“These are single use surgical masks. We’re wearing them for days or weeks,” wrote one nurse. “We can’t save your life if we can’t protect our own.” Source
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Take Yale’s most popular class for free online during quarantine
The course, “The Science of Well Being,” may be especially helpful during the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Stocks fall as statewide shutdowns spook Wall St.
Dow slumps after NY Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered state’s workforce to stay home, following similar call in California Source
“Grey’s Anatomy” among TV shows donating medical supplies
To help in the crisis, “Grey’s Anatomy” has stepped up to provide gloves and gowns while “Station 19” is donating N95 masks. Source
Google’s coronavirus screening website leads to 130 tests in first 4 days
“Building on learnings from these critical first few days, we expect an increase in our testing capacity in the coming days,” the company behind the site said. Source
What does Cuomo’s stay-at-home order mean to most New Yorkers?
“If somebody wants to blame someone or complain about someone, blame me. There is no one else who is responsible for this decision,” Cuomo said. Source
Coronavirus updates: New York unveils new restrictions as California locks down
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is ordering all workers in non-essential businesses to stay home, and he’s banning gatherings across the state. Source
Celebrities livestream story time for kids stuck at home
Actresses Jennifer Garner and Amy Adams enlisted their celebrity friends to read books via social media to kids who are stuck at home. All they’re hoping for in return are donations to Save the Children and No Kid Hungry. Source
Trump vows to “win this war” against coronavirus
“Americans from every walk of life are coming together,” Trump said. “We are winning and we are going to win this war.” Source
NYC has over 4,400 cases of coronavirus — the highest by far
Governor Andrew Cuomo said Friday that the total number of confirmed cases in New York state is now 7,102; more than half are in New York City. Source