Thursday, April 23, 2020
| Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) | |
|---|---|
| Other names | |
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| Symptoms of COVID-19 | |
| Pronunciation | |
| Specialty | Infectious diseases |
| Symptoms | Fever, cough, shortness of breath, loss of smell, none[4][5][6] |
| Complications | Pneumonia, viral sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, kidney failure. |
| Usual onset | 2–14 days (typically 5) from infection |
| Causes | Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) |
| Risk factors | Travel, viral exposure |
| Diagnostic method | rRT-PCR testing, CT scan |
| Prevention | Hand washing, face masks, mass testing, quarantine, social distancing |
| Treatment | Symptomatic and supportive |
| Frequency | 2,682,225[7] confirmed cases |
| Deaths | 187,330 (7.0% of confirmed cases)[7] |
Common symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath.[5] Other symptoms may include fatigue, muscle pain, diarrhoea, sore throat, loss of smell, and abdominal pain.[5][12][13] The time from exposure to onset of symptoms is typically around five days but may range from two to fourteen days.[5][14] While the majority of cases result in mild symptoms, some progress to viral pneumonia and multi-organ failure.[9][15] As of 23 April 2020,[update] more than 2.68 million cases have been reported across 185 countries and territories,[16] resulting in more than 187,000 deaths. More than 732,000 people have recovered.[7]
The virus is primarily spread between people during close contact,[a] often via small droplets produced by coughing,[b] sneezing, or talking.[6][17][19] After breathing out produces these droplets, they usually fall to the ground or on to surfaces rather than remain in the air over long distances.[6][20][21] People may also become infected by touching a contaminated surface and then touching their eyes, nose, or mouth.[6][17] The virus can survive on surfaces for up to 72 hours.[22] It is most contagious during the first three days after the onset of symptoms, although spread may be possible before symptoms appear and in later stages of the disease.[23]
The standard method of diagnosis is by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) from a nasopharyngeal swab.[24] Chest CT imaging may also be helpful for diagnosis in individuals where there is a high suspicion of infection based on symptoms and risk factors; however, guidelines do not recommend using it for routine screening.[25][26]
Recommended measures to prevent infection include frequent hand washing, maintaining physical distance from others (especially from those with symptoms), covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or inner elbow, and keeping unwashed hands away from the face.[27][28] The use of masks is recommended for those who suspect they have the virus and their caregivers.[29] Recommendations for mask use by the general public vary (because, amongst other reasons, the number of masks purchased by the public severely impacts availability to medical professionals), with some authorities recommending against their use, some recommending their use, and others requiring their use.[30][31][32] Currently, there is no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for COVID-19.[6] Management involves the treatment of symptoms, supportive care, isolation, and experimental measures.[33]
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)[34][35] on 30 January 2020 and a pandemic on 11 March 2020.[10] Local transmission of the disease has occurred in most countries across all six WHO regions.[36]
Benny the Butcher • Tana Talk 3 LIVE at SOBs NYC•ft. Westside Gunn, Conw...
Alvin Lamar Worthy[1] (born July 27, 1982), known professionally as Westside Gunn, is an American rapper. He is the brother of fellow rapper Conway,[2]
In 2016, he released his first commercial album, FLYGOD.[4] On March 3, 2017, Griselda Records signed a deal with Eminem's Shady Records, a subsidiary of Interscope, making Westside Gunn and Conway the first rappers from Buffalo to sign with a major label.[3]
Shortly after signing with Shady Records, Westside released FLYGOD Is Good... All The Time, as a collaborative EP with producer Mr. Green.[5] Since signing with Eminem, Westside Gunn has collaborated with Busta Rhymes, Anderson Paak, Jadakiss, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, The Alchemist, and MF Doom,[6] and has played at Coachella, Firefly and Governors Ball.[7] Ambrosia For Heads named 2018's Supreme Blientele one of the best albums of 2018.[8] He also signed with Roc Nation alongside label mate Benny the Butcher on August 6th 2019 as a management deal.[9]
On April 17, 2020, he released his third studio album, Pray for Paris. The album had features from artists such as Tyler, the Creator, Joey Bada$$ and Freddie Gibbs.[10] The album was extremely well received by critics.
Extended plays[edit]
- There's God and There's FLYGOD, Praise Both (2016)
- Riots on Fashion Avenue (with Mil Beats) (2017)
- Roses are Red.. So is Blood (with The Purist) (2016)
- Westside DOOM (with MF DOOM) (2017)
- Raw is Flygod (with Daringer) (2017)
- FLYGOD is Good... All the Time (with Mr. Green) (2018)
Mixtapes[edit]
- Flyest Nigga In Charge Vol. 1 (2005)
- Hitler Wears Hermes (2012)
- Hitler Wears Hermes II (2015)
- Hitler Wears Hermes III (2015)
- Hitler Wears Hermes IV (2016)
- Hitler On Steroids (with DJ Green Lantern) (2018)
- Hitler Wears Hermes V (2018)
- Hitler Wears Hermes VI (2018)
- FLYGOD is an Awesome God (2019)
- Hitler Wears Hermes VII (2019)
Benny the Butcher • Tana Talk 3 LIVE at SOBs NYC•ft. Westside Gunn, Conw...
Alvin Lamar Worthy[1] (born July 27, 1982), known professionally as Westside Gunn, is an American rapper. He is the brother of fellow rapper Conway,[2]
In 2016, he released his first commercial album, FLYGOD.[4] On March 3, 2017, Griselda Records signed a deal with Eminem's Shady Records, a subsidiary of Interscope, making Westside Gunn and Conway the first rappers from Buffalo to sign with a major label.[3]
Shortly after signing with Shady Records, Westside released FLYGOD Is Good... All The Time, as a collaborative EP with producer Mr. Green.[5] Since signing with Eminem, Westside Gunn has collaborated with Busta Rhymes, Anderson Paak, Jadakiss, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, The Alchemist, and MF Doom,[6] and has played at Coachella, Firefly and Governors Ball.[7] Ambrosia For Heads named 2018's Supreme Blientele one of the best albums of 2018.[8] He also signed with Roc Nation alongside label mate Benny the Butcher on August 6th 2019 as a management deal.[9]
On April 17, 2020, he released his third studio album, Pray for Paris. The album had features from artists such as Tyler, the Creator, Joey Bada$$ and Freddie Gibbs.[10] The album was extremely well received by critics.
Extended plays[edit]
- There's God and There's FLYGOD, Praise Both (2016)
- Riots on Fashion Avenue (with Mil Beats) (2017)
- Roses are Red.. So is Blood (with The Purist) (2016)
- Westside DOOM (with MF DOOM) (2017)
- Raw is Flygod (with Daringer) (2017)
- FLYGOD is Good... All the Time (with Mr. Green) (2018)
Mixtapes[edit]
- Flyest Nigga In Charge Vol. 1 (2005)
- Hitler Wears Hermes (2012)
- Hitler Wears Hermes II (2015)
- Hitler Wears Hermes III (2015)
- Hitler Wears Hermes IV (2016)
- Hitler On Steroids (with DJ Green Lantern) (2018)
- Hitler Wears Hermes V (2018)
- Hitler Wears Hermes VI (2018)
- FLYGOD is an Awesome God (2019)
- Hitler Wears Hermes VII (2019)
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
MLB suspends Red Sox replay operator, docks draft pick; Alex Cora suspended for conduct with Astros
MLB on Wednesday handed down its punishment in the Red Sox sign-stealing case, suspending replay operator J.T. Watkins one year and docking the team a second-round draft pick. Former manager Alex Cora was also suspended for his role in the Astros scandal.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL on Wednesday suspended Boston Red Sox video replay system operator J.T. Watkins without pay through the 2020 postseason and stripped the team of its second-round draft pick this year after completing its investigation into allegations the team illegally stole signs during the 2018 season.
Former Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who mutually parted ways with the team in January as part of the fallout from the Astros sign-stealing scandal, is suspended through the 2020 postseason as well, but only for his previous conduct as Houston's bench coach. Cora and former Astros player Carlos Beltran were the key individuals in a scheme to place a camera near Houston's dugout and have players bang on a trash can to signal breaking pitches. Cora left Houston after the 2017 season and managed the Red Sox to the 2018 title.
Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred wrote in his report that he does not believe Cora was aware of Watkins' actions, and would not impose additional discipline.
Baseball's season is on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, and this year's draft may be cut to as few as five rounds. Manfred said he was mindful "this penalty may have a more significant impact on the Red Sox than in a normal year.''
As with the Astros investigation, Red Sox players were promised immunity in MLB's investigation. But Manfred said even if players had been subject to discipline, none would have been punished.
Manfred wrote in his report that Watkins, who denied the allegations, "on at least some occasions during the 2018 regular season, utilized the game feeds in the replay room, in violation of MLB regulations, to revise sign sequence information that he had permissibly provided to players prior to the game."
Manfred found Boston's conduct far less egregious than that of the Astros, noting, "Unlike the Houston Astros' 2017 conduct, in which players communicated to the batter from the dugout area in real time the precise type of pitch about to be thrown, Watkins' conduct, by its very nature, was far more limited in scope and impact.
"The information was only relevant when the Red Sox had a runner on second base (which was 19.7% of plate appearances league-wide in 2018), and Watkins communicated sign sequences in a manner that indicated that he had decoded them from the in-game feed in only a small percentage of those occurrences."
Manfred wrote that he did not find that Cora, his coaching staff, the front office or most of the players on the team "knew or should have known that Watkins was utilizing in-game video to update the information that he had learned from his pregame analysis.
"Communication of these violations was episodic and isolated to Watkins and a limited number of Red Sox players only."
A 30-year-old from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Watkins is a 2012 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy. The catcher was selected by Boston in the 10th round of that year's amateur draft and played in the Red Sox system until 2015.
Manfred called Watkins a "key participant'' in the 2017 Apple Watch incident, saying he relayed decoded signs from Boston's replay room to the dugout, at first with a runner and then with the watch to an athletic trainer.
Watkins compiled advance scouting information in recent years, and part of his job was to decode opposing pitchers' sequences ahead of series. His replay room was moved from a remove location to adjacent to the dugout in 2018.
Manfred said the latest misconduct occurred during the 2018 regular season but not in the postseason, when MLB began to place staff in video rooms to monitor conduct.
Besides his suspension, Watkins also is barred from serving as a replay-room operator for the 2021 season and postseason.
Manfred wrote "11 witnesses identified features of Watkins' in-game communications that indicated to them that Watkins had at times acquired the sign sequence information from the replay room during the game.''
Manfred said six witnesses claimed they observed Watkins writing signs during games and four said they saw him use gestures or notes to communicate signs when a video monitor was present, which made them think he was trying to conceal prohibited conduct.
Watkins told MLB that any information he provided during games was obtained from advance scouting. He said any gestures he made were innocuous and suggested the possibility players may have been confused by his providing information during games, not understood his preparatory work or may have accused him in a competitive move only after moving on to other teams.
"Watkins did not provide a persuasive explanation for why the information he provided to players during the game differed from information provided prior to the game,'' Manfred wrote. "I am significantly troubled by Watkins' admissions that he knowingly attempted to conceal his communications with players from the video room monitor.''
Although Cora was not punished for his role in the Red Sox's scheme because Manfred found that he was not aware, the commissioner did note in his report that Cora did not effectively communicate to his players the sign-stealing rules that were in place for the 2018 season.
"As an organization, we strive for 100% compliance with the rules. MLB's investigation concluded that in isolated instances during the 2018 regular season, sign sequences were decoded through the use of live game video rather than through permissible means," Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy said in a statement.
"MLB acknowledged the front office's extensive efforts to communicate and enforce the rules and concluded that Alex Cora, the coaching staff, and most of the players did not engage in, nor were they aware of, any violations. Regardless, these rule violations are unacceptable. We apologize to our fans and Major League Baseball, and accept the Commissioner's ruling."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
EDITOR'S PICKS
The Red Sox are shedding the interim tag from manager Ron Roenicke's title, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney on Wednesday.
Friday, April 17, 2020
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