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95-676: In August 2012, Ganlan Media International received exclusive rights from the AFL to establish a new Chinese arena football league. The project was headed up by Martin E. Judge, Jr. and Ron Jaworski , who are both part of the Philadelphia Soul 's ownership group. The CAFL has been branded as AFL China , the China American Football League and the China Arena Football League . The China Arena Football League has stuck as

190-625: A healthy diet are also recommended. Supportive care in severe cases includes treatment to relieve symptoms , fluid therapy , oxygen support and prone positioning , and medications or devices to support other affected vital organs. More severe cases may need treatment in hospital. In those with low oxygen levels, use of the glucocorticoid dexamethasone is recommended to reduce mortality. Noninvasive ventilation and, ultimately, admission to an intensive care unit for mechanical ventilation may be required to support breathing. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been used to address

285-615: A variant of concern (VoC) or a variant of interest (VoI). Many of these variants have shared the more infectious D614G . As of May 2023, the WHO had downgraded all variants of concern to previously circulating as these were no longer detected in new infections. Sub-lineages of the Omicron variant (BA.1 – BA.5) were considered separate VoCs by the WHO until they were downgraded in March 2023 as no longer widely circulating. As of 24 September 2024 ,

380-673: A 17–0 deficit. Despite an attempted comeback led by Jaworski, the Eagles fell to the Buccaneers 24–17. In 1980 , Jaworski saw perhaps his most successful season in the NFL. The Eagles started out 11–1, en route to a 12–4 record and a NFC East division title. Jaworski threw for 3,529 yards and 27 touchdowns, and received multiple honors, including the Bert Bell Award , the NFC Offensive Player of

475-476: A backup. After his playing career, Jaworski worked as an NFL analyst on ESPN from 1990 to 2017. From 2004 to 2019, he served as an executive of the Philadelphia Soul franchise of the Arena Football League , where he also briefly served as the league's Executive Committee Chair from 2018 to 2019 . He is also the founder and CEO of Ron Jaworski Golf, which owns and manages several golf courses across

570-522: A broken left leg in Week 13 against his former team, the Los Angeles Rams . Jaworski's injury ended both his season and his streak of 116 consecutive starts, an NFL record for quarterbacks at the time that stood until 1999 , when it was broken by Packers quarterback Brett Favre . In the second round of the 1985 NFL draft , the Eagles selected quarterback Randall Cunningham . Despite the selection, Jaworski

665-493: A comprehensive international study. Such deaths include deaths due to healthcare capacity constraints and priorities, as well as reluctance to seek care (to avoid possible infection). Further research may help distinguish the proportions directly caused by COVID-19 from those caused by indirect consequences of the pandemic. In May 2022, the WHO estimated the number of excess deaths by the end of 2021 to be 14.9 million compared to 5.4 million reported COVID-19 deaths, with

760-590: A large number of people". During the COVID-19 pandemic, as with other pandemics, the meaning of this term has been challenged. The end of a pandemic or other epidemic only rarely involves the total disappearance of a disease, and historically, much less attention has been given to defining the ends of epidemics than their beginnings. The ends of particular epidemics have been defined in a variety of ways, differing according to academic field, and differently based on location and social group. An epidemic's end can be considered

855-545: A majority owner of the team alongside Craig Spencer, who was with the previous ownership group. In 2018, Jaworski was appointed to be the chairman of the league's executive committee. Jaworski also helped establish two other teams in the AFL, the Albany Empire in 2018 and the Atlantic City Blackjacks in 2019. He served as a partner owner of both of these franchises, but was not involved in the football operations of

950-448: A median range of 0.24% to 1.49%. IFRs rise as a function of age (from 0.002% at age 10 and 0.01% at age 25, to 0.4% at age 55, 1.4% at age 65, 4.6% at age 75, and 15% at age 85). These rates vary by a factor of ≈10,000 across the age groups. For comparison, the IFR for middle-aged adults is two orders of magnitude higher than the annualised risk of a fatal automobile accident and much higher than

1045-455: A quarterback for a pass-oriented offense, earning a selection in the Senior Bowl . Jaworski set several school records during his tenure at Youngstown State, including single-season passing completions (139), career passing completions (325), single-season passing yardage (2,123), career passing yardage (4,612), single-season passing touchdowns (18), and career passing touchdowns (32). Jaworski

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1140-815: A random sample have consistently found that total infections considerably exceed the reported case counts. Many countries, early on, had official policies to not test those with only mild symptoms. The strongest risk factors for severe illness are obesity, complications of diabetes , anxiety disorders, and the total number of conditions. During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic it was not clear whether young people were less likely to be infected, or less likely to develop symptoms and be tested. A retrospective cohort study in China found that children and adults were just as likely to be infected. Among more thorough studies, preliminary results from 9 April 2020 found that in Gangelt ,

1235-462: A round-robin tournament at the first-ever CAFL University Championships to determine the inaugural champion. Shandong defeated Hebei 46–42 to win the trophy and thus cementing the CAFL's plans for a 2015 launch. Despite being marketed as an indoor game, the inaugural games were played outdoors . The first government-sanctioned CAFL games were to be played in the fall of 2015; this was later postponed until

1330-457: A social phenomenon, not just a biological one. Time reported in March 2024 that expert opinions differ on whether or not COVID-19 is considered endemic or pandemic, and that the WHO continued to call the disease a pandemic on its website. During the initial outbreak in Wuhan , the virus and disease were commonly referred to as "coronavirus", "Wuhan coronavirus", "the coronavirus outbreak" and

1425-451: A test. Conversely, deaths of people who died from underlying conditions following a positive test may be included. Countries such as Belgium include deaths from suspected cases, including those without a test, thereby increasing counts. Official death counts have been claimed to underreport the actual death toll, because excess mortality (the number of deaths in a period compared to a long-term average) data show an increase in deaths that

1520-518: Is associated with COVID-19 and is reported in as many as 88% of cases. The disease is mainly transmitted via the respiratory route when people inhale droplets and small airborne particles (that form an aerosol ) that infected people exhale as they breathe, talk, cough, sneeze, or sing. Infected people are more likely to transmit COVID-19 when they are physically close to other non-infected individuals. However, infection can occur over longer distances, particularly indoors. SARS‑CoV‑2 belongs to

1615-600: Is discouraged altogether by the World Health Organization (WHO), due to limited evidence of its efficacy. The severity of COVID-19 varies. It may take a mild course with few or no symptoms, resembling other common upper respiratory diseases such as the common cold . In 3–4% of cases (7.4% for those over age 65) symptoms are severe enough to cause hospitalisation. Mild cases typically recover within two weeks, while those with severe or critical diseases may take three to six weeks to recover. Among those who have died,

1710-439: Is intended to provide acquired immunity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2), the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 ( COVID-19 ). Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, an established body of knowledge existed about the structure and function of coronaviruses causing diseases like severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). This knowledge accelerated

1805-485: Is not explained by COVID-19 deaths alone. Using such data, estimates of the true number of deaths from COVID-19 worldwide have included a range from 18.2 to 33.5 million (≈27.4 million) by 18 November 2023 by The Economist , as well as over 18.5 million by 1 April 2023 by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation and ≈18.2 million (earlier) deaths between 1 January 2020, and 31 December 2021, by

1900-452: Is the ratio of deaths to diagnoses. This metric can be misleading because of the delay between symptom onset and death and because testing focuses on symptomatic individuals. Based on Johns Hopkins University statistics, the global CFR was 1.02 percent (6,881,955 deaths for 676,609,955 cases) as of 10 March 2023. The number varies by region and has generally declined over time. Several variants have been named by WHO and labelled as

1995-406: Is the seventh known coronavirus to infect people, after 229E , NL63 , OC43 , HKU1 , MERS-CoV , and the original SARS-CoV . The standard method of testing for presence of SARS-CoV-2 is a nucleic acid test , which detects the presence of viral RNA fragments. As these tests detect RNA but not infectious virus, its "ability to determine duration of infectivity of patients is limited." The test

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2090-614: Is typically done on respiratory samples obtained by a nasopharyngeal swab ; however, a nasal swab or sputum sample may also be used. The WHO has published several testing protocols for the disease. Preventive measures to reduce the chances of infection include getting vaccinated, staying at home or spending more time outdoors, avoiding crowded places, keeping distance from others, wearing a mask in public, ventilating indoor spaces, managing potential exposure durations, washing hands with soap and water often and for at least twenty seconds, practising good respiratory hygiene, and avoiding touching

2185-575: The 1973 NFL draft . After spending four seasons mostly as a backup for the Rams, Jaworski was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 1977, where he would lead the Eagles to four consecutive playoff appearances, including a division title and the franchise's first Super Bowl appearance in 1980 . After 10 seasons with the Eagles, Jaworski signed with the Miami Dolphins , where he would spend two seasons as

2280-432: The 1982 strike-shortened season , Jaworski led the Eagles to a 3–6 record, as the Eagles missed the playoffs for the first time since 1977. Following the season, Eagles head coach Dick Vermeil retired, and was replaced by defensive coordinator Marion Campbell . Jaworski and the Eagles' struggles continued into 1983 , as the Eagles posted a 5–11 record. In 1984 , Jaworski led the Eagles to a 5–7–1 record before he suffered

2375-594: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupting worldwide sport, the CAFL's online presence had disappeared or gone offline by 2021. The teams for the inaugural CAFL season were announced on May 3, 2016. The inaugural teams were the Beijing Lions , Dalian Dragon Kings , Guangzhou Power , Qingdao Clipper , Shanghai Skywalkers and Shenzhen Naja . After the 2016 season, the Dalian Dragon Kings and Shenzhen Naja relocated to become

2470-553: The Delaware Valley region. Jaworski was born and raised in Lackawanna, New York . A three-sport star in high school, he turned down a Major League Baseball offer from the St. Louis Cardinals to attend college at Youngstown State University , where he was nicknamed "Rifle Ron" and the "Polish Rifle", a reference to his Polish ethnicity. At Youngstown State, he showcased his skills as

2565-501: The Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market there, but it is possible that human-to-human transmission began earlier. Molecular clock analysis suggests that the first cases were likely to have been between October and November 2019. The scientific consensus is that the virus is most likely of a zoonotic origin, from bats or another closely related mammal. While other explanations such as speculations that SARS-CoV-2

2660-407: The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation estimating the true number of cases as of early 2022 to be in the billions. One measure that public health officials and policymakers have used to monitor the pandemic and guide decision-making is the test positivity rate ("percent positive"). According to Johns Hopkins in 2020, one benchmark for a "too high" per cent positive is 5%, which was used by

2755-525: The Miami Dolphins to backup quarterback Dan Marino . Jaworski did not appear in any games in the 1987 season , and appeared in two games during the 1988 season . He was released by the Dolphins following the 1988 season. In August 1989, Jaworski signed with the Kansas City Chiefs . While initially backing up quarterback Steve DeBerg , Jaworski made his first start in three years in Week 4 after DeBerg

2850-498: The Philadelphia Soul , an expansion franchise in the Arena Football League . The team began play in the 2004 season , and Jaworski served as the team's president until 2009, when the league went into hiatus due to economic issues. After the league returned in 2010 , Jaworski led an effort to bring back the Soul, and the team returned to play for the 2011 season . With the departures Bon Jovi and Sambora as co-owners, Jaworski now served as

2945-596: The Shenyang Rhinos and Wuhan Gators , respectively. Ron Jaworski Ronald Vincent Jaworski (born March 23, 1951), nicknamed " Jaws ", is an American former professional football quarterback who played 17 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Youngstown State Penguins and was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of

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3040-597: The basic reproduction number (R 0 ) for COVID-19 in January 2020 were between 1.4 and 2.5, but a subsequent analysis claimed that it may be about 5.7 (with a 95 per cent confidence interval of 3.8 to 8.9). In December 2021, the number of cases continued to climb due to several factors, including new COVID-19 variants. As of that 28   December, 282,790,822 individuals worldwide had been confirmed as infected. As of 14 April 2022 , over 500 million cases were confirmed globally. Most cases are unconfirmed, with

3135-474: The coronavirus pandemic and COVID pandemic ), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 ( SARS-CoV-2 ), began with an outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan , China, in December 2019. It spread to other areas of Asia, and then worldwide in early 2020. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) on 30 January 2020, and assessed

3230-474: The variants of interest as specified by the World Health Organization are BA.2.86 and JN.1, and the variants under monitoring are JN.1.7, KP.2, KP.3, KP.3.1.1, JN.1.18, LB.1, and XEC. Symptoms of COVID-19 are variable, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Common symptoms include headache, loss of smell and taste , nasal congestion and runny nose , cough, muscle pain , sore throat , fever, diarrhoea , and breathing difficulties . People with

3325-429: The "Wuhan coronavirus outbreak", with the disease sometimes called "Wuhan pneumonia ". In January 2020, the WHO recommended 2019-nCoV and 2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease as interim names for the virus and disease per 2015 international guidelines against using geographical locations (e.g. Wuhan, China), animal species, or groups of people in disease and virus names in part to prevent social stigma . WHO finalised

3420-618: The 23–21 loss to the New Orleans Saints , and was subsequently named the starter for the remainder of the season. In Week 7, Jaworski was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after a 16–14 victory over the Dallas Cowboys , where he threw for 380 yards and one touchdown. In a Week 10 game against the Atlanta Falcons , he tied an NFL record with a game-winning, 99-yard touchdown pass in overtime to Mike Quick . Jaworski would lead

3515-569: The CAFL's exclusive equipment partner and Legend Sportswear became the CAFL's exclusive jersey and merchandise partner. In 2016, all of the league's games were shown in China on iQiyi and in the United States on ONE World Sports . In June 2017, it was announced that the 2017 season was being moved to the spring of 2018. The league held the 2017 CAFL Draft on July 10, 2017. The league postponed their second season again, announcing they would not play until 2019. After an abbreviated 2019 season, and

3610-458: The Eagles hit a brick wall, as the Eagles suffered four turnovers and fell behind to a 14–3 halftime deficit. From there, the Raiders kept on with their attack to prevail 27–10 over the Eagles. Jaworski completed 18 of 38 passes for 291 yards while throwing a touchdown and three interceptions with a lost fumble. In 1981 , Jaworski led the Eagles to another strong start to the season, going 7–1 through

3705-401: The Eagles to a 7–9 finish on the season, finishing 6–6 as the starter. At the end of the 1985 season, head coach Marion Campbell was fired and was replaced by former Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan . Leading up to the 1986 season , Ryan had planned for recently acquired quarterback Matt Cavanaugh to be the team's starter, however, Ryan ultimately changed his mind days before

3800-638: The Eagles to an 11–5 record and a second-straight wild card berth. In the Wild Card game against the Chicago Bears , Jaworski led the Eagles out of a 17–10 halftime deficit as the Eagles rallied to beat the Bears 27–17. Jaworski completed 12 of 23 passes for 204 passing yards with three touchdowns and one interception. In the divisional round game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , the Eagles quickly fell behind to

3895-892: The East All-Stars and Nick Davila ( Arizona Rattlers ) for the West All-Stars. Clint Dolezel (Philadelphia) coached the East and Kevin Guy (Arizona) coached the West. The East won that contest 67–63. On November 10, 2013, the second all-star game with the same two teams took place in front of over 6,000 fans at Capital Gymnasium in Beijing, China , making it the first-ever professional football game of any kind, outdoor or indoor, to be played in China. The East won that game 69–52. Ganlan Media has since dropped its corporate name and AFL Global, LLC, has become

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3990-654: The Game: The Evolution of the NFL in Seven Sundays , was published. The book highlights seven games in NFL history which greatly changed the strategies and tactics used in professional football. Jaworski was one of the primary investors and advisors for the Elite Football League of India , which was founded in 2011. Other prominent investors in the league included Brandon Chillar , Mike Ditka , Michael Irvin , Mark Wahlberg , and Kurt Warner . Jaworski runs

4085-666: The Jaws Youth Playbook, a charity foundation that assists at-risk youth in the Delaware Valley. As of 2023 , Jaworski lives in Medford, New Jersey . He and his wife, Liz, have three children. While Jaworski played for the Eagles, he was friends and next-door neighbors with former Philadelphia 76ers guard Doug Collins . Collins is credited with coining Jaworski's now well-known nickname "Jaws". Bibliography COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic (also known as

4180-598: The NFC Championship Game, the Eagles would face their division rival, the Dallas Cowboys . In frigid conditions at Veterans Stadium , the Eagles pulled off a strong rushing attack as they went on to defeat the Cowboys 20–7, advancing to their first ever Super Bowl in franchise history. The Eagles went into Super Bowl XV as slight favorites over the AFC-champion Oakland Raiders . However, Jaworski and

4275-533: The Rams to a 22–5 victory over the Green Bay Packers , where he completed 14 of 24 passes for 174 yards and an interception. The next week, Jaworski made his first career start for the final week of the season, where he led the Rams to a 10–3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers . Entering the playoffs, there was speculation as to whether James Harris was healed enough to return or if Jaworski would start for

4370-636: The WHO in the past. As of 10 March 2023, more than 6.88   million deaths had been attributed to COVID-19. The first confirmed death was in Wuhan on 9 January 2020. These numbers vary by region and over time, influenced by testing volume, healthcare system quality, treatment options, government response, time since the initial outbreak, and population characteristics, such as age, sex, and overall health. Multiple measures are used to quantify mortality. Official death counts typically include people who died after testing positive. Such counts exclude deaths without

4465-419: The WHO, US, European Union, and Australia. On 12 November 2022, the WHO released its Global Vaccine Market Report. The report indicated that "inequitable distribution is not unique to COVID-19 vaccines"; countries that are not economically strong struggle to obtain vaccines. On 14 November 2022, the first inhalable vaccine was introduced, developed by Chinese biopharmaceutical company CanSino Biologics , in

4560-697: The Year Award from UPI , and a selection to the Pro Bowl . Jaworski also finished third in AP NFL MVP voting. Facing the Minnesota Vikings in the divisional round, the Eagles trailed 14–7 at halftime, but Jaworski and the Eagles responded by outscoring the Vikings 24–2 in the second half, resulting in a 31–16 Eagles win. Jaworski completed 17 of 38 passes for 190 passing yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. In

4655-448: The broad family of viruses known as coronaviruses . It is a positive-sense single-stranded RNA (+ssRNA) virus, with a single linear RNA segment. Coronaviruses infect humans, other mammals, including livestock and companion animals, and avian species. Human coronaviruses are capable of causing illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS, fatality rate ≈34%). SARS-CoV-2

4750-630: The centre of a major infection cluster in Germany, 15 per cent of a population sample tested positive for antibodies . Screening for COVID-19 in pregnant women in New York City , and blood donors in the Netherlands, found rates of positive antibody tests that indicated more infections than reported. Seroprevalence -based estimates are conservative as some studies show that persons with mild symptoms do not have detectable antibodies. Initial estimates of

4845-746: The city of Shanghai, China. For the first two years of the pandemic, no specific and effective treatment or cure was available. In 2021, the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) approved the oral antiviral protease inhibitor , Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir plus the HIV antiviral ritonavir ), to treat adult patients. FDA later gave it an EUA. Most cases of COVID-19 are mild. In these, supportive care includes medication such as paracetamol or NSAIDs to relieve symptoms (fever, body aches, cough), adequate intake of oral fluids and rest. Good personal hygiene and

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4940-480: The cumulative number of infected individuals (including asymptomatic and undiagnosed infections and excluding vaccinated infected individuals). It is expressed in percentage points. Other studies refer to this metric as the infection fatality risk . In November 2020, a review article in Nature reported estimates of population-weighted IFRs for various countries, excluding deaths in elderly care facilities, and found

5035-441: The development of various vaccine platforms during early 2020. The initial focus of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines was on preventing symptomatic and severe illness. The COVID-19 vaccines are widely credited for their role in reducing the severity and death caused by COVID-19. As of March 2023, more than 5.5 billion people had received one or more doses (11.8 billion in total) in over 197 countries. The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

5130-409: The divisional round game against the St. Louis Cardinals . It was only minutes before gametime when Jaworski was informed by head coach Chuck Knox that he would be starting. In his playoff debut, Jaworski completed 12 of 23 passes for 203 yards with both a passing and rushing touchdown, en route to a 35–23 victory to advance to the NFC Championship Game. Despite Jaworski's performance, he was not named

5225-513: The eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. Those diagnosed with COVID-19 or who believe they may be infected are advised by healthcare authorities to stay home except to get medical care, call ahead before visiting a healthcare provider, wear a face mask before entering the healthcare provider's office and when in any room or vehicle with another person, cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, regularly wash hands with soap and water and avoid sharing personal household items. A COVID-19 vaccine

5320-543: The first eight games. However, the Eagles went 3–5 in the second half of the season, but still clinched a wild card spot for their fourth consecutive playoff appearance. In the Wild Card game against the New York Giants , the Eagles were unable to overcome 20 first quarter points scored by New York, and despite their best efforts, they ultimately fell to the Giants 27–21. Jaworski went 13 of 24 for 154 yards and one touchdown. In

5415-549: The fourth quarter. However, Steve Bartkowski and the Falcons responded late with two touchdowns, and although Jaworski brought the Eagles to the Falcons' 16-yard-line with just 13 seconds to play, punter/kicker Mike Michel missed what would have been a game-winning 34-yard field goal, and the Eagles fell 14–13. As of 2024, this Falcons-Eagles playoff game is believed to be first and only time in NFL history where both starting quarterbacks were of Polish heritage. In 1979 , Jaworski led

5510-518: The franchises in order to prevent a potential conflict of interest due to his ownership of the Soul. After the 2019 season , however, the league folded, and the Philadelphia Soul, Albany Empire, and Atlantic City Blackjacks each shut down. During Jaworski's time as an executive for the Soul, the team won three ArenaBowl championships ( XXII , XXIX , and XXX ). Jaworski is also a published author. In 2010, his first book, The Games That Changed

5605-474: The general public beginning in December 2020, made available through government and international programs such as COVAX , aiming to provide vaccine equity . Treatments include novel antiviral drugs and symptom control. Common mitigation measures during the public health emergency included travel restrictions , lockdowns , business restrictions and closures, workplace hazard controls , mask mandates , quarantines, testing systems, and contact tracing of

5700-657: The infected. The pandemic caused severe social and economic disruption around the world, including the largest global recession since the Great Depression . Widespread supply shortages , including food shortages , were caused by supply chain disruptions and panic buying . Reduced human activity led to an unprecedented temporary decrease in pollution . Educational institutions and public areas were partially or fully closed in many jurisdictions, and many events were cancelled or postponed during 2020 and 2021. Telework became much more common for white-collar workers as

5795-484: The issue of respiratory failure. Existing drugs such as hydroxychloroquine , lopinavir/ritonavir , and ivermectin are not recommended by US or European health authorities, as there is no good evidence they have any useful effect. The antiviral remdesivir is available in the US, Canada, Australia, and several other countries, with varying restrictions; however, it is not recommended for use with mechanical ventilation, and

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5890-546: The league's official name. AFL coaches and trainers traveled to China to help teach the rules of the sport to squads made up of Chinese and American players with the goal of starting an official Chinese arena league. AFL China and Ganlan Media were created in 2012 by businessman Martin E. Judge, Jr., founder and owner of the Judge Group. The company, called AFL Global, LLC , looks to introduce and launch professional Arena Football teams and franchises in various locations throughout

5985-576: The majority of the unreported 9.5 million deaths believed to be direct deaths due the virus, rather than indirect deaths. Some deaths were because people with other conditions could not access medical services . A December 2022 WHO study estimated excess deaths from the pandemic during 2020 and 2021, again concluding ≈14.8 million excess early deaths occurred, reaffirming and detailing their prior calculations from May as well as updating them, addressing criticisms. These numbers do not include measures like years of potential life lost and may make

6080-525: The network. Jaworski himself was not aware of his future with the network, as he was still under contract with ESPN. Reports eventually came out that ESPN wanted to retain Jaworski, but parent company Disney ultimately blocked it. Jaworski also worked as a color commentator for Tampa Bay Buccaneers preseason games on WFLA-TV from 2003 to 2006 . Jaworski frequently appeared on 97.5 The Fanatic as an Eagles analyst, and hosted The Ron Jaworski Show on

6175-433: The next year. The 2016 season was known as the "Super Series". The championship game was called the " China Bowl ". The league held its first draft on June 10, 2016. 120 players were drafted with 60 of them being Americans, including 43 who have AFL experience. 60 players from China or players who are of Chinese descent were selected as well. The league's footballs are provided by Spalding . In September 2016, Xenith became

6270-495: The official names COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 on 11 February 2020. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus explained: CO   for corona , VI   for virus , D   for disease and 19 for when the outbreak was first identified (31 December 2019). WHO additionally uses "the COVID-19 virus" and "the virus responsible for COVID-19" in public communications. WHO named variants of concern and variants of interest using Greek letters . The initial practice of naming them according to where

6365-427: The outbreak as having become a pandemic on 11 March. COVID-19 symptoms range from asymptomatic to deadly, but most commonly include fever, sore throat , nocturnal cough , and fatigue. Transmission of the virus is often through airborne particles . Mutations have produced many strains (variants) with varying degrees of infectivity and virulence . COVID-19 vaccines were developed rapidly and deployed to

6460-407: The pandemic 2021's leading cause of death . The time between symptom onset and death ranges from   6 to 41 days, typically about 14 days. Mortality rates increase as a function of age. People at the greatest mortality risk are the elderly and those with underlying conditions. The infection fatality ratio (IFR) is the cumulative number of deaths attributed to the disease divided by

6555-491: The pandemic evolved. Misinformation circulated through social media and mass media , and political tensions intensified . The pandemic raised issues of racial and geographic discrimination , health equity , and the balance between public health imperatives and individual rights . The WHO ended the PHEIC for COVID-19 on 5 May 2023. The disease has continued to circulate, but as of 2024, experts were uncertain as to whether it

6650-415: The population's age structure and the age-specific pattern of infections. There have also been reviews that have compared the fatality rate of this pandemic with prior pandemics, such as MERS-CoV. For comparison the infection mortality rate of seasonal flu in the United States is 0.1%, which is 13 times lower than COVID-19. Another metric in assessing death rate is the case fatality ratio (CFR), which

6745-458: The risk of dying from seasonal influenza . In December 2020, a systematic review and meta-analysis estimated that population-weighted IFR was 0.5% to 1% in some countries (France, Netherlands, New Zealand, and Portugal), 1% to 2% in other countries (Australia, England, Lithuania, and Spain), and about 2.5% in Italy. This study reported that most of the differences reflected corresponding differences in

6840-496: The same infection may have different symptoms, and their symptoms may change over time. Three common clusters of symptoms have been identified: one respiratory symptom cluster with cough, sputum , shortness of breath, and fever; a musculoskeletal symptom cluster with muscle and joint pain, headache, and fatigue; a cluster of digestive symptoms with abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea. In people without prior ear, nose, and throat disorders, loss of taste combined with loss of smell

6935-407: The season opener against the Atlanta Falcons , however, Jaworski left the game due to a fractured right shoulder. Backup Pat Haden relieved Jaworski, and led the Rams to a 30–14 victory. In Week 6 against the Chicago Bears , Haden was injured, and Jaworski, although not yet fully recovered, came in and preserved a 20–12 victory. Jaworski started the next week against the New Orleans Saints , but he

7030-416: The season opener, and he named Jaworski the starter. Jaworski led the Eagles to a 2–4 start before he was sidelined due to an elbow injury he suffered just before a Week 7 game against the Dallas Cowboys . Jaworski returned the next week, but was injured again after hurting his finger in Week 10 against the New York Giants . The injury would end Jaworski's season, as Randall Cunningham would replace him. After

7125-456: The season, Jaworski was released by the Eagles, ending his ten-season tenure with the team. He finished with a 69–67–1 record as the Eagles' starter, and held the franchise records for quarterback wins, passing yards, pass completions, pass attempts, and passing touchdowns at the time of his release. Although each of these records were eventually broken by Donovan McNabb , Jaworski still ranks second as of 2024. In August 1987, Jaworski signed with

7220-500: The seat, but he was waived by the Chiefs in July 1990 and subsequently retired from professional football. In his 17-season career, Jaworski threw for 28,190 yards, 179 touchdowns, and 164 interceptions, while also rushing for 859 yards and 16 touchdowns. Following his retirement, Jaworski joined ESPN as an NFL studio analyst in 1990. He mainly appeared as an analyst on NFL Matchup , where he

7315-639: The sole rights-holder to the league which changed its name from AFL China to the CAFL. In October 2014, the Chaoyang Sports Centre in Beijing hosted the 2014 Chinese Rugby Festival to help continue to showcase the new sport in China. Six teams, the Hebei Nirvana, Shandong Flames, Shenyang Tigers, Tianjin Pirates, Wuhan Nine Headed Birds and Xian North-West Wolves (all composed of collegiate players), played in

7410-492: The starter for the NFC Championship, as James Harris was deemed healthy enough to return. However, Harris reaggravated his shoulder injury after just two passes in the game, and Jaworski came in as a backup. He completed 11 of 22 passes for 147 yards, but threw two interceptions in the 37–7 loss to the Dallas Cowboys . Entering the 1976 season , Jaworski was named the Week 1 starter after James Harris fractured his thumb. In

7505-403: The station from 2019 to 2021. Since 2022, Jaworski has worked for NBC Sports Philadelphia as an analyst on Eagles Pregame Live and Eagles Postgame Live , where he works alongside Michael Barkann , Barrett Brooks , and Reuben Frank. Also since 2022, Jaworski has also appeared as a weekly guest on Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie 's show on 94.1 WIP . Throughout his NFL career, Jaworski

7600-636: The support of the Chinese government and the CRFA ( Chinese Rugby Football Association ). On November 2, 2013, AFL China and Ganlan Media presented its first exhibition "all-star game" at the Neal Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii , which was the home of the af2 's Hawaiian Islanders from 2002 to 2004. The East vs. West set-up featured AFL players, led by quarterbacks Dan Raudabaugh ( Philadelphia Soul ) for

7695-411: The time from symptom onset to death has ranged from two to eight weeks. Prolonged prothrombin time and elevated C-reactive protein levels on admission to the hospital are associated with severe course of COVID-19 and with a transfer to intensive care units (ICU). Between 5% and 50% of COVID-19 patients experience long COVID , a condition characterised by long-term consequences persisting after

7790-694: The typical convalescence period of the disease. The most commonly reported clinical presentations are fatigue and memory problems, as well as malaise , headaches, shortness of breath , loss of smell, muscle weakness , low fever and cognitive dysfunction . Many countries attempted to slow or stop the spread of COVID-19 by recommending, mandating or prohibiting behaviour changes, while others relied primarily on providing information. Measures ranged from public advisories to stringent lockdowns. Outbreak control strategies are divided into elimination and mitigation. Experts differentiate between elimination strategies (known as " zero-COVID ") that aim to completely stop

7885-543: The variants were identified (e.g. Delta began as the " Indian variant") is no longer common. A more systematic naming scheme reflects the variant's PANGO lineage (e.g., Omicron 's lineage is B.1.1.529) and is used for other variants. SARS-CoV-2 is a virus closely related to bat coronaviruses , pangolin coronaviruses, and SARS-CoV . The first known outbreak (the 2019–2020 COVID-19 outbreak in mainland China ) started in Wuhan , Hubei, China, in December 2019. Many early cases were linked to people who had visited

7980-499: The world (a la NFL Europe). After their successful trip to China to help promote the game, they formally announced plans to further develop AFL China by the fall of 2014 by starting a comprehensive training program in May 2013 with exhibition games planned for the cities of Beijing and Guangzhou in October. This would be the first time professional football of any kind will be played in China with

8075-443: Was accidentally released from a laboratory have been proposed, as of 2021 these were not supported by evidence. Official "case" counts refer to the number of people who have been tested for COVID-19 and whose test has been confirmed positive according to official protocols whether or not they experienced symptomatic disease. Due to the effect of sampling bias , studies which obtain a more accurate number by extrapolating from

8170-1740: Was an avid golfer, as he spent many off-days at courses. While with the Eagles in 1979, Jaworski and teammate John Bunting managed a golf club in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania . In 1984, Jaworski purchased a club in Gloucester County, New Jersey , which is today Tall Pines State Preserve . Today, Jaworski is the CEO of Ron Jaworski Golf, which is based in Mount Laurel, New Jersey . The company owns and operates eight courses throughout Pennsylvania , Delaware , and New Jersey , including: Blue Heron Pines Golf Club in Galloway Township, New Jersey , Back Creek Golf Club in Middletown, Delaware , Downingtown Country Club in Downingtown, Pennsylvania , Honey Run Country Club in York, Pennsylvania , Ramblewood Country Club in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, RiverWinds Golf Tennis Club in West Deptford Township, New Jersey , Running Deer Golf Club in Pittsgrove Township, New Jersey , and Valleybrook Country Club in Blackwood, New Jersey . In 2003, Jaworski, along with an ownership group that included Bon Jovi members Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora , founded

8265-588: Was benched due to poor play. Jaworski went 1–2 as starter, but suffered a sprained knee in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Raiders . Steve DeBerg returned as the starter for the Chiefs, and Jaworski did not appear in a game for the remainder of the season. Following the 1989 season , Jaworski contemplated retirement, and he was seen as a potential candidate to replace James Florio in the United States House of Representatives . He ultimately never ran for

8360-438: Was benched for Haden in the fourth quarter after completing just 3 of 11 passes for 15 yards. James Harris would start at quarterback for the remainder of the season, and Jaworski would only appear in two other games. In March 1977, Jaworski was traded by the Rams to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for former All-Pro tight end Charle Young . Jaworski would be reunited with former Rams quarterbacks coach Dick Vermeil , who

8455-522: Was noted for his skill in breaking down teams' strategies and gameplans. Jaworski also served as a reporter on Sunday NFL Countdown . In 2006 , Jaworski worked a game as a color commentator with Brad Nessler and Dick Vermeil during the opening-night doubleheader of Monday Night Football . The next season , Jaworski was selected to replace Joe Theismann as a full-time color commentator for Monday Night Football , where he would work alongside Mike Tirico and Tony Kornheiser . In 2009 , Kornheiser

8550-423: Was now the head coach for the Eagles. In the 1977 season , Jaworski started all 14 games for the Eagles, leading them to a 5–9 record on the season. In 1978 , Jaworski led the Eagles to a 9–7 record, clinching both a wild card spot and the franchise's first postseason appearance in 18 years. In the Wild Card game against the Atlanta Falcons , Jaworski helped the Eagles jump to a 13–0 lead that they would hold into

8645-513: Was replaced by Jon Gruden as the other color commentator on the broadcast with Jaworski. Following the 2011 season , ESPN announced that the Monday Night Football broadcast team would be reduced to just Tirico and Gruden. Jaworski, however, signed a five-year contract extension with ESPN to remain as an NFL analyst on other programming. In 2017, it was reported that Jaworski, along with a number of other ESPN analysts, would be laid off by

8740-409: Was selected in the second round of the 1973 NFL draft by the Los Angeles Rams . Jaworski was named the third-string quarterback, backing up John Hadl and James Harris , and only appeared in a total of five games through his first two seasons. In 1975 , Jaworski saw his first major playing time in Week 13, when starter James Harris suffered a shoulder injury three plays into the game. Jaworski led

8835-457: Was still a pandemic. Pandemics and their ends are not well-defined, and whether or not one has ended differs according to the definition used. As of 24 November 2024, COVID-19 has caused 7,075,455 confirmed deaths. The COVID-19 pandemic ranks as the fifth- deadliest pandemic or epidemic in history . In epidemiology , a pandemic is defined as "an epidemic occurring over a very wide area, crossing international boundaries, and usually affecting

8930-459: Was still intended to be the starter for the Eagles, although Cunningham was intended to be Jaworski's successor in the future. However, after a poor performance in Jaworski's return from his leg injury in the 1985 season opener, he was benched and replaced by Randall Cunningham for Week 2. Jaworski returned to significant playing time in Week 5, when Cunningham was benched in the second quarter due to poor play. Jaworski threw for three touchdowns in

9025-502: Was the most widely used. According to a June 2022 study, COVID-19 vaccines prevented an additional 14.4 million to 19.8 million deaths in 185 countries and territories from 8 December 2020 to 8 December 2021. On 8 November 2022, the first recombinant protein-based COVID-19 vaccine (Novavax's booster Nuvaxovid ) was authorised for use in adults in the United Kingdom. It has subsequently received endorsement/authorisation from

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