Coronavirus April 13, 2020 Coronavirus stay-at-home orders stir protests nationwide amid fears of economic collapse At least 15,000 cars and trucks are expected to descend on Michigan’s state capital on Wednesday to protest what they are calling Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s tyrannical new guidelines to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in the state.
Africa April 13, 2020 Ebola spreading in Democratic Republic of Congo during coronavirus fight, officials say The Democratic Republic of Congo had its hopes dashed this weekend after several Ebola-related deaths were reported, further demoralizing the country as it battles the COVID-19 pandemic.
America Together April 13, 2020 Photographers sell prints to help benefit NYC hospital battling coronavirus Now in creative fashion, 96 of the city’s professional photographers are doing a print-sale fundraiser for the hospital. The project is called Pictures For Elmhurst. From April 10–20 only, their prints are selling for $150 each; the donations will go to buying the hospital’s personal protective equipment (PPE) including ventilators, N95 and surgical masks, face shields, goggles, nurse caps, shoe covers, isolation gowns, hand sanitizer, TYVEK suits, and disposable scrubs.
Coronavirus April 13, 2020 California, Oregon, Washington governors announce their own plans to restart their economies amid coronavirus The governors of California, Oregon and Washington on Monday announced a joint plan of action to get a handle on the COVID-19 pandemic and ultimately reopen their economies.
Coronavirus April 13, 2020 Arizona dairy farmers forced to dump milk during coronavirus pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has taken a huge toll on Arizona’s dairy industry as the sudden closure of restaurants, schools and other businesses throughout the U.S. has reduced the demand for dairy products, forcing farmers to dump millions of gallons of milk and cream.
Russia April 13, 2020 Moscow tightens coronavirus restrictions, enacting digital permits for car trips Authorities in Moscow have begun issuing residents so-called “digital permits” in an effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic that has overwhelmed the city’s resources in recent weeks.
Coronavirus April 13, 2020 Cuomo, northeastern governors announce 'coordinated' regional effort to reopen amid coronavirus New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo along with governors of New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Delaware announced a regional effort to reopen the economy in a "coordinated way" amid the coronavirus crisis.
China April 13, 2020 US, African countries slam Chinese city’s mistreatment of some visitors as racist U.S. and African countries are taking China to task over racist mistreatment of Africans and African-Americans in the Chinese city of Guangzhou.
Coronavirus April 13, 2020 Alabama cannot ban abortions as part of its coronavirus response, federal judge rules A federal judge ruled Sunday that Alabama could not ban abortions as part of its response to the coronavirus.
New York April 13, 2020 De Blasio considers NYC rent freeze, calls coronavirus greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio said on Monday he’s considering implementing a rent freeze for some tenants, deeming the coronavirus the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression.
Coronavirus April 13, 2020 Japan's Abe slammed over 'stay home' coronavirus tweet Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is being slammed over his "stay at home" coronavirus tweet.