Tag Archives: COVID19

Analysis shows outside of Chicago area, most COVID-19 deaths are in nursing homes

An independent analysis of the state’s COVID-19 data found a significant difference in the numbers of COVID-19-related deaths in the Chicago area compared with the rest of the state. The analysis also showed more deaths in nursing homes than elsewhere. Public finance watchdogs at Wirepoints analyzed the state’s data and found that much of the… Read More: Analysis shows outside of Chicago area, most COVID-19 deaths are… »

NSW set to relax COVID-19 restrictions

For the first time since coronavirus restrictions were introduced in NSW, people will be allowed to leave their homes for recreation under a planned easing of the regulations. Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced the changes on Sunday to come into effect from Friday, a full week after Prime Minister Scott Morrison revealed a three-stage plan to… Read More: NSW set to relax COVID-19 restrictions »

Amidst COVID-19, a CrossFit Gym Fights for the Soul of a Tennessee County

Members of New Horizon Athletics, a CrossFit box in rural Fentress County, Tennessee. Courtesy of New Horizon Athletics For years, Dannette Wheeler felt uncomfortable in her own skin. “I was embarrassed of how much weight I’d gained,” says the 48-year-old nurse, who is 5’7” and at one point weighed just over 250 pounds. Once a… Read More: Amidst COVID-19, a CrossFit Gym Fights for the Soul of… »