Army Sergeant 1st Class Michaela Shelton created a virtual sing-along to help children cope with the anxiety and stress during coronavirus. Their rendition of a song from “The Sound of Music” is blowing people away on social media. Source
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For domestic violence victims, stay-at-home orders do not offer safety
Victims forced to stay home with their abusers may have difficulty reaching out to find support Source
Best friend brings birthday joy to new heights
The coronavirus pandemic forced Lucy Cavazos to get creative to celebrate the birthday of a dear friend who turned 91. Lucy and Margie have been friends for about 25 years and it took a 25-foot construction lift to bring them together outside the the window of Margie’s room at an assisted living home in Redondo Beach, California. Source
Lives to Remember: Detroit police captain Jonathan Parnell
Detroit police captain Jonathan Parnell died from coronavirus on March 24. He was 50. Parnell’s son, who followed in his footsteps to become an officer, said police work “meant everything” to his father. Anthony Mason remembers the 31-year police veteran. Source
Lives to Remember: Costumer Josh Wallwork
Josh Wallwork, a beloved costumer for shows like “Madam Secretary” and “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit,” passed away March 26 from complications of COVID-19. He was 45. “Law and Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay said the show’s family is “heartbroken.” Anthony Mason looks back at Wallwork’s legacy. Source
Coronavirus drugs: What we know, what we don’t
President Trump has pushed the use of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19. Scientists are still trying to figure out whether it helps. Source
Panera Bread shifts to delivering groceries to offset virus hit
It’s hardly alone: Some 97% of all restaurants across the U.S. have had to alter their business due to the pandemic. Source
Ellen faces backlash for comparing quarantine to “being in jail”
“This is like being in jail,” the comedian joked. “Mostly because I’ve been wearing the same clothes for 10 days and everyone in here is gay.” Source
Brené Brown on navigating coronavirus anxiety
Brené Brown urges people to understand the toll anxiety takes and to know it’s OK to be vulnerable. Source
Joe Biden prevails in nomination fight with electability argument
Bernie Sanders dropped out of the presidential race a day after the Wisconsin primary, saying he can’t continue a campaign he “cannot win.” Source