As the deadly COVID-19 pandemic lingers in the U.S., football fans in Tampa, Florida for the Super Bowl this weekend are focused on not letting the virus overshadow the biggest spectacle in American sports.
[VINCENT GUNNEOS, ENGLISH TEACHER AND CHIEFS FAN] â...I probably will be very picky about what type of bar and atmosphere I'm in.
If it's not the right situation for me, I'll probably be watching it from the hotel room in the bedroom." As the city of Tampa Bay gets set to host Super Bowl LV Sunday between the hometown Buccaneers and the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs, fans of the Big Game are trying to find ways to celebrate their team while also being safe, as COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the U.S. [JOE BRYANT, LAWYER FROM TAMPA AND BUCS FAN] "We're not sure what to do.
We cannot lockdown with more than ten people.
We want to watch the game together in Tampa, but we're precluded.
I'm not sure what we're going to do, but we're going to find a wayâŠâ Inside Raymond James Stadium, capacity will be limited to 22,000 general admission fans on game day, with an additional 2,700 allowed for the high-end box suites.
Masks and social distancing will also be enforced in and outside of the stadium.
Masks were also a requirement at the NFL's various outdoor fan experience zones throughout the city.
Hundreds of fans walked through the zones on Friday, participating in football drills and other offerings.
[MARGE WOLFER, RETIREE AND PART-TIME CHIEFS EMPLOYEE] â...this is all safe down here.
Everybody is wearing their mask, and every time you touch something, somebody is cleaning that up.
It is the safest place ever, even when you eat at restaurants.â Enforcing the rules will be a burden for local businesses owners as well.
Gio Cruz, co-owner of Ducky's Sports Lounge in Tampa, admits that it will be a challenge to ensure that patrons - when not actively eating or drinking - wear a mask at all times.
"We're going to do our best, so we hired ten security.
We have two off-duty cops at all times.
What we're going to try to always tell people, if you're standing, put your mask on.
If you're eating - obviously you can't have a mask, but at all times, be safe.
But it's going to make it hard." More than 440,000 Americans have died from the novel coronavirus, as the United States scrambles to distribute vaccines after a holiday surge in new cases.
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This Day in History: , March Madness Is Born.
March 27, 1939.
The University of Oregon won the first
NCAA men's basketball tournament when
it defeated Ohio State University, 46-33.
That year, only
eight teams had
been invited
to participate.
Now, March Madness
hosts 68 teams after
expanding from 65 in 2011.
The first NCAA women's tournament
took place in 1982.
UCLA has won the most NCAA
men's basketball championships
with 11 titles, followed by Kentucky with eight.
The tournament has transformed college
basketball into the most-gambled-upon
sporting event after the Super Bowl
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Walmart Reverses Course, , Closes Down Its , Walmart Health Division.
NBC reports that Walmart has announced
it will close all 52 of the doctor-staffed
health clinics the company operates.
The announcement comes as
part of the company's decision to
shut down its Walmart Health Initiative.
Clinics that will close down are located in
Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois and Texas. .
On April 30, the company also said it would
begin winding down its virtual care service.
The decision to end the Walmart Health Initiative
will not reportedly impact Walmart
pharmacies and vision centers.
Walmart said that it will work to direct current patients
to other providers covered by their insurance
networks to ensure they continue to receive care.
NBC reports that the news comes as a swift
reversal of Walmart's plan to expand its number
of doctor-staffed clinics to 70 by the end of 2024.
Through our experience managing
Walmart Health centers and
Walmart Health Virtual Care,
we determined there is
not a sustainable business
model for us to continue, Walmart statement, via NBC.
Other nontraditional health care
providers have also been forced to
reconsider their plans in recent years. .
Last month, Walgreens announced that it would
close 140 of the company's primary care clinics,
along with plans to shut down 20 more.
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Study Reveals First Case , of an American Dolphin , Diagnosed With Bird Flu.
'Newsweek' reports that a new study has found
that a Florida dolphin was discovered with
a "highly pathogenic" form of bird flu.
'Newsweek' reports that a new study has found
that a Florida dolphin was discovered with
a "highly pathogenic" form of bird flu.
The case is the first cetacean ever recorded
in North America with highly pathogenic
avian influenza virus (HPAIV).
The case is the first cetacean ever recorded
in North America with highly pathogenic
avian influenza virus (HPAIV).
The study warns that a highly contagious
bird flu "could be catastrophic"
for cetacean species.
In March of 2022, a dolphin was found
"in distress" in a Dixie County canal and died
shortly after the arrival of a rescue team. .
A postmortem revealed that the dolphin suffered
from a number of health problems, including
leptomeninges disease and brain inflammation.
We still don't know where
the dolphin got the virus and
more research needs to be done, Richard Webby, Director of the World Health
Organization Collaborating Center for Studies
on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals and Birds at
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, via 'Newsweek'.
After first being detected in North America
in 2021, the virus has been spreading
among birds and other mammals.
After first being detected in North America
in 2021, the virus has been spreading
among birds and other mammals.
According to researchers, harbor seals and grey seals
in the area had died from the same virus. A small
amount were also found to have neurological symptoms.
So far, seals and sea lions have
been the primary mammal species
to be impacted by the disease. .
'Newsweek' reports that the recent study highlights the
importance of learning more about the virus in order to
potentially prevent it from spreading to further species.
'Newsweek' reports that the recent study highlights the
importance of learning more about the virus in order to
potentially prevent it from spreading to further species
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Is Cereal Good for You?.
'USA Today' reports that these are the
10 most-purchased cereals in America, according to data compiled by Google:.
Honey Nut Cheerios, Frosted Flakes, Cap'n Crunch, Kellogg's Froot Loops, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, .
Honey Nut Cheerios, Frosted Flakes, Cap'n Crunch, Kellogg's Froot Loops, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, .
Honey Nut Cheerios, Frosted Flakes, Cap'n Crunch, Kellogg's Froot Loops, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, .
Honey Nut Cheerios, Frosted Flakes, Cap'n Crunch, Kellogg's Froot Loops, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, .
Honey Nut Cheerios, Frosted Flakes, Cap'n Crunch, Kellogg's Froot Loops, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, .
Lucky Charms, Special K, Chex,
Cheerios and Rice Krispies.
Lucky Charms, Special K, Chex,
Cheerios and Rice Krispies.
Lucky Charms, Special K, Chex,
Cheerios and Rice Krispies.
Lucky Charms, Special K, Chex,
Cheerios and Rice Krispies.
Lucky Charms, Special K, Chex,
Cheerios and Rice Krispies.
Cereal requires minimal preparation,
is shelf-stable, convenient, affordable
and can be a good way to get
some fiber in the morning, Leslie Bonci, a sports dietitian for the Kansas City Chiefs
and founder of Active Eating Advice, via 'USA Today'.
Cereal can also be a great way to
get micronutrients and one of the
best ways to ensure B vitamin
intake is included in your diet. , Leslie Bonci, a sports dietitian for the Kansas City Chiefs
and founder of Active Eating Advice, via 'USA Today'.
However, "cereals that are made of refined grains â grains that have had parts of the grain kernel removed â are lower in fiber and nutrients," according to registered dietitian Kate Zeratsky.
Added sugars are also a concern. For adults, the FDA advises consuming no more than 50 grams of added sugars per day as part of a 2,000-calorie diet.
The agency recommends that
children don't exceed 25 grams.
But some cereals contain large amounts of added sugars, such as Post's Golden Crisp, which has
21 grams of added sugars in just one cup.
Zeratsky suggests sticking with cereal brands that have added sugars "in the single digits" that also contain whole grains.
Cheerios and Rice Krispies contain
low amounts of added sugars, .
Cheerios and Rice Krispies contain
low amounts of added sugars, .
while Grape Nuts, Cracklin' Oat Bran, Wheaties, Shredded Wheat, Raisin Bran and Special K are
high in dietary fiber and whole grains.
while Grape Nuts, Cracklin' Oat Bran, Wheaties, Shredded Wheat, Raisin Bran and Special K are
high in dietary fiber and whole grains.
while Grape Nuts, Cracklin' Oat Bran, Wheaties, Shredded Wheat, Raisin Bran and Special K are
high in dietary fiber and whole grains.
while Grape Nuts, Cracklin' Oat Bran, Wheaties, Shredded Wheat, Raisin Bran and Special K are
high in dietary fiber and whole grains.
while Grape Nuts, Cracklin' Oat Bran, Wheaties, Shredded Wheat, Raisin Bran and Special K are
high in dietary fiber and whole grains
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Travis Kelce to Host , âAre You Smarter Than a Celebrity?â.
On April 16, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end confirmed
that he will be hosting the gameshow spinoff of
'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader,' 'People' reports. .
It will stream on Prime Video.
I grew up loving game shows, and
Iâm excited to be following in the
footsteps of so many TV icons by
hosting my very first one with
'Are you Smarter than a Celebrity?', Travis Kelce, via statement.
The original show is a great
success, so to be bringing a new
format with everyoneâs favorite
celebrities to the screen, will
definitely be entertaining, Travis Kelce, via statement.
Iâm just happy to be on the
hosting side of the equation
here and excited to see how
these famous faces keep up, Travis Kelce, via statement.
According to Prime Video, the rebooted
game show "offers a fun, new twist on the premise of the original popular format.".
Each game will welcome an adult
contestant who will rely on a
classroom full of celebrities
from stage, screen and sports.., Prime Video, via announcement.
... to help them answer
11 questions on a range of
subjects, pulled from elementary
curriculum, in an effort to
win a $100,000 prize, Prime Video, via announcement.
They are not competing against
the starsâŠtheyâre enlisting their
help and, in some cases, can
even 'cheat' off of them, Prime Video, via announcement.
The show's release date
has yet to be announced.
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