April 14, 2020 Large gathering of Ohio protesters demands DeWine end social distancing, reopen economy A large crowd of at least 100 protesters gathered Monday outside the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, demanding Gov. Mike DeWine end a statewide stay-at-home order meant to curb the spread of the coronavirus, according to reports.
April 14, 2020 Coronavirus patrols in Indonesia village use 'ghosts' to enforce social distancing In the streets of one village in Indonesia, keeping people indoors to stop the spread of coronavirus.
April 14, 2020 Police OK social distancing-style block party in UK amid coronavirus lockdown Police who responded to a large block party in northern England allowed the festivities to continue after finding a DJ blaring uplifting tunes as residents drank and sang along from their separate front yards all while maintaining appropriate social distancing measures, according to a report. Â
April 14, 2020 Oklahoma coronavirus-related abortion ban stricken down by federal appeals court A federal appeals court on Monday blocked the Oklahoma governor’s ban on abortion as part of his response to the coronavirus, upholding a lower court’s decision and clearing the way for the procedures to continue in the state.
April 14, 2020 Supermarket director has vulgar message for customer hoarding toilet paper during coronavirus pandemic John-Paul Drake, of Drakes Supermarkets in Australia, is pointing the finger — yes, that one — at an inconsiderate customer.
April 14, 2020 Armed police interrupt Australian funeral to enforce coronavirus social distancing: report Two police officers in Australia reportedly interrupted a funeral over Easter weekend, entering a church with their weapons as a man’s casket was being brought down the aisle to ensure the family was following social distancing measures amid the coronavirus public health crisis.
April 14, 2020 Carnival Cruise Line extends suspension of operations through June 26 in response to coronavirus crisis Carnival Cruise Line has extended the suspension of all cruises through at least June 26.
April 13, 2020 Yosemite National Park sees abundance of wildlife as coronavirus keeps tourists away California’s Yosemite National Park has seen an abundance of wildlife reclaim the area as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps the normally bustling throngs of tourists away.
April 13, 2020 Outside coronavirus hot spots, medical practices suffering from lack of patients Empty hospitals, closed medical clinics and unemployed surgeons: While Americans see images of an overrun health-care system, the reality nationwide is very different.
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.