HOUSTON - As the pandemic continues, organizations that work with victims of domestic violence are not only seeing more requests for help but more serious cases of abuse.In just two months, the Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA), a non-profit in Houston, has been granted as many lifetime protective orders as it normally does in an entire year."That's pretty extreme and that speaks to the nature of the extreme violence that [victims] have been subject to in these last few weeks and months," said Maisha Colter, AVDA's CEO.AVDA helps its clients with legal services in the Houston-area.

Colter says the job losses, isolation, and stress of the pandemic has increased the need for their services."With the increase in severity of abuse comes.

Read more on fox29.com

All news from fox29.com

The website covid-19.rehab is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

Odisha reports 2,589 new COVID-19 cases

BHUBANESWAR : As many as 2,589 new COVID-19 cases have been reported from Odisha informed the state's Information and Public Relations Department on Wednesday.Among the new cases, 1,574 are from quarantine centres, while the remaining 1,015 are local contact cases.With this, the total number of cases has gone up to 67,122, while 45,315 patients have recovered. Currently, there are 21,382 active cases.

covid-19 information patient

Local lockdown 'danger zone' tag looms for another UK town as Covid-19 cases spiral

killer virus in just four days. According to Public Health England’s latest data has Swindon as the 5th highest infection rate with 48.2 cases per 100,000.Health chiefs said 66 new cases had been confirmed in Swindon between Friday and Tuesday.

Britain virus infection Department

Disorder complaints soar during lockdown due to people breaching Covid-19 guidelines

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our personalised newsletter.Disorder complaints in Renfrewshire rocketed during lockdown due to breaches of Covid-19 guidelines, fresh statistics indicate.New data from Police Scotland shows reports went up by almost two-thirds between April and June compared to the same period last year, with a total of 3,595 complaints received.And cops have said the spike can almost solely be put down to breaches - both actual and perceived - of coronavirus regulations.The figures emerged in documents presented to Renfrewshire Council’s police and fire scrutiny sub-committee, which met virtually yesterday.From the start of lockdown to now, police have issued a total of 133 fixed penalty

Scotland covid-19 gatherings guidelines Coronavirus

Warning that Covid-19 cases could rise to 'unsustainable level'

The Chair of the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group has warned that unless we move collectively and firmly to prevent further transmission of Covid-19 "we will see case numbers rise to a level that is unsustainable"

Morning Ireland Philip Nolan Ireland Coronavirus

Keanu Reeves gives high praise to COVID-19 safety on The Matrix 4

Keanu Reeves had nothing but praise for coronavirus safety measures on the set of The Matrix 4 in an interview posted Sunday.The 55-year-old John Wick star said there were 'thoughtful, effective protocols in place' on set in a video chat interview with the Associated Press.The actor filmed his interview from Berlin, where production had resumed earlier this month.

Keanu Reeves city Berlin covid-19 pandemic stars Coronavirus

South Korea sees highest daily rise in new coronavirus cases since early March

South Korea reported on Wednesday its highest daily rise in novel coronavirus cases since early March as outbreaks from churches around the capital spread, prompting a warning of a nationwide wave of infections.The 297 new infections mark the sixth straight day of triple-digit increases in a country that has managed to blunt several previous outbreaks.

South Korea city Seoul covid-19 Coronavirus Cases Coronavirus

India can use pandemic opportunity to become an innovator, says Biocon's Shaw

patients, not just a billion dollars. The billions will come later, but it's about serving those billion patients first, which to me is my sense of purpose," she said.

India covid-19 pandemic innovations patient

More Covid-19 active cases in Pune than Mumbai. What Pune Mayor has to say

#COVID19 cases than Mumbai #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/OHwc0SuR4RPune district reported 2,543 new coronavirus cases since previous evening, taking its case tally to 1,29,569, a health official said on Tuesday.The death toll in the district reached 3,200 with 96 people succumbing to the infection during this period, he added."Of the 2,543 cases, 1,224 were from the Pune Municipal Corporation limits, which has recorded 76,157 patients so far.

city Mumbai city Pune covid-19 infection Coronavirus

Australian PM says coronavirus vaccine should be mandatory

coronavirus vaccine compulsory for its 25 million citizens bar medical exemptions, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Wednesday, wading into a heated ethical debate.After reaching a deal for the country to manufacture a "promising" vaccine being developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, Morrison said getting the jab should be "as mandatory as you can possibly make it"."There are always exemptions for any vaccine on medical grounds, but that should be the only basis," he told radio station 3AW in Melbourne.Anticipating a backlash from vocal anti-vaccine activists, Morrison said the stakes were too high to allow the disease to continue unchecked."We're talking about a pandemic that has destroyed the global economy and taken the lives of

Scott Morrison Australia city Melbourne pandemic vaccine Government Coronavirus

6 new cases of COVID-19

There are six new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today.

New Zealand Qatar covid-19 testing travelers

Community steps up to help pizza shop closing due COVID-19 pandemic

CAMDEN COUNTY, N.J. - Jimmy Rivas, co-owner of the decades-old Villa Rosa restaurant in downtown Haddonfield, served up its last pizza slices on Saturday. The family-owned business announced on its Facebook page that it could not survive the pandemic."I was devastated when I heard they were closing down," Alex Kadar said.Kadar says this spot is where memories were made.

state New Jersey county Camden covid-19 pandemic donates

Calculated risks could see SpiceJet beat covid

₹807.07 crore. SpiceJet’s challenges started with delays in the delivery of Boeing 737 MAX planes, which impacted the airline’s profitability, said Kapil Kaul, South Asia chief executive officer of CAPA-Centre for Aviation, an aviation consultancy firm.In a first for an Indian no-frills carrier, SpiceJet recently inducted an Airbus A330 aircraft on wet lease (an arrangement through which the lessor operates the aircraft and also provides the crew) for medium and long-haul operations, and an Airbus A340 aircraft for cargo operations.

South Asia India Britain outbreak pandemic Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Trudeau says parliament prorogued through Sept. 23

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday he had asked Gov. Gen.

Justin Trudeau Julie Payette covid-19 pandemic Coronavirus

Fleck, Gophers dismiss momentum loss: 'Kind of make-believe'

MINNEAPOLIS – In a non-coronavirus world, Minnesota was poised for another strong season following the 11-2 record and No. 10 ranking in the final Associated Press poll for 2019.Most of the starting offense stayed intact, highlighted by quarterback Tanner Morgan after his head-turning sophomore year.

state Minnesota city Minneapolis 2020 pandemic

Flu killing six times more people than coronavirus as deaths lowest since March

Flu and pneumonia is now killing six times as many people as coronavirus, new figures reveal.

Britain death testing Coronavirus

Girl, 11, fatally shot 4 years after appearing in video praying for end to Chicago gun violence

Anisa Scott, 11. (Fox 47 Madison) An 11-year-old Wisconsin girl who was featured in a video four years ago praying for an end to the gun violence plaguing Chicago has died after being struck by a bullet from a passing vehicle, according to a report.Anisa Scott, who had a passion for basketball and monster trucks, was riding in a car Tuesday afternoon in Madison when a bullet fired from another vehicle struck her in the head, police said.

city Chicago state Wisconsin city Madison death

Financially-hit due to covid, DMRC slashes employees perks, allowances by 50%

NEW DELHI : Facing "adverse financial condition" due to non-operation of metro services amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Delhi Metro authorities have decided to reduce perks and allowances of its employees by 50 per cent, according to an internal order issued by it on Tuesday.The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has suffered loss of nearly ₹1,300 crore since the closure of services on March 22 due to the COVID-19 situation, sources said.According to an internal order issued to employees by the DMRC, the step has been taken "in view of the extreme adverse financial condition due to non-operation of metro services"."It has been decided, that the perks and allowances shall be reduced by 50 per cent w.e.f.

city New Delhi city Delhi 2020 pandemic Government Coronavirus

Washington, Pennsylvania lead lawsuits over postal changes

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro (Photo courtesy of the Office of Gov. Tom Wolf)SEATTLE - The attorneys general of Washington and Pennsylvania announced Tuesday that they are leading states suing to block service changes at the U.S.

Tom Wolf Josh Shapiro city Seattle state Pennsylvania city Washington president pandemic medicines Coronavirus

Coutts mayor supports travel restriction extension at Canada-US border

Canada, U.S. agree to extend non-essential travel ban to Sept.

Jim Willett Usa Canada state Alaska covid-19 Alberta COVID-19 Coronavirus

Ohio newlyweds whose wedding was canceled due to COVID-19 donate their reception food to local shelter

LOS ANGELES - How often do you see a couple wearing a wedding dress and a tuxedo serving food at a shelter?The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic forced Melanie and Tyler Tapajna to cancel their wedding, and they decided not only to donate food from their reception to a local shelter, but they served it themselves while still clad in their wedding attire.RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updatesPhotos of the couple serving up food were shared Aug. 16 on the Facebook page for The City Mission, a Cleveland-based group dedicated to helping the city’s hurting and homeless.

Los Angeles state Ohio covid-19 pandemic crisis donates

Cash strapped councils to feel consequences of Covid-19 fight for years

Cash strapped council will feel the consequences of the fight against coronavirus for years to come, a top think tank has warned.

covid-19 pandemic Government crisis

WHO urges global coordination of vaccine rollout, notes COVID in Caribbean

As the global COVID-19 total today neared 22 million cases, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned about "vaccine nationalism" and previewed a basic strategy for deploying vaccine, once available, that not only protects those at greatest risk, but also helps reduce the threat for all countries.

Adhanom Ghebreyesus pandemic vaccine

15 COVID-19 cases linked to Edmonton church outbreak ‘despite precautions’

COVID-19 cases have been linked to parishioners who attended services in late July and early August.Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, said Tuesday that the outbreak occurred even though the church followed public health guidelines.“Despite precautions being taken during in-person services, there are now 15 confirmed cases linked to the Bible Pentecostal Church in Edmonton,” Hinshaw said.“The church has about 150 members.

Deena Hinshaw Alberta Coronavirus covid-19 Edmonton coronavirus Coronavirus

B.C. records another 83 cases of COVID-19 as upward trend continues

COVID-19 in the province in the past 24 hours.This is up from the previous 24 hours, where B.C. recorded 48 cases, however it does not break the recent record of 100 cases in one day over the weekend.There were no new deaths from the virus with the total deaths remaining at 198.

Britain city Columbia, Britain covid-19 bc coronavirus Coronavirus

COVID-19 cases hitting record highs in British Columbia, Alberta

B.C. and Alberta are setting new records for cases of COVID-19, with a significant rise in infections among people between 20 to 39 years old.

Britain city Columbia, Britain covid-19 infection

WHO warns coronavirus is being spread unknowingly by people in certain age group

coronavirus is being largely spread unknowingly by young people, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned. The body pointed towards people in their 20s, 30s and 40s who are asymptomatic.Takeshi Kasai, WHO's regional director for the Wester Pacific, said at a virtual meeting these age groups pose a risk to more vulnerable groups.Kasai said: "The epidemic is changing.

Takeshi Kasai pandemic infection Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Alberta’s top doctor says 74 cases this weekend ‘erroneously reported’

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said on Tuesday that a data system upgrade resulted in the province “erroneously” reporting 74 new cases on Friday.

Deena Hinshaw doctor Coronavirus

Prosecutor faces scrutiny from voters, panel over Smollett

CHICAGO – Chicago's top prosecutor isn’t clear of the yearlong scrutiny of her office’s handling of the Jussie Smollett case, even though a special prosecutor this week concluded that nothing she or her staff did qualified as criminal. While stopping short of alleging criminal behavior, special prosecutor Dan Webb said Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx and her staff abused their discretion and misled the public before and after tossing charges that accused the former “Empire” actor of staging a racist, anti-gay attack against himself in January 2019.

Kim Foxx state Illinois city Chicago county Cook pandemic

Unemployed single mom asks: Where are 9 weeks of jobless benefits?

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – Sarah Black admits she hung up on the Department of Economic Opportunity employee when she was told “don’t waste your time” when she asked about jobless payments dating back to mid-March.The Port Charlotte single mother of two told News 6 the recent phone call to the DEO left her “defeated.”“Every payment says ‘hold indefinite,’ so they’re not making the payments,” she said.The DEO told her a question regarding possible fraud triggered a rejection for her first application for benefits in March.She said she was told to file again and was approved for state reemployment benefits but denied Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).Her DEO unemployment claims sheet confirms she started receiving state and federal jobless

state Florida Charlotte, state Florida pandemic information Department

FDA medical supply shortage list includes respirators, gloves, testing swabs

FDA news release. Provisions of the statute also require the FDA to maintain a publicly available, up-to-date list of the devices the FDA has determined to be in shortage.The FDA’s new list further highlights the PPE shortage that has plagued the better part of the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the Trump administration touting success in sustaining a steady medical supply chain to hospitals.“President Trump led the largest mobilization of public and private sector resources since WWII,” according to a White House news release put out on Aug.

hospital covid-19 pandemic

Despite pandemic, Central Florida voters cast ballots in key primary races

Results 2020, voters across Central Florida are deciding several key races that will put candidates on the November ballot. This comes as many election supervisors across Florida said they're seeing record number this primary election compared to previous primary elections. Orange, Seminole and Volusia counties, for example, have already surpassed the voter turnout numbers compared to the primary election in 2016. There has also been a large increase in people taking advantage of the vote-by-mail option. [VOTER GUIDE: Everything you need to know ahead of Florida’s primary election]“More people have voted by mail than have ever voted before in a primary election by mail,” said Orange County Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles. News 6 asked

state Florida county Orange county Seminole county Volusia covid-19 2020 pandemic bill Cast

US COVID-19 cases drop, but schools, nursing homes still a problem

Yesterday the United States recorded its fewest COVID-19 cases in nearly 2 months, with 35,112 new cases and 445 deaths, according to the Johns Hopkins University tracker.

Usa state Florida state Arizona state Texas Georgia state Alabama covid-19 outbreak testing

Coronavirus: No new cases, 2 active cases remain in Peterborough

novel coronavirus on TuesdayThe overall cases remain at 101 with two active cases for the health unit’s jurisdiction of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Hiawatha First Nation and Curve Lake First Nation. Young people fuelling coronavirus surges around the world, WHO warns The 101st case was reported on Saturday.The health unit reports more than 23,300 people have been tested for the virus.The pandemic has claimed the lives of two Peterborough residents, with both deaths occurring in April.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]A weekday drive-thru testing clinic — for asymptomatic individuals — continues at the Kinsmen Civic Centre in Peterborough.

Hiawatha I (I) Lake I (I) Peterborough Public Health county Centre city Peterborough, county Peterborough county Peterborough covid-19 Peterborough coronavirus Peterborough COVID-19 Coronavirus

Angelina Jolie Likes The ‘Chaos’ Of Family Time Amid Pandemic Quarantine: ‘It’s A Nice Big Bunch’

Angelina Jolie is loving all the extra family time she’s been getting with her six kids at home amid the ongoing quarantine orders due to the coronavirus pandemic!

Angelina Jolie covid-19 pandemic quarantine stars Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Daytona Beach teacher fundraises to bring handwashing sinks to school’s portables

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Turie T. Small Elementary School could soon be equipped with handwashing sinks in all 12 of their portables and it’s all thanks to one teacher’s determination.“It’s going to make a huge difference.

pandemic donates Coronavirus

Washington Football Team gets hitting at 'fresh start' camp

ASHBURN, Va. – The only visual reminder of the past is etched into the side of the trash cans.Everywhere else around the Washington Football Team's practice facility has been scrubbed of the Native American logo that was synonymous with the storied franchise and its three Super Bowl titles. The name is nowhere to be found, gold numbers have replaced the logo on each player's burgundy helmet, and the team's first full-contact practice of training camp Tuesday was more evidence of a new beginning.“It's just a fresh start,” safety Landon Collins said.

Usa Washington city Washington president pandemic

Mayor: Encampment eviction postponed but imminent, as discussions continue

PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia is continuing to work with protesters who have spent over two months camped along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway calling for policy changes regarding the homeless and low-income housing.After posting a notice to close the encampment by Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney says the notice was not a requirement.

Jim Kenney Government prevention

COVID-19 now No. 3 cause of death in US, according to former CDC director

LOS ANGELES - With more 170,000 deaths in the U.S. attributed to the disease, COVID-19 is now the No.

Usa Los Angeles virus covid-19 death pandemic

President Donald Trump visits Arizona and Iowa amid second day of Democratic National Convention

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Grappling for votes — and the spotlight — as Democrats hold their national convention, President Donald Trump targeted voters in key states and constituencies Tuesday and promised a pardon for Susan B. Anthony, a leader in the women’s suffrage movement.Trump headed for Arizona, one of the top 2020 battleground states, to press his case against his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, painting him as radically left and out of the political mainstream.With his second trip in two days, Trump was hoping to mitigate a convention polling bump for his rival and to shore up support less than 80 days from Election Day by contrasting his position with Biden's on immigration, one of the most important issues to his political base.

Donald Trump Joe Biden Susan B.Anthony state Arizona state Iowa city Cedar Rapids, state Iowa president 2020 pandemic Coronavirus

engAGED Webinar on Creative Engagement Activities for Older Adults During COVID-19

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 3:00 PM ETWebinar RegistrationAs organizations continue to find new ways to engage older adults throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, creative engagement activities help older adults explore their creativity while bringing purpose and inspiration to their lives.This webinar will feature TimeSlips, a national organization focused on creative engagement among older adults. Attendees will also hear how an Area Agency on Aging (AAA) developed a virtual art gallery for senior center artists, and learn about another AAA’s choir for those living with Alzheimer's or another dementia, helping to bring meaning to the lives of the participating older adults.

covid-19 2020 pandemic

No shooting reported at Paddock Mall in Ocala, police say

OCALA, Fla. – The Ocala Police Department posted on its Facebook Tuesday to let residents know that despite the rumors, there was no shooting at Paddock Mall.Police said a call came in around 12:20 p.m. about a man threatening to shoot a security guard after he was caught attempting to shoplift from multiple stores.The man fled the mall property but was located nearby and at that point, officers said they determined that he didn’t have a gun.“When 911 was called and someone reported that the person ‘threatened to shoot’ it automatically codes the call as a shooting whether or not there was actually shots fired.

state Florida city Ocala, state Florida Department

Get a virtual courtside seat during Magic playoff game

ORLANDO, Fla. – Fans now have a way to be courtside while watching the Orlando Magic in the NBA playoffs -- without ever leaving their home.Florida Blue is hosting a contest offering a limited number of virtual courtside seats to allow fans a one-of-a-kind experience while cheering on Orlando’s hometown NBA team. Though fans can’t be in the stands on account of coronavirus, there will be a number of people virtually cheering on their favorite athletes as they finish the NBA season.Fans who win will be projected in the seats courtside as the Magic take of the Milwaukee Bucks next week, bringing their virtual presence to TV screens everywhere.People have until Friday to register for their chance to virtually be at the game.

state Florida county Bucks Milwaukee, county Bucks Coronavirus

Camila Cabello's Cinderella film set to resume production in the U.K. amid the coronavirus pandemic

As Hollywood faces unprecedented losses after a spring and much of the summer with shuttered movie theaters and halted productions, certain projects are finding a way to resume shooting as the coronavirus pandemic carries on.Camila Cabello's updated Cinderella movie, costarring Missy Elliott, is slated to 'safely' resume production in the United Kingdom, Entertainment Tonight Canada reports.The outlet says that robust safety precautions, including extensive testing before and during production along with safety training and thorough daily disinfections, will be in place to ensure, as best as possible, that there is no risk of the spread of COVID-19.

Missy Elliott Camila Cabello Britain Canada outbreak pandemic stars Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Surrey B.C. teacher says they need more time for back-to-school plans

COVID-19 continue to trend upwards in B.C. — and a one-day total hitting 100 cases for the first time ever — concerns are rising over students’ returning to school in just a few weeks.Surrey B.C.

covid-19 bc coronavirus Coronavirus

More than 200 Florida students quarantined due to COVID-19

STUART, Fla. – A Florida school district has quarantined 231 students from two high schools, citing exposure to the coronavirus.Martin County School District said Tuesday that the students at South Fork High School in Stuart, Florida and Jensen Beach High School will switch to remote learning for 14 days.

state Florida county Palm Beach county Martin covid-19 death quarantine

Top NBC exec Ron Meyer leaving after settlement with woman

NEW YORK – NBCUniversal Vice Chairman Ron Meyer, a Hollywood power player, is leaving the entertainment company after revealing he received threats of extortion following a settlement with a woman with whom he had an affair.Jeff Shell, CEO of NBCUniversal, said in a statement Tuesday that Meyer “acted in a manner which we believe is not consistent with our company policies or values." NBC declined to elaborate.Meyer, in a statement provided by Comcast's NBCUniversal, said he “made a settlement, under threat, with a woman outside the company who had made false accusations against me.” He said he had a “very brief and consensual affair” a long time ago with the woman, whom he did not name.He said other people, whom he also did not name, tried

Jeff Shell New York Hollywood

United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

Reports of more serious cases of domestic violence during pandemic

Related News