How Hollywood Helped Fight the Polio Pandemic
April 10, 2020
When the world faced the polio pandemic in the mid-20th century, the reactions were similar to today. Travel restrictions were put in place, individuals and even towns were quarantined, entertainment events were canceled — and showbiz pitched in to help. Radio shows and movie theaters — the dominant forms of pop culture in those days…
Denver’s mayor orders residents to stay inside except for essential needs — and even tried to shut down liquor stores and recreational marijuana shops
April 10, 2020
Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories.Denver Mayor Michael Hancock issued an order on Monday telling the citizens of the city and county to stay indoors except for essential needs until at least April 10.Denver’s metropolitan area has a population of about 3.2 million, but this order applies only to people who live inside the…
Sheryl Sandberg and Fiancé Tom Bernthal Launch Emergency Fund to Feed Families amid Coronavirus
April 10, 2020
Sheryl Sandberg and her new fiancé Tom Bernthal are doing their part to help those affected by school closures amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Facebook COO, 50, announced on Friday that she and Bernthal, 46, were helping launch the COVID-19 Emergency Fund for Feeding Families in partnership with their local food bank, Second Harvest of…
Denver Ventilator Makers Race to Prevent a Possible Scarcity
April 10, 2020
Eric Gjerde, CEO of Airon Corporation, a small ventilator maker in Gainesville, Florida, has been getting far more business than he’d like in recent weeks. An Italian company asked him for 2,000 machines. His distributor in California, working with state officials there, asked for 500 more. Normally, his company sells 50 “in a good month,”…
Denver If Robots Steal So Many Jobs, Why Aren’t They Saving Us Now?
April 10, 2020
Modern capitalism has never seen anything quite like the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In a matter of months, the deadly contagious bug has spread around the world, hobbling any economy in its path. In the United States, where consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of economic activity, commerce has come to a standstill as people…
‘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…