Survivor Star Phillip Sheppard Details His 'Extremely Difficult' Experience with Coronavirus
The two-time player says he feels "much better" three months after falling ill In an interview with Cynthia Wang published in the On Right Now blog, the two-time Survivor player, 62, detailed his "difficult" experience with COVID-19, which he believes he contracted during the week of Feb. 20, when he met with a friend who had returned from a trip to France and Italy. Two days later, Sheppard fell ill and went to the emergency room. After getting bloodwork done, he said he was sent home thinking he had a urinary infection.
Images of a jampacked pool party at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri over the Memorial Day weekend prompted St. Louis County to issue a travel advisory and the Kansas City health director to call for self-quarantine of the revelers.
The advisory by the St. Louis County Public Health Department cited news reports of large crowds at Lake of the Ozarks, where hundreds of people were recorded squeezed closely together amid the coronavirus epidemic.
Nick Cordero's wife asks for prayers while giving health update
Nick Cordero's health has gone "downhill," his wife says, while begging for prayers."Nick has had a bad morning. Unfortunately things are going a little downhill at the moment so I am asking again for all the prayers, mega prayers right now," Amanda Kloots said while filming an emotional video from her car, which was posted to Instagram Live. "Please cheer and please pray for Nick today, and I know that this virus is not going to get him down.
"This reckless behavior endangers countless people and risks setting us back substantially from the progress we have made in slowing the spread of COVID-19," Dr. Sam Page, the county executive, said in a statement.
The health department expressed concern in its travel advisory that people from the St. Louis area were at Lake of the Ozarks over the weekend. "Any person who has travelled and engaged in this behavior should self-quarantine for 14 days or until they receive a negative test result for COVID-19," the advisory said.
It also says that employers are already being asked to screen workers for health risks and that they should also ask workers about their recent travel. The Lake of the Ozarks region is about 150 miles west of downtown St. Louis.
'A nightmare movie': Tales of Michigan residents escaping the catastrophic Midland flood
A catastrophic gush of water wipes out a community in Midland County, Michigan. And no one saw it coming.Mike Desco and his wife, Jenn, who live in Beaverton, had just fallen asleep around 11 o’clock on Monday night.
"Anyone who didn't practice CDC, DHSS, and KCMO Health Department social distancing guidance should self quarantine for 14 days if they have any compassion for others," Archer wrote alongside a video of partying at Lake of the Ozarks.
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DHSS is the state Department of Health and Senior Services, whose director, Dr. Randall Williams, said in a Memorial Day warning that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can be spread by those who show no symptoms but that when others get it, the virus can have tragic consequences.
The owner of the bar where the pool party occurred had told NBC affiliate KSHB of Kansas City that it would try not to let large groups gather and would try to enforce social distancing, but "we don't know who's in groups, who's in families. We expect them to do that on their own."
'A nightmare movie': Tales of Michigan residents escaping the catastrophic Midland flood
A catastrophic gush of water wipes out a community in Midland County, Michigan. And no one saw it coming.Mike Desco and his wife, Jenn, who live in Beaverton, had just fallen asleep around 11 o’clock on Monday night.
Jodi Akins, who attended the bash Saturday, told the station that guests' temperatures were checked and that sanitizer was on hand.
"If you're worried about getting sick, obviously, or you want to distance yourself, it's pretty much to each their own," Akins said.
Akins was identified as being from Blue Springs, Missouri, near Kansas City.
Camden County Sheriff Tony Helms said in a statement Monday that it was a "record weekend" at Lake of the Ozarks but that a lack of social distancing is not a crime and that his department had no authority to enforce it. Public health violations are up to health authorities, he said.
"We expect residents and visitors alike to exhibit personal responsibility at the lake," Helms said in a statement.
Some countries have either started to operate once again or will be opening soon with some restrictions.
(Pictured) Staff members wearing face masks wave as visitors arrive at the Legoland Japan theme park, on May 23.
'A nightmare movie': Tales of Michigan residents escaping the catastrophic Midland flood
A catastrophic gush of water wipes out a community in Midland County, Michigan. And no one saw it coming.Mike Desco and his wife, Jenn, who live in Beaverton, had just fallen asleep around 11 o’clock on Monday night.
A member of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) checks the ID of a woman through a glass shield, after the government allowed domestic flight services to resume, on May 23.
People attend mass, the first since lockdown restrictions were introduced, at the Saint-Jean Cathedral, on May 23. France allowed religious services to resume after a legal challenge to the government's ban on such gatherings.
A man protected with a mask observes the works of the exhibition ‘Martín Chirino. Without passion there is no life' after reopening it to the public, on May 22.
Lucas learns how to ride a bike, guided by his father in a park on May 16. Children in the Argentine capital are now allowed limited outdoor recreation time on weekends for the first time since quarantine measures to help curb the spread of COVID-19 were put in place almost 2 months ago.
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States may be beginning to open back up but some are still requiring visitors to self-quarantine for two weeks. See which states still have this rule.In Alaska, travelers arriving at state airports will be required to fill out a mandatory State of Alaska Travel Declaration Form and identify their "designated quarantine location," which would be home for residents and a hotel room or rented lodging for visitors.
Passengers board the first train Howrah-New Delhi Special on May 12. Indian Railways announced a limited re-opening of its rail network beginning on Tuesday, after a nearly seven-week nationwide lockdown.
A woman wearing a face mask takes a selfie while visiting Shanghai Disneyland on May 11. Shanghai Disneyland has reopened following months of shutdown.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern during the post-Cabinet press conference at Parliament on May 11. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced New Zealand will move to COVID-19 Alert Level 2 in three stages starting May 14. Restaurants, cinemas, retail, playgrounds and gyms will be able to reopen with physical distancing and strict hygiene measures in place, with domestic travel to also resume. Gatherings will be limited to 10 people and bookings for restaurants will not be allowed for groups larger than 10. Schools and early childhood centers will open May 18, while bars will be allowed to reopen May 21.
Commuters wearing face masks leave a metro platform on May 11, the first day of France's eased lockdown measures. The restrictions had been in place for 55 days.
People wearing face masks wait in a socially distant manner outside an Apple store on May 7. Apple stores across Australia reopened, after closing temporarily in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
People walk along the street in masks on May 6. South Korea returned largely to normal as citizens resumed their daily routines under eased guidelines and museums and libraries reopened under eased social distancing rules.
People eat lunch in a food hall, implementing social distancing, on May 5. Thailand began easing restrictions related to the coronavirus on May 3 by allowing various businesses to reopen, but warned that the stricter measures would be re-imposed should cases increase again.
Britney Spears quarantines for 2 weeks before seeing sons at Kevin Federline's request
After visiting family in Louisiana, Britney Spears agreed to isolate at her L.A.-area home before seeing her boys as COVID-19 lockdown continues.Britney Spears loves her boys. So to keep them safe, she readily agreed to self-quarantine at her Los Angeles-area home earlier this month following a trip to visit her family in Louisiana, a new report reveals.
People visit Clearwater Beach after Gov. Ron DeSantis opened the beaches on May 4. Restaurants, retailers, beaches and some state parks reopened with caveats, as the state continues to ease restrictions put in place to contain COVID-19.
Elderly people wearing protective masks read newspapers as they sit on benches, during the hours in which the elderly are allowed to be outdoors, on May 4.
Hairdressers work at a hair salon that opened for the first time since March on May 4 as authorities carefully lift lockdown measures that had been imposed to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
An elderly man wearing a protective face mask watches fishermen dangle their lines to catch fish as Lebanon begins to ease nationwide lockdown on May 4.
Visitors wearing face masks practice social distancing as they line up to enter the Forbidden City before its reopening on the first day of the five-day Labor Day holiday on May 1.
A ferry full of migrant garment workers arrives at Mawa ferry ghat as they are heading towards Dhaka after the government eased the restrictions over transportation and reopened garment factories amid coronavirus crisis.
Practices basketball moves in a parking lot in front of an AMC movie theater on April 27. Movie theaters were allowed to reopen to the public as part of the phased reopening of businesses and restaurants from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions, but AMC has not announced a reopening date for any of its theaters nationwide.
Kevin Hart 'lied' about extent of car crash injuries for this reason
Kevin Hart says he was downplaying his pain in the hospital so that he could try to get back to his recovery.While speaking on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the actor said, "I lied in the hospital because I didn't want them to know that I was having pain, because I thought that they were gonna stop me from letting me continue to try my walks.
Surfer Paul Moretti, 24 of Muriwai catches a wave at Maori Bay on April 28. Today is the first day Paul has been able to go surfing since New Zealand went into full lockdown on 26 March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A sign marks a table not to be used at Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant on April 27. Monday is the first day Tennessee restaurants can reopen with reduced seating and social distancing.
Swimmers return to the water at Bondi Beach on April 28 in Sydney, Australia. Waverley Council reopened Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama beaches today, with COVID-19 social distancing rules still in place. The beaches will be open from 7am to 5pm for swimmers and surfers on weekdays, but will remain closed on weekends.
A father with his children wearing face mask to prevent the coronavirus go for a walk on April 27. On Sunday, children under 14 years old will be allowed to take walks with a parent for up to one hour, ending six weeks of compete seclusion.
Employees with protective masks work in a library on April 27, as Croatia loosens up lockdown measures imposed to fight the coronavirus pandemic with public transport resuming and shops re-opening.
Commuters maintaining distance by standing on blue circles on the ground, wait during a test phase at the San Giovani underground metro station on April 27, during the country's lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. - First tests were under way for subway access with security measures to avoid coronavirus infection in "Phase 2", that will re-open on May 4.
Workers from Sarver Farms wear protective masks as they sell vegetablesto patrons waiting in their cars at the Greensburg Farmers' Market opening day on April 25 in Greensburg, Pa.
Brian Ledis of Westlake Village gives surfing lessons to his 8-year-old son, Rowan Ledis, at Hueneme Beach on April 22. The beach had a soft opening with some restrictions as Ventura County modified its stay-at-home order.
A woman waits outside an ice cream shop that re-opened on April 25.
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The coronavirus can be spread in crowds, and health experts have stressed that people should keep their distance from others to slow its spread.
As of Monday, there had been more than 12,100 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Missouri, with 685 deaths attributed to the disease, according to the state health department's website.
Kansas City, Missouri, had 962 confirmed cases and 22 deaths due to COVID-19, according to the city's website.
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St. Louis County and the city of the same name are at the top of lists when it comes to total cases and deaths in the state. There have been 4,455 cases of COVID-19 with 386 deaths in St. Louis County, and 1,739 cases with 107 deaths in the city.
St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson tweeted that many people enjoyed the Memorial Day weekend responsibly, but "too many did not," and she noted that the virus can be spread by those who do not show any symptoms. She asked that anyone who did not socially distance or wear masks to stay home for 14 days.
Kevin Hart 'lied' about extent of car crash injuries for this reason .
Kevin Hart says he was downplaying his pain in the hospital so that he could try to get back to his recovery.While speaking on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the actor said, "I lied in the hospital because I didn't want them to know that I was having pain, because I thought that they were gonna stop me from letting me continue to try my walks.
The two-time player says he feels "much better" three months after falling ill In an interview with Cynthia Wang published in the On Right Now blog, the two-time Survivor player, 62, detailed his "difficult" experience with COVID-19, which he believes he contracted during the week of Feb. 20, when he met with a friend who had returned from a trip to France and Italy. Two days later, Sheppard fell ill and went to the emergency room. After getting bloodwork done, he said he was sent home thinking he had a urinary infection. 
Nick Cordero's health has gone "downhill," his wife says, while begging for prayers."Nick has had a bad morning. Unfortunately things are going a little downhill at the moment so I am asking again for all the prayers, mega prayers right now," Amanda Kloots said while filming an emotional video from her car, which was posted to Instagram Live. "Please cheer and please pray for Nick today, and I know that this virus is not going to get him down. 
A catastrophic gush of water wipes out a community in Midland County, Michigan. And no one saw it coming.Mike Desco and his wife, Jenn, who live in Beaverton, had just fallen asleep around 11 o’clock on Monday night. 
A catastrophic gush of water wipes out a community in Midland County, Michigan. And no one saw it coming.Mike Desco and his wife, Jenn, who live in Beaverton, had just fallen asleep around 11 o’clock on Monday night. 
A catastrophic gush of water wipes out a community in Midland County, Michigan. And no one saw it coming.Mike Desco and his wife, Jenn, who live in Beaverton, had just fallen asleep around 11 o’clock on Monday night.
A catastrophic gush of water wipes out a community in Midland County, Michigan. And no one saw it coming.Mike Desco and his wife, Jenn, who live in Beaverton, had just fallen asleep around 11 o’clock on Monday night. 
States may be beginning to open back up but some are still requiring visitors to self-quarantine for two weeks. See which states still have this rule.In Alaska, travelers arriving at state airports will be required to fill out a mandatory State of Alaska Travel Declaration Form and identify their "designated quarantine location," which would be home for residents and a hotel room or rented lodging for visitors. 
After visiting family in Louisiana, Britney Spears agreed to isolate at her L.A.-area home before seeing her boys as COVID-19 lockdown continues.Britney Spears loves her boys. So to keep them safe, she readily agreed to self-quarantine at her Los Angeles-area home earlier this month following a trip to visit her family in Louisiana, a new report reveals. 
Kevin Hart says he was downplaying his pain in the hospital so that he could try to get back to his recovery.While speaking on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the actor said, "I lied in the hospital because I didn't want them to know that I was having pain, because I thought that they were gonna stop me from letting me continue to try my walks. 
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Kevin Hart 'lied' about extent of car crash injuries for this reason