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Ital Reopening

Some Hopeful as COVID-19 Curve may be Flattening

As the coronavirus nears what many hope is a peak, New York cases, hospital admissions and ICU admissions continue to fall while deaths remain steady at close to 600 in the past 24 hours.
Protests and Riots

Will the Coronavirus Crisis Lead to Civil Unrest?

How to prepare for protests, riots and looting that the coronavirus or subsequent economic collapse could cause.
NY COVID-19 Data from 4-6-20

COVID-19 Spread Continues

Coronavirus continues its march across the U.S., leading to more and more governors implement stay home orders and other restrictions to help combat its spread. Alaska is the only state with less than 200 cases at 185.
Groundhog Day

Quarantine Day 23: It’s Groundhog Day All Over Again

After more than three weeks in quarantine, I feel like Phil Connors waking up in the movie Groundhog Day. I’m just glad no one is playing Sonny and Cher.
Coronavirus task force press briefing

Horrendous COVID-19 Numbers Ahead

COVID-19 cases are on a tear as the U.S. surpassed 300,000 reported deaths approach 8,500. Globally, in excess of 110,000 were added in the past 24 hours.
Cameron Indoor Stadium, home of the Duke Blue Devils

Playing it Safe Meant Not Playing at All

We owe the NCAA, the NBA, MLB, the NHL and other sports leagues a debt of gratitude for canceling their seasons as early as they did.
Coronavirus

Is the COVID-19 Curve Flattening in the U.S.?

While the pace of U.S. coronavirus cases slows, more than 32,000 are falling ill every day.
Calendar

Three Weeks Into Quarantine: A Status Check

I’ve now been locked in at home with my wife and the cat for 21 days of quarantine.  We’re all healthy, hale, and getting...
Ambulance

COVID-19 Cases Surpass One Million

In the past 24 hours, the number of reported COVID-19 cases around the world surpassed the 1 million mark, with almost a quarter of all cases being in the United States. Global deaths have soared past 50,000, reaching 54,369 according to Johns Hopkins.
Grocery Shopping

Quarantine Day 20: Curb-Side Grocery Pick-up

We did curbside pick-up for our groceries today, and despite the three day wait, it was worth well worth it. We received more than $100 worth of groceries without entering the store or touching a cart. We only saw one person, our shopper, and she kept her distance while being very friendly and personable.