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
Author Archives: Stonecom Interactive
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
1,000 retired health care workers volunteer to work in NYC
“This is going to be like a war effort,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said, praising the “inspiring” health care workers joining the fight. Source
NY orders most workers to stay at home as virus spreads
Governor Andrew Cuomo is also freezing evictions to ease the financial strain on individuals and businesses. Source
Bloomberg campaign transfers $18 million to DNC
The funds from Bloomberg’s now-defunct campaign will now be used by the DNC for its 2020 efforts Source
Fauci says malaria drug’s effectiveness on COVID-19 is “anecdotal”
President Trump also said he’s put the Defense Production Act “into gear” to ramp up production of much-needed medical equipment. Source
Celebrities read children’s books to kids stuck at home
The stars are live-streaming themselves reading aloud – and they’re raising money for kids in need. Source
Dr. Tara Narula on why social distancing is so crucial amid pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic grows, the U.S. federal and state governments have been imposing increasingly severe restrictions that alter everyday life. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about the “powerful” messages being sent regarding social distancing and the efforts to “flatten the curve” of the disease’s spread. Source
Planning elective surgery? Coronavirus changes things
People considering procedures like a knee replacement or plastic surgery should know: “Now’s maybe not the best time.” Source