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Questions about coronavirus (COVID-19)? Ask Dr. McGeorge
Read full article: Questions about coronavirus (COVID-19)? Ask Dr. McGeorgeDo you have questions about the coronavirus (COVID-19)? Have you seen or heard things about the illness that you’re not sure are true? Do you need a claim about the coronavirus fact-checked? Local 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge, M.D., is here to help. Use the form below to share your question, or the claim you’d like investigated.
1 trade, 3 position swaps, lineup overhaul -- 5 steps Detroit Tigers could take to stay in playoff race
Read full article: 1 trade, 3 position swaps, lineup overhaul -- 5 steps Detroit Tigers could take to stay in playoff raceRight now, its a three-team race between the Tigers, Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles, who are 1.5 games out of the No. The Blue Jays have the most talented lineup with the likes of Cavan Biggio, Vlad Guerrero Jr., Teoscar Hernandez and a red-hot Randal Grichuk. The Blue Jays have the best roster and the easiest schedule, and theyve already improved their team through a trade. The Blue Jays got Daniel Vogelbach, the Padres got Yonder Alonso and the Giants got Daniel Robertson, all for cash considerations. Norris, on the other hand, is coming off his best season as a pro and is showing increased velocity.
Fact-check: Are hospitals reporting all deaths as COVID-19 related?
Read full article: Fact-check: Are hospitals reporting all deaths as COVID-19 related?Debunking 4 coronavirus claims spread on social mediaHospitals are counting all deaths as COVID-19 relatedThis is false. FactCheck.org says there’s no evidence that any state has adopted a policy to classify all deaths, regardless of the individual circumstances, as being related to COVID-19. “If COVID–19 played a role in the death, this condition should be specified on the death certificate. Share it with the Trust Index team for reviewYES: States, countries are revising death tollsSome states and countries have added deaths as COVID-19 related after deciding the victim was “suspected” of having COVID-19. We are focused on ensuring that every New Yorker who died because of COVID-19 gets counted," said Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot.
Did Michigan ban gardening? Debunking 4 coronavirus claims spread on social media
Read full article: Did Michigan ban gardening? Debunking 4 coronavirus claims spread on social mediaDETROIT – In the last several weeks, many false or misleading theories have surfaced on social media about coronavirus, and the response to coronavirus. This idea is one of the biggest drivers that sparked a massive protest in Lansing on Wednesday. “If COVID–19 played a role in the death, this condition should be specified on the death certificate. It won’t be a signature, but “President Donald J. Trump” will be printed on the fronts of the checks, the Treasury official confirmed. That has since been picked up by the internet, and it’s now being reported that Ibuprofen is dangerous with a coronavirus infection.