av Coronavirus: Young men 'more likely to ignore lockdown' By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:02:21 GMT Psychologists find they are more likely to meet friends than women. Full Article
av Coronavirus rules 'an enormous ask', says first minister By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:32:54 GMT Mark Drakeford said "we should all be anxious" about how long lockdown can be sustained. Full Article
av Coronavirus: Garden centres in England to reopen next week By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:07:32 GMT Stores following social distancing can reopen from Wednesday, a senior government source says. Full Article
av Coronavirus halted legal marriages in L.A. County. It could be weeks before they resume By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 14:09:25 -0400 Gov. Gavin Newsom is allowing couples to wed through videoconferencing during the coronavirus pandemic, but L.A. County has no system in place for it. Full Article
av California makes it easier to receive workers' comp for coronavirus claims By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 15:30:49 -0400 The order streamlines workers' compensation claims and establishes that any essential worker infected with COVID-19 contracted the virus on the job. Full Article
av New cost details emerge in California's secretive coronavirus masks deal with Chinese company By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 15:36:13 -0400 Documents obtained from state Treasurer Fiona Ma's office through a records request include an invoice from a BYD subsidiary for 'N95 face masks.' Full Article
av Here are the Orange County communities with coronavirus cases By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 17:33:29 -0400 The number of coronavirus cases continues to grow in Orange County. Here's the latest breakdown. Full Article
av L.A. weighs requiring masks when people leave their homes By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 18:21:22 -0400 L.A. leaders are exploring whether to require residents to wear masks or other facial coverings whenever they leave their homesto prevent new coronavirus infections. Full Article
av Orange County tops 3,000 coronavirus cases as death toll reaches 65 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 18:42:41 -0400 Despite the recent fatalities, the county's observed mortality rate associated with COVID-19 remained at about 2.1% — still significantly lower than the state's, which is roughly 4%. Full Article
av Orange County's beaches are reopening following coronavirus closures. Here are their hours By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 18:52:13 -0400 Many Orange County beaches have reopened following Gov. Gavin Newsom's brief "hard closure," but their hours vary. Full Article
av Bay Area, citing rising coronavirus cases, to keep stay-at-home order even as Newsom eases rules By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 20:03:33 -0400 "The numbers are still going up," San Francisco Mayor London Breed said, emphasizing that Bay Area health officers can continue to enforce tighter restrictions. Full Article
av Skelton: Newsom is relying on public health officials for his coronavirus response. But he has to listen to others too By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 03:05:37 -0400 In the U.S. no one rules absolutely — not even public health officials fighting the coronavirus. Full Article
av Letters to the Editor: Does Trump think he can just bluff the coronavirus? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 06:00:49 -0400 Trump might shut down the coronavirus task force. This won't do anything to boost our response to the pandemic. Full Article
av Desperate for coronavirus help, California spending billions on no-bid contracts with little accountability By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 08:00:56 -0400 Desperate for coronavirus help, California spending billions on no-bid coronavirus contracts, little accountability Full Article
av Just in time for Mother's Day, L.A. flower shops reopen after coronavirus shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 09:00:01 -0400 Los Angeles' mayor allows wholesale dealers to start selling under strict social distancing guidelines. Full Article
av Broken gel nails. Gnarly roots. Coronavirus disrupts L.A. beauty and wellness industry By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:00:20 -0400 Home color kits and Zoom crystal readings fill the void. But underground services break the lockdown. Full Article
av We need to prepare for the mental health impact of coronavirus on kids By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 11:00:29 -0400 More children are likely to experience toxic stress during the pandemic, which could lead to devastating impacts in the future. Full Article
av Coronavirus plunges California into worst budget deficit in state history By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 11:00:38 -0400 California's state government faces a $54-billion budget deficit through next summer, according to an analysis released Thursday. Full Article
av Coronavirus undercuts LAPD recruitment just as a decline in black officers looms By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 13:32:11 -0400 LAPD leaders are concerned about a looming decline in black officers, particularly as pandemic-related restrictions undercut recruitment efforts. Full Article
av Oversight panel to subpoena Sheriff Alex Villanueva for testimony on coronavirus in jails By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 17:53:29 -0400 The Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission voted Thursday to subpoena L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva for testimony regarding the coronavirus outbreak in the jails. Full Article
av First youths test positive for coronavirus in L.A. County juvenile halls By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 21:22:13 -0400 Two youths have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in L.A. County's juvenile halls. The teens were only recently booked and were kept away from the general population, officials say. Full Article
av Most California voters back coronavirus protections for undocumented farmworkers, poll finds By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 10:00:54 -0400 Some 80% of state voters support employers providing full replacement wages to farmworkers to stay home when sick with COVID-19, poll finds. Full Article
av Shooting in Pasadena leaves driver dead and a police officer hospitalized By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 21:08:46 -0400 A man is dead and a Pasadena police officer is hospitalized following surgery after a car pursuit ended in gunfire on Friday afternoon, the Pasadena police said. Full Article
av More Southern California beaches and trails opened as coronavirus restrictions eased By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 11:34:59 -0400 More beaches, trials and parks opened as officials ease coronavirus restrictions Full Article
av 70% of inmates test positive for coronavirus at Lompoc federal prison By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:32:05 -0400 Coronavirus infections explode at a Lompoc federal prison with 792 testing positive, making it the largest federal penitentiary outbreak in the nation. Full Article
av Coronavirus case cluster tied to Pasadena party, spurring warning of Mother's Day gatherings By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 13:37:11 -0400 Pasadena is warning against Mother's Day gatherings after its public health department traced a cluster of coronavirus cases to a birthday party. Full Article
av IndyCar, IMS to auction off fan experiences to support non-profits battling the coronavirus By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:35:27 +0000 Interested in waiving the green flag at an Indy 500 practice, and looking to stay busy during the Month of May? IndyCar and IMS have a solution. Full Article
av NFL provides ticket-refund assurances amid coronavirus concerns, but teams vary on flexibility for season packages By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:16:21 +0000 The NFL has instituted a league-wide policy in which fans who buy tickets directly from teams can receive refunds for games that are canceled. Full Article
av 2020 NFL schedule: How Colts opponents have changed in offseason By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:15:41 +0000 Indianapolis Colts will play their AFC South foes twice each, and also the Baltimore Ravens and Green Bay Packers Full Article
av Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and the NBA aren't on same page with coronavirus testing By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:38:20 +0000 Mavs owner Mark Cuban isn't comfortable opening team facility for practice because they can't test all players and staff for coronavirus. Full Article
av Op-ed: Coronavirus offers a lesson on Earth Day: 'We share this fragile planet' By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:00:26 +0000 The same spirit that now forces us to work together to address the COVID-19 pandemic can be harnessed to address the challenge of climate change. Full Article
av Letters: Holcomb's coronavirus mandate: Keep Hoosiers alive, healthy By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:00:24 +0000 Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb's responsibility and obligation is to the citizenry of Indiana, a letter to the editor says. Full Article
av Briggs: Don't hate Potbelly for getting coronavirus aid. Congress is the problem. By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:35:43 +0000 People are mad because some big companies got loans through a program meant to help mom-and-pop businesses. Full Article
av Op-ed: Coronavirus spread in nursing homes not a result of inattentiveness By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 10:00:02 +0000 Because the virus is hard to control even with all the steps being taken, we must remain vigilant in the steps we are taking, Zach Cattell writes. Full Article
av Letters: Robust health care system needed to combat coronavirus threat By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:00:10 +0000 Until we have a vaccine, the road to opening is through a health care system which can handle the infection, a letter to the editor says. Full Article
av Op-ed: Higher education plays role in Indiana's coronavirus recovery plan By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 10:00:19 +0000 Higher education is prepared to play its part in a recovery that accelerates a stronger economy and personal opportunity, Teresa Lubbers writes. Full Article
av Letters: Vice President Mike Pence should have set better example by wearing a mask By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 10:00:25 +0000 This example many will be able to repeat with possible grave danger to uncounted numbers, a letter to the editor says. Full Article
av U.S. Attorney: Law enforcement works to protect Hoosiers during coronavirus crisis By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 11:00:26 +0000 The primary way all citizens can support law enforcement is to follow the recommendations of state and local government leaders, Josh Minkler writes. Full Article
av Briggs: Holcomb just put us in charge of fighting coronavirus. Let's hope we're up to it. By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 11:14:38 +0000 Gov. Eric Holcomb's plan to reopen Indiana puts the burden on individuals instead of government. Full Article
av Letters: Essential workers deserve respect — even after coronavirus crisis ends By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 08:30:08 +0000 I see people praising restaurant workers, grocery clerks, and truck drivers and I think this is long overdue. Full Article
av Coronavirus: How will you commute to work after lockdown? By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:20:19 GMT Interest in finding an alternative to public transport is growing as people think about returning to the office. Full Article
av Israel's coronavirus patient 74 talks about her experience By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:04:40 GMT Israel's coronavirus patient 74, also known as Dani, posts about her experience on social media. Full Article
av Coronavirus: 'I lost my mum on Mother's Day' By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 06:02:32 GMT Egyptian Aya says she would have crumbled were it not for the support of strangers on WhatsApp. Full Article
av Coronavirus: Israeli drag queens take show online under lockdown By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 23:01:18 GMT With theatres closed, Tal Kalai and Yuval Edelman streamed performances online – and ended up on TV. Full Article
av Coronavirus: Iran and the US trade blame over sanctions By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:44:00 GMT Iran has blamed US sanctions for impeding its fight against Covid-19 - but the US says that's not true. Full Article
av Ramadan: Muslims fast under coronavirus lockdowns By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 00:38:14 GMT Normally a time when people gather to break their fasts and pray, many are marking Ramadan alone. Full Article
av Palestinians working in Israel face coronavirus dilemma By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:09:46 GMT Many are returning to jobs in Israel and its settlements, where there has been a large outbreak. Full Article
av Coronavirus: Yemen medics braced for 'unspeakable' crisis By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 00:11:10 GMT "You can see the fear in their faces," says medic as health workers in Yemen brace for Covid surge. Full Article
av Coronavirus stokes Middle East boiling points By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 09:22:07 GMT Tensions on the streets were already high - now the disease has fuelled them, says Jeremy Bowen. Full Article
av Coronavirus: All dressed up and nowhere to go By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 23:15:47 GMT Photographer Robin Sinha asked his neighbours in Walthamstow, London, to pose on their doorsteps. Full Article