine to treat COVID-19 stopped early due to heart complications

A Brazilian study testing the antimalarial drug chloroquine for COVID-19 had to be stopped early in one group of patients taking a high dose of the drug , after some patients in this group developed dangerous heart rhythm problems .
Chloroquine and the related drug hydroxychloroquine have made headlines in recent weeks after President Donald Trump called the drugs a potential `` game changer '' for the treatment of COVID-19 .
The Brazilian researchers planned to enroll 440 people in their study to test whether chloroquine is a safe and effective treatment for COVID-19 .
Participants took either a `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 600 milligrams twice daily for 10 days ) or a `` low dose '' ( 450 mg for five days , with a double dose only on the first day ) .
The study was `` double blind , '' meaning that neither the patients nor their doctors knew which dose they were receiving .
However , after enrolling just 81 patients , the researchers saw some concerning signs .
Within a few days of starting the treatment , more patients in the high dose group experienced heart rhythm problems than did those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two patients in the high dose group developed a fast , abnormal heart rate known as ventricular tachychardia before they died .
As a result of the findings , the researchers immediately halted the high-dose arm of the study .
They warned against using such high doses for any COVID-19 patients .
`` Our study raises enough red flags to stop the use of such [ high ] dosage … worldwide in order to avoid more unnecessary deaths , '' the researchers wrote in their paper , posted April 11 to the pre-print @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet been published in a peer reviewed journal .
A hospital in France also reportedly stopped treatment of hydroxychloroquine for at least one patient with COVID-19 after the patient developed heart rhythm problems , according to Newsweek .
Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine have been used for decades as a treatment for malaria , and are generally well-tolerated ; but one major complication is the risk of a serious heart rhythm problem called `` QT prolongation , '' the Brazlian authors said .
As such , the drugs are not safe for people with heart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Science previously reported .
`` To me , this study conveys one useful piece of information , which is that chloroquine causes a dose-dependent increase in an abnormality in the [ electrocardiogram ] that could predispose people to sudden cardiac death , '' Dr. David Juurlink , head of the division of clinical pharmacology at the University of Toronto , who was not involved with the study , told The New York Times .
After the Brazilian researchers halted the high-dose arm , they `` unmasked '' all patients in this arm and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The limited number of patients in the study so far is not enough to determine if the drug has a benefit for COVID-19 , but the researchers still plan to enroll patients in the low dose group to complete their study , they said .
All patients in the study also took an antibiotic called azithromycin , which is also known to increase the risk of heart rhythm problems .
The researchers note they were not able to assess the toxic effects of this antibiotic by itself since all patients were already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The combination of azithromycin and hydroxychloroquine is also being used in hospitals in the United States , The New York Times reported .
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Chloroquine phosphate is an antimalarial drug that hasn't been approved to treat COVID-19. After President Trump said the drug showed promising results for treating COVID-19, an Arizona couple tried self-medicating with the drug and poisoned themselves. The man is now dead.
A Brazilian study testing the antimalarial drug chloroquine for COVID-19 had to be stopped early in one group of patients taking a high dose of the drug, after some patients in this group developed dangerous heart rhythm problems .
Chloroquine and the related drug hydroxychloroquine have made headlines in recent weeks after President Donald Trump called the drugs a potential "game changer" for the treatment of COVID-19.
The Brazilian researchers planned to enroll 440 people in their study to test whether chloroquine is a safe and effective treatment for COVID-19. Participants took either a "high dose" of the drug (600 milligrams twice daily for 10 days) or a "low dose" (450 mg for five days, with a double dose only on the first day). The study was "double blind," meaning that neither the patients nor their doctors knew which dose they were receiving.
However, after enrolling just 81 patients, the researchers saw some concerning signs. Within a few days of starting the treatment, more patients in the high dose group experienced heart rhythm problems than did those in the low dose group. And two patients in the high dose group developed a fast, abnormal heart rate known as ventricular tachychardia before they died.
As a result of the findings, the researchers immediately halted the high-dose arm of the study. They warned against using such high doses for any COVID-19 patients.
"Our study raises enough red flags to stop the use of such [high] dosage … worldwide in order to avoid more unnecessary deaths," the researchers wrote in their paper, posted April 11 to the pre-print database medRxiv . The paper has not yet been published in a peer reviewed journal.
A hospital in France also reportedly stopped treatment of hydroxychloroquine for at least one patient with COVID-19 after the patient developed heart rhythm problems, according to Newsweek .
Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine have been used for decades as a treatment for malaria , and are generally well-tolerated; but one major complication is the risk of a serious heart rhythm problem called "QT prolongation," the Brazlian authors said. As such, the drugs are not safe for people with heart rhythm problems, or arrhythmia, Live Science previously reported .
"To me, this study conveys one useful piece of information, which is that chloroquine causes a dose-dependent increase in an abnormality in the [electrocardiogram] that could predispose people to sudden cardiac death," Dr. David Juurlink, head of the division of clinical pharmacology at the University of Toronto, who was not involved with the study, told The New York Times .
After the Brazilian researchers halted the high-dose arm, they "unmasked" all patients in this arm and reverted them to the low dose group.
The limited number of patients in the study so far is not enough to determine if the drug has a benefit for COVID-19, but the researchers still plan to enroll patients in the low dose group to complete their study, they said.
All patients in the study also took an antibiotic called azithromycin, which is also known to increase the risk of heart rhythm problems. The researchers note they were not able to assess the toxic effects of this antibiotic by itself since all patients were already using the drug before starting the study. The combination of azithromycin and hydroxychloroquine is also being used in hospitals in the United States, The New York Times reported.
Originally published on Live Science.


foxnews--2020-04-15--Trump's name to appear on coronavirus stimulus checks sent to Americans

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President Trump 's name will appear on millions of economic stimulus checks sent to Americans as part of the $ 2.2 trillion stimulus package passed by Congress and signed by the president last month in an effort to stem the economic effects of the coronavirus .
Sources confirmed to Fox News that Trump 's name will appear on paper checks -- in the memo section -- though his signature is not expected to be included .
The Washington Post first reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ senior IRS officials , the Post reported that the Treasury Department is ordering the president 's name be printed on the checks in a decision that was made Monday .
The Post 's sources indicated that the change on the $ 1,200 checks could delay the time it takes for the checks to reach Americans , but other Treasury Department officials disputed that was the case .
One official told Fox News that the checks `` are scheduled to go out on time and exactly as planned—there is absolutely no delay whatsoever .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ checks to be in the mail early next week which is well in advance of when the first checks went out in 2008 and well in advance of initial estimates . ''
Americans whose banking information the IRS has will not get the Trump-signed checks , and instead will receive a direct deposit that does not include Trump 's name .
CORONAVIRUS : WHAT TO KNOW TRUMP ANNOUNCES US WILL HALT FUNDING TO WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION OVER CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE Asked about how many hard checks -- featuring Trump 's name -- would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fox News : “ The total number of paper checks is subject to a number of variables , including how much info the IRS obtains through the Non-Filers Enter Payment Info web portal and the Get My Payment portal launching today at IRS.gov .
“ The Post reports the hard checks will have `` President Donald J. Trump '' written on the left side of the checks .
It is not standard practice for the name of the president to appear on government checks , and the stimulus checks with Trump 's name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an official with the Bureau of Fiscal Service , according to the Post .
The decision to have Trump 's name on the checks comes as the government 's response to the coronavirus pandemic has become highly politicized , with Democrats panning Trump 's often long-winded daily coronavirus briefings and Trump returning fire by criticizing Democratic governors and members of Congress for their responses to the crisis .
Trump has also blamed the World Health Organization for contributing to the seriousness of the pandemic by putting `` political correctness over lifesaving measures '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claims on the communist nation 's handling of the virus .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Many on the left have criticized Trump for the decision to print his name on the stimulus checks .
`` Delaying direct payments to vulnerable families just to print his name on the check is another shameful example of President Trump ’ s catastrophic failure to treat this crisis with the urgency it demands , '' House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif. , said in a statement .
`` If the check you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can thank this man , '' Harvard law professor Lawrence Tribe said in a tweet Wednesday morning .
`` He cared more about getting his name on the check than about your need for it .
He ’ s worse than contemptible . ''
The $ 2.2 trillion CARES Act , the name of the package that provides for the stimulus checks , is unlikely to be the last piece of legislation passed to combat the coronavirus , as Trump and members of Congress on both sides of the aisle have indicated that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laws with total expenditures between them of possibly more than $ 2 trillion .
It 's unclear whether those further measures would include more checks for Americans , or even when they might be passed .

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President Trump's name will appear on millions of economic stimulus checks sent to Americans as part of the $2.2 trillion stimulus package passed by Congress and signed by the president last month in an effort to stem the economic effects of the coronavirus.
Sources confirmed to Fox News that Trump's name will appear on paper checks -- in the memo section -- though his signature is not expected to be included.
The Washington Post first reported the change Tuesday night. Citing unnamed senior IRS officials, the Post reported that the Treasury Department is ordering the president's name be printed on the checks in a decision that was made Monday. The Post's sources indicated that the change on the $1,200 checks could delay the time it takes for the checks to reach Americans, but other Treasury Department officials disputed that was the case.
One official told Fox News that the checks "are scheduled to go out on time and exactly as planned—there is absolutely no delay whatsoever. In fact, we expect the first checks to be in the mail early next week which is well in advance of when the first checks went out in 2008 and well in advance of initial estimates."
Americans whose banking information the IRS has will not get the Trump-signed checks, and instead will receive a direct deposit that does not include Trump's name.
CORONAVIRUS: WHAT TO KNOW
TRUMP ANNOUNCES US WILL HALT FUNDING TO WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION OVER CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE
Asked about how many hard checks -- featuring Trump's name -- would be going out, a Treasury official told Fox News: “The total number of paper checks is subject to a number of variables, including how much info the IRS obtains through the Non-Filers Enter Payment Info web portal and the Get My Payment portal launching today at IRS.gov. “
The Post reports the hard checks will have "President Donald J. Trump" written on the left side of the checks.
It is not standard practice for the name of the president to appear on government checks, and the stimulus checks with Trump's name on them will still be signed by an official with the Bureau of Fiscal Service, according to the Post.
The decision to have Trump's name on the checks comes as the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic has become highly politicized, with Democrats panning Trump's often long-winded daily coronavirus briefings and Trump returning fire by criticizing Democratic governors and members of Congress for their responses to the crisis. Trump has also blamed the World Health Organization for contributing to the seriousness of the pandemic by putting "political correctness over lifesaving measures" as it has often repeated China's claims on the communist nation's handling of the virus.
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Many on the left have criticized Trump for the decision to print his name on the stimulus checks.
"Delaying direct payments to vulnerable families just to print his name on the check is another shameful example of President Trump’s catastrophic failure to treat this crisis with the urgency it demands," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said in a statement.
"If the check you’re waiting for is delayed, you can thank this man," Harvard law professor Lawrence Tribe said in a tweet Wednesday morning. "He cared more about getting his name on the check than about your need for it. He’s worse than contemptible."
The $2.2 trillion CARES Act, the name of the package that provides for the stimulus checks, is unlikely to be the last piece of legislation passed to combat the coronavirus, as Trump and members of Congress on both sides of the aisle have indicated that they hope to pass potentially two more laws with total expenditures between them of possibly more than $2 trillion. It's unclear whether those further measures would include more checks for Americans, or even when they might be passed.
Fox Business Network's Blake Burman contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-04-15--Britney Spears is taking a page from Beyoncé during quarantine: ‘I am flawless’

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The princess of pop is taking “ notes ” from the Queen Bey .
Britney Spears gave a massive shoutxout to Beyoncé via Instagram on Tuesday when she told her fans she was inspired by the “ Halo ” singer to be her best self , even during coronavirus self-isolation .
`` It 's getting more official each day ….. the bright enlightening patterns of self love 🧘🏼♀☀💕🌸🦋 .
If you don ’ t believe me just look at what God @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day for ourselves ….. self care and knowing our worth as individuals !
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Spears , 38 , began in her post that revealed a quote by Osho .
She continued : `` Learning to love You sometimes is the hardest thing to do … and do you know how I show that 🤔🤔🤔 ?
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By posting whatever the heck I want 😂😂😂💋💋💋 !
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BRITNEY SPEARS SPOOFS 'BABY ONE MORE TIME ' LYRIC FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING '' If I want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outfit three times … I will do so and take note from @ Beyonce because I am FLAWLESS 💁🏼♀💁🏼♀💁🏼♀💁🏼♀💁🏼♀ !
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Spears added .
`` But seriously … .
keep your mean comments to yourselves 😘 . ''
The quote accompanying the post reads : `` Accept yourself as you are .
And that is the most difficult thing in the world , because it goes against your training , education , your culture .
From the very beginning you have been told how you should be .
Nobody has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as you are . ''
BRITNEY SPEARS ' ICONIC 'OOPS !
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I DID IT AGAIN ' SONG DEBUTED 20 YEARS AGO Spears has been at the forefront of combatting social media trolls for years now and consistently shares photos of herself to social media championing body positivity .
Last month , the “ …Baby One More Time ” songstress once again came out in response to folks online who sent vile remarks in her direction after she posted an image of herself in a white swimsuit with boyfriend Sam Asghari .
BRITNEY @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SHOULDN ’ T BE SAYING ALL OF THESE MEAN THINGS' '' I 've read a lot of things online of people criticizing my posts … .
saying I post the same 15 pictures with the same red background and wearing the same white bathing suit , '' Spears wrote at the time .
`` For me I get really excited about my posts … .
and I like to share them with you all !
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” “ I 've never owned a white bathing suit before and I simply liked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” she continued .
“ Reading all of the mean comments really hurts my feelings … .
and I wanted to share because you really should n't be saying all of these mean things to someone you do n't even know .… this goes for bullying anyone really !
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CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The pop star added : “ Hard times like we are currently living through should really teach us to be nice to one another … .
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The princess of pop is taking “notes” from the Queen Bey.
Britney Spears gave a massive shoutxout to Beyoncé via Instagram on Tuesday when she told her fans she was inspired by the “Halo” singer to be her best self, even during coronavirus self-isolation.
"It's getting more official each day ….. the bright enlightening patterns of self love 🧘🏼♀☀💕🌸🦋. If you don’t believe me just look at what God is demonstrating for us to do each day for ourselves ….. self care and knowing our worth as individuals!!!!!!!" Spears, 38, began in her post that revealed a quote by Osho.
She continued: "Learning to love You sometimes is the hardest thing to do … and do you know how I show that 🤔🤔🤔 ???? By posting whatever the heck I want 😂😂😂💋💋💋 !!!!"
BRITNEY SPEARS SPOOFS 'BABY ONE MORE TIME' LYRIC FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING
"If I want to post a picture with the same outfit three times … I will do so and take note from @Beyonce because I am FLAWLESS 💁🏼♀💁🏼♀💁🏼♀💁🏼♀💁🏼♀ !!!!" Spears added. "But seriously …. keep your mean comments to yourselves 😘."
The quote accompanying the post reads: "Accept yourself as you are. And that is the most difficult thing in the world, because it goes against your training, education, your culture. From the very beginning you have been told how you should be. Nobody has ever told you that you are good as you are."
BRITNEY SPEARS' ICONIC 'OOPS!... I DID IT AGAIN' SONG DEBUTED 20 YEARS AGO
Spears has been at the forefront of combatting social media trolls for years now and consistently shares photos of herself to social media championing body positivity.
Last month, the “…Baby One More Time” songstress once again came out in response to folks online who sent vile remarks in her direction after she posted an image of herself in a white swimsuit with boyfriend Sam Asghari.
BRITNEY SPEARS ADDRESSES ONLINE CRITICS: 'YOU REALLY SHOULDN’T BE SAYING ALL OF THESE MEAN THINGS'
"I've read a lot of things online of people criticizing my posts …. saying I post the same 15 pictures with the same red background and wearing the same white bathing suit," Spears wrote at the time. "For me I get really excited about my posts …. and I like to share them with you all!!!!”
“I've never owned a white bathing suit before and I simply liked the red background!!!!” she continued. “Reading all of the mean comments really hurts my feelings …. and I wanted to share because you really shouldn't be saying all of these mean things to someone you don't even know .… this goes for bullying anyone really!!!!!!"
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The pop star added: “Hard times like we are currently living through should really teach us to be nice to one another ….”


foxnews--2020-04-15--Cal Ripken Jr. launches 'Strike Out Hunger' campaign during coronavirus pandemic

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Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. appeared on “ Fox & Friends ” Wednesday to discuss the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation ’ s partnership with Feeding America to launch the “ Strike Out Hunger '' campaign .
Ripken , known as `` Iron Man '' during his illustrious career with the Baltimore Orioles from 1981 to 2001 , said that the goal is to help kids and families across the country who are dealing with food insecurity during the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ' CUOMO SAYS AS STATE SEES HIGHEST SINGLE DAY DEATH TOLL “ Our foundation has built a wonderful infrastructure all across the country .
We ’ re a national foundation – we serve a lot of those communities .
We ’ ve built fields ; we ’ ve put programming in there , so , we know the issue of food and security in normal times , ” Ripken told host Brian Kilmeade on “ Fox & Friends.
” “ Our foundation just ... said ‘ OK , we ’ re not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until all of this is over , let ’ s shift our focus temporarily – let ’ s focus on the immediate problem and let ’ s put our infrastructure to work , '' Ripken said .
Ripken said that they ’ ve energized sponsors and he has used social media frequently .
Ripken said that he 's aiming to use the “ power of social media to ask for help.
” Ripken also said that just a $ 1 donation can provide 10 meals for distribution .
“ So you can immediately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 10 would have on these kids in these communities and families.
” Ripken said that “ Feeding America ” are `` experts in the distribution of food . ''
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP “ [ Feeding America has ] relationships with local food banks .
We have relationships with local food banks but they ’ re the experts here .
We ’ re providing infrastructure , a resource , and , maybe an awareness that ’ s going to help the issue . ''

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Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. appeared on “Fox & Friends” Wednesday to discuss the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation’s partnership with Feeding America to launch the “Strike Out Hunger" campaign.
Ripken, known as "Iron Man" during his illustrious career with the Baltimore Orioles from 1981 to 2001, said that the goal is to help kids and families across the country who are dealing with food insecurity during the coronavirus pandemic.
NEW YORK CORONAVIRUS CURVE 'FLATTENING,' CUOMO SAYS AS STATE SEES HIGHEST SINGLE DAY DEATH TOLL
“Our foundation has built a wonderful infrastructure all across the country. We’re a national foundation – we serve a lot of those communities. We’ve built fields; we’ve put programming in there, so, we know the issue of food and security in normal times,” Ripken told host Brian Kilmeade on “Fox & Friends.”
“Our foundation just ... said ‘OK, we’re not going to sit around and just wait until all of this is over, let’s shift our focus temporarily – let’s focus on the immediate problem and let’s put our infrastructure to work," Ripken said.
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Ripken said that they’ve energized sponsors and he has used social media frequently. Ripken said that he's aiming to use the “power of social media to ask for help.”
Ripken also said that just a $1 donation can provide 10 meals for distribution.
“So you can immediately see the effect that $5 or $10 would have on these kids in these communities and families.”
Ripken said that “Feeding America” are "experts in the distribution of food."
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“[Feeding America has] relationships with local food banks. We have relationships with local food banks but they’re the experts here. We’re providing infrastructure, a resource, and, maybe an awareness that’s going to help the issue."


foxnews--2020-04-15--Kellyane Conway: Trump working 24/7 to bring America back from 'tragic' shutdown

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While President Trump is calling on experts to help with the United State ’ s transition out of the coronavirus shutdown , White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said on Wednesday that the commander in chief is `` working 24/7 '' to make the task successful .
“ There are many people involved and there are people who will be involved who aren ’ t on the list who will participate in calls and give advice as well , ” Conway told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CORONAVIRUS CURVE 'FLATTENING , ' CUOMO SAYS AS STATE SEES HIGHEST SINGLE DAY DEATH TOLL Conway said that there are a lot of “ talented ” business owners who want to bring to bear their successes and best practices in their places of work .
Conway said that Trump , a couple of weeks ago , had a “ fabulous call with the heads of all the sports leagues.
” “ We know emotionally and economically restarting some of our live sports action would go a long way to showing America that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
Meanwhile , Trump is turning to major professional sports commissioners and some individual team owners as a part of a large group that will help advise the federal government on how to restart the economy amid the fight against the coronavirus .
`` We have to get our sports back , '' Trump said during the press conference .
`` I 'm tired of watching baseball games that are 14 years old . ''
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP Among those Trump will turn to are Adam Silver , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commissioner ; Rob Manfred , the Major League Baseball ( MLB ) commissioner ; Robert Kraft , the owner of the New England Patriots ; and Mark Cuban , the owner of the Dallas Mavericks .
Conway added that the Trump administration is working with “ captains of industry , ” small businesses , and private sector companies to combine with “ public sector efforts '' to bring Americans out of the `` tragic shutdown . ''
“ [ Congress is bringing ] trillions of dollars in relief , the president is working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and all -- have been tremendous , '' Conway said .

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While President Trump is calling on experts to help with the United State’s transition out of the coronavirus shutdown, White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said on Wednesday that the commander in chief is "working 24/7" to make the task successful.
“There are many people involved and there are people who will be involved who aren’t on the list who will participate in calls and give advice as well,” Conway told “Fox & Friends.”
NEW YORK CORONAVIRUS CURVE 'FLATTENING,' CUOMO SAYS AS STATE SEES HIGHEST SINGLE DAY DEATH TOLL
Conway said that there are a lot of “talented” business owners who want to bring to bear their successes and best practices in their places of work.
Conway said that Trump, a couple of weeks ago, had a “fabulous call with the heads of all the sports leagues.”
“We know emotionally and economically restarting some of our live sports action would go a long way to showing America that it’s coming back,” Conway said.
Meanwhile, Trump is turning to major professional sports commissioners and some individual team owners as a part of a large group that will help advise the federal government on how to restart the economy amid the fight against the coronavirus.
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"We have to get our sports back," Trump said during the press conference. "I'm tired of watching baseball games that are 14 years old."
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Among those Trump will turn to are Adam Silver, the National Basketball Association (NBA) commissioner; Rob Manfred, the Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner; Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots; and Mark Cuban, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks.
Conway added that the Trump administration is working with “captains of industry,” small businesses, and private sector companies to combine with “public sector efforts" to bring Americans out of the "tragic shutdown."
“[Congress is bringing] trillions of dollars in relief, the president is working 24/7, the public sector: FEMA and all -- have been tremendous," Conway said.
Fox News' Daniel Canova contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-04-15--New Mexico Supreme Court blocks plan for mail-in primary; state’s GOP claims win

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The state Supreme Court in New Mexico on Tuesday evening rejected a proposal to convert the state ’ s planned June 2 primary election into a vote-by-mail poll .
The decision followed a hearing of more than two-and-a-half hours that was conducted via video because of coronavirus precautions , the Albuquerque Journal reported .
More than two dozen of the state ’ s elected officials had proposed the mail-in plan , citing concern for public health , the newspaper reported .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ against the plan just before 6 p.m. local time , ruling that state law prohibits them from ordering a mail-in election .
Instead , the justices directed county clerks or the secretary of state to send absentee ballots to all registered voters and encourage them to use those ballots , rather than show up at the polls , the Santa Fe Reporter wrote .
“ The relief that is requested is specifically prohibited by New Mexico statute … which says that a mail ballot shall not be delivered by the county clerk to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ballot , ” Chief Justice Judith Nakamura said , according to the Reporter .
“ That being said , there is no prohibition regarding the secretary of state or county clerk from mailing out an application for an absentee ballot .
Under the circumstance of this pandemic it is indisputable that in-person voting poses a substantial health risk to the state of New Mexico and therefore absentee ballot voting is the preferred method . ''
The mail-in plan had been proposed by 27 of the state ’ s 33 elected county clerks and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Reporter wrote .
State Republicans saw the court ’ s ruling as a victory , the report said .
“ The court 's refusal to rewrite New Mexico election law — to allow the unsolicited mailing of live ballots as part of an all vote-by-mail ( VBM ) election — shows the proper respect for the importance of election integrity , even in the face of the challenges posed by COVID-19 , ” the state GOP said in a statement .
Carter Harrison , an attorney for the state Republican , assured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ besides a mail-in election , the Albuquerque Journal reported .
For example , county clerks could seek court approval to dramatically reduce in-person polling locations while launching an information campaign to encourage absentee voting , he said .
Toulouse Oliver said she would comply with the court ’ s ruling .
`` Though the court today did not agree with the proposal put forward by my office and the state 's county clerks for an all-mail primary election in order to protect both the health and the rights of New Mexico voters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make their voices heard on June 2 , '' she wrote .
`` My office will comply with the court 's order and mail absentee ballot applications to all voters registered with a major political party .
That 's why it 's important that eligible voters register to vote or update their voter registrations by May 5 . ''
Ballots must be mailed to overseas and military voters by this Saturday , with election workers hired by April 21 , the report said .
Early voting at in-person stations is scheduled to @ @ @ @

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The state Supreme Court in New Mexico on Tuesday evening rejected a proposal to convert the state’s planned June 2 primary election into a vote-by-mail poll.
The decision followed a hearing of more than two-and-a-half hours that was conducted via video because of coronavirus precautions, the Albuquerque Journal reported.
More than two dozen of the state’s elected officials had proposed the mail-in plan, citing concern for public health, the newspaper reported.
BIDEN PROJECTED WINNER IN WISCONSIN PRIMARY AFTER DELAYED RESULTS
But the court issued a unanimous decision against the plan just before 6 p.m. local time, ruling that state law prohibits them from ordering a mail-in election.
Instead, the justices directed county clerks or the secretary of state to send absentee ballots to all registered voters and encourage them to use those ballots, rather than show up at the polls, the Santa Fe Reporter wrote.
“The relief that is requested is specifically prohibited by New Mexico statute … which says that a mail ballot shall not be delivered by the county clerk to anyone other than the applicant for the ballot,” Chief Justice Judith Nakamura said, according to the Reporter. “That being said, there is no prohibition regarding the secretary of state or county clerk from mailing out an application for an absentee ballot. Under the circumstance of this pandemic it is indisputable that in-person voting poses a substantial health risk to the state of New Mexico and therefore absentee ballot voting is the preferred method."
The mail-in plan had been proposed by 27 of the state’s 33 elected county clerks and Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, the Reporter wrote.
State Republicans saw the court’s ruling as a victory, the report said.
“The court's refusal to rewrite New Mexico election law — to allow the unsolicited mailing of live ballots as part of an all vote-by-mail (VBM) election — shows the proper respect for the importance of election integrity, even in the face of the challenges posed by COVID-19,” the state GOP said in a statement.
Carter Harrison, an attorney for the state Republican, assured the court that other options were available besides a mail-in election, the Albuquerque Journal reported.
For example, county clerks could seek court approval to dramatically reduce in-person polling locations while launching an information campaign to encourage absentee voting, he said.
Toulouse Oliver said she would comply with the court’s ruling.
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"Though the court today did not agree with the proposal put forward by my office and the state's county clerks for an all-mail primary election in order to protect both the health and the rights of New Mexico voters, voters will still have everything they need to make their voices heard on June 2," she wrote. "My office will comply with the court's order and mail absentee ballot applications to all voters registered with a major political party. That's why it's important that eligible voters register to vote or update their voter registrations by May 5."
Ballots must be mailed to overseas and military voters by this Saturday, with election workers hired by April 21, the report said. Early voting at in-person stations is scheduled to begin May 15.


foxnews--2020-04-15--Pelosi vows to challenge Trump's 'dangerous, illegal' move to freeze WHO funding

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi blasted President Trump ’ s decision to freeze funding for the World Health Organization , vowing Wednesday to “ swiftly ” challenge the action amid the coronavirus crisis .
In a statement , Pelosi , D-Calif. , said the halt in funding amid the global pandemic “ is senseless.
” “ This is another case , as I have said , of the president ’ s ineffective response , that ‘ a weak person , a poor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weak person blames others , ’ ” Pelosi said Wednesday .
“ This decision is dangerous , illegal and will be swiftly challenged , ” Pelosi said .
“ We can only be successful in defeating this global pandemic through a coordinated international response with respect for science and data , ” she continued .
“ But sadly , as he has since Day One , the president is ignoring global health experts , disregarding science and undermining the heroes fighting on the frontline , at great risk to the lives and livelihoods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Pelosi ’ s comments come after the president announced Tuesday that the United States would immediately halt funding for the health organization , saying it had put “ political correctness over lifesaving measures , ” noting that the U.S. would undertake a 60-to-90 day investigation into why the “ China-centric ” WHO had caused “ so much death ” by “ severely mismanaging and covering up ” the coronavirus spread .
The United States is the WHO 's largest single donor , and the State Department had previously planned to provide the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two-year funding period .
Trump said the United States contributes roughly $ 400 million to $ 500 million per year to WHO , while China offers only about $ 40 million .
The money saved will go to areas that `` most need it , '' Trump asserted .
`` We have deep concerns over whether America 's generosity has been put to the best use possible , '' Trump said Tuesday , accusing the WHO of failing to adequately keep the international community apprised of the threat of the coronavirus .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and must be held accountable , '' Trump said Tuesday .
He added that the WHO had ignored `` credible information '' in December 2019 that the virus could be transmitted from human to human .
The move prompted widespread criticism from Democrats on Capitol Hill and international bodies like the European Union .
The European Union early Wednesday said Trump had “ no reason ” to freeze funding to WHO , especially at this critical stage of the COVID-19 pandemic , and urged measures to instead promote unity .
EU foreign policy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` deeply '' regrets the suspension of funds and added that the U.N. health agency is now `` needed more than ever '' to combat the pandemic .
TRUMP ANNOUNCES US WILL HALT FUNDING TO WHO Borrell added that “ only by joining forces can we overcome this crisis that knows no borders.
” Meanwhile , WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus , who has faced calls to resign from his post amid the controversy , issued a statement slamming the president ’ s move .
`` We regret the decision by president of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WHO ... any withdrawal of U.S. funding ... we will work with our partners to fill any financial gaps we face and make sure work continues uninterrupted.
” He added : “ But for now our focus is on stopping this virus.
” As of Wednesday , the number of positive COVID-19 cases surpassed 2 million .
The U.S. reported more than 610,000 cases with more than 26,000 deaths .

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi blasted President Trump’s decision to freeze funding for the World Health Organization, vowing Wednesday to “swiftly” challenge the action amid the coronavirus crisis.
In a statement, Pelosi, D-Calif., said the halt in funding amid the global pandemic “is senseless.”
GLOBAL BATTLE ERUPTS AS TRUMP PULLS WHO FUNDING
“This is another case, as I have said, of the president’s ineffective response, that ‘a weak person, a poor leader, takes no responsibility. A weak person blames others,’” Pelosi said Wednesday.
“This decision is dangerous, illegal and will be swiftly challenged,” Pelosi said.
“We can only be successful in defeating this global pandemic through a coordinated international response with respect for science and data,” she continued. “But sadly, as he has since Day One, the president is ignoring global health experts, disregarding science and undermining the heroes fighting on the frontline, at great risk to the lives and livelihoods of Americans and people around the world.”
Pelosi’s comments come after the president announced Tuesday that the United States would immediately halt funding for the health organization, saying it had put “political correctness over lifesaving measures,” noting that the U.S. would undertake a 60-to-90 day investigation into why the “China-centric” WHO had caused “so much death” by “severely mismanaging and covering up” the coronavirus spread.
The United States is the WHO's largest single donor, and the State Department had previously planned to provide the agency $893 million in the current two-year funding period. Trump said the United States contributes roughly $400 million to $500 million per year to WHO, while China offers only about $40 million. The money saved will go to areas that "most need it," Trump asserted.
"We have deep concerns over whether America's generosity has been put to the best use possible," Trump said Tuesday, accusing the WHO of failing to adequately keep the international community apprised of the threat of the coronavirus.
"The WHO failed in this duty, and must be held accountable," Trump said Tuesday. He added that the WHO had ignored "credible information" in December 2019 that the virus could be transmitted from human to human.
The move prompted widespread criticism from Democrats on Capitol Hill and international bodies like the European Union.
The European Union early Wednesday said Trump had “no reason” to freeze funding to WHO, especially at this critical stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, and urged measures to instead promote unity.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the 27-nation bloc "deeply" regrets the suspension of funds and added that the U.N. health agency is now "needed more than ever" to combat the pandemic.
TRUMP ANNOUNCES US WILL HALT FUNDING TO WHO
Borrell added that “only by joining forces can we overcome this crisis that knows no borders.”
Meanwhile, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who has faced calls to resign from his post amid the controversy, issued a statement slamming the president’s move.
"We regret the decision by president of U.S. to order hold on funding to WHO...any withdrawal of U.S. funding...we will work with our partners to fill any financial gaps we face and make sure work continues uninterrupted.”
He added: “But for now our focus is on stopping this virus.”
As of Wednesday, the number of positive COVID-19 cases surpassed 2 million.
The U.S. reported more than 610,000 cases with more than 26,000 deaths.


foxnews--2020-04-15--Three Colorado men arrested for violating state’s coronavirus stay-at-home order

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Three men in Colorado were nabbed for violating the state ’ s stay-at-home order in place to help curb the spread of the coronavirus .
Police in Steamboat Springs responded to a call around 9 p.m. Monday from a man who said a roommate invited friends over to their residence , violating the self-quarantine order .
According to the Denver Channel , the caller told police he tried to get the visitors to leave without much success .
Annette Dopplick , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department , told the news outlet that when officers arrived at the residence , the guests refused to leave or provide their names .
The three men – identified as Ryan Albert , 25 , Travis Pettit , 34 , and Joseph Thompson , 28 -- were taken into custody and charged with failing to comply with a public health order .
Police said the three men did not live in Steamboat Springs .
A fourth person , Robert Rees , 46 , faces charges of third-degree assault and obstructing a peace officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news outlet reported .
The three men were released on bond after spending a night in jail .
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP Colorado , which has recorded at least 7,950 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and at least 327 deaths , is under a stay-at-home order .
It went into effect on March 26 and is currently set to expire on April 26 .

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Three men in Colorado were nabbed for violating the state’s stay-at-home order in place to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Police in Steamboat Springs responded to a call around 9 p.m. Monday from a man who said a roommate invited friends over to their residence, violating the self-quarantine order.
According to the Denver Channel, the caller told police he tried to get the visitors to leave without much success.
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Annette Dopplick, operations commander with the Steamboat Springs Police Department, told the news outlet that when officers arrived at the residence, the guests refused to leave or provide their names.
The three men – identified as Ryan Albert, 25, Travis Pettit, 34, and Joseph Thompson, 28 -- were taken into custody and charged with failing to comply with a public health order.
Police said the three men did not live in Steamboat Springs.
A fourth person, Robert Rees, 46, faces charges of third-degree assault and obstructing a peace officer, but was not arrested, the news outlet reported.
The three men were released on bond after spending a night in jail.
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Colorado, which has recorded at least 7,950 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and at least 327 deaths, is under a stay-at-home order. It went into effect on March 26 and is currently set to expire on April 26.


foxnews--2020-04-14--Appeals court lets Texas provide medication abortions during coronavirus outbreak

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A federal appeals court stepped in Tuesday to allow medication abortions in Texas , after Gov .
Greg Abbott last month barred nonessential medical treatments to free up resources for the coronavirus pandemic .
One day later , Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said that abortions should not be performed unless the mother ’ s life is in danger , as the order -- set to expire April 21 -- should be interpreted to cover abortion clinics .
But a three-judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court of Appeals ruled that medication abortions , which can be used for pregnancies up to 10 weeks , would be allowed to go forward .
In a concurrence , Judge James L. Dennis wrote that Texas ' move to ban medication abortions “ is a strong indication that the enforcement is pretextual and does not bear a ‘ real or substantial relation ’ to the public health crisis we are experiencing.
” Over the weekend , Texas abortion clinics asked the Supreme Court to step in to allow the procedure , arguing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protective equipment like masks , gloves and gowns that might be needed to fight coronavirus .
Abortion clinics withdrew their request from the Supreme Court after the circuit court made concessions for medication abortions .
APPEALS COURT ALLOWS TEXAS TO BAN MOST ABORTIONS DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Such procedures require two pills , one to be taken in office and a second pill 24 to 48 hours later , typically taken at home .
This was after last week the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals had ruled 2-1 allowing the state to continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a lower court .
“ In the unprecedented circumstances now facing our society , even a minor delay in fully implementing , ” the court had written before deciding to ease the restrictions .
Also Monday , a 10th U.S .
Circuit Court of Appeals panel upheld a lower-court order that upheld an Oklahoma coronavirus ban on abortion .
CLICK HERE TO GET COMPLETE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE The 6th U.S .
Circuit Court also declined to hear an appeal to reverse a judge ’ s temporary restraining order which allowed abortion facilities in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abortions .
The Associated Press contributed to this report .

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A federal appeals court stepped in Tuesday to allow medication abortions in Texas, after Gov. Greg Abbott last month barred nonessential medical treatments to free up resources for the coronavirus pandemic.
One day later, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said that abortions should not be performed unless the mother’s life is in danger, as the order -- set to expire April 21 -- should be interpreted to cover abortion clinics.
But a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that medication abortions, which can be used for pregnancies up to 10 weeks, would be allowed to go forward. In a concurrence, Judge James L. Dennis wrote that Texas' move to ban medication abortions “is a strong indication that the enforcement is pretextual and does not bear a ‘real or substantial relation’ to the public health crisis we are experiencing.”
Over the weekend, Texas abortion clinics asked the Supreme Court to step in to allow the procedure, arguing that medication abortions do not require personal protective equipment like masks, gloves and gowns that might be needed to fight coronavirus. Abortion clinics withdrew their request from the Supreme Court after the circuit court made concessions for medication abortions.
APPEALS COURT ALLOWS TEXAS TO BAN MOST ABORTIONS DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Such procedures require two pills, one to be taken in office and a second pill 24 to 48 hours later, typically taken at home.
This was after last week the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals had ruled 2-1 allowing the state to continue to ban most abortions, overturning the decision of a lower court.
APPEALS COURT REINSTATES TEXAS ABORTION RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
“In the unprecedented circumstances now facing our society, even a minor delay in fully implementing,” the court had written before deciding to ease the restrictions.
Also Monday, a 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel upheld a lower-court order that upheld an Oklahoma coronavirus ban on abortion.
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The 6th U.S. Circuit Court also declined to hear an appeal to reverse a judge’s temporary restraining order which allowed abortion facilities in the state to continue to perform surgical abortions.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-04-15--Cruise lines Holland America, Princess Cruises and Seabourn suspend sailings through June 30

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Sign up here Sister companies Seabourn , Holland America Line and Princess Cruises have suspended cruise operations through June 30 , 2020 .
Seabourn and Holland America had previously announced a pause in its ship operations from March 14 through May 14 , while Princess previously canceled cruises March 12 to May 10 , 2020 .
In addition , Princess also canceled all Princess Alaska Gulf cruises and cruise-tours .
The five wilderness lodges , trains and buses operated by Princess in Alaska will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ round-trip sailings from Seattle to Alaska on Emerald Princess and Ruby Princess .
Holland America Line also canceled all Alaska sailings for summer 2020 on Maasdam , Noordam , Oosterdam , Volendam and Westerdam .
In addition , all Land and Sea Journeys are canceled .
The McKinley Chalet Resort , McKinley Explorer rail cars and tour motor coaches will not operate this summer .
“ These are unprecedented times .
Having to delay summer cruising and cancel our land tours for the entire season is the responsible thing to do , yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our more than 70 years of taking guests to Alaska , ” said Orlando Ashford , President of Holland America Line .
“ We know this decision impacts our loyal guests , travel advisor partners , staff members and local businesses who rely on summer tourism for their economies .
We look forward to better days and returning to a full summer cruising season in 2021.
” Seabourn guests on impacted voyages will receive a 125 percent refund in the form of a future cruise credit , which must be booked by Dec. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cruise through Dec. 31 , 2021 .
Or , guests can choose a 100 percent refund to the original form of payment .
Both companies asked guests and travel advisers to use online resources first rather than calling the Reservation Call Center due to high call volumes and the potential of long on-hold wait times .
Guests and their travel advisers will be sent details on how to manage cancellations and desired compensation online .
Seabourn ’ s option for choosing refunds or credits can be found here .
Princess said each ship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with some modifications , departing after July 1 .
Details about the canceled voyages can be found here .
Princess Cruises is offering two cancellation options .
Guests who have paid in full will receive a future cruise credit equivalent to the cruise fare paid and , as an added incentive , an additional 25 percent credit .
Guests must use their credits on a cruise that sails on or before May 1 , 2022 .
No action is required for guests to receive this offer , and they will be notified by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Alternatively , guests can receive a full refund through this online form .
Requests must be received by May 31 , 2020 , or passengers will receive the future cruise credit option .
Guests who have not yet paid in full will receive a refund .
Princess will protect travel adviser commissions on bookings for canceled cruises that were paid in full .
Holland America also is offering a 125 percent future cruise credit plus an onboard credit of $ 250 per person , which can be applied toward any future cruise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2021 , and booked by Dec. 31 , 2020 .
The line also offers a full refund ; guests must choose their option by June 1 , 2020 .
Guests do not need to call to cancel but should click here to make their choice .
If a choice is not made by the deadline , guests will be deemed to have accepted the future cruise credit .
Holland America Line will protect travel adviser commissions on bookings for canceled cruises that were paid in full and for the total amount of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This story was originally published by TravelPulse .

Sister companies Seabourn, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises have suspended cruise operations through June 30, 2020.
Seabourn and Holland America had previously announced a pause in its ship operations from March 14 through May 14, while Princess previously canceled cruises March 12 to May 10, 2020.
In addition, Princess also canceled all Princess Alaska Gulf cruises and cruise-tours. The five wilderness lodges, trains and buses operated by Princess in Alaska will not open this summer. Princess will continue round-trip sailings from Seattle to Alaska on Emerald Princess and Ruby Princess.
Holland America Line also canceled all Alaska sailings for summer 2020 on Maasdam, Noordam, Oosterdam, Volendam and Westerdam. In addition, all Land+Sea Journeys are canceled. The McKinley Chalet Resort, McKinley Explorer rail cars and tour motorcoaches will not operate this summer.
"These are unprecedented times. Having to delay summer cruising and cancel our land tours for the entire season is the responsible thing to do, yet also very disappointing and a first in our more than 70 years of taking guests to Alaska," said Orlando Ashford, President of Holland America Line. "We know this decision impacts our loyal guests, travel advisor partners, staff members and local businesses who rely on summer tourism for their economies. We look forward to better days and returning to a full summer cruising season in 2021."
Seabourn guests on impacted voyages will receive a 125 percent refund in the form of a future cruise credit, which must be booked by Dec. 30, 2020, on any future cruise through Dec. 31, 2021. Or, guests can choose a 100 percent refund to the original form of payment.
Both companies asked guests and travel advisors to use online resources first rather than calling the Reservation Call Center due to high call volumes and the potential of long on-hold wait times. Guests and their travel advisors will be sent details on how to manage cancellations and desired compensation online.
Seabourn's option for choosing refunds or credits can be found here.
Princess said each ship will have a unique return-to-service date, with some modifications, departing after July 1. Details about the canceled voyages can be found here.
Princess Cruises is offering two cancellation options. Guests who have paid in full will receive a future cruise credit equivalent to the cruise fare paid and, as an added incentive, an additional 25 percent credit. Guests must use their credits on a cruise that sails on or before May 1, 2022.
No action is required for guests to receive this offer, and they will be notified by e-mail once the credits have been issued.
Alternatively, guests can receive a full refund through this online form.
Requests must be received by May 31, 2020, or passengers will receive the future cruise credit option. Guests who have not yet paid in full will receive a refund.
Princess will protect travel advisor commissions on bookings for canceled cruises that were paid in full.
Holland America also is offering a 125 percent future cruise credit plus an onboard credit of $250 per person, which can be applied toward any future cruise(s) through Dec. 31, 2021 and booked by Dec. 31, 2020. The line also offers a full refund; guests must choose their option by June 1, 2020.
Guests do not need to call to cancel but should click here to make their choice. If a choice is not made by the deadline, guests will be deemed to have accepted the future cruise credit.
Holland America Line will protect travel advisor commissions on bookings for canceled cruises that were paid in full and for the total amount of the future cruise credits when guests rebook.
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foxnews--2020-03-27--Crocs giving health care workers free shoes amid coronavirus outbreak with new campaign

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The Crocs brand , makers of the polarizing lightweight clog often sported by restaurant staffers , hospital workers and rapper Post Malone , announced Thursday that it is providing free footwear to health-care workers helping to combat the coronavirus in the U.S .
The “ A Free Pair for Healthcare ” campaign invites doctors , nurses and other hospital staffers to choose a free pair of Crocs Classic Clogs and Crocs At Work styles .
The offer , available while supplies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ website .
“ Over the past week , we have spoken to health-care workers , their facilities and even their family and friends , and they have specifically asked for our shoes in an effort to provide ease on their feet , as well as ease of mind as they need the ability to easily clean up before they go home to their families , ” Crocs President and CEO Andrew Rees said in a statement .
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Rees adds that the company is ready @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clogs per day to assist those on the front lines of the pandemic .
“ These workers have our deepest respect , and we are humbled to be able to answer their call and provide whatever we can to help during this unprecedented time , ” Rees said .
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS Crocs is one of several fashion brands that have committed their resources to outfitting hospitals workers and clinicians with more personal protective equipment , such as face masks and gowns .
Meanwhile , manufacturers across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ produce more supplies for treating and preventing COVID-19 .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Ford , General Motors and Tesla have said they will focus efforts on producing more ventilators for respiratory patients , while alcohol brands including Anheuser-Busch and many regional distilleries are putting sanitizer products back into hands and hospitals .
This article originally appeared on the New York Post .

The Crocs brand, makers of the polarizing lightweight clog often sported by restaurant staffers, hospital workers and rapper Post Malone, announced Thursday that they are providing free footwear to health-care workers helping to combat the coronavirus in the US.
The “A Free Pair for Healthcare” campaign invites doctors, nurses and other hospital staffers to choose a free pair of Crocs Classic Clogs and Crocs At Work styles. The offer, available while supplies last, can be redeemed through their website.
“Over the past week, we have spoken to health-care workers, their facilities and even their family and friends, and they have specifically asked for our shoes in an effort to provide ease on their feet, as well as ease of mind as they need the ability to easily clean up before they go home to their families,” says Crocs president and CEO Andrew Rees in a statement.
Rees adds that the company is ready to ship up to 10,000 pairs of clogs per day to assist those on the front lines of the pandemic.
“These workers have our deepest respect, and we are humbled to be able to answer their call and provide whatever we can to help during this unprecedented time,” says Rees.
Crocs is one of several fashion brands who have committed their resources to outfitting hospitals workers and clinicians with more personal protective equipment, such as face masks and gowns.
Meanwhile, manufacturers across the country are converting their operations to produce more supplies for treating and preventing COVID-19.
Ford, General Motors and Tesla have said they will focus efforts on producing more ventilators for respiratory patients, while alcohol brands including Anheuser-Busch and many regional distilleries are putting sanitizer products back into hands and hospitals.


foxnews--2020-03-10--Passengers disembark coronavirus-infected cruise ship in California

The Grand Princess cruise ship unloaded hundreds of passengers in California on Monday after being held off the coast since last Wednesday with nearly two dozens coronavirus cases on board .
At least 21 people were confirmed to be infected and 23 people were unloaded at the Port of Oakland in need of extreme medical attention .
“ Our intent is to basically disembark about half the passengers today .
Everyone will be screened initially today , '' said Robert Kadlec , assistant secretary of Health and Human Services Services .
GRAND PRINCESS CRUISE SHIP DOCKS AT OAKLAND PORT , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The ship -- which was carrying 3,500 people -- had been idle about 10 miles off the coast of Northern California .
Some of the ship 's passengers were seen waving from the balconies of the vessel upon arrival after being in isolation .
It 's not clear how many of the critically ill passengers tested positive for the virus , according to Brian Ferguson , a spokesman for the California Office of Emergency Services .
Out of the roughly 1,100 crew members on the vessel -- 19 were infected .
The crew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ship , which will dock at another location after the more than 2,000 passengers disembark , according to California Gov .
Gavin Newsom .
`` We 're going to be leaving the crew onboard the ship , although we 're surging medical staff , '' Alex Azar , the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services told Fox News .
`` We already have put people on board the ship to isolate those individuals , [ and ] make sure appropriate isolation and quarantine is happening onboard . ''
CRUISE SHIP GUESTS MUST @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; GRAND PRINCESS PASSENGER CLAIMS U.S. passengers will be flown or taken by bus to military bases in California , Texas , and Georgia for additional testing and a mandatory 14-day quarantine .
Over 1,000 passengers from California will be sent to nearby Travis Air Force Base .
The ship was carrying people from 54 countries .
Nearly 240 Canadians left the ship after the critically ill and were captured standing outside two tents with their country 's flag .
Canada and the UK were planning on sending chartered flights to get their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel on cruise ships because of “ increased risk of infection of COVID-19 in a cruise ship environment . ''
The Grand Princess had been held off the coast since Wednesday because of evidence that it was the breeding ground for more than 20 infections tied to a previous voyage .
The ship previously carried a passenger who was the first person to die in California .
The unloading will take about three days .
Fox News ' Michael Bartiromo and the Associated Press contributed to this report

The Grand Princess cruise ship unloaded hundreds of passengers in California on Monday after being held off the coast since last Wednesday with nearly two dozens coronavirus cases on board.
At least 21 people were confirmed to be infected and 23 people were unloaded at the Port of Oakland in need of extreme medical attention.
“Our intent is to basically disembark about half the passengers today. Everyone will be screened initially today," said Robert Kadlec, assistant secretary of Health and Human Services Services.
GRAND PRINCESS CRUISE SHIP DOCKS AT OAKLAND PORT, PASSENGERS SET TO DISEMBARK FOR CORONAVIRUS QUARANTINE
The ship -- which was carrying 3,500 people -- had been idle about 10 miles off the coast of Northern California. Some of the ship's passengers were seen waving from the balconies of the vessel upon arrival after being in isolation.
It's not clear how many of the critically ill passengers tested positive for the virus, according to Brian Ferguson, a spokesman for the California Office of Emergency Services. Out of the roughly 1,100 crew members on the vessel -- 19 were infected.
The crew will be quarantined and treated on the ship, which will dock at another location after the more than 2,000 passengers disembark, according to California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
"We're going to be leaving the crew onboard the ship, although we're surging medical staff," Alex Azar, the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services told Fox News. "We already have put people on board the ship to isolate those individuals, [and] make sure appropriate isolation and quarantine is happening onboard."
CRUISE SHIP GUESTS MUST 'FIGHT' FOR 'ROTTEN AND TERRIBLE FOOD; GRAND PRINCESS PASSENGER CLAIMS
U.S. passengers will be flown or taken by bus to military bases in California, Texas, and Georgia for additional testing and a mandatory 14-day quarantine. Over 1,000 passengers from California will be sent to nearby Travis Air Force Base. The ship was carrying people from 54 countries.
Nearly 240 Canadians left the ship after the critically ill and were captured standing outside two tents with their country's flag.
Canada and the UK were planning on sending chartered flights to get their citizens.
The State Department warned against travel on cruise ships because of “increased risk of infection of COVID-19 in a cruise ship environment."
The Grand Princess had been held off the coast since Wednesday because of evidence that it was the breeding ground for more than 20 infections tied to a previous voyage.
The ship previously carried a passenger who was the first person to die in California.
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The unloading will take about three days.
Fox News' Michael Bartiromo and the Associated Press contributed to this report


foxnews--2020-03-09--Melania Trump cancels California fundraiser amid coronavirus outbreak

A fundraiser in California that was supposed to be hosted by first lady Melania Trump later this month has been canceled , according to media reports .
The Beverly Hills gathering scheduled for March 18 was called off because of a scheduling conflict , White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham told Politico .
The move comes amid concerns over large gatherings as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spike globally .
A three-day `` Women for Trump '' bus tour that was supposed to begin Monday was also canceled because of scheduling conflicts , according to a Trump campaign spokeswoman .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Times that the cancellation was because of the virus , which the campaign denied .
California Gov .
Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency last week .
The state has more than 50 confirmed coronavirus cases and two deaths linked to the illness .
Washington lawmakers are now dealing with the impacts of the illness .
Several members of Congress -- Sen. Ted Cruz , R-Texas , among them -- announced they were self-quarantining themselves after coming into contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 during last month 's Conservative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The first lady is also scheduled to host a March 25 fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida .
It was unclear if that event is still slated to happen .

A fundraiser in California that was supposed to be hosted by first lady Melania Trump later this month has been canceled, according to media reports.
The Beverly Hills gathering scheduled for March 18 was called off because of a scheduling conflict, White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham told Politico.
The move comes amid concerns over large gatherings as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spike globally.
A three-day "Women for Trump" bus tour that was supposed to begin Monday was also canceled because of scheduling conflicts, according to a Trump campaign spokeswoman.
However, sources told the New York Times that the cancellation was because of the virus, which the campaign denied.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency last week. The state has more than 50 confirmed coronavirus cases and two deaths linked to the illness.
Washington lawmakers are now dealing with the impacts of the illness. Several members of Congress -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, among them -- announced they were self-quarantining themselves after coming into contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 during last month's Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland.
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The first lady is also scheduled to host a March 25 fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. It was unclear if that event is still slated to happen.