‘Stay Home,’ Californians Are Told By Governor As Coronavirus Spreads
The order is the strongest statewide restriction in the country, but exempts essential travel to grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations and will rely heavily on social pressure for enforcement.
Walmart Plans Bonuses For Workers, 150,000 New Temporary Hires
The retail giant is also gearing up to pilot drive-through parking-lot coronavirus testing in Chicago over the weekend.
Love In The Time Of COVID-19: Some Pickup Lines To Get You Through The Pandemic
Maybe it’s not the way you imagined meeting that special someone. But if they can look passed that N95 mask, gazing into your eyes from a safe distance, who’s to say it’s not meant to last?
Supermarkets Add ‘Senior Hours’ For Vulnerable Shoppers
Target, Safeway and others are restricting their opening hours, limiting purchases per each shopper and setting off time for seniors and other high-risk individuals to shop.
Head Of National Guard Says Tens Of Thousands Could Be Called Up
Right now just over 2,000 members of the National Guard are assisting governors in 27 states, but the head of the National Guard Bureau said that number could double by this weekend.
The Texas Runner Who Delivers Items To Those Quarantining At Home
A runner in Austin, Texas has found a way to help people staying at home because of coronavirus: She picks and delivers items as part of her running route.
Michigan Labor Official Describes Layoffs And Unemployment Benefits In His State
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Jeff Donofrio, director of Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, on unemployment in his state due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Ideas For Family Diversions For Parents Working From Home
People across the United States chime in on finding ways to keep kids entertained during the coronavirus shutdown.
Exploring The Best Ways To Give To Charity During The Coronavirus Crisis
Many people are looking to give to charity in this time of need. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Stacy Palmer, editor of the Chronicle of Philanthropy, about the best ways to donate.
As Hanging Out Gets Difficult, More People Are Turning To Social Video Games
Online video games are proving popular as people look for a way to socialize during this time of social distancing. Some game developers are even changing games’ rules to cater to the new reality.
Tractor Day Offers A (Slow) Dose Of The Freedom Every Teenager Longs For
Once a year, rural high schools across the Midwest celebrate Drive Your Tractor To School Day — which is exactly what it sounds like.
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