Month: September 2020

Toots Hibbert Hospitalized in Intensive Care Unit – Pitchfork
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Toots Hibbert Hospitalized in Intensive Care Unit – Pitchfork

While reports of Mr. Hibbert being in an intensive care unit at a private facility in the Corporate Area are true, the family would like to assure those concerned that he is making positive progress and is receiving the best possible treatment, while he awaits the results on his COVID-19 test. He is resting and in good spirits, and is showing signs of improvement by the hour. His family has asked everyone to hold him in their prayers, and would like to thank the Minister of Culture Olivia 'Babsy' Grange and Minister of Health Christopher Tufton for their assistance in getting Mr. Hibbert tested, as well as the countless medical professionals who are taking care of Mr. Hibbert around the clock during this time.
Surprise! Niecy Nash reveals wedding to singer Jessica Betts and shares photo with fans – USA TODAY
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Surprise! Niecy Nash reveals wedding to singer Jessica Betts and shares photo with fans – USA TODAY

Surprise! Niecy Nash is a married woman once again. The "Claws" star took to social media on Monday to reveal that she and singer Jessica Betts have married.  "Mrs. Carol Denise Betts," Nash captioned an Instagram photo of herself and Betts holding hands and smiling. In the photo, Nash wears a white wedding gown with a long veil flowing behind her, while Betts dons a button-down dress shirt, pants, sneakers, vest and tie. "#LoveWins," Nash added, along with a ring emoji. Betts shared the same photo on her Instagram, writing, "I got a whole Wife." According to the Los Angeles Times and Out magazine, the marriage announcement is the first time Nash has come out publicly as part of the LGBTQ community. USA TODAY has reached out to Nash's reps for further comment. The news comes less than a y...
The Bachelor: Is Rachel Lindsay Married or Engaged Now? The Former Bachelorette Found Her Happy Ending – Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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The Bachelor: Is Rachel Lindsay Married or Engaged Now? The Former Bachelorette Found Her Happy Ending – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

There’s no way to deny it — Rachel Lindsay is a blessing to The Bachelor franchise. The Bachelor Happy Hour host first appeared on Nick Viall’s season. She then became The Bachelorette lead in 2017. Now, the Texan consistently challenges the franchise to become better, raising valid questions about the show’s diversity — or lack thereof. So what about the former reality star’s love life? Lindsay is happily married to her Bachelorette final pick, Bryan Abasolo. Rachel Lindsay and Nick Viall broke up on ‘The Bachelor’ RELATED: Fans Are Standing Up for Rachel Lindsay After She Was Attacked on Social Media On Aug. 31, ABC will air a recap of Viall’s journey during The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons — Ever. So fans will get to relive some of Lindsay’s early days on t...
CVS told staff to hide worker COVID-19 cases from patients – Business Insider – Business Insider
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CVS told staff to hide worker COVID-19 cases from patients – Business Insider – Business Insider

A leaked email from a CVS district leader told staff not to inform patients that their prescriptions were filled by someone who tested positive for COVID-19. CVS spokesperson Michael DeAngelis told Business Insider, "It is not our policy to prohibit our pharmacies from informing patients if their prescription was filled when an employee who tested positive for COVID-19 worked in the pharmacy." The Georgia CVS technician who shared the email with Business Insider said workers were threatened with discipline or termination if they told customers about confirmed COVID-19 cases. Fourteen CVS employees across the US told Business Insider that CVS has a pattern of bullying staff and flagrantly disregarding the safety of customers. Visit Business Insider's homepage for...
Killington private party sparks Covid-19 outbreak: 14 cases and counting – vtdigger.org
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Killington private party sparks Covid-19 outbreak: 14 cases and counting – vtdigger.org

Vermont’s Department of Health confirmed that 14 confirmed Covid-19 cases have been linked to a party at Killington’s Summit Lodge. Photo by Briancua/WikiMediaA private party in Killington has sparked an outbreak of 14 Covid-19 cases.  About 40 people, mostly from Rutland County, attended the Aug. 19 event at Summit Lodge in Killington, according to the Vermont Department of Health.  Positive test results started to trickle in from event guests last week, and the Department of Health identified the first signs of community spread, according to spokesperson Ben Truman. Contact tracers for the department have begun contacting all of the party’s attendees.  Truman didn’t know the specifics of the event, such as whether anyone was from out of state. Summit Lodge, a hotel and...
Humboldt Announces Immediate Implementation of Californias Business Reopening Plan – Lost Coast Outpost
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Humboldt Announces Immediate Implementation of Californias Business Reopening Plan – Lost Coast Outpost

RELATED: 20 New Cases Confirmed Over Last Three Days, Joint Information Center Says; Travel, Gatherings Still Main Driver of Cases # # # Humboldt County Joint Information Center release:  The Humboldt County Emergency Operations Center is incorporating the State’s new four-tier business reopening framework into the Reopening Plan process. Local businesses with an EOC-certified plan can reopen as soon as today with safety modifications in place. Under the “Blueprint for a Safer Economy,” each county is assigned to one of four tiers based on two criteria: seven-day COVID-19 case rate (with a seven-day lag) and seven-day test positivity rate. Humboldt County is currently in Moderate Tier 3 or Orange with a 1.4 percent positivity rate and 3.6 cases per 100,000 residents. Humboldt ...