COVID-19 pushing morgues, funeral homes to limit across Southern California
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REDLANDS, Calif. (KABC) The bodies are literally piling up. The coronavirus is pushing morgues and funeral homes across Southern California to the limit, and right now there is no end in sight. Our normal case load on any random month is about 25 to 30 families that we serve. December we had 62, and right now, as of January 19, we re well above 35 already, said Anthony Hernandez, funeral home director at Emerson Bartlett Memorial Chapel in Redlands.
The surge in deaths is unlike anything Hernandez has seen before, and it s created a back log that is forcing some families to wait weeks to pay their last respects.
Man suspected of killing mom and toddler at Limpopo lodge arrested in Johannesburg 22 January 2021 - 11:15 A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murders of a mother and her infant in Limpopo this week. Image: Provided
Police made a breakthrough in the murders of a 20-year-old mother and nine-month-old infant at a lodge in Limpopo this week when a suspect was arrested in Gauteng on Thursday.
The decomposing bodies of Chantelle Ash and her daughter Tasneem were discovered by a receptionist at the lodge situated on the R518, near Masodi village.
They had been strangled with their hands tied from the back.
China plans to step up punishment for unlawful acts that pose safety hazards in workplaces and resort to greater use of information technologies to enhance safety management, according to draft amendments to the Law on Workplace Safety.
Double homicide investigation underway after bodies are found outside Riverview business
Double homicide investigation underway after bodies are found outside Riverview business
and last updated 2021-01-21 05:21:53-05
The Hillsborough County Sheriff s Office is conducting a double homicide investigation after two bodies were found outside a Riverview business.
Just after midnight, deputies were called to the 100 block of Pelican Creek Circle, where they discovered the two bodies, which had sustained upper body trauma according to authorities.
A private citizen came across the bodies and made the call to the sheriff s office. It is unknown how long the bodies have been there.
19 January 2021, 9:35 pm EST By ( Pexels )
Health officials all over the United States are working tirelessly to gain a better understanding of the coronavirus. Still, many Americans aren t sure how to keep themselves and their families protected. Most of us know to wash our hands with hot water as often as possible, wear a mask in public, and stay at least 6 feet apart from people we aren t quarantining with. However, it s also best to get a good night s rest to enhance the function of the immune system since this can help protect the body against COVID-19 as well.
Experts believe that even though there is still much more to learn about coronavirus, studies have proven that your body is more likely to fight the virus off successfully if you re in good health. If you do contract COVID-19, you likely won t suffer many of the severe symptoms if you