‘The world lost a good one’: Montgomery County sheriff’s deputy dies from COVID-19 complications, officials say – WXII12 Winston-Salem
April 10, 2020
A Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputy has died after complications with COVID-19, officials announced Wednesday.Sypraseuth “Bud” Phouangphrachanh, 43, of Candor, died Tuesday night in the intensive care unit of First Health-Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.He was a 14-year veteran of the force. He previously worked as a Candor police officer.Officials said Phouangphrachanh sought outpatient care…
As coronavirus spreads, online daters are swiping from a distance – CNET
April 10, 2020
This is not social distancing, folks. Andre Coelho/Getty Images For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. Earlier this week, 21-year-old Dubliner Chloe McDonnell tweeted a request to her fellow Tinderers: “Dear boys on Tinder, I don’t want to talk about coronavirus. It’s not a good conversation starter…
Colorado suspending in-person classes at all schools
April 10, 2020
DENVER (AP) — Colorado is suspending in-person classes at all schools across the state, ordering longer ski resort closures and prohibiting gatherings of more than 10 people in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Jared Polis said Wednesday. Polis’ executive order said the new restrictions on schools would take effect Monday…
Restaurant Closures Over Coronavirus Concerns Leave Small Businesses In Limbo – Colorado Public Radio
April 10, 2020
A smaller than usual crowd of diners quietly chatted as they ate the last dinner served at popular Denver restaurant Cherry Cricket for the foreseeable future on Monday. Some staff teared up as they commiserated with customers. They had found out earlier Monday that many of them are now out of a job. One patron…
These businesses are considered ‘essential’ during Colorado’s stay-at-home order – FOX 31 Denver
April 10, 2020
DENVER (KDVR) – The official statewide stay-at-home order for Colorado issued by Gov. Jared Polis defines exempt businesses that can continue operating with social distancing practices in place. The order took effect Thursday, March 26 at 6 a.m., and is set to last at least through Saturday, April 11. What is a Critical Business or…
The Elegant Mathematics of Social Distancing
April 9, 2020
My cousin had to cancel his bar mitzvah, which was planned for Saturday in Washington, DC. Some 100 people were scheduled to be there, but like many houses of worship this week, the synagogue suspended its services to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. For my cousin, it means postponing the payoff from years…
Denver’s mayor orders residents to stay inside except for essential needs — and is even shutting down liquor stores and recreational marijuana shops
April 9, 2020
People in Colorado have been living under a growing list of restrictions to limit the spread COVID-19.On Monday, Denver’s mayor ordered an even more stringent mandate: People must stay inside until at least April 10, and possibly longer, unless they are grocery shopping, picking up medicine, or exercising.It will be difficult for the outdoorsy people…
PHOTOS: Life And Work Amid The Outbreak
April 9, 2020
Office manager Shannin Hamilton (left) of the Shepherds Motel in Denver and Orlando Martinez, co-owner, say that as the coronavirus pandemic begins to cause economic strain in the U.S., the motel’s guests have started asking for help paying for rooms. Theo Stroomer/Redux for NPR hide caption toggle caption Theo Stroomer/Redux for NPR Office manager Shannin…
Vail closes its ski resorts while others opt to remain open
April 9, 2020
As ski resorts across the United States grappled with how to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus without having to close, industry giant Vail Resorts decided Saturday it would shutter all of its North American resorts for at least one weekBy BRADY McCOMBS and PAT GRAHAM Associated PressMarch 14, 2020, 11:38 PM6 min readSALT…
DPS to issue in-home learning technology beginning Wednesday – FOX 31 Denver
April 9, 2020
DENVER (KDVR) — Denver Public Schools will begin issuing laptops, internet hot spots and other technology beginning Wednesday, as the district prepares for remote learning beginning April 7. The district is preparing for weeks, if not months, of remote learning amidst the coronavirus outbreak. “We know it won’t be at least until April 20,” said Deputy…