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ORMC announces OB-GYN hospitalist program

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As part of its overall commitment to women’s health and care for expecting mothers, Odessa Regional Medical Center now offers an OB/GYN hospitalist program to provide consistent care to patients in our hospital, as well as emergent care to those arriving in labor and delivery.

Posted: March 31
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School closure extended to May
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Mayor, county judge take COVID stands
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District attorney prepared to enhance crimes during disaster declaration
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Basin PBS launches new on-air, online educational programs
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City spokeswoman’s job has been a ‘rollercoaster’
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Ector County's coronavirus positives jump to 7
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Milam teacher using video for students
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ECTOR COUNTY FELONY DISPOSITIONS: March 30
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MCH has first positive COVID-19 cases
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MCH reports first 2 positives cases of coronavirus
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Let citizens have chickens
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Take your own temperature
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GEEK TO ME: Multiple options available to run older software
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WILLIAMS: Socialism’s past
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Panic buying hurts community
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ELAM: Oil prices still pressured
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Higher ed board a resource for colleges, universities
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Musician provides joy to coworkers
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Midland manufacturer to produce hand sanitizer
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ECISD to close buildings, set up help desk
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MCH agrees to accept pediatric patients from ORMC
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Updated: March 31, 2020 - 9:47 pm

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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has started taking tougher measures against the coronavirus after weeks of its president hugging followers and saying religious medals would protect him. Some experts warn the sprawling country of 129 million is acting too late and testing too little to prevent the type of crisis unfolding across the border in the United States.

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Updated: March 31, 2020 - 8:46 pm

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PAJU, South Korea (AP) — Kim Byung-rok survived tuberculosis when he was 23, but was left with one good lung. In his work polishing and mending shoes, he inhaled too much dirt.

White House projects 100K to 240K US deaths from virus

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 8:46 pm

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Americans to brace for a “hell of a bad two weeks” ahead as the White House projected there could be 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the U.S. from the coronavirus pandemic even if current social distancing guidelines are maintained.

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Updated: March 31, 2020 - 8:16 pm

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MIAMI (AP) — Passengers from an ill-fated South American cruise are eager to disembark once they reach Florida, but Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's health care resources are already stretched too thin to take on the ships' coronavirus caseload. The U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday that the decision would be punted to Washington if authorities can't agree.

The Latest: Becher defends Sharks' games amid county caution

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 8:15 pm

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The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

Those without broadband struggle in a stuck-at-home nation

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 8:16 pm

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NEW YORK (AP) — In Sandwich, New Hampshire, a town of 1,200 best known as a setting for the movie “On Golden Pond," broadband is scarce. Forget streaming Netflix, much less working or studying from home. Even the police department has trouble uploading its reports.

GenScript Biotech Reports 2019 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 7:45 pm

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NANJING, China, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GenScript Biotech Corp. (Stock Code: 1548.HK), a leading global biotechnology company, yesterday reported full year 2019 financial results and provided a corporate update. In 2019, overall revenue of the Group was approximately US$273.4 million, representing an increase of 18.4% as compared with that for the year ended December 31, 2018. Gross profit was approximately US$180.3 million, representing an increase of 13.8% YoY.

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Should you wear mask in public if not sick with coronavirus?

Updated: April 01, 2020 - 12:01 am

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WASHINGTON (AP) — If you’re not sick with the new coronavirus, should you wear a mask in public? Global health authorities say no. Amid a shortage of masks, the U.S. is sticking with that advice but Tuesday, President Donald Trump suggested people who are worried wear a scarf.

Disputed Canada-US oil pipeline work to start in April

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 7:15 pm

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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Canadian company said Tuesday it plans to start construction of the disputed Keystone XL oil sands pipeline through the U.S. Midwest in April, after lining up customers and money for a proposal that is bitterly opposed by environmentalists and some American Indian tribes.

US warship captain seeks crew isolation as virus spreads

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 7:03 pm

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The captain of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier facing a growing outbreak of the coronavirus is asking for permission to isolate the bulk of his roughly 5,000 crew members on shore, which would take the warship out of duty in an effort to save lives.

New Jersey Devils make a major donation to health system

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 7:02 pm

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The owners of the New Jersey Devils of the NHL have made a six-figure donation to the state’s largest health care system for medical equipment for health care workers and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Updated: March 31, 2020 - 7:02 pm

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IRVINE, Calif., March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Zymo Research announced today a partnership with Tecan to launch a ready-to-go processing solution to streamline viral DNA/RNA extraction from nasopharyngeal swabs, oropharyngeal swabs, saliva, sputum, plasma, and serum. The DreamPrep™ NAP workstation, featuring Zymo Research's Quick-DNA/RNA™ Viral MagBead Kit, simplifies the process by providing pre-loaded scripts, optimized for viral RNA extraction, that are currently being validated for COVID-19 assays by high complexity testing labs.

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Updated: March 31, 2020 - 7:02 pm

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CHARLESTON, S.C., March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ABM Respiratory care, a medical device company focused on developing novel integrated airway clearance and ventilation solutions, announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance to market its innovative cough therapy system. This product helps remove secretions for people unable to cough or clear secretions effectively due to reduced peak cough flow resulting from high spinal cord injury, neuromuscular deficits or severe fatigue associated with intrinsic lung disease.

AP source: Browns signing free agent Clayborn to 2-year deal

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 7:02 pm

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CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns plan to sign veteran free agent defensive end Adrian Clayborn to a two-year, $6 million contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

Steelers not concerned about limited pre-draft preparation

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 7:02 pm

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert isn't concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic from altering his team's preparations for the 2020 draft.

6-man rotations? Piggybacking starters? Pitching, post virus

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 6:46 pm

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SEATTLE (AP) — Even with major leaguers likely to receive some semblance of another spring training to get ready, teams are going to have to be creative with how they handle starting pitchers whenever baseball returns.

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UFC light heavyweight champ Jones pleads guilty to 2nd DWI

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 6:46 pm

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones" Jones has pleaded guilty to his second drunken driving offense in New Mexico.

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Updated: March 31, 2020 - 6:45 pm

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Evening" game were:

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Familiarity helped Harris Jr., Bulaga choose Chargers

Posted: March 31, 2020

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Chris Harris Jr. and Bryan Bulaga will be playing on different sides of the ball for the Los Angeles Chargers, but both cited a familiar trait about why they decided to sign with the team early in free agency — familiarity.

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Updated: March 31, 2020 - 8:02 pm

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The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed past 3,500 Tuesday, eclipsing China’s official count. President Donald Trump warned Americans to brace for a “rough two-week period” as public health experts projected 100,000 to 240,000 people could die in the U.S. even if Americans follow social-distancing guidelines.

Bears finalize trade with Jaguars for quarterback Foles

Posted: March 31, 2020

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears finalized a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars for 2018 Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles on Tuesday.

Durant, Young highlight players-only NBA 2K tourney on ESPN

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 6:00 pm

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NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant and Trae Young will lead a 16-player field of NBA players in an NBA 2K20 tournament airing on ESPN.

O's slugger Davis expects return to spring form after return

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 6:00 pm

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BALTIMORE (AP) — Following three straight frustrating seasons that led him to consider retirement, Chris Davis was in the midst of an outstanding spring training when Major League Baseball came to a halt because of the deadly coronavirus.

Texas closes school through May, extends social restrictions

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 6:02 pm

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday that Texas' schools will stay closed through at least May and imposed restrictions that doctors and even his critics say amount to a stay-at-home order for the state — despite Abbott refusing to call it that.

Toronto cancels city-led and permitted events to June 30

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 6:00 pm

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TORONTO (AP) — Canada's largest city, Toronto, announced Tuesday it is canceling all city-led and permitted events through June 30 amid the coronavirus pandemic.

AP sources: Jets, backup QB David Fales agree on 1-year deal

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 6:00 pm

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NEW YORK (AP) — Two people with direct knowledge of the deal say the New York Jets and backup quarterback David Fales have agreed to terms on a one-year contract.

KKSP Acquires Prime Engineered Components

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 6:00 pm

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Virus disrupts pregnancy plans, raises anxiety and questions

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 8:02 pm

AP

Some pregnant women fear giving birth with no loved ones by their side. Others worry about getting sick with COVID-19 and not being able to hold their newborns. The coronavirus pandemic has injected anxiety and uncertainty to an already stressful time and while science about risks is mostly reassuring, doctors want clearer answers too.

NCAA throws baseball coaches a curve with added eligibility

Posted: March 31, 2020

AP

Widely hailed as the right thing to do for student-athlete welfare, the NCAA's decision to extend spring sports athletes' eligibility a year because of the coronavirus pandemic is causing consternation for baseball coaches.

Organovo Holdings, Inc. Reminds Stockholders About Adjourned Special Meeting of Stockholders

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 6:00 pm

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'The Last Dance' look at Jordan's last title starts April 19

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 5:46 pm

AP

The documentary looking at Michael Jordan’s last championship season with the Chicago Bulls is set for release nearly two months sooner than expected with no sports to air due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Viral virus briefing: Where science meets all things Trump

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 5:46 pm

AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — For a few moments in the Rose Garden, the coronavirus pandemic is a bucking bronco with President Donald Trump on its back. His arm swings an invisible rope. He seems to be hanging on for dear life.

Noted doctor Andrews temporarily halts Tommy John surgeries

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 5:30 pm

AP

GULF BREEZE, Fla. (AP) — Prominent orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews has temporarily halted Tommy John operations at his Florida medical center in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Updated: March 31, 2020 - 5:30 pm

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April 1

Column: Postponing Olympics merely an inconvenience for golf

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 5:30 pm

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The move was expected, yet no less exceptional, when the IOC decided to postpone the Tokyo Olympics until next year.

Hospitals overflowing with bodies in US epicenter of virus

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 8:02 pm

AP

NEW YORK (AP) — It has become a grim ritual outside New York City’s hospitals: workers in protective gear loading the bodies of coronavirus victims into refrigerated trailers.

Nursing homes have too few body bags, many uncounted dead

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 5:17 pm

AP

PARIS (AP) — One by one, elderly residents of French nursing homes are going into forced isolation into their rooms. Their caregivers are walling themselves in as well. They are running out of body bags.

Thryv Small Business Foundation Announces Urgently Needed Grant Program for SMBs Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 5:17 pm

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Hannah Spitzley highlights Division 3 girls All-State team

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 5:17 pm

AP

Division 3 All-State

Spitzley repeats as Division 3 Player of the Year

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 5:17 pm

AP

Before her arrival in high school, Hannah Spitzley used to spend her time at the top of the bleachers as part of the film crew for the Pewamo-Westphalia girls basketball program.

AP exclusive: MLB vets get $4,775 daily during virus outset

Updated: March 31, 2020 - 5:04 pm

AP

NEW YORK (AP) — Gerrit Cole, Mike Trout and other veteran major leaguers will receive $4,775 per day in advance pay for the first 60 days of the season during the stoppage caused by the new coronavirus, a total of $286,500.

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