Medical
British Airways lays off 12,000 staff
It swang into losses in the first quarter, with its operating profit, excluding "exceptional" items, down from €135 million a year ago to a loss of €535 million. It said it expected the second quarter to be much worse after it reduced passenger capacity in April and May by 94% compared to a year ago, only operating flights for essential travel and repatriation. [Full Article...]
Dog is apparently first in US to test positive for new coronavirus
But, to be safe, the CDC still recommends you "treat pets as you would other human family members - do not let pets interact with people or animals outside the household". 'Hopefully we'll learn more through the research study, and I think because there's not a lot of studies and sampling pets, we just don't know yet. [Full Article...]
Ontario unveils broad outline for reopening economy in three stages
Stage three would include having all workplaces open and further relaxing rules on public gatherings - though large ones such as sporting events and concerts would still be restricted. Progress doesn't mean we can quit now. The virus travels at its own speed. "The science should dictate when we reopen, not dates politicians pick out of thin air". [Full Article...]
Judge grants IL lawmaker a personal exemption from state's stay-at-home order
It was a move that didn't please GOP Rep. Darren Bailey-and so Bailey sued. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul appealed the ruling in the state's appellate court in the fifth judicial district Monday asking to "dissolve the temporary restraining order". [Full Article...]
Three new COVID-19 cases, one new recovery in Fort McMurray
There have been 472 cases of health-care workers testing positive for COVID-19. Of Alberta's 4,696 cases, 3,257 are in the Calgary zone. Dr. Deena Hinshaw said two hospitals in Edmonton are being investigated for outbreaks, at Sturgeon General and Royal Alexandra. [Full Article...]
North York long-term care home reports four COVID-19 deaths
Ontario health officials have stated previously that the province is now fighting two different disease processes. "The majority of our residents have now been tested for Covid-19 by Public Health and we continue to contact families personally if there is a change in the health status of their loved one". [Full Article...]
How 'Contact Tracing' Tracks COVID-19
Later this year, updates to iOS and Android will add parts of the system directly into each operating system. Data stays on people's phones, and is only released to providers' databases when the user wants to. "We are going as fast as we can, we have teams of people looking at it 24/7". Whether that is a theoretical advantage or a pragmatic one is hard to know. [Full Article...]
Thunderbirds, Blue Angels fly over NYC, Philadelphia in salute to essential workers
A map released by the Thunderbirds indicates that both teams will first cross over the George Washington Bridge between New Jersey and New York City around noon ET, before flying over the city's other boroughs, Long Island and CT. The America Strong flyovers in honor of frontline COVID-19 workers is a rare opportunity to see both USA military jet teams flying in formation. The Pentagon said thos... [Full Article...]