BY BÉRJ BERAMIAN. Dealing with daily traffic in the suburbs of Los Angeles and running errands around town may sometimes frazzle some residents like me. People turn to tourism throughout the year to change their environment, to get away from their region, experience someplace different, or go somewhere that offers some serenity. |
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There were warnings by politicians and doctors that the pandemic was coming. Mandatory quarantines followed, along with scepticism by a public that felt the threat was all hype. Then, the deaths started. This scenario is unfolding across Southern California, as the region hunkers down against coronavirus and reported cases continue to rise. |
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Owners of catering and crafts stores in Mostar’s Old City held a meeting on Sunday because of the extremely difficult situation they were in, virtually collapsing in tourism due to the coronavirus epidemic. At the meeting, they appealed to all relevant institutions in Mostar to adopt mitigation.... |
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Image copyright Getty Images. All businesses in Northern Ireland are to get a three-month rates holiday as the coronavirus crisis deepens. The move comes as part of a £100m package unveiled by Finance Minister Conor Murphy. It followed the Chancellor Rishi Sunak's announcing government-backed loans for businesses of £300m. |
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In a circular dated Tuesday, March 17, Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma also suspended processions, pilgimages, conferences, recollections and other services that gather people together in big numbers. The directive includes the celebration of fiestas in the barrios and parishes if these occasions fall within the period of suspension. |
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When "Fake News" Was Banned An America Trump Might Have Loved By Adam Hochschild Every month, it seems, brings a new act in the Trump administration's war on the media. In January, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo exploded at National Public Radio reporter Mary Louise Kelly when he didn't like.... |
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RELIGIOUS groups are holding televised and online streaming worship services in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and the Luzon lockdown. On March 16, the government placed Luzon under “enhanced community quarantine” which will run until April 12. Four days before, Code Red Sublevel 2 was declared in Metro Manila. |
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Following the Government's advice to stop public gatherings the Church of England and the Baptist Union of Great Britain have announced churches are going to put public worship on hold and become a "different sort of church" in the coming months to face the challenge of coronavirus. |
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CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES. Canceled Milwaukee Repertory Theater performances, through April 5; Florentine Opera Company's performances of "The Tragedy of Carmen," March 13, 15, 21 and 22; First Stage's remaining performances of "Gretel!" through March 22; First Stage's performances of "The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors" through March 29. |
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From rock stars to wrestlers, TV stars and actors, there have already been quite a few celebrity deaths in 2020 which have shocked the world. The start of the decade has seen us wave goodbye much-loved stars such as spiritual medium Derek Acorah, drummer Neal Peart and Love Island host Saying goodbye to our heroes and stars we admire is never easy. |
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Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Delon Brennen said The Bahamas has to take a “hard stance” in order to flatten the spread of COVID-19 locally, including shutting down some non-essential services in the country. He said church services are among those that should be discontinued. |
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