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Brazil coronavirus: Timeline of what Bolsonaro said as the virus spread
4 years, 7 months ago

Brazil coronavirus: Timeline of what Bolsonaro said as the virus spread

CNN  

CNN — That Brazil saw warning signs would be a dramatic understatement. Brazil’s domestic saga with the virus officially began on March 5, with an announcement by the Health Ministry that “the national scenario has changed.” A total of eight cases in Sao Paulo reported over 10 days had shown that the virus was no longer an import – community …

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New Zealand's level four coronavirus lockdown has been strict. Here are some of the differences with Australia
4 years, 8 months ago

New Zealand's level four coronavirus lockdown has been strict. Here are some of the differences with Australia

ABC  

New Zealanders have been living under some pretty tough lockdown restrictions for almost a month. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand has done what few countries could do and stopped a "wave of devastation", with total confirmed and probable cases in New Zealand at 1,440, and 12 deaths. In New Zealand, the list of businesses that could physically stay …

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States that require face masks in public
4 years, 8 months ago

States that require face masks in public

CNN  

CNN — Masks and face coverings are recommended, but not required, for Americans who go out in public during the coronavirus pandemic. Employees and customers over age 9 must wear face coverings inside essential businesses, though adults accompanying young children should make an effort to get them to wear a mask if they’re in an essential business. New Jersey In …

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Burbank mandates face masks as protection against the coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Burbank mandates face masks as protection against the coronavirus

LA Times  

A person wears a mask and gloves while waiting in line at Costco in mid-March. Beginning on Friday, employees and customers at essential businesses such as at the warehouse club will be required to wear masks covering their nose and mouth. Read Burbank’s order on face coverings for essential businesses Starting on Friday, April 10, all essential businesses in Burbank …

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Police close Hobby Lobby stores that reopened amid coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Police close Hobby Lobby stores that reopened amid coronavirus

Daily Mail  

Police in Wisconsin and Indiana had to step in and close multiple Hobby Lobby arts-and-crafts stores this week after they reopened in violation of restrictions on non-essential businesses that have been imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus. A Hobby Lobby store in Jeffersonville, Indiana, was closed by police on Monday, just hours after it reopened after a brief …

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Coronavirus: Nations classify what is ‘essential’ during lockdown with some US states choosing guns and cannabis
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Nations classify what is ‘essential’ during lockdown with some US states choosing guns and cannabis

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Recent events clearly demonstrate that the process of designating …

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NRA sues California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state officials over gun store closures
4 years, 9 months ago

NRA sues California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state officials over gun store closures

CNN  

CNN — The National Rifle Association and other gun owner groups are suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other officials after gun stores were deemed non-essential businesses and ordered to close during a statewide stay-at-home order to curb coronavirus infections. In addition to Newsom, other defendants listed in the suit include California Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sonia Angell, …

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What constitutes ‘essential businesses’? States have varying standards
4 years, 9 months ago

What constitutes ‘essential businesses’? States have varying standards

CNN  

CNN — In a third of US states, businesses and services are now divided into two factions: essential and non-essential. Liquor stores Liquor stores are considered essential businesses in every state that’s issued stay-at-home orders but one – Pennsylvania. “Without that, it’s going to be a whole lot worse.” Gun stores Firearm retailers aren’t specifically mentioned in most states’ lists …

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Stay-at-home orders: Which states are implementing them
4 years, 9 months ago

Stay-at-home orders: Which states are implementing them

CNN  

CNN — As the US grapples with the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus that has the health care system at a tipping point, a growing number of states are ordering their residents to stay at home. “Now is the time to stay home.” Connecticut Connecticut’s “Stay safe, stay at home” policy went effect March 23 at 8 p.m. Ned …

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Here are the latest coronavirus restrictions on beaches, hiking trails, parks, recreation spaces
4 years, 9 months ago

Here are the latest coronavirus restrictions on beaches, hiking trails, parks, recreation spaces

LA Times  

The city of Los Angeles and other civic agencies announced new restrictions on movements due to the coronavirus. Here’s what the latest Los Angeles County order does: All businesses ordered shut, with exceptions All businesses have been ordered to cease in-person operations and close to the public. Nail and hair salons are ordered shut On Thursday night, Los Angeles County …

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L.A. County strengthens coronavirus bans: Nail and hair salons, drive-in movies among closures
4 years, 9 months ago

L.A. County strengthens coronavirus bans: Nail and hair salons, drive-in movies among closures

LA Times  

On the first day of Los Angeles County’s “Safer at Home” order, traffic is light on Interstate 10. Here’s what the new Los Angeles County order, issued Saturday, does: All businesses ordered shut, with exceptions All businesses were ordered to cease in-person operations and close to the public. Nail and hair salons are ordered shut On Thursday night, Los Angeles …

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A pot shop at your door: Home delivery surges amid outbreak
4 years, 9 months ago

A pot shop at your door: Home delivery surges amid outbreak

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — One company rushed to expand its delivery fleet. We’re seeing bulk buying and people stocking up on products.” In California, many stores have been forced to close their doors or limit sales over health fears, but marijuana shops have been deemed essential businesses in key markets across California where shelter-in-place orders have been issued, including in San …

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Amid Coronavirus, San Francisco, New York, Deem Marijuana Businesses 'Essential'
4 years, 9 months ago

Amid Coronavirus, San Francisco, New York, Deem Marijuana Businesses 'Essential'

NPR  

Amid Coronavirus, San Francisco, New York, Deem Marijuana Businesses 'Essential' Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images When San Francisco announced its "shelter in place" order this week, it said only "essential businesses" could remain open to support the public's needs, such as grocery stores and gas stations. By Tuesday …

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How the San Francisco Bay Area coronavirus ‘shelter in place’ order works
4 years, 10 months ago

How the San Francisco Bay Area coronavirus ‘shelter in place’ order works

LA Times  

At least 17 counties in California, centered on the San Francisco Bay Area, have issued shelter-in-place or shelter-at-home orders to slow the spread of coronavirus. San Francisco coronavirus shelter-in-place order - March 16, 2020 More than half a dozen San Francisco Bay Area counties issued similar orders asking almost all people to stay home as much as possible to help …

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