By Srinivas Murthy, MD, CM, MHSc; Charles D. Gomersall, MBBS; Robert A. Fowler, MD, CM, MSc JAMA-(ENEWSPF)- Initial reports suggest that COVID-19 is associated with severe disease that requires intensive care in approximately 5% of proven infections.1 Given how common the disease is becoming, as in prior major severe acute respiratory infection outbreaks—SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome), MERS (Middle[Read More…]
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Daily coronavirus briefing: Confirmed cases of COVID-19 top 1,000 in the US as disruption to American life spreads
By Mark Puleo, AccuWeather staff writer& Chaffin Mitchell, AccuWeather staff writer & Adriana Navarro, AccuWeather staff writer AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- Coronavirus, officially recognized as COVID-19, took less than three months to travel around the world. After surfacing in late 2019, the virus has spread to more than 100 countries and claimed thousands of lives. “In[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Endorses Joe Biden for President
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced her endorsement of former Vice President Joe Biden for President of the United States. In her endorsement, Rep. Kelly said, “Joe Biden is the candidate of compassion and strength that our divided nation so badly needs. Joe has given his life to public service[Read More…]
Daily coronavirus briefing: Surgeon general says ‘this is likely going to get worse before it gets better’
By Mark Puleo, AccuWeather staff writer& Chaffin Mitchell, AccuWeather staff writer& Adriana Navarro, AccuWeather staff writer AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- Coronavirus, officially recognized as COVID-19, took less than three months to travel around the world. After surfacing in late 2019, the virus has spread to more than 100 countries and claimed thousands of lives. “In so[Read More…]
Diagnostic Testing for the Novel Coronavirus: Who Should Be Tested?
By: Joshua M. Sharfstein, MD; Scott J. Becker, MS; Michelle M. Mello, JD, PhD JAMA-(ENEWSPF)- Controversies over diagnostic testing have dominated US headlines about severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the novel coronavirus responsible for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Technical challenges with the first test developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) left the[Read More…]
Drama Group Brings You The Story Of Cinderella
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group is always pleased to present quality live theatre for children, schools, and daycare. This season we bring you a new spin on the beloved classic, The Story Of Cinderella, directed by Charlie Misovye. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre[Read More…]
Obituary: William A. Nicoll
William A. Nicoll, 100, of Frankfort, Indiana joined his Lord February 20, 2020, at Wesley Manor. He was born in 1919 in Owatonna, Minnesota to William R. and Nellie (Loomis) Nicoll. He married Mary Louise Howard in 1942; she preceded him in death in 1981. He subsequently married Ruth (Laque)[Read More…]
Obituary: James “Jim” M. Dean
James “Jim” M. Dean, 55, of Dubuque, died Friday, February 28, 2020, at the MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Hope Church, 11893 John F. Kennedy Road. The funeral service for Jim will be 10:30 AM[Read More…]
Get Frozen II and More at the Park Forest Library This Week
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- There are a number of events on the docket this week at the Library for children of all ages, from infant to elder adult. Look for Frozen II in the Ringering Room. All event titles below are links that will take you to the PFPL’s page for[Read More…]
Multiple Fed Orgs. Speak as One Re: Super Tuesday
Joint Statement from DOS, DOJ, DOD, DHS, ODNI, FBI, NSA, and CISA on Preparations for Super Tuesday Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The following statement on federal preparations for security on Super Tuesday is from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, U.S. Attorney General William Barr, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of[Read More…]
