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Marijuana dispensaries are deemed 'essential' in LA, allowed to stay open during coronavirus order

March 21, 2020, 2:52 pm
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Marijuana dispensaries fall under "healthcare operations" in Los Angeles.

By Allen Kim, CNN

 (CNN)With California residents being asked to stay at home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and all "non-essential businesses and areas" being closed down, officials in Los Angeles are making sure that marijuana is still available to the public.

Marijuana dispensaries are being deemed as "essential businesses," as they are allowed to remain open under the state's "Safer at Home" order.  Read more >>
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UK pubs and restaurants told to shut in virus fight

March 21, 2020, 2:59 pm
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Boris Johnson: "We are telling cafes, pubs, bars and restaurants to close tonight... and not to open tomorrow".

Cafes, pubs and restaurants must close from Friday night - except for take-away food - to tackle coronavirus, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said.

All the UK's nightclubs, theatres, cinemas, gyms and leisure centres have also been told to close "as soon as they reasonably can".

Mr Johnson said the situation would be reviewed each month.

Meanwhile, the government said it will pay 80% of wages for employees who are not able to work, up to £2,500 a month.

The announcement about closures follows similar measures taken in other countries - including in Ireland, where pubs and bars were asked to close from last Sunday.

There have been 167 deaths in England from the coronavirus outbreak, as well as six in Scotland, three in Wales and one in Northern Ireland.  Read more >>
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10 practical tips to help avoid coronavirus when you leave the house

March 21, 2020, 3:05 pm
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How to stay safe when you're grocery shopping, signing your name and opening doors.

Social distancing is important in the grocery store, but so is how you shop.
Jessica Dolcourt/CNET 

By Jessica Dolcourt

States across the US are tightening restrictions and confirmed cases of coronavirus are on the rise, but you can still leave your home to go to the grocery store and pharmacy, fill your car with gas and pick up food to go. When you do, you'll need to be careful about minimizing your risk of exposure to yourself and others -- that includes sanitizing your home and car when you get back.

Social distancing and thoroughly washing your hands are essential policies to follow, and global health professionals and national leadership ask that you reserve N95 face masks for the medical community who are at high risk for exposure. While the coronavirus known officially as SARS-CoV-2 is easily spread, there are common-sense techniques you can adopt when you do need to resupply your stocks during self-quarantine.  Read more >>
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Bill Gates Just Answered 31 Key Coronavirus Questions. It All Goes Back to His Warning on March 18, 2015

March 21, 2020, 3:13 pm
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Bill Gates - Getty Images

By Bill Murphy Jr.

Five years ago this week -- March 18, 2015, to be exact -- Bill Gates was on a mission.

Right about now, Gates is looking awfully prescient. Because on that single day:

    ➧Gates posted a blog on his GatesNotes website: "We're Not Ready for the Next Epidemic."
    ➧He ran an op-ed in the New York Times: "How to Fight the Next Epidemic"
    ➧He published an article in the New England Journal of Medicine (.pdf link): "Gates B. The next epidemic -- lessons from Ebola."   
    ➧And he went across the border from Seattle to Vancouver to give a TED talk. Title: "The next outbreak? We're not ready."

In every message that day, Gates hit the same theme, over and over: We will likely face a big viral epidemic, and we are not ready for it. For example, here's how he started his TED talk:

    "When I was a kid, the disaster we worried about most was a nuclear war.
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    Today ... If anything kills over 10 million people in the next few decades, it's most likely to be a highly infectious virus rather than a war. Not missiles, but microbes.

    Now, part of the reason for this is that we've invested a huge amount in nuclear deterrents. But we've actually invested very little in a system to stop an epidemic. We're not ready for the next epidemic."

Gates isn't a doctor. But he's perhaps the most successful philanthropist in the world and has donated billions of dollars for public health (including $100 million for coronavirus research starting in January, long before most Americans or the U.S. government took it seriously.)  Read more >>
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How do you manage fighting kids during a lockdown? We asked the experts

March 21, 2020, 3:21 pm
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Many of us need parenting advice as we try to work from home and juggle homeschooling, meal prep and family dynamics while worrying what to do when the toilet paper runs out.

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN

(CNN)As the nation shuts down and loved ones huddle to weather what may well be weeks of coronavirus-induced isolation, family tensions are rising.

Like a canary in a coal mine, children are often the first to respond negatively to any strain on the family unit -- so parents, don't be surprised if your children are already fussing and fighting at levels well above their normal sibling squabbles.  Read more >>
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Do NOT take a bunch of cash out of the bank because of coronavirus

March 21, 2020, 3:25 pm
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By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business

New York (CNN Business)Yes, these are scary times. But that doesn't mean you should head to the bank, drain your accounts and put your cash under your mattress.

Bank deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. And the FDIC has some helpful guidelines on its website to answer questions consumers may have right now.

First and foremost, the FDIC points out that any deposits with a bank will continue to be protected up to at least $250,000. European countries operate similar deposit guarantees, although the maximum insured amounts differ.

"The safest place for your money is inside a bank. Banks will continue to ensure that their customers have access to funds either directly or electronically," the FDIC said.  Read more >>
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A Medical Worker Describes Terrifying Lung Failure From COVID-19 — Even in His Young Patients

March 21, 2020, 4:24 pm
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A medical worker treats a COVID-19 patient in an intensive care unit in Italy. Across the globe, health care providers are using ventilators to treat COVID-19 patients. (Flavio Lo Scalzo/Reuters)

By Lizzie Presser

As of Friday, Louisiana was reporting 479 confirmed cases of COVID-19, one of the highest numbers in the country. Ten people had died. The majority of cases are in New Orleans, which now has one confirmed case for every 1,000 residents. New Orleans had held Mardi Gras celebrations just two weeks before its first patient, with more than a million revelers on its streets.

I spoke to a respiratory therapist there, whose job is to ensure that patients are breathing well. He works in a medium-sized city hospital’s intensive care unit. (We are withholding his name and employer, as he fears retaliation.) Before the virus came to New Orleans, his days were pretty relaxed, nebulizing patients with asthma, adjusting oxygen tubes that run through the nose or, in the most severe cases, setting up and managing ventilators. His patients were usually older, with chronic health conditions and bad lungs.

Since last week, he’s been running ventilators for the sickest COVID-19 patients. Many are relatively young, in their 40s and 50s, and have minimal, if any, preexisting conditions in their charts. He is overwhelmed, stunned by the manifestation of the infection, both its speed and intensity. The ICU where he works has essentially become a coronavirus unit. He estimates that his hospital has admitted dozens of confirmed or presumptive coronavirus patients. About a third have ended up on ventilators.  Read more >>
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Sounds of Encouragement - Marriage & Family Counseling Services is Open to Receive Clients

March 21, 2020, 4:31 pm
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MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES
Is receiving clients following the Government's guidelines. 

    ➧The last client each day is at 7:30 p.m. to allow for clients to get home before 9 p.m.
    ➧Not more than two clients will be received in the office at one time.
    ➧No shaking of hands or hugging.
    ➧The office is regularly sanitized.
    ➧Sick persons or persons with a cough do not come to therapy.
    ➧Persons desiring to have a video/telephone session can request to do so.  Payments for these sessions can be made online.  Online sessions can be later than 7:30 p.m.

Call 242-327-1980 to make your appointment

I encourage everyone to keep calm.
The "storm" may be long, but it will be over.

Barrington H. Brennen
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As offerings dwindle, some churches fear for their future

March 21, 2020, 4:46 pm
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The Rev. Alvin J. Gwynn Sr., of Friendship Baptist Church in Baltimore, sits in his church's sanctuary, Thursday, March 19, 2020. He bucked the cancellation trend by holding services the previous Sunday. But attendance was down by about 50%, and Gwynn said the day's offering netted about $5,000 compared to a normal intake of about $15,000. It cuts into our ministry,' he said. If this keeps up, we can't fund all our outreach to help other people.' - Associated Press

By DAVID CRARY, AP

NEW YORK -- As in-person worship services are canceled or downsized amid the coronavirus outbreak, some churches across the U.S. are bracing for a painful drop in weekly contributions and possible cutbacks in programs and staff.

One church leader, Bishop Paul Egensteiner of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Metropolitan New York Synod, said some of the 190 churches in his region were unlikely to survive because of a two-pronged financial hit. Their offerings are dwindling, and they are losing income from tenants such as preschools which can no longer afford to rent church venues.  Read more >>
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Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation statement on passing of Sol Kerzner

March 22, 2020, 5:07 am
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Sol Kerzner

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is deeply saddened by the passing of Sol Kerzner. He brought an original perspective to developing his hospitality brands, and the launch of The Atlantis brought new attention and a revitalization to The Bahamas, which contributed greatly to the phenomenal growth we have seen as our tourism industry has matured.

We are proud to have been the birthplace of The Atlantis concept and are pleased to have enjoyed his partnership and support for more than 25 years. Many thousands of Bahamians have been a part of the extended Atlantis team with many of them launching careers as tourism professionals in that organization.

“Sol Kerzner was a giant in the hospitality industry and we shall not see his likeness again. His vision for Atlantis reshaped our skyline here in Nassau and redefined The Bahamas vacation for many millions. He will be sorely missed,” said Minister of Tourism, DIonisio D’Aguilar.

The sincere condolences and prayers of the Ministry of Tourism and all those Bahamians who benefitted from his work go out to his family. Sol Kerzner’s impact on our nation will live on well beyond his years and for that, we remain eternally grateful.
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Baha Mar to close until further notice

March 22, 2020, 5:26 am
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Baha Mar Resort

As of March 25, Baha Mar will suspend operations until further notice and temporarily layoff all nonessential staff, Baha Mar President Grame Davis said in a letter to resort employees.

“As the community grapples with the effects of COVID-19 pandemic, the safety, and wellbeing of our staff, partners, guests and the Bahamian citizens are our top priority and, as such, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend operations until further notice beginning March 25 at 3 p.m.,” Davis said.

“At which time we will undergo a temporary layoff of all nonessential staff.”

He said Baha Mar will ensure that all full-time associates receive the equivalent of 40 percent of their base pay for up to 90 days.

Davis added that Baha Mar will continue to pay the insurance premiums necessary to maintain employees’ health insurance coverage. He said those who signed up for additional benefits will remain responsible for the payments.

“The weeks ahead are sure to be trying, but we look forward with hope and anticipation to a time when we will welcome our guests and associates back to our property for the specular experience we are known for around the world,” Davis said. (source)
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America's hospitals, doctors and nurses urge Trump to ramp up medical supplies

March 22, 2020, 5:38 am
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Trump briefs reporters in the White House on March 21. Photo: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images

By Orion Rummler

President Trump should use the Defense Production Act to ramp up the country's domestic production of medical masks, gowns and other items crucial for health care workers to fight the novel coronavirus, the American Hospital Association, American Medical Association and American Nurses Association wrote in a letter on Saturday.

Why it matters: Officials on the White House coronavirus task force had no firm answers on Saturday when asked when doctors and nurses across the country can expect to receive face masks to protect themselves while treating patients with COVID-19.  Read more >>
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3 ways the coronavirus crisis may permanently change our lives

March 22, 2020, 5:43 am
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To flatten the curve of the COVID-19 outbreak, radical measures of social distancing are currently being rolled out in an increasing number of countries. People are being urged – or instructed – to isolate themselves at home. In many countries, schools are closed. The same is true of theatres, bars, and cinemas. Travel for both leisure and business is advised against. Borders are shutting.  Read more >>
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Sick at home with COVID-19: How to care for your loved ones infected with coronavirus

March 22, 2020, 5:47 am
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Those who are infected and don’t require hospitalization are instructed to stay home, but most live with families, roommates and pets at home.

Adrianna Rodriguez, Veronica Bravo and Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY

Coronavirus cases continue to surge throughout the United States and experts say some portions of the country are beyond containment.

The wide-spread virus has a high person-to-person transmission rate and is beginning to seriously affect younger adults, not just older generations.

According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that tracked the first 2,500 cases in the U.S., nearly 40% of COVID-19 patients who were hospitalized were between the ages of 20 and 54.

Those who are infected and don’t require hospitalization are instructed to stay home, but that still leaves families and roommates vulnerable.  Read more >>
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The best free stuff while you're stuck at home

March 22, 2020, 5:55 am
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Here are the free games, movies, ebooks, video tools and more to help you survive self-quarantine.

By Dave Johnson

In recent days, we've seen a dramatic shift in how communities are responding to the coronavirus. With schools, stores, restaurants and theaters closed -- and a top contender for Merriam-Webster's word of the year to be "social distancing" -- we all need lots of ways to entertain ourselves. And since we'll all be spending a lot of time at home going forward -- and money is already growing increasingly tight for millions -- the less that entertainment costs, the better. Thankfully, there's a plethora of free content available online. We've rounded up everything we can find below, from video streaming to distance learning to gaming and more. And we'll be expanding this list as we find more options.  Read more >>
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San Jose Police Expected to 'Strictly Enforce' Shelter-In-Place Order Starting Monday

March 22, 2020, 6:00 am
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SF police have taken a more relaxed tone on ticketing people breaking the now Bay Area-wide shelter-in-place order; thus far, not a single citation for violating the mandate has been issued. San Jose law enforcement, however, has other plans beginning Monday.

The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) tweeted yesterday to announce they’ve issued zero citations to people infringing upon the isolation edict. Although, in the South Bay, San Jose city officials and law enforcement authorities are suggesting people and businesses rigorously abide by the pandemic-spurred stay-at-home order — or risk facing a misdemeanor next week.  Read more >>
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Warning of biggest peacetime economic slump since the Great Depression

March 22, 2020, 6:04 am
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Coronavirus is expected to cause economic carnage of the like not seen since the late 1920s

Coronavirus is set to plunge the world into its biggest peacetime slump since the era of the Great Depression, according to alarming new forecasts.

The brutal recession triggered by the Covid-19 outbreak is likely to shrink the world economy by at least 4pc this year, the Centre for Economics and Business Research has warned.

Such a decline would represent some $3.6 trillion (£3trn) in lost output.

If the CEBR’s forecast is correct - and it cautions there is a “huge margin of error” - the fall would represent the worst year for global growth since 1931 outside of wartime according to the think-tank.  Read more >>
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Sandals owner announces the closure of all its operations across the Caribbean

March 22, 2020, 6:09 am
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Sandals owner Gordon Butch Stewart

NASSAU| Founder and chairman of the internationally-recognized brand, Gordon “Butch” Stewart, said the chain will close its properties from March 30 to May 15, 2020. Citing recent global travel warnings and airline cancellations, he said they were compelled to make the “difficult decision”.

“Never could we have imagined the impact the current global health crisis would have on the world. In these unprecedented times, and now more than ever, the safety and health of our valued guests is of paramount importance,” Stewart said.

As a result of the closure, the chain, which includes its Beaches Resorts locations, will not accept new arrivals as of March 23, 2020.  Read more >>
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Hotel property workers on Bimini ordered off the property due to COVID-19 developments worldwide…

March 22, 2020, 6:16 am
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Bimini World Resorts

BP BREAKING| THIS JUST IN| All workers at Resorts World Bimini have been given notice to leave the property immediately as operations come to an end due to COVID-19.

Staff living on property via letter were directed to vacate all dorms and leave the property not later than Sunday, March 22nd.

Staff will not be permitted to access the property following that date as this urgent decision is a “mandatory” closure.  Read more >>
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‘If coronavirus doesn’t get us, starvation will’: A growing number of Americans say they can’t afford to stock up on groceries

March 22, 2020, 6:21 am
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Patricia Brown, 69, who lives on a fixed income, stands in front of an empty milk cooler at the Aldi in Burlington, N.C., on Wednesday during the coronavirus pandemic. For those living on a fixed income, it can be difficult to afford to stock up on groceries for weeks at a time, especially when many of the cheaper items are out of stock. (Ben McKeown for The Washington Post)

By Abha Bhattarai

She was running out of food, but Patricia Brown had to wait.

She waited until the third Wednesday of the month, the day her Social Security check landed in the bank, before she got into her Nissan and drove to the local supermarket in search of a few basics: spaghetti, ground beef and distilled water for her sleep apnea machine.

But by the time she’d arrived, all of those items were gone. It had been over a week since the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had urged Americans like her — older, with chronic health conditions — to “stock up” and stay home because of the deepening coronavirus crisis, which was upending every aspect of daily life and shutting down entire cities. The president even went on TV to urge people to avoid gatherings of more than 10.  Read more >>
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