The number of coronavirus deaths in care homes across the UK has started to fall, figures show. A review of death certificates showed there were 2,800 deaths linked to the virus in the most recent week – down 12% on the week before. It brings the virus death toll in care homes to more than… Read More: Coronavirus: Care home deaths ‘starting to decline’ »
Coronavirus deaths in New York have reached a “scary number” as a plan to reopen the hard-hit region is set to be announced today. New York governor Andrew Cuomo revealed that another 671 people died statewide from coronavirus overnight, bringing the state’s total death toll to 10,056 – accounting for about half of all US… Read More: New York deaths ‘a scary number’ »
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy speaks after taking the oath of office in Trenton, New Jersey, January 16, 2018. Lucas Jackson | Reuters New Jersey is extending its public health emergency order and closing all state and county parks as coronavirus deaths hit the highest single-day increase in COVID-19 deaths yet, Gov. Phil Murphy announced… Read More: New Jersey closes most public parks, extends emergency order as… »
TULSA, Okla. — The teenager had pink cheeks from the cold and a matter-of-fact tone as she explained why she had started using methamphetamine after becoming homeless last year. “Having nowhere to sleep, nothing to eat — that’s where meth comes into play,” said the girl, 17, who asked to be identified by her nickname,… Read More: A New Drug Scourge: Deaths Involving Meth Are Rising Fast »