April 24, 2020 California health worker's N95 masks, PPE stolen from car, report says A Los Angeles-area health worker says his supply of N95 masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) were stolen from his car Tuesday evening, according to a report.
April 24, 2020 Hawaii Tourism Authority funding return flights for tourists who violate self-quarantine protocols The president and CEO of Visitor Aloha Society, which has partnered with the Hawaii Tourism Authority, claimed at least 19 people had been returned home via their joint program as of April 23.
April 23, 2020 Facebook group demanding justice for Italy's coronavirus victims sees tens of thousands of supporters Relatives of coronavirus victims in Italy are demanding justice for what they believe was the government’s inadequate response to the pandemic that has killed more than 25,000 people in the country.
April 23, 2020 Detroit fundraiser brings in enough money to give students 50,000 laptops, Internet service More than 50,000 Detroit students will be receiving tablet-style laptop computers with Internet access in June thanks to a $23 million fundraising effort by public and private groups, according to a Thursday report.
April 23, 2020 San Diego protesters say county overreaching on coronavirus restrictions; sheriff threatens legal action A coastal city in San Diego County is demanding that county officials return local control over its access to public spaces such as walking trails and beaches.
April 23, 2020 California barbershop, hair salon reopen after Newsom pushes to continue lockdown A barbershop and a hair salon in the same northern California town decided to defy the statewide stay-at-home order by opening for business amid the coronavirus public health crisis.
April 23, 2020 Pennsylvania workers lived in factory for 28 days straight to make PPE to fight coronavirus More than 40 employees volunteered to eat, sleep and work inside a Pennsylvania manufacturing plant for 28 days straight to produce vital personal protective equipment.
April 23, 2020 Arizona coronavirus unit nurse faces off with anti-lockdown protesters in shocking new photos An Arizona nurse on the frontlines of the coronavirus crisis stood face-to-face with demonstrators in Phoenix Monday amid a massive protest calling for Gov. Doug Ducey to end lockdown measures.
April 23, 2020 HHS official says he was removed from post after disagreeing with WH over coronavirus response The doctor who oversaw the agency charged with research into countering the coronavirus said Wednesday that he was dismissed after resisting efforts by the Trump administration to expand the availability of an anti-malarial drug pushed by President Trump.
April 23, 2020 Coronavirus takes toll on restaurants, as owners question if it's worth the red ink Many restaurants have been relying on takeout revenue to keep a presence in the market during the coronavirus -- and some owners said even that isn't worth it.