The lesson from the 1918 flu pandemic is clear — shut most everything and do not open too early.
How some cities ‘flattened the curve’ during the 1918 flu pandemic https://t.co/GWBVT5Kqpv via @NatGeo
— Michael Morell (@MichaelJMorell) March 28, 2020
The coronavirus recession is exposing how the economy was not strong as it seemed https://t.co/ZUpvfMB5Um
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 29, 2020
ITALY: 101-year old man who was born during the Spanish Flu pandemic has recovered from a coronavirus infection
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) March 28, 2020
Louisiana #coronavirus/#COVID19 stats for 3/28/2020:
Cases: 3,315
Deaths: 137
Hospitalized: 927
On ventilators: 336https://t.co/1zBAVKdOCu pic.twitter.com/DFHvuSGiQj— Jeff Adelson (@jadelson) March 28, 2020
New Orleans' first responders are so low on masks, gloves and other protective gear amid the coronavirus pandemic that the city is asking for donations over the next week.
Here's how you can help. 👇https://t.co/TLN2LyZBLa
— NOLA.com (@NOLAnews) March 28, 2020
Coronavirus: As Louisiana's cases rise, a look at how many ventilators, beds are available https://t.co/5pu4D48SEA
— The Daily Advertiser (@theadvertiser) March 28, 2020
La. businesses in survival mode, look to lenders for deferment, relief https://t.co/doB9h1pKBY
— HoumaToday (@HoumaToday) March 28, 2020
A new healthcare study released by public relations firm Quote Wizards shows data that makes Louisiana the seventh-best state in the nation for hospital capacity.https://t.co/XjnJm3sNDk pic.twitter.com/MmlJ8OaINP
— The Daily Star (@hammondlastar) March 27, 2020
It may not be the time to drain ponds, even if producers have a serious loss of business, an expert suggests. https://t.co/MNFLglfJiP
— The News-Star (@thenewsstar) March 28, 2020
Help began with an engineering professor and a 3D printer. https://t.co/kVHxzoPKq4
— The Town Talk (@TownTalkDotCom) March 28, 2020
The sobering announcement Friday of a jump in identified COVID-19 cases in St. Martin Parish, along with three deaths attributed to the disease, put an exclamation point on the Friday update on the continued growth of the coronavirus pandemic. https://t.co/IqKjBoTllA
— The Daily Iberian (@DailyIberian1) March 27, 2020
OUR VIEW | In times of emergency, rumors spread like wildfire creating confusion and misinformation. In the current coronavirus pandemic, FEMA, in cooperation with the White House, has set up a special web site to alert the public to myths. https://t.co/dfg454inh6
— American Press (@AmericanPress) March 27, 2020
ICYMI: Experts from Tulane University and LSU have said the weeks-long celebration likely did help the virus to spread in Louisiana. https://t.co/LryjJtQQho
— The Shreveport Times (@shreveporttimes) March 28, 2020
Before coronavirus hit Louisiana, OLOL averaged 14 telemedicine visits a day across its statewide system.
On Tuesday alone, they conducted 1,129 telemedicine visits. 👀
Inside the growing number of remote doctor visits while Louisiana stays at home. ⬇https://t.co/TEjO36ejoU
— The Advocate (@theadvocatebr) March 28, 2020
Iowa Department of Public Health reports 34 additional COVID-19 cases Thursday https://t.co/8cHS2T0Kmr
— KCCI News (@KCCINews) March 27, 2020
The bill will provide $1,200 to most American adults. Before the payments go out, you can use this stimulus check calculator to see how much you can expect to get.https://t.co/lUSgJu4X9g
— We Are Iowa Local 5 (@weareiowa5news) March 28, 2020
A Rochester hair stylist is delivering products to her clients as the shutdown continues #rochmn https://t.co/jxuFHL5PLm
— KIMT News 3 (@KIMTNews3) March 27, 2020
SIOUX CITY — As concerns from the spread of coronavirus moved through the nation, the first confirmed Siouxland case of COVID-19 came in the first half of March, then numbers accelerated over the last 10 days of the month. https://t.co/vdHiZ4IG59
— Sioux City Journal (@scj) March 27, 2020
Great story of a community coming together, and using innovative technology for a good cause! #IowansUnite https://t.co/kSOq9DG5Tk
— Iowa Economic Dev (@BusinessIOWA) March 27, 2020
Iowa's 2,500 pharmacists are key players in managing concerns related to COVID-19, our editorial board writes. https://t.co/fohsLgDgzU
— Des Moines Register (@DMRegister) March 27, 2020
Here's what's going on with prices for eggs, milk and other staples. https://t.co/ycdBbj5cY6 via @DMRegister
— donnelle eller (@DonnelleE) March 26, 2020
The U.S. House rushed President Donald Trump a $2.2 trillion rescue package Friday, tossing a life preserver to a U.S. economy and health care system left flailing by the coronavirus pandemic. https://t.co/eiQoTS4yzv
— Quad-City Times (@qctimes) March 27, 2020
U.S. Department of Justice backs United Technoliogies merger with Raytheon https://t.co/BuO53RZKQe
— The Gazette (@gazettedotcom) March 27, 2020
Mid-American's lease for a utility-scale solar array brought some unexpected critics worried the lease will damage existing prairie. https://t.co/kSkz2iE4LW
— IC Press-Citizen (@presscitizen) March 25, 2020
Attorneys general, including Iowa's, warn stores, sites to monitor for price gouging https://t.co/CmDTIoZJVy via @DMRegister
— Lee Rood (@leerood) March 25, 2020
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ order suspending “non-essential” surgeries includes halting surgical abortions. Developing story from @bcrodriguez: https://t.co/ZNjPFuonP4
— Brianne Pfannenstiel (@brianneDMR) March 27, 2020
These claims were shared widely on social media. That doesn't make them true. Here are the facts. https://t.co/5IxBBN6kPG
— The Courier (@wcfcourier) March 27, 2020
GOWRIE — Soon, the mirage of an old grocery store in a food desert will be transformed into a place where Gowrie residents can buy things they haven’t been able to for months.https://t.co/rC4sme70Sd pic.twitter.com/gooSdvppz2
— The Messenger (@Messenger_News) March 26, 2020
For more graphics about the outbreak in Iowa, click here. It's got all the maps and graphics you could want, updated daily: https://t.co/rUEmMqlwDf
— Tim Webber (@HelloTimWebber) March 27, 2020
New flu cases drop; death toll tops 24K https://t.co/0t94IxvSyM
— KCRG (@KCRG) March 27, 2020
Possible twister: Damage reports at Mississippi-Alabama line https://t.co/uujWLMxzWK
— Telegraph Herald (@TelegraphHerald) March 25, 2020
Boeing could get a staggering $17 billion from the government to help prop up its industry in the wake of the pandemic. https://t.co/G0ZASJ4jOu
— KCRG (@KCRG) March 27, 2020
The pandemic of 1918 showed the hazard of easing up too quickly, with Denver seeing a resurgence in Spanish flu cases after allowing people to once again congregate before things were fully under control. https://t.co/sAzoTgCsLL
— The Denver Post (@denverpost) March 29, 2020
White House, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill https://t.co/pPVOsHVYr4
— WCTV Eyewitness News (@WCTV) March 25, 2020
President Donald Trump declared Florida a disaster area Wednesday because of the new coronavirus outbreak, while another of the state’s largest metropolitan areas moved toward a near-shutdown. https://t.co/pznyricATC
— Daytona Beach News-Journal (@dbnewsjournal) March 26, 2020
New research suggests heat, humidity could put a damper on coronavirus https://t.co/yfs4V9yTmS
— Naples Daily News (@ndn) March 21, 2020
Unlike many restaurants, which are trying to stay afloat delivering and offering take out after governments ordered dining rooms closed to stem the spread of the coronavirus, Threefold Cafe is busier than ever. https://t.co/B9xVcvOvh6
— Miami Herald (@MiamiHerald) March 26, 2020
Gatorland is closed, but the animals still need care https://t.co/NERsyvS8rP pic.twitter.com/9oI1ag9NgG
— Orlando Sentinel (@orlandosentinel) March 25, 2020
Aren’t New York flyers supposed to be screened in Florida? It might be less than you thought https://t.co/dBQW1qgNJi pic.twitter.com/31oZzBmC9t
— South Florida Sun Sentinel (@SunSentinel) March 26, 2020
Coronavirus Florida: Traveling back home, snowbirds? Doctors recommend you stay put. https://t.co/A2u4vr1KEp
— Tampa Bay Times (@TB_Times) March 25, 2020
You want to see what joy looks like? In just its second year as a varsity team, Farmingdale wins the DI large state title. West Babylon comes in second. pic.twitter.com/wE3o6Lie2z
— Newsday HS sports (@NewsdayHSsports) March 7, 2020
Good news: Many local food purveyors are ramping up or initiating takeout services so you don’t have to go to the market. And some big-time restaurant suppliers are now delivering to regular folks in an effort to shore up their businesses. https://t.co/nORANzIsjL
— Newsday (@Newsday) March 21, 2020
Columnist @chris_churchill says @NYGovCuomo deserves rave reviews for his handling of the coronavirus crisis. https://t.co/NkZwOqfl2N
— Times Union (@timesunion) March 22, 2020
Here's a look at the number of confirmed coronavirus cases by county in New York https://t.co/w5hsjnCQLa
— stargazette.com (@stargazette) March 22, 2020
Rensselaer County sees COVID-19 spike among young people https://t.co/QrrrhRVWOc
— The Saratogian (@SaratogianNews) March 23, 2020
Officials at the Salamanca City Central School District announced Monday it would remain closed through April 12 while they devise plans of instruction through alternative means. https://t.co/02HL2AbOjm
— Salamanca Press (@SalamancaPress) March 17, 2020
Top 10 Behind-The-Scenes Stories From The Best Action Movies https://t.co/MFjhoCteDA pic.twitter.com/u35hKgdY19
— Rome Sentinel News (@RomeSentinel) March 23, 2020
The governor’s order also bans all public and private gatherings of people for social, spiritual and recreational purposes for two weeks. That includes weddings and funerals. https://t.co/oV6eZkI4vx
— The Olympian (@theolympian) March 24, 2020
Will the Olympics be postponed due to the spread of coronavirus? A longtime International Olympic Committee member gave differing statements Monday. https://t.co/Hn9QbE7gN3
— The Seattle Times (@seattletimes) March 24, 2020
Covid-19: Large supermarkets can let more than 50 people in, subject to strict guidelines https://t.co/aRndlunxj4
— The Vancouver Sun (@VancouverSun) March 29, 2020
#BREAKING Kiwi soldiers are being pulled out of Iraq.https://t.co/WBAUC410vF
— nzherald (@nzherald) March 30, 2020
Boris Johnson's government is reportedly furious with China and believes it could have 40 times more coronavirus cases than it claims https://t.co/BlnpBb52JZ
— Business Insider (@businessinsider) March 29, 2020
NEW: Among Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents who prefer Bernie Sanders for the nomination, 15% say they’d back Pres. Trump over Joe Biden in the fall.https://t.co/THFF6HGBuW
— ABC News (@ABC) March 29, 2020
VIDEO: A drive through Manhattan shows almost empty streets as New York City's residents are asked to stay at home in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic pic.twitter.com/zH5Hb5HuBz
— AFP news agency (@AFP) March 25, 2020
VIDEO: Streets across the Americas are deserted as a host of countries begin obligatory confinement or curfews in the battle against the #coronavirus pandemic pic.twitter.com/0b9gKaGVE2
— AFP news agency (@AFP) March 24, 2020
VIDEO: Icelanders take a dip in the freezing water of a lake during wintertime as part of "cold therapy" classes. Exposure to cold is attracting more members of the public who believe that it helps combat stress, fatigue and chronic pain pic.twitter.com/67iRHuhMHZ
— AFP news agency (@AFP) March 25, 2020
#SubSunday New article #China deployed UUVs in Indian Ocean. Mission lasted a couple of months. The gliders are similar to the one seized from @USNavy in 2016 #India #Navy https://t.co/cpdc2BGYr8
— H I Sutton (@CovertShores) March 22, 2020
An interesting way to teach people about social distancing.. pic.twitter.com/vggQIiZAvF
— Cheddar🧀 (@cheddar) March 26, 2020
The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra delivers Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' with 19 musicians playing their parts from their homes pic.twitter.com/YVLrXN9yh6
— Khanoisseur 🐶🤦🏻♂️🌎 (@Khanoisseur) March 28, 2020
"The idea that we can import cheap goods and not import the consequences of slave labour, of silencing opposition and government repression, including of the truth about pandemic outbreaks, is clearly not true." https://t.co/FDmsINIWLl
— Rory Medcalf (@Rory_Medcalf) March 30, 2020
America's response to the coronavirus is the worst in the world, which is shocking and has a lot to do with a leader who is completely unfit, temperamentally and intellectually, for the job 1/ pic.twitter.com/sGZuFUukgr
— Paul Krugman (@paulkrugman) March 29, 2020
"She’s dead, and I’m quarantined. That’s how the story ends."
Tony Sizemore's girlfriend, Roberta "Birdie" Shelton, was the first person to die from covid-19 in Indiana. He shares how his life went "to this hell in a week." https://t.co/xAufltffVk
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 29, 2020
Japan uses targeted coronavirus testing; South Korea goes big. The U.S. faces a choice. https://t.co/eCZ4OIl228
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 29, 2020
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo during the covid-19 crisis is the same as ever, with one big difference: People like him https://t.co/SdX0TDpPNi
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 29, 2020