Los Angeles County cases are slowing down while more businesses open
LOS ANGELES, CA — The easing of shutdown orders in Los Angeles County got off to a rocky start with health officials identifying beachgoers flouting mask and social distancing rules and hundreds of businesses opening without adhering to health restrictions, according to county health officials….
Atlanta COVID-19 deaths are going down drastically
ATLANTA, GA — As the number of coronavirus tests in Georgia rises, the percentage of positives continues to fall. In a report released at 1 p.m. Friday by the Georgia Department of Public Health, the state reports 301,874 tests, with 36,681 confirmed cases of COVID-19,…
NYC kids develop fatal syndrome linked to COVID-19
NEW YORK CITY — One hundred New York City children have the potentially fatal syndrome that may be linked to the new coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday. The numbers of pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome spiked this week as New York City became grimly…
Small mom and pop businesses are being hit hard in Boston, MA
BOSTON — Small businesses in greater Boston lost 74.9 percent of revenue during the coronavirus shut down as of April 25, according to Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights Economic Tracker. That was more than most other major metropolitan areas in the U.S. and nearly twice as…
Washington state just approved CARES Act that will help residents with rent
SEATTLE, WA — The city council on Monday approved a proposal to accept millions in federal CARES Act funds, $4 million of which will be allocated to assist renters who are behind on their payments due to the coronavirus pandemic. In a news release, Mayor…
San Diego County is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — San Diego County officials reported 233 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths Friday, even as they announced the loosening of restrictions on several recreational activities. The new cases represent the highest daily case increase since the pandemic began, but it…
6K virtual walk for clean water
HOUSTON – On Saturday, May 16, 2020, thousands in Houston and worldwide will virtually unite through the world’s biggest 6K for clean water, World Vision’s annual Global 6K for Water. People will walk or run 6 kilometers from their homes or neighborhoods to provide clean…
Quarantine Cinco de Mayo deals across Los Angeles
CALIFORNIA — Cinco de Mayo celebrations likely will be different this year, given shelter-in-place orders throughout California. But that doesn’t mean you can’t break out the margarita glasses and throw a fiesta at home. Restaurants up and down the Golden State are getting creative with…
Get tested for coronavirus for FREE in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles became the first major American city to offer free coronavirus testing for everyone Wednesday. In a major shift aimed at gauging the full extent of LA’s coronavirus outbreak, Los Angeles will offer free COVID-19 testing for any LA County…
Colorado economy is taking a toll while unemployment skyrockets
A decline in Colorado business filings reflects the economic fallout caused by the new coronavirus pandemic, according to The Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report published Thursday. Compared to the first quarter of last year, there has been a 5.6 decline in filings from new…