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Hospitals Overwhelmed By Pediatric Patients With Respiratory Virus
‘America’s Got Talent’ Finalist Zuri Craig Dies At 44
Hospitals in 33 states are see- ing a dramatic rise in children suffering from the respiratory virus called respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Cases have more than doubled in 25 states, put- ting a strain on hospitals — with some facilities so overwhelmed, they're running out of beds.
At Connecticut Children's hos- pital, doctors said they're slammed with a surge in RSV cases. Dr. John Brancato told CBS News that every inch of the emergency room is filled, and the hospital is considering put- ting a tent on the front lawn to
handle the overflow.
RSV cases typically surge
from December to February, but this month, the children's hospi- tal has more RSV cases than any other respiratory illness, includ-
ing COVID-19.
RSV symptoms are similar to
a cold, but doctors said parents should watch for signs of respi- ratory stress, if their child's nos- trils are flaring while breathing, or if their skin is pulling towards their ribs.
Doctors are also expecting an active flu season. They're asking people to get their flu shots now — while it won't prevent you from getting the flu, it could make your symptoms mild enough where you wouldn't need to go to the emergency room.
Zuri Craig, a singer and actor who wowed judges on America’s Got Talent as one-half of the music duo Craig Lewis Band, has died. He was 44.
“It is with profound sadness that we announce the transition of our beloved son, brother and friend, Zuri Craig,” his family posted on the star’s website, re- vealing that he passed away last Friday, October 21. A cause of death has yet to be released.
“We thank you in advance for your prayers,” the statement con- tinued. “Please honor our privacy at this unimaginable time of mourning.”
ZURI CRAIG
Kanye West Loses His Billionaire Status After Adidas Terminates
KANYE WEST
Adidas’ decision to cut ties with West ends a weeks-long controversy in which the “All of the Lights” rapper, 45, has spewed anti-Semitic commen- tary.
“I can say anti-Semitic s–t and Adidas cannot drop me,” West said on the “Drink Champs” pod- cast earlier this month.
Partnership
The bold declaration — which has proven to be untrue — fol- lowed West’s statement that he would go “death con 3” on Jewish people. West likely meant “def- con,” the military acronym that means to “increase in force readi- ness above normal readiness.”
Gap taking ‘immediate steps’ to remove Yeezy products
from stores and website.
Gap is now taking “immediate steps” to remove all Yeezy prod- ucts from its stores and website amid Kanye West’s anti-Se- mitic comments.
The retailer ended its relation- ship with the rapper last month, with President & CEO of Gap Brands Mark Breitbard con- firming that the company would continue with “upcoming Yeezy Gap launches and releases in the pipeline, as planned” in an inter- nal email obtained by Page Six Style.
However, in the wake of West’s “White Lives Matter” and anti-Se- mitic comments – which have seen Adidas, Balenciaga, Vogue and more cut ties with the 45- year-old rapper.
Gap is taking steps to quickly get rid of its Yeezy stock.
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