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More COVID-19 Milestones

COVID-19 cases hit a number of milestones yesterday, surpassing 400,000 in the U.S., 1.5 million globally, with deaths closing in on 90,000.

We’re Three Years from Normal

No one disputes that the coronavirus has been a blow, but when will this crisis be over and how long will it take to recover?

As COVID-19 Death Rate Jumps in U.S., Chinese Re-Open Wuhan

As COVID-19 cases continue their growth across the U.S., China embarks upon a grand experiment, unlocking the Wuhan province where this all began, sending an estimated 55,000 people out via train, potentially carrying the coronavirus to other parts of China and even the world.

Quarantine Day 25: Would we Change our Preps?

I’ve got stacks of paperback books, a few hardbacks, a Kindle, streaming services and DirecTv, a computer, an Xbox, and a list of chores, but the best part of the day tends to be the phone calls. I spent about two hours on the phone today, all personal calls.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.