In the world of COVID-19 vaccine distribution, hard work is paying off at the state level. As of Monday, April 12, Verywell calculates 23 states are on track to have enough doses to fully vaccinate their populations by the end of May. This time last week, only nine states were on track to hit this milestone, initially proposed by President Biden in March. This progress is partly the result of steady federal improvement....
According to the COVID Tracking Project, weekly new COVID cases were down by 20 percent in the seven days following January 14. This marked the lowest number of new cases in a non-holiday week since mid-November. Average weekly hospitalizations, meanwhile, fell by 4 percent after rising for 16 consecutive weeks. Deaths, however, remained high. Some 21,301 fatalities were reported that week, the second-highest number in the pandemic. An update on Tuesday showed the decrease in cases and hospitalizations continuing, which the COVID Tracking Project described as a “hopeful sign....
The company earned $652 in the second quarter, Delta said Wednesday, but the federal funds and other one-time events helped it avoid the even larger adjusted loss. The airline’s operating revenue is still just half of what it was despite airport crowds nearing 2019 levels, and Delta anticipates rising costs as it continues to recover from the pandemic’s impact. “We still have a long ways to go, but the business is in a much, much better place than it was 90 days ago,” CEO Ed Bastian said in an interview....
The surgery was expected to include treatment for bone spurs in the ankle in addition to adding another bone graft to the area of his foot that was surgically repaired last September, according to the report. MORE: 10 most disappointing NFL teams in 2015 | Cowboys are overdue finding Tony Romo’s replacement Bryant’s nagging problems were part of a rough season for the Cowboys (4-12) that included injuries to star players such as QB Tony Romo and Bryant, who broke his foot in the team’s opener and never was himself after his return....
Scandrick, who will undergo surgery to repair the two torn ligaments, had to be carted off the field following a collision with rookie receiver Lucky Whitehead during practice Tuesday afternoon. NFL Network’s Ian Rappoport reported shortly afterwards that Scandrick was feared to have torn his ACL. MORE: NFL training camp injury tracker 2015 : Major and minor injuries taking a toll | Jerry Jones’ best and worst moments as Cowboys’ owner...
The rookie from Mississippi State moved to No. 2 on Cowboys’ depth chart after Romo’s primary backup, Kellen Moore, suffered a broken ankle during Tuesday’s training camp practice in Oxnard, Calif. MORE: Bizarre NFL offseason injuries | Top 25 NFL quarterbacks Moore was carted off the field, and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones later confirmed the injury to reporters. According to the Dallas Morning News, Moore’s right ankle was stepped on by Cowboys guard Jared Smith as Moore planted to throw during a drill....
Romo passed for 199 yards and zero touchdowns in that game two weeks ago and is on the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook’s props board for a pair of touchdowns on Sunday night. We’re taking the OVER (-130). Romo has failed to throw for at least 2 touchdowns in just four matchups this season, and with his number set at 2, bettors have the push in play as a security blanket....
Executive vice president Stephen Jones’ one-paragraph statement, released by the team Sunday: “This is a disappointment. We have been clear with Randy about what his responsibilities are and what is expected of him. This is something that he is going to have to work through and correct.” MORE: Top free agents of 2016 | NFL’s weed policy is not so dope Gregory — who tested positive for marijuana at the NFL Scouting Combine last year and, thus, was put in the NFL’s substance-abuse program — failed three drug tests during the 2015 season, so he’ll be suspended without pay for the first four games of the 2016 season, the league announced Friday....
Due to Green Bay-Houston playing in the same window on Fox, Cowboys fans based outside of the Dallas area won’t all be able to watch their favorite team on their local affiliate. Maybe they won’t want to after Andy Dalton and co. were shredded by the Cardinals in Week 6. And the WFT is struggling with Kyle Allen (or whoever they put) at quarterback. For more info on if Dallas-Washington will be available to you on your local Fox affiliate at 1 p....
The Trinbago Knight Riders got back to winning ways against the Saint Lucia Kings in their previous CPL outing. Batting first, they posted a modest total of 158 runs on the board. Skipper Kieron Pollard and Tim Seifert played crucial innings with the bat. They then restricted the Kings to just 131/7, despite an unbeaten 81 from Andre Fletcher. Pacers Ravi Rampaul and Isuru Udana led the charge, picking up three and two wickets respectively....
The Cubs closer is struggling with elbow inflammation and will be on the shelf for the foreseeable future, general manager Theo Epstein told reporters Thursday. The 31-year-old reportedly underwent an MRI, which came back clean. Kimbrel also missed went on the injured list in early August with knee inflammation. Since signing with the Cubs in June, he hasn’t exactly been Chicago’s fix for its closer problems. He is 0-2 with a 5....
In this article, we’ll discuss the two types of craniosynostosis surgery and how to determine which one is right for your child. What Is Craniosynostosis Surgery? Craniosynostosis surgery is an inpatient procedure that may require several days in the hospital for recovery. After your child is discharged from the hospital, their medical team will continue to monitor your baby’s head shape through follow-up appointments. Craniosynostosis surgery is recommended during an infant’s first year of life....
Craniosynostosis syndromes either occur by chance, with no explanation, or are caused by genetic abnormalities. If left untreated, the abnormally shaped skull that results from craniosynostosis can cause neurologic, visual, and respiratory problems. Keep reading to learn more about these syndromes, including the most common types, symptoms, causes, treatment, and more. Types of Craniosynostosis Syndromes Cranial sutures are joints made of strong, fibrous tissues that hold together the large, flat bones of the baby’s skull....
Tawna was originally featured in the first Crash Bandicoot game in 1996 but then disappeared from the main series. The character is now back in an alternate dimension and is set to give players a different experience as they traverse the many levels in the game. This news comes after Dingo Dile and Cortex were made playable in Crash Bandicoot 4 and it will be interesting to see if any other characters are introduced on the back of this news....
A growing body of research shows that saliva samples are equally reliable for detecting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. And biotech companies and universities are researching and developing saliva tests for their ease of use, including the ability for people to easily and conveniently collect their own samples. “It is important that we have options,” Anne Wyllie, PhD, associate research scientist in epidemiology at Yale School of Medicine, tells Verywell....
As a new administration takes charge, the global community is confronting multiple challenges. More than ever, a strong, engaged and contributing America is deeply needed to help overcome them. President Joe Biden is promising a reassertion of global leadership, a renormalization of diplomacy and alliances and the promotion of human rights abroad. This will be a welcome focus for our foreign policy. January 24 marked International Day of Education. It’s timely to reflect upon one of the most important yet underreported challenges the world is facing—the education deficit....
“The [case] counts are based on the best available information accessible to Reuters at any given time. Total infections and deaths for each country include both confirmed and probable infections and deaths where that data is available. If probable infections and deaths are not reported by a country, we only use confirmed infections and deaths,” Reuters noted. The case data was sourced from official country, state, county, territory government and public health department websites and other verified sources including news conferences, press releases and social media posts by government officials, Reuters explained....
At least nine people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Ruili, which has a population of about 210,000 people. Of those nine, five were identified as Chinese citizens and four were identified as Myanmar nationals, the Associated Press reported. The outbreak was discovered during routine coronavirus testing of the city’s population, the Yunnan health commission said in a statement. However, the commission did not say how the outbreak began....
The final game of wild-card weekend takes place tonight at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, as the No. 4-seeded Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-9, 5-4 home, 4-12-1 ATS) host the No. 5 Dallas Cowboys (12-4, 4-4 away, 10-7 ATS) at 8:15 p.m. EST. There aren’t a lot of “firsts” left for Bucs QB Tom Brady at this point in his career, but tonight’s game will bring one: this will be the first time in his 23 seasons in the NFL that he’s a home underdog in the postseason....
