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Young Adults Having Sudden Strokes Thanks to COVID-19; Louis Vuitton Selling Ridiculously Expensive Fitness Equipment; and How a Man Spent 4 Days Locked in a Restaurant Drinking Booze and Gorging Himself on Food.
People in their 30s and 40s who otherwise seem to be in good health are suffering sudden strokes as a result of the coronavirus.
Doctors reported on Wednesday that these patients might be unwilling to call 911 because they’re worried hospitals are already overwhelmed.
Evidence is growing that COVID-19 can cause blood to clot in odd ways, with a stroke being an unexpected consequence. This is similar to a stroke triggered by AFib.
Dr. Thomas Oxley, a neurosurgeon at Mount Sinai Hospital System in New York, has treated people under the age of 50 with mild symptoms of coronavirus, and those who showed no symptoms at all.
“The virus seems to be causing increased clotting in the large arteries, leading to severe stroke,” said Oxley to CNN.
“Our report shows a seven-fold increase in incidence of sudden stroke in young patients during the past two weeks. Most of these patients have no past medical history and were at home with either mild symptoms (or in two cases, no symptoms),” added Oxley.
“All tested positive. Two of them delayed calling an ambulance,” he said. “Up until now, people have been advised to only call for an ambulance with shortness of breath or high fever.”
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Many people are using their spare time during the coronavirus pandemic to get into better shape. Louis Vuitton has decided to help aid them in their journey by providing their own brand of fitness equipment.
However, that fitness equipment comes with a steep price tag.
The Louis Vuitton branded jump rope is retailing at the low, low price of just $670, and they have a set of dumbbells for only $2,700.
Here’s what the Louis Vuitton website has to say about their new fitness products:
“These Dumbbells have a striking aesthetic and sporty appeal. They are an ideal gift for those who wish to exercise in style or elevate their home gym with exclusive Louis Vuitton details.
“Each weight, made from lustrous metal, is finished with an eye-catching Monogram Eclipse canvas handle and House signature engravings.”
And if dumbbells and jump ropes aren’t your personal preference, they also have a volleyball available for $2,700 and a $2,200 ping pong kit.
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A man has been arrested after he reportedly broke into a closed down restaurant and spent four days gorging himself on food and alcohol.
The New Haven Police Department in Connecticut found Louis Angel Ortiz, 42, asleep inside of the restaurant while cradling a bottle of rum.
A statement released by police on their Instagram page read:
“Officers responded to a burglary in progress at a downtown Crown Street restaurant. The caller reported finding an unknown man, later identified as Louis Angel Ortiz, asleep in the closed restaurant.
Arriving officers located Ortiz nearby on Crown Street and detained him…
Investigators reviewed security video footage which confirmed the initial burglary occurred several days prior on Saturday when Ortiz made entry through a side window of the restaurant.
Officers learned Ortiz helped himself over the course of four days to the restaurant’s food, liquor, and beer. In addition to eating and drinking at the restaurant, Ortiz removed beverages and property from the building.
The business had been closed during this time and it was a manager’s routine check of the establishment that led to the discovery of the burglary.
Management estimated the loss of food and beverages at several thousand dollars. The loss includes an estimated 70 bottles of stolen or consumed liquor.”
Ortiz was charged with third-degree larceny, third-degree burglary, and first-degree criminal mischief.
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