I hear you. For guys it will not be a big deal for us unless they one of them queermosexuals. Chicks on the under hand may be a different story.
CORONA VIRUS CANCELLATIONS SO FAR
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I hear you. For guys it will not be a big deal for us unless they one of them queermosexuals. Chicks on the under hand may be a different story.
My sister went to the dr with our pregnant cousin for a checkup.
Sis was talking with the doc, about the virus. He told her, people been knew about this. They been getting military equipment on place because they knew Louisiana would be in a bad bad situation because of Mardi Gras. He told her think about how many people fly in, from all over the world to come here for carnival.
this ^^^ dont know if that negus done cut some covid carriers & bring it to my crib ! NO SIRNo way in hell would I pay $40 for just a haircut
I'd rather buy a couple mirrors, watch a youtube tutorial, and cut that shit myself
No way in hell would I pay $40 for just a haircut
I'd rather buy a couple mirrors, watch a youtube tutorial, and cut that shit myself
My barber moved away, so guess what I did.....let my shit grow
After a year and half, I got locs...
I co-sign not paying that money
corona high 5 bump
California issues statewide stay-at-home order
California's governor ordered residents across the state to stay at home except for essential needs or jobs as a way to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus and the illness it causes, COVID-19.
oh well! its really on nowCalifornia issues statewide stay-at-home order
California's governor ordered residents across the state to stay at home except for essential needs or jobs as a way to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus and the illness it causes, COVID-19.www.nbcnews.com
The Daytime Emmy Award Ceremony Has Been Canceled
By Chris Murphy
Photo: Michael Tullberg/Getty Images
On March 19, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced that the 47th annual Daytime Emmy Award ceremony has been canceled. The ceremony was set to take place in June in Pasadena, California. “Given our concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided that we will not be staging the 47th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Pasadena this coming June,” said NATAS chairman Terry O’Reilly. “As there are so many unknowns right now with the flow of information changing on a daily, almost hourly, basis, it would simply be irresponsible to move forward with our annual celebration of excellence in daytime television at this time.”
As far as giving out actual awards, things are proceeding as normal. ”Judging continues, and we look forward to announcing our incredibly talented nominees later this spring,” said Daytime Emmy Awards executive director Brent Stanton. “We are working on some interesting alternative ideas for how to best recognize the honorees later this year and will share more details in the weeks ahead.”
The Daytime Emmy Awards are not the only ceremony that had to make a tough decision today in regard to the coronavirus pandemic. On March 19, the Cannes Film Festival announced that it would be pushing its famous event from late May to the end of June or the beginning of July. In regard to canceling the Daytime Emmys ceremony, NATAS president and CEO Adam Sharp said, “These were extremely difficult decisions to make, but at the end of the day the health and safety of our event attendees and staff must remain our paramount concern.” Sharp added, “We are closely monitoring public-health authorities’ guidance, seeking feedback from our awards communities, and evaluating the flexibility of our venue and production partners as we plan for the future in this unprecedented context.”
By Chris Murphy
Photo: Michael Tullberg/Getty Images
On March 19, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced that the 47th annual Daytime Emmy Award ceremony has been canceled. The ceremony was set to take place in June in Pasadena, California. “Given our concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided that we will not be staging the 47th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Pasadena this coming June,” said NATAS chairman Terry O’Reilly. “As there are so many unknowns right now with the flow of information changing on a daily, almost hourly, basis, it would simply be irresponsible to move forward with our annual celebration of excellence in daytime television at this time.”
As far as giving out actual awards, things are proceeding as normal. ”Judging continues, and we look forward to announcing our incredibly talented nominees later this spring,” said Daytime Emmy Awards executive director Brent Stanton. “We are working on some interesting alternative ideas for how to best recognize the honorees later this year and will share more details in the weeks ahead.”
The Daytime Emmy Awards are not the only ceremony that had to make a tough decision today in regard to the coronavirus pandemic. On March 19, the Cannes Film Festival announced that it would be pushing its famous event from late May to the end of June or the beginning of July. In regard to canceling the Daytime Emmys ceremony, NATAS president and CEO Adam Sharp said, “These were extremely difficult decisions to make, but at the end of the day the health and safety of our event attendees and staff must remain our paramount concern.” Sharp added, “We are closely monitoring public-health authorities’ guidance, seeking feedback from our awards communities, and evaluating the flexibility of our venue and production partners as we plan for the future in this unprecedented context.”
Evangeline Lilly Will Not Be Social Distancing
By Jordan Crucchiola@jorcru
Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
Well. Contrary to what everyone else is beseeching us to do during the coronavirus pandemic and self-isolating, Evangeline Lilly will not be staying inside during the health crisis. She posted to Instagram today, letting folks know that her kids are continuing to attend gymnastics camp and that it is “business as usual” at her house. A number of people took issue with her stance in the comments to her post, but Lilly says she’s choosing liberty. “I am also immune compromised at the moment,” she told one person. “I have two young kids. Some people value their lives over freedom, some people value freedom over their lives. We all make our choices.”
She also shared that she’s living with her father at the moment, who is very immunocompromised with stage-four leukemia. Lilly also replied to one commenter, saying, “There’s ‘something’ every election year,” and gave a bit of a libertarian take when she explained, “Where we are right now feels a lot too close to Marshall Law [sic] for my comfort already, all in the name of a respiratory flu.” Adding that, “It’s unnerving … Let’s be vigilant right now. And kind. Watchful and gracious — keeping a close eye on our leaders, making sure they don’t abuse this moment to steal away more freedoms and grab more power.” So, that’s what’s going on at House Lilly. Watch out for those gymnastics-camp vectors, everyone.
By Jordan Crucchiola@jorcru
Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage
Well. Contrary to what everyone else is beseeching us to do during the coronavirus pandemic and self-isolating, Evangeline Lilly will not be staying inside during the health crisis. She posted to Instagram today, letting folks know that her kids are continuing to attend gymnastics camp and that it is “business as usual” at her house. A number of people took issue with her stance in the comments to her post, but Lilly says she’s choosing liberty. “I am also immune compromised at the moment,” she told one person. “I have two young kids. Some people value their lives over freedom, some people value freedom over their lives. We all make our choices.”
She also shared that she’s living with her father at the moment, who is very immunocompromised with stage-four leukemia. Lilly also replied to one commenter, saying, “There’s ‘something’ every election year,” and gave a bit of a libertarian take when she explained, “Where we are right now feels a lot too close to Marshall Law [sic] for my comfort already, all in the name of a respiratory flu.” Adding that, “It’s unnerving … Let’s be vigilant right now. And kind. Watchful and gracious — keeping a close eye on our leaders, making sure they don’t abuse this moment to steal away more freedoms and grab more power.” So, that’s what’s going on at House Lilly. Watch out for those gymnastics-camp vectors, everyone.
Daniel Dae Kim With Coronavirus Still Looks Better Than You on Your Best Day
By Jordan Crucchiola@jorcru
Daniel Dae Kim Photo: Daniel Dae Kim/Instagram
Daniel Dae Kim knows that everyone is wondering why celebrities seem to be able to get tested at will for COVID-19, but decided to share the account of his recent diagnosis anyway in the name of spreading awareness about the necessity of everyone taking precautionary measures. Honestly, he did a great job, and despite the apology for his allegedly unkept appearance, this is basically a quarantine-style thirst trap. The actor says he was filming an arc on the show New Amsterdam in New York when production was shut down for coronavirus concerns, and then started feeling sick on the plane back home to Hawaii. He self-isolated for a few days upon returning, but then took himself to a drive-through testing facility in Honolulu after his symptoms — body aches, chest pain, fever — became worse. A few days later he got his positive results back and went into quarantine in a separate part of his house from his family, taking prescribed medication to address symptoms and doing the routine of rest and water. Kim says he wanted to share all this to urge people to heed the calls for social distancing, telling everyone out there who would rather choose liberty (or something like that), “If you treat this without care you are potentially endangering the lives of millions of people.”
Kim also took time in his ten-minute video to plead for universal health care and an end to anti-Asian-American violence, which has increased since the White House started adding racism to the discourse by calling COVID-19 the “Chinese virus,” and he also thanks everyone performing vital service jobs — doctors, grocery-story workers, transportation workers, and the like — and putting themselves at risk during the pandemic crisis. So, maybe a little less singing John Lennon songs in mansions (JoJo, your song is good), and a little more of what Daniel Dae Kim does in the video below — including his “letting it all go” look.
By Jordan Crucchiola@jorcru
Daniel Dae Kim Photo: Daniel Dae Kim/Instagram
Daniel Dae Kim knows that everyone is wondering why celebrities seem to be able to get tested at will for COVID-19, but decided to share the account of his recent diagnosis anyway in the name of spreading awareness about the necessity of everyone taking precautionary measures. Honestly, he did a great job, and despite the apology for his allegedly unkept appearance, this is basically a quarantine-style thirst trap. The actor says he was filming an arc on the show New Amsterdam in New York when production was shut down for coronavirus concerns, and then started feeling sick on the plane back home to Hawaii. He self-isolated for a few days upon returning, but then took himself to a drive-through testing facility in Honolulu after his symptoms — body aches, chest pain, fever — became worse. A few days later he got his positive results back and went into quarantine in a separate part of his house from his family, taking prescribed medication to address symptoms and doing the routine of rest and water. Kim says he wanted to share all this to urge people to heed the calls for social distancing, telling everyone out there who would rather choose liberty (or something like that), “If you treat this without care you are potentially endangering the lives of millions of people.”
Kim also took time in his ten-minute video to plead for universal health care and an end to anti-Asian-American violence, which has increased since the White House started adding racism to the discourse by calling COVID-19 the “Chinese virus,” and he also thanks everyone performing vital service jobs — doctors, grocery-story workers, transportation workers, and the like — and putting themselves at risk during the pandemic crisis. So, maybe a little less singing John Lennon songs in mansions (JoJo, your song is good), and a little more of what Daniel Dae Kim does in the video below — including his “letting it all go” look.
Stream an Indie and Support Your Local Movie Theater Too
By Chris Lee@__ChrisLee
Kino Lorber’s Bacurau Photo: Courtesy of Kino Lorber
Prior to culture grinding to a coronavirus-mandated halt this month, Hollywood monetized movies in two distinct ways — through theatrical ticket sales and video on demand — and never the twain did meet. Despite a general willingness on the part of major movie studios to compress the industry-standard 90-day window between theatrical and digital releases, and the energetic lobbying efforts of streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon, the nation’s biggest movie-theater chains effectively blockaded any such breach. But now, after a span of days that has seen the lowest cumulative box-office grosses in two decades, and the indefinite closure of the nation’s top-ten largest movie-theater chains owing to COVID-19 terror, a rupture with the old way has begun in earnest.
On Thursday, the indie-movie distributor Kino Lorber announced a groundbreaking agreement with art-house cinemas across the country to implement a “virtual theatrical exhibition initiative” that bridges the ticket sales–streaming service divide. Through its newly created Kino Marquee division, the initiative enables an online release of movies that are also currently scheduled to run in theaters by mimicking elements of the theatergoing experience. Viewers buy “tickets” to stream first-run movies through the marquee page of the theater they want to support — BAM in Brooklyn, New York; Sie Film Center in Denver, Colorado; the Loft Cinema in Tucson, Arizona; and Aperture Cinema in Winston Salem, North Carolina, among those participating — and the resulting revenues are split 50-50 between Kino Lorber and the theaters at a time when more movie houses are being forced to shutter every day.
Up first: the Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize–winning “Brazilian Dystopian Spaghetti Western” Bacurau, which had opened at BAM on March 13 for a single day before the marquee was forced to shut down. The movie will now become available via Kino Marquee invitation to all 60 of the theaters across the country where it had been originally programmed.
The Virtual Theatrical Exhibition Initiative™ is being put into play just one day after Sony announced it will make the Vin Diesel thriller Bloodshot — which hit the multiplex March 13 and had grossed a paltry $9.3 million to date — available for digital purchase on Tuesday. And on March 17, Universal gave the first indication of what could be a seismic industry shift, pushing the day-and-date rollout of the animated sequel Trolls World Tour to April 10, and making the current theatrical films The Invisible Man, Emma., and The Hunt available through video on demand.
It all combines to raise the inevitable question: Why aren’t all new movies available to watch online now?
At a cultural tipping point when big movies are getting drop-kicked off the release calendar almost hourly — on Thursday, Illumination Animation’s Minions: The Rise of Gru was jettisoned from its July 3 theatrical release and put on indefinite hold — and the multiplexes still in operation are facing perilous attrition, major Hollywood movie studios have never faced less incentive to maintain a three-month window between theatrical and streaming. Back in 2011, for instance, when Universal attempted an experiment, offering the release of its thriller Tower Heist via VOD just three weeks shy of its theatrical bow, several of the country’s largest theater chains announced they would boycott booking the film, forcing Universal to back off its plans. Now, however, with so many theaters shut, movie exhibitors have no such leverage. And that leaves the door ajar for continued experimentation along the lines of Kino Marquee.
But even while a day-and-date release is becoming increasingly viable for films like Bacurau, there has been no indication to date that Hollywood will dump its biggest-budgeted fare straight to streaming anytime soon. With myriad ancillary revenue streams from branded merch, kids’ fast-food value meals, and theme-park attractions tied to “tentpole” movies’ financial overperformance, major movies like No Time to Die, F9, and Black Widow will still wind up in theaters first for the foreseeable future, industry sources say.
By Chris Lee@__ChrisLee
Kino Lorber’s Bacurau Photo: Courtesy of Kino Lorber
Prior to culture grinding to a coronavirus-mandated halt this month, Hollywood monetized movies in two distinct ways — through theatrical ticket sales and video on demand — and never the twain did meet. Despite a general willingness on the part of major movie studios to compress the industry-standard 90-day window between theatrical and digital releases, and the energetic lobbying efforts of streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon, the nation’s biggest movie-theater chains effectively blockaded any such breach. But now, after a span of days that has seen the lowest cumulative box-office grosses in two decades, and the indefinite closure of the nation’s top-ten largest movie-theater chains owing to COVID-19 terror, a rupture with the old way has begun in earnest.
On Thursday, the indie-movie distributor Kino Lorber announced a groundbreaking agreement with art-house cinemas across the country to implement a “virtual theatrical exhibition initiative” that bridges the ticket sales–streaming service divide. Through its newly created Kino Marquee division, the initiative enables an online release of movies that are also currently scheduled to run in theaters by mimicking elements of the theatergoing experience. Viewers buy “tickets” to stream first-run movies through the marquee page of the theater they want to support — BAM in Brooklyn, New York; Sie Film Center in Denver, Colorado; the Loft Cinema in Tucson, Arizona; and Aperture Cinema in Winston Salem, North Carolina, among those participating — and the resulting revenues are split 50-50 between Kino Lorber and the theaters at a time when more movie houses are being forced to shutter every day.
Up first: the Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize–winning “Brazilian Dystopian Spaghetti Western” Bacurau, which had opened at BAM on March 13 for a single day before the marquee was forced to shut down. The movie will now become available via Kino Marquee invitation to all 60 of the theaters across the country where it had been originally programmed.
The Virtual Theatrical Exhibition Initiative™ is being put into play just one day after Sony announced it will make the Vin Diesel thriller Bloodshot — which hit the multiplex March 13 and had grossed a paltry $9.3 million to date — available for digital purchase on Tuesday. And on March 17, Universal gave the first indication of what could be a seismic industry shift, pushing the day-and-date rollout of the animated sequel Trolls World Tour to April 10, and making the current theatrical films The Invisible Man, Emma., and The Hunt available through video on demand.
It all combines to raise the inevitable question: Why aren’t all new movies available to watch online now?
At a cultural tipping point when big movies are getting drop-kicked off the release calendar almost hourly — on Thursday, Illumination Animation’s Minions: The Rise of Gru was jettisoned from its July 3 theatrical release and put on indefinite hold — and the multiplexes still in operation are facing perilous attrition, major Hollywood movie studios have never faced less incentive to maintain a three-month window between theatrical and streaming. Back in 2011, for instance, when Universal attempted an experiment, offering the release of its thriller Tower Heist via VOD just three weeks shy of its theatrical bow, several of the country’s largest theater chains announced they would boycott booking the film, forcing Universal to back off its plans. Now, however, with so many theaters shut, movie exhibitors have no such leverage. And that leaves the door ajar for continued experimentation along the lines of Kino Marquee.
But even while a day-and-date release is becoming increasingly viable for films like Bacurau, there has been no indication to date that Hollywood will dump its biggest-budgeted fare straight to streaming anytime soon. With myriad ancillary revenue streams from branded merch, kids’ fast-food value meals, and theme-park attractions tied to “tentpole” movies’ financial overperformance, major movies like No Time to Die, F9, and Black Widow will still wind up in theaters first for the foreseeable future, industry sources say.
chick is on one! smash tho !
She is a dumbass for exposing her kids.
Washing hands before doing GYMNASTICS WITH OTHER KIDS. That'll stop the virus.
Your celebrity won't stop you or your kids from getting it!
Prince Albert II of Monaco tests positive for coronavirus, palace announces | CNN
Prince Albert II of Monaco has tested positive for coronavirus, a spokesperson for the city-state's palace told CNN on Thursday.
MUTHAFUCKAS STILL TAKING THIS AS A JOKE.California issues statewide stay-at-home order
California's governor ordered residents across the state to stay at home except for essential needs or jobs as a way to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus and the illness it causes, COVID-19.
I better get there tomorrow morning and pick up MLB the Show 20 before those fools fold under pressure and close up shop.
yooooooo!!!!!Prince Albert II of Monaco tests positive for coronavirus, palace announces | CNN
Prince Albert II of Monaco has tested positive for coronavirus, a spokesperson for the city-state's palace told CNN on Thursday.www.cnn.com
yooooooo!!!!!
Leaders of countries catching it.
So i had a situation today.
Two local pharmacies closed last night.
No warning at ALL
in fact i called in the morning to confirm the baby's prescriptions and they had absolutely no notification
So I trek out there i just a gate down and some wood planks blocking too.
Of course i initially panic, but i start to call around and set up at another location
Which aint close
I get there and guess what?
Out of stock.
I don't flip but i calmly explain the whole situation to like 3 staff members
They pull aside and said please wait give us like 30 minutes
In less than that...
Lo and behold
They find it
So moral here...
Please make sure you meds are covered family.
Two local pharmacies closed last night.
No warning at ALL
in fact i called in the morning to confirm the baby's prescriptions and they had absolutely no notification
So I trek out there i just a gate down and some wood planks blocking too.
Of course i initially panic, but i start to call around and set up at another location
Which aint close
I get there and guess what?
Out of stock.
I don't flip but i calmly explain the whole situation to like 3 staff members
They pull aside and said please wait give us like 30 minutes
In less than that...
Lo and behold
They find it
So moral here...
Please make sure you meds are covered family.
whew! glad u were able to get thru them, this is not the time or ailment to be without medication !!
$0.00 in the trap.
THE FAILURE MARCHES ON
Most Renters Not Safe From Eviction Under Trump Proposal
www.huffpost.com
the failure continues
Most Renters Not Safe From Eviction Under Trump Proposal
Foreclosures and evictions would stop only for single-family homes with loans through the FHA, according to a new Trump administration proposal.
the failure continues
Most Renters Not Safe From Eviction Under Trump Proposal
Most Renters Not Safe From Eviction Under Trump Proposal
Foreclosures and evictions would stop only for single-family homes with loans through the FHA, according to a new Trump administration proposal.
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KROQ’s Kevin in the Morning Show team ‘fired,’ host calls station ‘toxic’
The crew of Kevin in the Morning with Allie & Jensen were told they’d be let go after their show aired on Tuesday morning, according to Ryder.
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Governor Cuomo Signs the 'New York State on PAUSE' Executive Order
Governor Cuomo announced he is signing the "New York State on PAUSE" executive order, a 10-point policy to assure uniform safety for everyone.
www.governor.ny.gov
Cuomo orders all nonessential New York workers to stay home
https://www.cnn.com/profiles/veronica-stracqualursi
By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN
Updated 1:54 PM ET, Fri March 20, 2020
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Washington (CNN)All workers in nonessential businesses across New York state are required to stay home in an effort to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at a press conference Friday morning.
The executive order takes effect Sunday evening, Cuomo said, and comes a day after California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered the state's nearly 40 million residents to stay home. The two states have a combined population of nearly 59 million people, meaning the two orders affect nearly 1 in 5 Americans.
Cuomo acknowledged that his actions "will cause disruption. They will cause businesses to close. They'll cause employees to stay at home. I understand that. They will cause much unhappiness. I understand that also."
But, he said, "I accept full responsibility. If someone is unhappy, if somebody wants to blame someone, or complain about someone, blame me. There is no one else who is responsible for this decision."
The Democratic governor insisted he wasn't issuing a "shelter in place" order, which he said referred to active shooter situations, but rather the state was "closing the valve" of everyday life to limit the outbreak. He urged New Yorkers to "remain indoors to the greatest extent."
Listen to the CNN Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction podcast with chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta here.
Civil fines and mandatory closures for businesses that don't comply with the new mandate will be enforced beginning on Sunday, Cuomo announced.
"These provisions will be enforced," he said. "These are not helpful hints. This is not if you really want to be a great citizen. These are legal provisions. They will be enforced. There will be a civil fine and mandatory closure for any business that is not in compliance. Again, your actions can affect my health. That's where we are."
Cuomo, however, said there will be no civil fines on individuals at this time for people who violate the policy. He also announced that he's going to issue a moratorium on evictions, both residential and commercial, for 90 days.
For New Yorkers who are low risk, nonessential gatherings will be restricted. Individuals are being asked to limit outdoor recreational activities to non-contact activities. For essential workers who have to go out in public, the governor encouraged practicing social distancing. Grocery stores, food delivery service and public transportation will remain operational, Cuomo said.
People over 70 or with underlying conditions are ordered to remain indoors, only to go outside for solitary exercise, screening all visitors' temperatures, and avoid visiting households with multiple people.
"There are people and places in New York City where it looks like life as usual. No, this is not life as usual. And accept it and realize it and deal with it," Cuomo said.
More medical supplies needed, Cuomo says
Cuomo also stressed that more medical supplies, hospital beds and ventilators are needed.
"The ventilators are to this war what missiles were to World War II," Cuomo said, as he urged health care facilities that aren't using ventilators to hand them over to the state.
Cuomo announced that the state will start providing financial incentives for businesses that want to manufacture personal protective equipment, like masks and gloves.
While hospitals will remain open, Cuomo said the state plans on canceling all non-elective surgeries, which he claimed would free up 25-35% of hospital beds.
New York's order barring nonessential workers isn't quite as specific as the mandate in California, where residents are being told to "stay at home" effective immediately, except for essential things such as food, prescriptions, health care and commuting to jobs considered crucial.
Under California state law, people who violate the order could be found guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by no more than a $1,000 fine and up to six months in prison. But Newsom told reporters Thursday that the order will not be enforced by law enforcement.
Also, where Newsom's order exempts workers in 16 critical sectors, Cuomo said New York was "working through the list of essential services now."
"Look, society has to function," he said.
As of late Friday morning, there were more than 7,000 confirmed cases in New York state, with 35 deaths, Cuomo said. California has reported nearly 1,000 cases and 19 deaths.
President Donald Trump praised Newsom and Cuomo's actions.
"They're taking very strong, bold steps and I applaud them," Trump said at the White House.
This story has been updated to include additional details from Cuomo and background information.
www.cnn.com
https://www.cnn.com/profiles/veronica-stracqualursi
By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN
Updated 1:54 PM ET, Fri March 20, 2020
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Doctor says hospitals don't have supplies Trump talks about
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces 90-day mortgage relief plan
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Brad Paisley says free grocery store will deliver to seniors
What seniors really need during the coronavirus pandemic
Oregon distillery making and giving away hand sanitizer
NY governor tells non-essential workers to stay home
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Avlon: America has overcome far worse pandemics
Is delivery dangerous? Can I go outside? Your Qs answered
Dr. Fauci: There is no 'magic drug' for coronavirus
Dr. Fauci: Testing asymptomatic patients is not the highest priority
Here's how the novel coronavirus outbreak unfolded
Former Obama official: We knew we were due for a pandemic
Don't blame bats for coronavirus pandemic, blame humans
Doctor says hospitals don't have supplies Trump talks about
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Doctor: We're seeing people in their 40s on ventilators
Former FDNY fire marshal among victims of coronavirus
Brad Paisley says free grocery store will deliver to seniors
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Oregon distillery making and giving away hand sanitizer
NY governor tells non-essential workers to stay home
Meet global health legend on the coronavirus task force
Avlon: America has overcome far worse pandemics
Is delivery dangerous? Can I go outside? Your Qs answered
Dr. Fauci: There is no 'magic drug' for coronavirus
Dr. Fauci: Testing asymptomatic patients is not the highest priority
Here's how the novel coronavirus outbreak unfolded
Former Obama official: We knew we were due for a pandemic
Washington (CNN)All workers in nonessential businesses across New York state are required to stay home in an effort to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at a press conference Friday morning.
The executive order takes effect Sunday evening, Cuomo said, and comes a day after California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered the state's nearly 40 million residents to stay home. The two states have a combined population of nearly 59 million people, meaning the two orders affect nearly 1 in 5 Americans.
Cuomo acknowledged that his actions "will cause disruption. They will cause businesses to close. They'll cause employees to stay at home. I understand that. They will cause much unhappiness. I understand that also."
But, he said, "I accept full responsibility. If someone is unhappy, if somebody wants to blame someone, or complain about someone, blame me. There is no one else who is responsible for this decision."
The Democratic governor insisted he wasn't issuing a "shelter in place" order, which he said referred to active shooter situations, but rather the state was "closing the valve" of everyday life to limit the outbreak. He urged New Yorkers to "remain indoors to the greatest extent."
Listen to the CNN Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction podcast with chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta here.
Civil fines and mandatory closures for businesses that don't comply with the new mandate will be enforced beginning on Sunday, Cuomo announced.
"These provisions will be enforced," he said. "These are not helpful hints. This is not if you really want to be a great citizen. These are legal provisions. They will be enforced. There will be a civil fine and mandatory closure for any business that is not in compliance. Again, your actions can affect my health. That's where we are."
Cuomo, however, said there will be no civil fines on individuals at this time for people who violate the policy. He also announced that he's going to issue a moratorium on evictions, both residential and commercial, for 90 days.
For New Yorkers who are low risk, nonessential gatherings will be restricted. Individuals are being asked to limit outdoor recreational activities to non-contact activities. For essential workers who have to go out in public, the governor encouraged practicing social distancing. Grocery stores, food delivery service and public transportation will remain operational, Cuomo said.
People over 70 or with underlying conditions are ordered to remain indoors, only to go outside for solitary exercise, screening all visitors' temperatures, and avoid visiting households with multiple people.
"There are people and places in New York City where it looks like life as usual. No, this is not life as usual. And accept it and realize it and deal with it," Cuomo said.
More medical supplies needed, Cuomo says
Cuomo also stressed that more medical supplies, hospital beds and ventilators are needed.
"The ventilators are to this war what missiles were to World War II," Cuomo said, as he urged health care facilities that aren't using ventilators to hand them over to the state.
Cuomo announced that the state will start providing financial incentives for businesses that want to manufacture personal protective equipment, like masks and gloves.
While hospitals will remain open, Cuomo said the state plans on canceling all non-elective surgeries, which he claimed would free up 25-35% of hospital beds.
New York's order barring nonessential workers isn't quite as specific as the mandate in California, where residents are being told to "stay at home" effective immediately, except for essential things such as food, prescriptions, health care and commuting to jobs considered crucial.
Under California state law, people who violate the order could be found guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by no more than a $1,000 fine and up to six months in prison. But Newsom told reporters Thursday that the order will not be enforced by law enforcement.
Also, where Newsom's order exempts workers in 16 critical sectors, Cuomo said New York was "working through the list of essential services now."
"Look, society has to function," he said.
As of late Friday morning, there were more than 7,000 confirmed cases in New York state, with 35 deaths, Cuomo said. California has reported nearly 1,000 cases and 19 deaths.
President Donald Trump praised Newsom and Cuomo's actions.
"They're taking very strong, bold steps and I applaud them," Trump said at the White House.
This story has been updated to include additional details from Cuomo and background information.
Cuomo orders all nonessential New York workers to stay home
All workers in nonessential businesses across New York state are required to stay home in an effort to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at a press conference Friday morning.
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Staffer in Gov. Cuomo’s press office tests positive for coronavirus
By DENIS SLATTERY
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS |
MAR 20, 2020 | 9:14 PM
Governor Andrew Cuomo holds a press briefing Friday on coronavirus. An unidentified member of Cuomo's press staff has tested positive for the illness.(Darren McGee/Darren McGee- Office of Governor)
ALBANY — A member of Gov. Cuomo’s press team has tested positive for coronavirus, secretary to the governor Melissa DeRosa confirmed Friday.
No other employees in the governor’s press office are displaying symptoms, but everyone who worked near the person is under precautionary quarantine for the time being.
“A member of our press office felt ill mid-day Thursday and immediately isolated themselves," DeRosa said in a statement. “This staffer was tested for COVID-19 this morning and that test has come back positive.”
Earlier in the day, Cuomo said the person had exhibited “signs of coronavirus” and was being tested.
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MAR 20, 2020 | 9:14 PM
Governor Andrew Cuomo holds a press briefing Friday on coronavirus. An unidentified member of Cuomo's press staff has tested positive for the illness.(Darren McGee/Darren McGee- Office of Governor)
ALBANY — A member of Gov. Cuomo’s press team has tested positive for coronavirus, secretary to the governor Melissa DeRosa confirmed Friday.
No other employees in the governor’s press office are displaying symptoms, but everyone who worked near the person is under precautionary quarantine for the time being.
“A member of our press office felt ill mid-day Thursday and immediately isolated themselves," DeRosa said in a statement. “This staffer was tested for COVID-19 this morning and that test has come back positive.”
Earlier in the day, Cuomo said the person had exhibited “signs of coronavirus” and was being tested.
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“They’re going to be tested, but we as a precaution quarantined employees of the press office in the meantime,” he said during a press conference in the Capitol Building.
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Cuomo signed an executive order on Friday mandating New Yorkers stay home as the number of coronavirus cases in the state surged above 7,000, the most in the nation.
Businesses are shuttered in the state except for essential services, such as hospitals, pharmacies grocery stores and restaurants offering takeout or food delivery.
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