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Total U.S. coronavirus deaths reported each morning this week: Monday,
562,066; Tuesday, 562,533; Wednesday, 563,446; Thursday, 564,402.
When in doubt, pause.
The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday postponed making a recommendation regarding the use of Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) vaccine, deciding to take more time and gather more information about reports of rare blood clots.
Two Virginia Zoo tigers test positive for COVID-19
Stubbley and Osceola were tested after caretakers noticed them wheezing and coughing. They were taken out of exhibit, but they re expected to make a full recovery.
Credit: Virginia Zoo Author: Savannah Haugdahl (WVEC) Updated: 12:46 PM EDT April 14, 2021
NORFOLK, Va. The Virginia Zoo s two Malayan tigers, Stubbley and Osceola, tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to a zoo spokesperson.
The tests were preliminary according to the zoo s release, and caretakers were working to confirm the results with a second test.
Stubbley and Osceola were examined after caretakers noticed them wheezing and coughing.