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May 17, 2020
The Big Read: As Singaporeans pine for a return to normalcy, COVID-19 has left behind a trail of despair for some - CNA
The Big Read: As Singaporeans pine for a return to normalcy, COVID-19 has left behind a trail of despair for some - CNA: For some individuals here, COVID-19 has been much more than an inconvenience and a matter of adjustment to their daily routines. Many want to ...
Coronavirus testing options in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. - The Washington Post
Coronavirus testing options in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. - The Washington Post: Prince William County is offering free testing for all on May 18 and May 19.
Coronavirus tips and info for Virginia, Maryland, D.C. - The Washington Post
Coronavirus tips and info for Virginia, Maryland, D.C. - The Washington Post: What you need to know about coronavirus restrictions, travel, what’s open, what’s closed and more in D.C., Maryland and Virginia during the pandemic.
May 16, 2020
Now More Than Ever, Facebook Is a ‘Mark Zuckerberg Production’ - The New York Times
Now More Than Ever, Facebook Is a ‘Mark Zuckerberg Production’ - The New York Times: For years, he was an obsessive C.E.O. in some ways, distant in others. Then Facebook’s problems became too acute to leave to anyone else.
May 15, 2020
COVID-19 Has Arrived In Rohingya Refugee Camps And Aid Workers Fear The Worst : Coronavirus Live Updates : NPR
COVID-19 Has Arrived In Rohingya Refugee Camps And Aid Workers Fear The Worst : Coronavirus Live Updates : NPR: Crowded, unsanitary conditions in the camps — located across the border from Myanmar in Bangladesh — threaten a rapid escalation of infections among the 1 million refugees living there.
May 12, 2020
The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia
The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia: The New York Times: Find breaking news, multimedia, reviews & opinion on Washington, business, sports, movies, travel, books, jobs, education, real estate, cars & more at nytimes.com.
Washington Post: Breaking News, World, US, DC News & Analysis - The Washington Post
Washington Post: Breaking News, World, US, DC News & Analysis - The Washington Post: Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world national news, entertainment more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more.
From Hong Kong to Britain, governments ranked poorly for their response to Covid-19 | South China Morning Post
From Hong Kong to Britain, governments ranked poorly for their response to Covid-19 | South China Morning Post: All primates except baboons share humans’ vulnerability, modelling suggests, in findings that could help identify likely reservoir hosts for future outbreaks.
May 10, 2020
10 tips for keeping dogs and cats happy indoors - The Washington Post
10 tips for keeping dogs and cats happy indoors - The Washington Post: (Partner Content) Expert advice on helping your pet thrive during quarantine
How to stay safe when you need non-covid medical care - The Washington Post
How to stay safe when you need non-covid medical care - The Washington Post: Deciding whether to go to an ER or doctor can be scary. Experts say people need to balance their health needs with the new normal of covid-19.
After weeks with coronavirus, a sick woman wonders when it will end - The Washington Post
After weeks with coronavirus, a sick woman wonders when it will end - The Washington Post: What life becomes when Covid-19 won't go away
Economic recovery from the coronavirus will be much harder than we think - The Washington Post
Economic recovery from the coronavirus will be much harder than we think - The Washington Post: Economic recovery from the coronavirus will be much harder than we think
Indonesian's Pandemic Bill Is Dangerously Autocratic
Indonesian's Pandemic Bill Is Dangerously Autocratic: A comprehensive new bill claims to be about business challenges but dangerously strengthens executive power.
When Will New York City Reopen? The Path Will Be Difficult - The New York Times
When Will New York City Reopen? The Path Will Be Difficult - The New York Times: The factors that made the city one of the hardest hit on the planet — its density, mass transit and tourism — complicate a return to normalcy.
How Pandemics End - The New York Times
How Pandemics End - The New York Times: An infectious outbreak can conclude in more ways than one, historians say. But for whom does it end, and who gets to decide?
In an immigrant community battling coronavirus, ‘essential’ means ‘vulnerable.’ - The Washington Post
In an immigrant community battling coronavirus, ‘essential’ means ‘vulnerable.’ - The Washington Post: Chelsea, Mass., a majority-Hispanic epicenter for covid-19, has mobilized for crisis.
Global report: Anthony Fauci and two other White House Covid-19 taskforce members to self-quarantine | World news | The Guardian
Global report: Anthony Fauci and two other White House Covid-19 taskforce members to self-quarantine | World news | The Guardian: Fauci and heads of CDC and FDA potentially exposed to coronavirus; Boris Johnson to announce UK lockdown changes
May 9, 2020
Trump continues to flout coronavirus protocols even after Pence aide Katie Miller tests positive for the illness - The Washington Post
Trump continues to flout coronavirus protocols even after Pence aide Katie Miller tests positive for the illness - The Washington Post: The discovery of the virus within the heavily fortified White House complex sent shock waves through the staff and has prompted renewed scrutiny of the safety measures around the president, along with his own behavior.
The pandemic exposed a painful truth: America doesn’t care about old people - The Washington Post
The pandemic exposed a painful truth: America doesn’t care about old people - The Washington Post: We speak of the elderly as if they’re expendable, and fail to protect them.
May 8, 2020
Should I get a coronavirus antibody test? Experts explain what we know so far - CBS News
Should I get a coronavirus antibody test? Experts explain what we know so far - CBS News: Having the coronavirus antibodies is only one piece of the puzzle.
Google Duo adding group calls on the web, link invites, more - 9to5Google
Google Duo adding group calls on the web, link invites, more - 9to5Google: Google Duo is now adding group calling on the web and link invites, as well as a family mode. This is in response to the surge in video conferencing...
Facebook’s redesigned desktop site with dark mode is now available everywhere - The Verge
Facebook’s redesigned desktop site with dark mode is now available everywhere - The Verge: Facebook says its redesigned desktop experience is now available everywhere, after an initial roll out back in March. Here’s how to access the new Facebook option in your settings and turn on dark mode.
May 6, 2020
Opinion | Is It Safer to Visit a Coffee Shop or a Gym? - The New York Times
Opinion | Is It Safer to Visit a Coffee Shop or a Gym? - The New York Times: Some businesses, like some people, are “super-spreaders.”
D.C., Virginia and Maryland coronavirus updates for Wednesday - The Washington Post
D.C., Virginia and Maryland coronavirus updates for Wednesday - The Washington Post: See the latest coronavirus news and developments Wednesday in the Washington region.
May 5, 2020
Andrew Cuomo says "nobody knows" when pandemic will end - CBS News
Andrew Cuomo says "nobody knows" when pandemic will end - CBS News: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo outlines how some regions can start to reopen May 15.
Coronavirus Update | Doctors Community Hospital
Coronavirus Update | Doctors Community Hospital: Information about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Visitor restrictions are now in place. If you are ill, please do not visit. Also, learn about ways you can help.
May 2, 2020
Will the Food Habits of Scallion Nation Outlast Quarantine? - The New York Times
Will the Food Habits of Scallion Nation Outlast Quarantine? - The New York Times: The Great Depression and other hardships made lasting changes, but the recent boom in sourdough starters, vegetable gardening and buying local may not be as permanent.
Why Zoom Is Terrible - The New York Times
Why Zoom Is Terrible - The New York Times: There’s a reason video apps make you feel awkward and unfulfilled.
From Seoul to Sydney, Cities in Asia and Australia Learn to Live with Coronavirus - The New York Times
From Seoul to Sydney, Cities in Asia and Australia Learn to Live with Coronavirus - The New York Times: In parts of Asia and Australia, people are going out — but social distancing and other restrictions have become the new normal.
America's shopping malls are beginning to reopen -- but you'll have to follow some new rules - The Washington Post
America's shopping malls are beginning to reopen -- but you'll have to follow some new rules - The Washington Post: More than a dozen states began emerging from their coronavirus lockdowns, leaving business owners, workers and consumers to decide what normal means now.
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