There are now disaster declarations in three more states as coronavirus concerns grow in the U.S. Some areas are going to extremes to slow the spread, with Florida screening motorists from hotspots like New York or Louisiana. There are concerns about a shortage of supplies in hard-hit states as convention centers across the country are…
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Delivery Workers And Customers Take Care Of Each Other During Crisis
It all started when newspaper delivery man Greg Dailey was grocery shopping, when he realized some of his elderly customers might need help. Now he puts a note inside every paper offering to pick up essentials. Greg is just one example of how Americans are looking out for their neighbors during these difficult times. https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/delivery-workers-and-customers-take-care-of-each-other-during-crisis-81355845790
Prince Harry And Meghan Say They Won’t Seek Security From U.S. Government
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, have no plans to seek security protection from the U.S. government, a spokesperson for the couple said Sunday. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/prince-harry-meghan-say-they-won-t-seek-security-u-n1171731
Race to build temporary hospitals nationwide as coronavirus spreads
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is looking at 114 facilities in all 50 states to convert into potential temporary hospitals in an effort to increase the nation’s hospital capacity in preparation for an expected influx of hundreds of thousands of coronavirus patients. https://www.foxnews.com/us/army-corps-engineers-temporary-hospitals-coronavirus
Senators Urge Overhaul Of Gay Donor Restrictions Amid Blood Shortage
A group of senators are calling on the federal government to lift policies restricting gay and bisexual men from giving blood amid a nationwide donation shortage. Currently, men who have sex with men must remain celibate for a year before they are permitted to donate https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/senators-urge-overhaul-gay-donor-restrictions-amid-blood-shortage-n1170741Senators urge overhaul of gay donor restrictions amid blood shortage