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FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2020 Ibrahimovic’s return to training with Sweden’s Hammarby sparks rumours

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AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibra- himovic’s return to training Qatar 55th as in Sweden with Hammarby, the club he part owns, as the coronavirus pandemic con- FIFA rankings tinues to lockdown Italy, has fuelled speculation regarding his future. remain static Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport reported The Qatar national football sees South Sudan move into the 38-year-old Ibrahimovic team was ranked 55th in the joint-168th position with Ber- will choose against renewing FIFa rankings of March as the muda after the latter dropped his Milan deal which finishes ongoing measures to com- a Ranking point thanks to a at the end of the season. bat the spread of Covid-19 2-0 defeat in Jamaica (48th, The Swedish outfit’s pres- have resulted in little football unchanged) on 11th March. ident Richard Von Yxkull of late and, consequently, The five other teams said the decision was in the next-to-no movement in the involved in friendly matches hands of the attacker who latest FIFa/Coca-Cola World since the global ladder’s last played 116 times for his coun- Ranking. update were panama (played try before retiring from inter- a whole raft of internation- twice – 81st, unchanged), Uz- national duty in 2016. al fixtures, including qualifiers bekistan (85th, unchanged), “It’s about knowing how for the FIFa World Cup™ and Belarus (87th, unchanged), Zlatan sees his future and other major tournaments, guatemala (130th, un- what he wants to do,” Von were postponed, while dates changed) and Nicaragua Yxkull told newspaper Da- were redrawn for showpiece (151st, unchanged). gens Nyheter. men’s events such as the Belgium continue to be Earlier in April the Span- olympic Football Tournament, the top-ranked side with a ish, Italian, French and CoNMeBoL Copa america tally of 1765 points, followed Dutch league winner said he Ac Milan’s Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (centre) talks with fans as he leaves the Arsta IP training ground in Stockholm on Thursday after and UeFa eURo. by No.2 (1733), No. 3 wanted to stay in the game participating in a training session of the Swedish football league club Hammarby. (aFp) amid this upheaval, the Brazil (1712), No. 4 england after retiring. ranking was impacted by just (1661), No. 5 Uruguay (1645), “I want to learn some- Dagbladet. the coronavirus which has movic to train with Stock- Malmo before trophy-lad- four matches - all friendlies and No. 6 Croatia (1642). thing new about football, Ibrahimovic’s last Milan claimed the lives of nearly holm’s Hammarby, a side en spells with some of the - and, as such, remains all portugal, Spain, argentina with a different angle. I will appearance was the loss to 18,000 people in the country. which he bought a 25-per- world’s biggest outfits includ- but identical to the previous and Colombia complete the contribute from the side- Genoa on March 8. Measures to fight the out- cent share in last November. ing Juventus, Barcelona and edition. The solitary change top-ten list. (Fifa) lines, not on the pitch,” he All football in Italy has break in Sweden are lighter Ibrahimovic started his Saint-Germain before told newspaper Svenska been suspended due to which have allowed Ibrahi- career with hometown club re-joining Milan in January. Risk of losing teams due to virus: FIA chief Quick read Murray, Kerber to play in virtual Madrid Open AFP Even before the Montreal onship. paRIS event was binned, McLaren “I don’t know if we can say MaDRID: andy Murray and angelique Kerber will play in the virtual Madrid open later this month after the boss Zak Brown said Formu- that. What is it worth in the clay-court event was cancelled, organisers said on Thursday. players will do battle online on the Tennis INTERNATIONAL automo- la One was in a “very fragile current context? 2020 will re- World Tour videogame to raise money for those struggling in the sport and people affected by the coronavi- bile federation (FIA) chief state”. main a black year that we nev- rus pandemic. Former world number ones Murray and Kerber, who have both won three grand Slam singles Jean Todt warned Thursday He warned that as many er thought we’d live through titles, are among the first stars to sign up for the tournament, which will feature 32 players and run from that the coronavirus could as four teams could go to the and I hope we will not have to april 27-30. “(It) is a new challenge for us the players, and something that I have never been done before,” threaten the future of motor- wall, deprived of the massive live again. said Kerber. “It’s exciting and a good opportunity to compete from home in a new format. I’m looking for- sport teams and manufactur- TV and sponsorship revenues “We can take stock at the ward to participate.” French aTp player Lucas pouille and Spaniard Carla Suarez Navarro will also take part. ers. which keep them afloat. end of the year but it’s too ear- each male and female winner will decide how much of a 150,000-euro ($164,000) purse to donate to Nine races in the Formula New technical regulations, ly today.” “tennis players currently suffering economically”. an additional 50,000 euros “will all go towards reducing One world championship have planned for 2021, have already The Australian Grand the social impact of the Covid-19 pandemic”. (AFP) already either been cancelled been pushed back to 2022. Prix was the first event of the or suspended. Brown said last week that 2020 season to be cancelled German football supremo expects club bankruptcies “There has been this cas- all teams have agreed to lower despite teams having travelled cade of cancellations and the salary cap from $175 mil- to Melbourne for the March 15 FRaNKFURT: german football supremo Fritz Keller expects german football clubs to go bankrupt as a postponements. We must re- lion to $150 million. opener. result of the novel coronavirus pandemic but still hopes that the season can be completed with matches consider the calendars and ask FIA boss Jean Todt. He wants it reduced fur- Todt defended the decision behind closed doors. “I don’t think the german football landscape will be the same of the corona-crisis ourselves when everything will ther. to make the trip despite it be- as today,” Keller told broadcasters phoenix on Thursday. “We will miss some, and I believe the longer be able to resume,” Todt told teams, constructors. You have However, Todt cautioned: ing a PR disaster. this lasts the more insolvencies we will have in professional football.” Looking at Bundesliga clubs facing AFP. to be responsible and imple- “Everything is not included in “People say we shouldn’t such a fate, he said: “That can’t be ruled out, the longer play doesn’t resume the more likely it is that “Motor racing, starting ment more acceptable and ac- this ceiling. We are working on have gone. To me, that’s not we will unfortunately have this scenario. “Definitely in the second division, and it looks even worse in the with F1, is too expensive. cepted solutions.” it.” true. There was no reason not third division,” he said, adding that amateur clubs right to the lowest level could also fold. Kicker sports “We have already taken The Canadian Grand Prix, With over a third of the to go to Australia. magazine reported last week that four Bundesliga clubs and nine from the second division could be filing steps in this direction, but the which was set for June 14, races planned for the F1 sea- “However, when we were for bankruptcy by June. Keller called for help from federal states and said it all depended on how soon pandemic makes it more diffi- was the latest F1 race to be son already shelved, Todt in- there, things accelerated so the top leagues could be playing again, with clubs then guaranteed large television income if the season cult to bear these costs. scratched from the 22-event sists it’s not the right time to quickly that we decided not to can be completed. (DPA) “There is the risk of losing schedule. talk of a diminished champi- run the race. Doing the best they can — lockdown athletes use brain, not just brawn

LEXANDRA Recchia week,” three of them working balances a lampstand on out with the lampstand-cum- Aa flower pot filled with punch bag which is holding up pebbles. She places cushioned pretty well after nearly three pads at head height and chest weeks of pummelling. height on the precarious struc- In his house south of the ture, before binding it tightly French capital, Yoann Of- together with adhesive tape. fredo has set up a stationary Then the 31-year-old ka- race bike in his basement rate champion unleashes with where he toils in the hope fists and feet on what serves as that part of the cycling season a make-do punch bag. can be rescued. Like all athletes in coro- His favourite time, the navirus-induced lockdown spring classics season, is al- France, Recchia is using brain ready lost and even the great- France’s 31-year-old karate champion Alexandra recchia yoann offredo has set up a stationary race bike in his as well as brawn -- doing the est race of them all, the Tour unleashes with fists and feet on what serves as a make-do Sarah Harachi puts up details of a training on a white basement where he toils in the hope that part of the best she can with materials at de France, is in doubt. Offredo punch bag. board in the kitchen. cycling season can be rescued. hand in her home in the Paris reckons that at 33 it will be his area. Not the best prepara- last season in the saddle. makeshift gym. partner Sarah Harachi. The gets a charge of encourage- They have installed a well-equipped gym. tions for the next Olympics in He still pushes himself to Judoka Kilian Le Blouch day’s training in their two- ment from the photo of his home trainer in the living At home, his goals are which she hopes to represent the limit. And when legs are was on the point of qualifying room Paris area apartment is hero , which room and a bar fixed to the modest. Keep fit, stay trim, France. But better than most. weary and his mood sags, he for the Tokyo Olympics when written up in minute detail on hangs from the wall of his entrance which Le Blouch and maybe take advantage of At least she has access to a gets a charge of encourage- international competition was a white board in the kitchen. makeshift gym. described as “the lockdown the lockdown to work on weak tiny garden. ment from the photo of his suspended. So it was back to He still pushes himself to “That helps to maintain star” for helping to keep him areas he normally has no time She is doing “eight to nine hero Fausto Coppi, which the drawing board -- literally the limit. And when legs are the rhythm, the rigour, so we toned while he is deprived to address. And hope the lock- training sessions, six days a hangs from the wall of his -- for him and his judo fighter weary and his mood sags, he don’t lose track,” he said. of the facilities provided at a down ends soon. (AFP) 10 Friday, April 10, 2020 Sports Bangladesh postpone Test series Cricketers agree virus package to support game NBA legend Jordan wins long-running against Australia China trademark dispute LoNDoN: County cricketers will take “maximum reductions” in their salaries News DhaKa: Bangladesh’s cricket authorities on Thursday said they were during april and May and have agreed to waive £1 million in prize money during BeIJINg: China’s Supreme Court has ruled in favour of basketball legend postponing a two-match Test series against australia scheduled for the coronavirus crisis, the professional Cricketers’ association (pCa) announced Michael Jordan in a long-running trademark dispute, ending an eight-year in brief June due to the global coronavirus pandemic, without setting a new on Wednesday. The county championship, comprising four-day matches, was due legal battle with a Chinese sportswear firm that illegally used his name. date. The aussies had been due to play the Tests in Chittagong and to start on Sunday but english cricket is shut down until at least May 28, with the Upholding intellectual property rights is one of the core disputes of the Dhaka between June 11 and June 23. It would have been australia’s expectation of further postponements. The pCa on Wednesday welcomed the US-China trade war, and a phase one deal signed in January saw Beijing third Test series in Bangladesh and second in three years. (AFP) collective player agreement, which covers an initial period of april and May. (AFP) pledge to improve protections of intellectual property. (AFP)

FIBA confirms global calendar revision Kholy, Kuwari continue TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Central Board in 2015, follow- Doha ing the change of dates to the Tokyo Olympic Games. FIBA’S Executive Committee The FIBA welcomed last met on Thursday via video week the confirmation of the their winning run conference for an extraordi- revised dates for Tokyo 2020 nary meeting concerning the - July 23 - August 8, 2021 - impact of the current COV- and thanked the International podium - his second third- ID-19 pandemic to the FIBA Olympic Committee (IOC) for Sulaiti records place finish in the series. Calendar, according to the its collaborative and timely Khalid Saadon and Khalid FIBA website. resolution to this complex second win in a Abdeen bagged the fourth and The most recent Central situation. row in QORC fifth spots, respectively. Board meeting confirmed the After careful analysis of the Sulaiti topped the pool suspension of all FIBA com- possible scenarios and follow- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK classification with 116 points, petitions, which occurred on ing the recommendations of Doha four more than second-placed March 13, and also delegated the Regional Offices and of the Khater. Shaikhan moved to the FIBA Executive Commit- Competitions Commission, the AHMAD Kholy and Khalid al third with 97 points and leads tee to make any necessary FIBA Executive Committee has Kuwari dished out a calm and Khalid Saadon by four points. adjustments to the FIBA cal- made the following adjustments composed performance in their Faesal al Yafei grabbed the fifth endar initially approved by the to the calendar: respective groups and topped spot with a tally of 90 points. the classification of the Qatar The fourth round is scheduled Online Racing Championship on Sunday. with 120 points each after their QMMF Executive Director third consecutive wins. Amro al Hamad commented At the Brands Hatch after the race: “The race was Grand Prix Circuit in Kent, held at the Brands Hatch GP England on Thursday, Kho- Circuit (Great Britain). It was ly, driving an orange BMW, quite challenging since there held off Mansour Dbeissy in The third race of the Qatar online racing championship in progress at the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit was not much room for error. a spirited chase by over seven in Kent, England on Thursday. The run-off areas were very seconds to win the third race limited and the reason behind in a row in the Group A. This Khalid al Abdulla claimed first spot with a gap of 17.884 each for the third place in the that was we wanted to distin- was the first podium finish for the fourth spot ahead of Sheikh seconds. He leads the pool and group standinds. Sholy was guish between drivers who can Dbeissy. Soud al Thani, who is overall Khelaifi, with his third second- given the third spot due to his adapt to change in conditions Rashid al Lebdah, who third with 97 points. Dbeissy place finish, is occupying the best lap among the three in the and those who can’t. We have came third, was in the second is two points adrift of Sheikh second spot in the overall clas- race tonight. also activated the mechani- spot earlier in the race but sur- Thani, while Khalid al Abdul- sification with 108 points. Mo- Hamad al Sulaiti was the cal damage option to the race. rendered his place due to a lapse lah has 94 points to round out hammed Emadadhi was 31.885 most dominant driver in the Competitors will sustain me- of concentration. He however the top five in the pool. seconds off the winner in the third race, posting his sec- chanical damages to their cars fought back hard and worked In the Group B, Khalid al third place. Ibrahim al Mun- ond triumph in the Group C in case of contact with other his way up from the sixth posi- Kuwari and Abdulla al Khelaifi tafeky was narrowly fourth with a massive 43.939 sec- competitors or the barriers. tion to collect 33 points. He is had a strong fight in the begin- behind Emadadhi and Bashil onds difference over Salman For the second week, the car of trailing in the overall second ning of the 16-lap race but the Sholy took the fifth place. al Khater, the winner of the choice will change. We will an- spot in the group behind Kholy former continued his impres- Emadadhi, Sholy and Mun- first round. Abdulla Shaikhan nounce the car for the week on with 100 points. sive run and finished in the tafeky are all tied at 92 points claimed the last spot on the Friday night at 8 pm.” Stop-watch ticks against Aussie star Cummins ready to play IPL behind closed doors AFP “This period of confinement will hurt paRIS our morale for some time. We will need AFP a cure and a Tour de France would help LoNDoN FOR the Tour de France, one of the last give us a sense of stability,” the 94-year- of the summer’s major sports events still old told French sports daily L’Equipe. AUSTRALIAN pace bowling standing in the face of the coronavirus star Pat Cummins says he is pandemic, the stop-watch is ticking. Productive Tour prepared to play in the Indian While the Tokyo Olympics, the Eu- For the sport, the Tour is a priority Premier League behind closed ros, tennis and golf majors and the Giro both financially and for the visibility it doors as it would restore a de- d’Italia have already been postponed or offers. gree of “normality” into daily even cancelled, the Tour is still sched- “The Tour represents around 60 life during the coronavirus uled to start on June 27. percent of earnings in a season,” French pandemic. Christian Prudhomme, the Tour Di- team AG2R boss Vincent Lavenu said. The 26-year-old ICC Test rector, made clear that before the race Some are even prepared to contem- player of the year -- he took 59 he wants “two months of exposure for plate the worst. wickets in 12 Tests -- told the the riders.” , a five-time winner BBC that it would mean fans Australia star bowler Pat cummins That means training rides and races of the event, told an affiliate of Radio could at least watch some live and with most prospective competitors A view of the popular and prestigious Tour de France cycling race. France: “250 races around the world sport at home. regard in Australia, I remem- confined, the chances of their getting have been cancelled. So why not the The IPL season was post- ber my dad and grandad talk- back on the road by late April look slim. cuss alternative plans in public, but he coming out of their houses when the Tour de France?” poned from March 29 until ing about it. The race also needs France to end told AFP last week: “As of today, the race passes by. The fallout would be international. April 15 because of the pan- “It caught me off guard to its lockdown, not just so the riders can dates of the Tour de France are main- Welshman , the “Without the Tour de France, cy- demic, although the expecta- get it but I feel very honoured ride but because the Tour attracts 10 to tained. But it would be a lie to say that winner in 2018, and Julian Alaphilippe, cling would have a very big problem,” tion is the tournament will be and privileged to win it. I had 12 million spectators who stand by the we are not studying other hypotheses.” France’s hero of the 2019 Tour after Ralph Denk, boss of the German Bora either delayed again or even to keep it quiet, I hadn’t told roads to watch. wearing the leader’s jersey for 14 days, team, told German daily Die Welt. cancelled should the lockdown anyone.” Last week, when he announced Banned fans used almost identical words. , the head of the in India be extended. He was the pick of the Aus- the postponement of the Dauphine, an Behind the scenes, it has been “Without the fans, it wouldn’t be Deceuninck team, faced with the re- Another problem for Cum- tralian attack as they retained eight-day Tour warm-up stage race in learned that the organisers have sound- the Tour de France,” was how Thomas duction in investment from his main mins and his compatriots is the Ashes taking 29 wickets in the southeast of France due to start on ed out cycling teams as well as French put it. sponsor, agreed. there are restrictions on Aus- the five Test series which end- May 31, Prudhomme said: “The most politicians and broadcasters about a Many politicians from towns along “If the Tour were not to be raced, it tralians travelling overseas. ed in a 2-2 draw. important word in Tour de France is postponement to August. the route have echoed the sentiment. would be a hard blow that (Tour organ- The two-month tourna- “I have so many favourite France, and health concerns come first.” Sports Minister Roxana Maracine- The Tour is a festive and symbolic isers) ASO could probably absorb, but ment -- Cummins is contract- moments from the Ashes se- The situation across Europe sug- anu talked of banning spectators. But event. not the teams,” he told Belgian news- ed to the Kolkata Knight Rid- ries,” he said. gests that a postponement is increas- the idea seems to have died. Raphael Geminiani, who raced the paper Het Nieuwsblad. “It could bring ers -- is a huge revenue earner. “There was a plan years in ingly likely. The Tour is fuelled by its fans and Tour in 1947, said if the Tour went ahead down the whole model on which our The Twenty20 competition advance, I was in good form Prudhomme is not prepared to dis- it would be hard to prevent people it could bring France back to life. sport is built.” is estimated to generate more and fitness. than $11 billion for the Indian “To have a good series per- economy and involves crick- sonally is great. et’s top international stars like “It’s the one big event you England’s Ben Stokes, Aus- really look forward to, and tralia’s David Warner and In- I’m proud to get through five LA Lakers still have something to prove dian captain Virat Kohli. Tests.” “Of course -- whatever it takes to try and get cricket up Best memories this season, feels LeBron James and play those big events safe- Cummins, when asked to ly,” said Cummins in answer select his best memories of the AFP record in the league behind Mil- but off the floor everything that “It’s something that’s never ing sessions with his son. “They to whether he would welcome series, shied away from per- LoS aNgeLeS waukee. If the season doesn’t we’ve had to endure as Laker happened before. Some of you strip it down, wipe it down. It’s playing in front of empty stands. sonal achievements to the col- resume, James says there will faithful.” guys are older than me, prob- pretty much me in there along lective one. LEBRON James says the abrupt be a void. James said he’s having ably never seen this happen be- with my son. It’s just us.” Safety main concern “In terms of moments, shutdown of the NBA season “Closure? No. But to be trouble coming to grips with fore. You just kind of take all the He wants to return to bas- “The first priority is safety the two wins -- the first win at due to the worldwide corona- proud of what we were the scale of the pandemic, information you have on a day- ketball but says it will be up to but the second one is getting Edgbaston, starting the first virus pandemic has left the Los able to accomplish to which has so far killed more to-day basis.” the experts to decide when. back to normality. Test match with a win,” he Angeles Lakers feeling like they this point, I’ll be able to than 14,700 people in the US, NBA commissioner Adam “It’s finding that balance. said. still have something to prove. look back and say we including almost 200 in his Self-isolation on Silver said this week he doesn’t If that unfortunately means no “Then obviously retaining The Lakers were in the did something special home state of Ohio. He has been spending his expect a decision on whether crowds for a while then that’s the Ashes at Manchester late midst of a revival season, hav- in that small period of “How do you assess self-isolating time practicing they can salvage the season un- that but hopefully people can in day five would be another ing made the playoffs for the time,” James said what’s going on over basketball with his son Bronny til at least May. watch at home on television.” moment.” first time in seven years, when during a confer- the last three weeks and talking on the phone with “Once they allow us to re- Cummins’s outstand- As for how he and his the league suspended the 2019- ence call with or however long teammates and Lakers coach sume some type of activity, I ing 2019 was recognised on teammates keep fit during 20 season on March 11 after reporters on this pandemic has Frank Vogel. would love to get things back Wednesday when he was the hiatus, he said coach Jus- Rudy Gobert tested positive for Wednesday. been going on? “I got a couple friends that going,” James said. “If it’s Las named one of the five cricket- tin Langer kept them on their COVID-19. “Just It’s unnatural,” have their own indoor facili- Vegas or somewhere else that ers of the year by Wisden. toes. At the time of the postpone- the ups and James said. ties,” James said of his train- can hold us and keep us in the “The first I heard about it “It’s weird because you ment, the Lakers were in first downs not best possible chance to be safe, was a couple of months ago,” spend every day with the boys place in the Western Confer- only on leBron James of the los Angeles lakers: Deeply not only on the floor but off the he said. and we haven’t seen anyone,” ence and had the second-best the floor hurt by the coronovirus destruction. (aFp) floor as well,” he added. “The award is held in high he said. Friday, April 10, 2020 11 FEATURES

MAYO CLINIC “We need to determine the long-term TRIBUNe NeWS SeRVICe effects of COVID-19 at both a popula- tion health level and individual level,” HE effects of COVID-19 on the lungs says Dr. Cooper, adding funding from the are well-known. As the COVID-19 pan- American Heart Association and Nation- demic continues, more information is al Institutes of Health is spearheading becoming available about the role the research related to COVID-19’s cardio- virus, called SARS-CoV-2, has on the How does vascular impact. Theart. “Individuals with known cardiovas- “We know this is a stressful time for cular disease are at an increased risk of everyone because of the economic and so- more severe complications from respirato- cial impact of this disease, even if you don’t ry viral illnesses, including the flu and COV- have it yourself,” says Dr. Cooper. “And ID-19,” says Dr. Leslie Cooper, chair of the that can put people at heightened risk for Department of Cardiology at Mayo Clinic. COVID-19 all sorts of stress-related illnesses.” “We know that during severe SARS- For those with known heart issues — CoV-2 infection, heart function may de- whether high blood pressure or other dis- Why you should crease. Sometimes this decrease is a con- ease -stay focused on good heart health sequence of the systemic inflammatory practices. opt for glasses response to infection, and occasionally, in affect the “Taking care of yourself, being vigilant instead of contacts some people, because of direct viral infec- with hand hygiene, trying to maintain an tion in the heart.” exercise regimen if you had been before, According to Dr. Cooper, there are two eating well, are key to maintaining health,” during coronavirus dominant cardiac issues related to COV- likely there is he says. ID-19: heart failure, when the heart muscle heart fail- no evi- He adds that while we’re also being in- outbreak doesn’t pump blood as well as it should, and ure result- heart? dence that structed to avoid large group gatherings arrhythmias, or abnormal heart rhythms, ing from the the commonly and maintain social distancing, build in SARAH GANTZ that can be related to the infection or to the increased demand used medications time to stay connected — which will keep TRIBUNe NeWS SeRVICe effect of medications used to treat the virus. placed on the heart for any cardiovas- your heart emotionally healthy. Heart failure can develop due to a sys- and the body’s already cular disorders in the “Maintaining social contact through the y now we’re all familiar with temic inflammatory response to the infec- decreased cardiac reserve United States will put you internet or through the telephone is really the guidance that one of the tion, high lung pressures from lung dam- capacity, he says. In younger pa- at heightened risk of contract- important so we don’t lose contact and be- Bbest ways to protect against age, or occur from heart inflammation tients, it’s likely primary myocarditis ing COVID-19 or the consequences come depressed or otherwise isolated. contracting the coronavirus is to known as myocarditis. caused by the virus. of infection.” “Shortness of breath is very common, stop touching our faces. “For many people who present with There has been some debate as to Dr. Cooper advises people to continue and only a minority of people today will So what does that mean for heart failure in the context of COVID-19 in- whether medications used to support blood their medications, unless their physician actually have COVID-19 infection who de- contact lens wearers? fection, we don’t know if the heart failure pressure may increase a person’s risk for has directed them otherwise. velop shortness of breath,” says Dr. Coop- We spoke with Christopher J. is related to myocarditis or to a response to heart failure. Since COVID-19 is new, there is little er. “Now, as before, if people develop chest Rapuano, chief of cornea service at systemic inflammation from COVID-19,” “It is unclear if medicines used to sup- data available regarding long-term car- pain or shortness of breath, they should Wills eye hospital in philadelphia, says Dr. Cooper. port blood pressure are actually leading to diovascular issues as a result of the virus. seek medical attention by calling their for some advice. For older patients, with existing coro- some of the deterioration in heart func- Research has already begun at Mayo Clinic, health care provider or, if it’s severe, 911 nary artery disease or hypertension, it is tion,” says Dr. Cooper. “But right now, says Dr. Cooper. for assistance.” Opt for glasses instead of contacts Mouths and noses have gotten the most attention as potential en- try points for the virus, but germs can just as easily enter your body through your eyes — and wearing What to do if — or when — you get COVID-19 contacts requires touching your eyes at least twice a day to insert and remove them. symptoms, or a positive diagnosis “It’s pretty logical that if people can decrease their amount of con- tact lens use or stop contact use BRYCE GRAY conditions are getting better or can still be a potentially deadly vec- — that’s what we’re recommend- TRIBUNe NeWS SeRVICe worse, he said. tor to countless others. ing,” Rapuano said. If symptoms are mild, don’t fur- “Even if you’re feeling better, If you typically opt for contacts AY special attention to that ther crowd hospitals, call your doc- think about it as keeping others out of convenience or appear- cough this spring. It might not tor. around you healthy,” said Liang. ance, but can see just as well with Pbe allergies. “I think getting in contact with “That really has to be a societal buy- glasses, consider sticking with Experts expect many Americans your primary care physician would in. ... That has a bigger implication glasses for now. to catch the new coronavirus over be a great way to start,” Liang said. for the entire community.” one added bonus for glasses, the next few weeks and months. The vast majority of coronavi- And if any symptom reoccurs? especially if you have one of the Limiting the spread -- and not over- rus cases -- around 80% -- are mild Start over at the top. popular oversized styles: They can whelming the local hospital system and will resolve on their own. About “It’s just being really vigilant act somewhat as a shield, blocking -- may hinge, in part, on knowing 15% of cases are severe; 5% are criti- about symptoms and that there is things from getting in your eyes. what symptoms look like, and how cal and require visits to an intensive a really clear trajectory of improve- to manage your own case. care unit. ment,” said Liang. Wash well if using contacts Know the symptoms For mild cases, staying at home After symptoms are gone, it’s For some people with cornea A first essential step is to know and taking “a watch-and-see ap- still important for individuals to problems or very poor eyesight, the symptoms most commonly proach is probably pretty reason- wash hands diligently, since the du- glasses just don’t improve vision linked to the virus, and to be on high able,” Liang said. If more severe ration of how long people can shed as well as contacts. or perhaps alert for them in yourself and others symptoms develop, such as chest the virus is still not completely clear, your glasses prescription is woeful- around you. pains or trouble breathing, then it’s Liang said. Risks of transmission, ly outdated because your insurance Symptoms in many people can time to seek medical care, he adds. though, are greatly reduced at that covers only glasses or contacts be tricky to pick up in the initial days Those with only mild symptoms If possible, symptomatic indi- tience and continued monitoring. point. every year. of the illness -- often including body probably won’t get tested, Liang ex- viduals should isolate themselves in “There’s not much else to do “We know that the people most Whatever the reason, if you aches, and general malaise, said Dr. plains. their own room and use their own other than monitor symptoms and likely to transmit this disease are must wear contacts, make sure you Stephen Liang, an infectious disease “We’re in a test-shortage situa- bathroom, said Liang. make sure symptoms are continu- symptomatic,” he said. wash your hands well before putting expert and assistant professor at the tion where we would love to test eve- “They have to have their own ing to resolve,” said Liang. “We Keep practicing prevention. The contacts in and taking them out. Washington University School of ryone if we could,” he says. “(But) space carved out to maintain that don’t have a silver bullet for this in- old saying, “An ounce of prevention Medicine. It’s not until a little later we’re trying to save that testing ca- degree of isolation,” he said. fection.” is worth a pound of cure,” rings es- Don’t rub your eyes that more telltale symptoms of the pability for the sickest patients.” Liang recommends that patients Cross the finish line pecially true now, with vaccines yet Contacts can cause dry eyes, virus usually begin to surface, like Isolate yourself put on a mask whenever they leave And don’t let your guard down. undeveloped and the virus spread- so be extra careful to not rub them. a fever, shortness of breath, and a Isolation is of the utmost impor- the room or are close to others, and Once coronavirus symptoms ing through US communities at have on hand a bottle of artificial cough. tance for those who are symptomat- reiterates the importance of clean- improve, it is vital to stay isolated exponential rates. Continue social tears or cold compress to turn to if Track your progress ic or known to have coronavirus. ing shared environments and “high- for the full 72 hours after symptoms distancing, hand-washing, good you feel the urge to itch. As soon as symptoms emerge, Those with the virus must remain touch” surfaces, like door handles. vanish. cough etiquette, and other steps to If you are sensitive to allergies, Liang recommends keeping a diary isolated until 72 hours after symp- Patients should be sure to hy- Experts say recognizing that minimize risk. an over-the-counter allergy drop to track their progression. That in- toms cease, Liang said, and longer drate well, Liang said, and can take requirement is essential. Even if But the next phase of this pan- medication, such as olopatadine or cludes taking temperature readings if they have compromised immune things like Tylenol to keep fevers in someone might be nearly healthy demic may hinge on us all realizing ketotifen can help curb itchiness. and carefully observing whether systems. check. The only other keys are pa- again and assured of recovery, they we may well get the virus, too. Should pet owners be concerned about COVID-19? Health experts weigh in JAVONTE ANDERSON hold, or they have been exposed to must be met before an animal can get TRIBUNe NeWS SeRVICe someone who was and are in quar- tested by a veterinary lab, Terio said. antine, they should treat their “Just because we have a test S the number of confirmed pet just like any other human doesn’t mean we’ll accept samples COVID-19 cases continues in their family,” said Dr. Rus- from anybody’s cat or dog,” she to surge worldwide, scien- tin Moore, the dean of Ohio said. “There has to be approval at Atists and health experts, State University’s College of multiple levels between both ani- including University of Illinois Veterinary Medicine. mal and public health officials to researchers who helped diag- He added, “that means have an animal tested.” nose a New York zoo tiger with maintaining social distanc- The Anti-Cruelty Society started the disease, are now looking into ing, no touching, petting, cud- reducing their animal population how animals are affected by the dling, or hugging.” weeks ago in anticipation of need- new coronavirus. Dr. Karen Terio, the chief of ing more cage space to help people Earlier this week, the Bronx the Zoological Pathology Program across the Chicagoland area who Zoo revealed that a 4-year-old Ma- at the University of Illinois vet- may be quarantined or hospitalized layan tiger tested positive for the A file photo of a tiger at the Bronx Zoo erinary college, where tests for the because of COVID-19. new coronavirus after she and six in winter. (DReaMSTIMe/TNS Bronx Tiger were done, said she “We’ve spent the last several other tigers and lions developed a and other scientists are now look- weeks preparing for the upcoming dry cough. And despite the tiger Barton Behravesh noted that ing at what other types of animals weeks to make sure that we have and a few other animals abroad there was “no reason to think” that are susceptible to the virus. the capacity to have a safe place for testing positive for the virus, the skin or fur of pets can spread “We’re trying to understand people’s animals to go,” said David health officials are dispelling fears the virus to people. how this virus might be spread or it’s not yet known what differences be differences in susceptibility to Dinger, vice president of operations that people can contract COVID-19 But while health experts say transmitted between different ani- there might be in the effect of COV- the virus.” for the Anti-Cruelty Society. from their pets. there is no evidence to suggest mal species. … and how it might be ID-10 on house cats and wild cats. Barton Behravesh said the CDC And the Anti-Cruelty Society’s “There’s no evidence that pets, pets can transmit coronavirus to spread between humans and ani- “To date, a large number of is not recommending routine pet efforts have been successful. including cats and dogs, can spread humans, they are encouraging mals,” she said. humans have been infected by the testing. The society’s animal popula- COVID-19 to people,” said Dr. Ca- people who have the disease or are It’s possible wild cats might be virus and become sick and many “We don’t want a lot of people tion has reduced from roughly sey Barton Behravesh, director of exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 more susceptible to COVID-19 than people have pet cats,” Terio said. rushing out to veterinary clinics 600 animals to 135 in the last few the Centers for Disease Control and to remain socially distant from domestic cats, as other viruses can “The fact that the first confirmed right now trying to get their pets weeks, Dinger said, which has Prevention’s One Health Office in their pets. hit wild cats hard, but not affect case in an animal in the United tested; that would increase the ex- freed up hundreds of slots for pets the National Center for Emerging “If somebody has been diag- domestic cats as much, according States is from a tiger suggests that posure,” she said. that may need a home while their and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases. nosed with COVID-19 in a house- to the University of Illinois. But even among cat species there may There’s a strict criterion that owner has COVID-19. 12 Friday, April 10, 2020 The Last Word ‘Islamic history offers guidance on dealing with pandemics’ Dr Mutaz al Khatib from HBKU’s CIS talks about the ethical responsibilities the COVID-19 crisis creates by drawing from Islamic Shari’a TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the closure of mosques and Dr Khatib was among “Another important is- that impose penalties and Doha moral debates to determine the participants of a recent sue is that following the fines on whoever, purpose- the optimal behavior in such interactive webinar organ- guidelines designed to limit fully or accidentally, causes OVER the centuries, human- a situation, whether for the ised by the World Innovation the spread of the virus will the spread of an infectious ity has witnessed numerous individual, the community or Summit for Health (WISH) help the health system of disease or a pandemic, and deadly plagues and pandem- the state. There is also a need -- QF’s global health initiative any country to avoid a cri- this is due to the huge dam- ics, with perhaps the most to provide an ethical justifi- -- titled ‘Coronavirus: The In- sis of medical capacity. Any age that it causes to commu- infamous being the Plague of cation for a certain action or terplay of Medical and Islam- healthcare system has limited nities”. Emmaus, which took place policy, as well as the political ic Ethics’ and he explained capacity and is not necessar- Speaking about how some around the 7th Century, and and economic consequences that the way we deal with ily equipped to receive a very people misunderstand the the Great Plague – also known that this may raise.” coronavirus is no longer an large number of patients at difference between ‘God’s as the Black Death – which Dr Khatib explains that individual choice. the same time. destiny’ and the importance spread across Europe during dealing with such conditions “In case of emergency, “This is why the situation of taking precautions against around the 14th Century. relates to several principles, there are two major princi- in some countries is tragic; such a pandemic, Dr Khatib According to Dr Mutaz al such as preserving lives, the ples: the first is maximising it is not the result of the fail- said: “According to the Pro- Khatib, assistant professor at public interest and balancing the collective benefits for so- ure of their healthcare sys- phetic Hadith, ‘there is no the Center for Islamic Legis- them in times of conflict and ciety, and the second is avoid- tem, but due to exhausting disease that Allah has cre- lation and Ethics, and Profes- moral responsibility towards Dr Mutaz al Khatib ing inflecting and reciprocat- a capacity that is intended ated, except that he also has sor of Ethics at the College of oneself and others. ing harm, in accordance with for normal conditions, not created its treatment’. Islamic Studies at Hamad Bin He points out that there ses raise questions about the justified. the Prophetic Hadith: ‘There epidemics. This explains why “Both preventive and cu- Khalifa University (HBKU) are prophetic directives re- right approach to addressing “And if they are justified, should be neither harming governments are implement- rative measures fall under the – a member of Qatar Foun- lated to the plague, saying: these situations - not only in how do we ensure that peo- (Ìarar) nor reciprocating ing restrictions on freedom broad category of treatment, dation (QF) – such historical “There have been many occa- terms of medicine, but also ple are receiving their basic harm (ÌirÉr)’.” of movement, locking down because there is always a re- events may have relevance to sions in Islamic history that from the point of view of Is- needs in this case? How do “Any action or decision cities and encouraging people lationship between cause and today’s world amid the global offer guidance about pan- lamic ethics and bioethics in we prevent the stigmatisa- that an individual makes will to maintain a social distance. effect, and the concept of cau- COVID-19 pandemic. demics, relating to the Pro- relation to infectious diseases tion of people infected by a have an impact on everyone, Adhering to these measures sation is fundamental in the “This pandemic raises phetic Hadith that says not to – and governing, guiding and virus? What are the virtues because this virus spreads is amoral responsibility for Islamic teachings.” different concerns, including enter a land where there is an assessing human actions and that individuals should hold through social interaction. every one of us.” He also says another whether we look at it as tor- outbreak of plague, and not behaviours, such as prioritiz- in the case of epidemics, Statistics have shown that for Dr Khatib also high- strand of misinformation ture and whether faith can to leave a place if the plague ing treatment when there are whether in their movements, each confirmed case, there lighted the moral and ethi- amid COVID-19 is that places protect us from getting the breaks out while you are scarce resources, and wheth- their consumption and stor- may be 5-10 cases that are not cal responsibility of states to of worship can never witness infection,” he said. there. There is also a great er measures such as travel age of goods, their willing- yet confirmed. This means protect public health, saying: a spread of a pandemic. “This “It also leads to discus- deal of Islamic literature on restrictions, the closure of ness to volunteer and support that the person may be a car- “Preserving the soul is funda- goes against what epidemiol- sions regarding the perfor- plagues that we can benefit airports and mosques, and healthcare providers, or their rier of the infection while not mental in Islamic Law. ogy and reality proves, and mance of religious rituals from in our new context. social isolation and quaran- adherence to government in- showing any symptoms, so “There are articles stipu- will eventually create a dis- and congregational prayers, “Such pandemics and cri- tine measures are ethically structions?” the numbers double. lated under the Penal Code turbance of public order.” QF’s equine hospital, Montreal Al Maerifa seminar set to host former energy minister Sada varsity sign cooperation deal The virtual session will focus on global energy markets The MoU seeks to expand EVMC veterinary students externship programme TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK high-quality research and ex- Doha Doha ploring innovative avenues in the field of education are THE Al Maerifa Public Seminar Series will host THE Equine Veterinary Medi- considered fundamental at a special guest on April 16 for a special virtual cal Center (EVMC) has signed EVMC, and this approach is question-and-answer session focusing on glob- a Memorandum of Under- driven by the strategic direc- al energy markets. standing (MoU) with the Fac- tion provided to us by Qatar HE Dr Mohammed bin Saleh al Sada, for- ulty of Veterinary Medicine Foundation – our parent or- mer minister of energy and industry of the State HE Dr Mohammed bin Saleh al Sada at the University of Montreal, ganisation. of Qatar, chairman of the Joint Advisory Board Canada, to improve equine of Texas A&M University at Qatar (Tamuq) renowned energy industry leader, will exam- veterinary learning experi- The EVMC will receive three and member of the Board of Trustees of Qatar ine key factors impacting energy markets and ences and expand the EVMC students per year from the Foundation, will be interviewed by Dr Hassan S consider possible outcomes in the weeks and Veterinary student externship University of Montreal. The Bazzi, associate dean for research and advance- months ahead. programme. graduates will be enrolled ment at Tamuq. Dr Sada will also answer questions from The agreement aims to Global energy markets face volatile un- current and former students of Tamuq, as well create a relationship between in veterinary medicine in certainty amid fluctuating demand and surg- as the general public. EVMC and the University of the final year of their ing oversupply as a pandemic grip the world. For information and registration, visit htt- Montreal, which will see stu- undergraduate degree This exclusive conversation with Dr Sada, a ps://knowledge.tamu.qa. dents from the University’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FMV) spend time at EVMC, Awan stated that the MoU engaging in clinical externships Dr Melissa was an example of EVMC and stays in the field of equine implementing the vision of SEA TuRTLE NESTıNG SPOTTED ON FuWAıRıT BEACH veterinary medicine research. QF. “In line with QF’s efforts In addition, the EVMC will to promote educational ac- receive three students per year tivities, the agreement forms from the University of Mon- part of EVMC’s commit- treal. The graduates will be en- ment to pursuing local and rolled in veterinary medicine international collaborations in the final year of their under- to promote education and graduate degree. Students will knowledge transfer, and make have complete access to state research opportunities more of the art facilities at EVMC, widely accessible.” including the use of laboratory The EVMC, located with- equipment. in Al Shaqab’s world-class The agreement was signed equine facility, comprises the by Saad Khalid Awan, Act- Equine referral Hospital, the ing Director, EVMC, and Dr. diagnostic laboratory and the Christine Theoret, Dean of the research and education de- The Ministry of Municipality and Environmental (MME), repre- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine partment. The centre, which sented by the Department of Protection of Wildlife, registered at the University of Montreal. Dr Florent is staffed by board-certified the first nesting of the endangered Hawksbill Turtles on Commenting on the col- veterinarians and clinicians, Fuwairit Beach on Tuesday. The MME team transferred a total laboration, Dr. Theoret said: with the Equine Veterinary students, enabling them to de- uses advanced veterinary of 81 eggs to the designated hatching area. The conservation “The Faculty of Veterinary Medical Center. We would like velop their veterinary skills in techniques and procedures project is being implemented by the MME with the coopera- Medicine of the University of to thank EVMC for opening an international context. to treat patients with equine tion of Qatar Petroleum and Qatar university. (TNN) Montreal is pleased to partner its doors and expertise to our Awan said: “Conducting diseases. VCUarts Qatar to launch Art Therapy foundation course online

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK counselling centre. She has Doha an MA specialising in Art Psychotherapy from LA- VIRGINIA Commonwealth SALLE College of the Arts, University School of the Arts Singapore. She is a registered in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), a member of the professional Qatar Foundation (QF) part- association for Creative Arts ner university, is launching therapists in Australia, New an online course title ‘Foun- Zealand and Asia (ANZA- dation in Art Therapy’. CATA). Sara has over nine The course is the only years of clinical experience one of its kind in the region and has provided art thera- and is designed to appeal to py to children, adolescents, anyone who is considering adults, families and Art Therapy as a career. It has facilitated a variety of will offer participants an op- groups. portunity to learn about the ‘Foundation in Art Thera- essence of Art Therapy and py’ is a British Association of its implementation with dif- The course, which is the only one of its kind in the region, is designed to appeal to anyone who is considering Art Therapy as a career. Art Therapy (BAAT)-accred- ferent client groups and pop- ited course. ulations. The online course The tutors, who are ex- pists, will be presenting course will be a combination ential component with group is VCUarts Qatar alumna More detail is available will take place from April 12 perienced local and inter- clinical work from their own of theory and practice, and discussions. Sara Powell, founder of on VCUarts Qatar’s website to 22. national art psychothera- Art Therapy practices. The will incorporate an experi- The course instructor ATIC, a psychological and qatar.vcu.edu