KRON4 Articles: March 24, 2020

Inmates could be released early to protect prison system from coronavirus Volunteers make washable, reusable masks for health care workers Bay Area restaurants adapt to new restrictions of take out, delivery only Congressional leaders, White House reach deal on $2 trillion aid package Hand written letters being sent to seniors in nursing homes across Bay Area Tsunami watch for Hawaii lifted after north Pacific 7.5 magnitude quake California’s need for hospital beds increases as coronavirus cases climb Man accused of licking Walmart items in coronavirus prank charged with making terrorist threats Company launches new drive-thru grocery service in Danville What grocery stores in San Francisco are doing to keep everything clean, safe for customers US crew team training in East Bay responds to Olympics postponement New resource in Alameda County to report COVID-19 related scams, hoaxes Half of positive COVID-19 cases in California are ages 18 to 49, Newsom says CDC: Coronavirus stayed on Diamond Princess cruise 17 days after passengers disembark Is abortion an essential surgery? Decisions to halt elective procedures spark debate San Francisco reports 1st death from coronavirus Open: List of Bay Area restaurants offering takeout or delivery services amid shelter-in-place ‘Coronavirus: Facts Not Fear’ evening update – March 24, 2020 With Senate stalled on COVID-19 relief bill, Pelosi accused of ‘hijacking’ crisis Clinical trials underway for drugs that show promise fighting coronavirus 36-year-old fitness instructor with coronavirus urges people to heed safety measures Music teacher delights Petaluma neighborhood with lawn concert during stay-at-home order Senators look for options to protecting Americans’ right to vote Parking lots at state parks, beaches in Bay Area closed to keep large crowds away Coronavirus claims two former college basketball players Thousands of stolen N95 masks recovered, donated Clinical trials begin for drugs that might help treat coronavirus symptoms Coronavirus in US: Trump hopes to lift social distancing guidelines by Easter Travel organizations call on Congress for help amid virus pandemic Sam’s Club announces special hours and ‘concierge pickup’ for seniors Minor dies of coronavirus in what is believed to be first child death in US, health officials say KRONon Demand: Shows & Documentaries to watch while you’re stuck at home Athletes left with questions after Tokyo Olympics postponed Garth Brooks brought to tears during at-home concert on Facebook Live 2nd person dies of coronavirus in Alameda County Trump hopes country will be reopened by Easter amid outbreak North Carolina man arrested for coronavirus hoax at Walmart What you need to know today about the virus outbreak Hidden from sight – Inside the Mirage volcano Spanish troops disinfecting nursing homes find bodies among residents Group behind Sesame Street offers resources for parents and kids US could soon become epicenter of virus pandemic after ‘very large acceleration’ in cases, WHO warns San Francisco-based Rothy’s donates $20,000 to help fund COVID-19 relief efforts How to cope with stress and anxiety during the pandemic Spring breaker who caught heat after saying ‘If I get the corona, I get the corona’ issues apology 90-year-old woman makes full recovery from coronavirus Vallejo police officer tests positive for coronavirus Loss of smell, taste, might signal coronavirus infection Congress closing in on nearly $2 trillion virus aid package Restaurants urge Californians to order out for ‘Great American Takeout’ All Sonoma County parks closed in effort to curb spread of coronavirus Coronavirus FAQ: Disinfecting your devices and other things you should know Tokyo Olympics officially postponed to 2021 After massive turnout, new guidelines issued for coronavirus testing at Hayward site Man dies after self-medicating with chloroquine to treat coronavirus Loading up on toilet paper is money down the drain, doctor says Tokyo Olympics officially postponed until 2021 7-Eleven and Papa John’s both hiring 20,000 people Amazon Prime offering free kids’ movies, TV shows Trump says he intends to reopen country in weeks, not months