Armed groups pursue sheriff’s order to close gun stores in LA county

A tribute to Empire State to first responders

The Empire State Building is hosting a light show, supported by the voice of Alicia Keys, to honor first responders who are working tirelessly through the coronavirus pandemic.

Photo: Indian workers pack buses to go home after lockout

St. Patrick’s Day linked to six positive tests in Kentucky

Half a dozen cases of coronavirus positive were born from a single St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Kentucky that was held even after the cancellation of a large local parade, health officials said on Friday.

These cases weretracked to a St. Patrick’s Day party on March 17, three days after the Lexington St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festivalhad been canceledin order to limit the spread of the pandemic.

The organizers of this party had planned only nine guests, but others showed up.

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Four people die, two positive tests on a Holland America cruise ship

Four older passengers have died on a Holland America cruise ship where two people have tested positive for coronavirus and more than 100 have flu-like symptoms, the company said on Friday.

The British-American cruise line said that of its more than 1,800 passengers and crew on the Zaandam ship, 53 guests and 85 staff members are sick, the company said in a statement.Publish.

The ship was on a cruise to South America which departed Buenos Aires, Argentina on March 7 and was originally scheduled to end in Chile on March 21. He is currently off the coast of Panama, where healthy passengers will be abducted and boarded. twin ship. Those who are sick will remain isolated.

“While the plan for the two ships is still being finalized, we are continuing to work with the Panamanian authorities to approve the transit of the Panama Canal to sail to Fort Lauderdale, Florida,” the company said.

Los Angeles County Closes Beaches and Hiking Trails

Los Angeles County closed its beaches and hiking trails on Friday to keep Southern Californians at home while fighting coronavirus.

“It is crucial that we limit access to nonessential places where crowds gather,” said Barbara Ferrer. director of the public health service. “I ask you to help us by not going to our beaches and not hiking, at least for the next few weeks.”

Volleyball nets have been removed and nearby parking lots, bike paths and bathrooms have been closed. The judgment takes effect immediately and is scheduled until at least April 19.

“We can’t afford to see a repeat of last week’s crowded beaches,” said Gary Jones, director of the Beaches and Harbors Department, Gary Jones. “The risk of spreading COVID-19 is too great. Stay at home.”

The week in pictures: the world grappling with a spreading virus

Record number of 911 calls to New York

New Yorkers are flood the city’s 911 system with a record number of calls for help, officials said on Friday.

The FDNY received more calls to 911 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday than in any other three-day period in the history of the system, officials said.

FDNY spokesperson Frank Dwyer pleaded with New Yorkers to think twice before dialing: We need help from the public, please do not call except in an emergency.

A nurse in tears as Seattle cheers for healthcare workers

A Seattle nurse burst into tears Thursday night as her community applauded and applauded the city’s health workers. Ashlyn Juul, a nurse at Swedish Washington State Hospital, works most of the night, but worked one day the first night that the city of Seattle did this, said his girlfriend, Mara Curley, at NBC News.

“She is not normally an emotional person, but it has been difficult for a few weeks as her unit has COVID positive patients with extremely low protective equipment,” said Curley. “These are undoubtedly happy tears to be recognized and appreciated.”

Pope Francis pronounces his blessing on empty Saint Peter’s Square

Friday, Pope Francis delivered a special “Urbi et Orbi” blessing on an empty Saint-Pierre square, praying for the end of the coronavirus pandemic.

“Urbi et Orbi”, which means “to the city and to the world”, is a prayer that can only be led by the Pope and is reserved for solemn occasions, such as Easter, Christmas or the installation of a new Pope .

“You ask us not to be afraid, but our faith is weak and we are afraid. But Lord, do not leave us at the mercy of the storm,” said François during the prayer. “Tell us again,” Don’t be afraid. “And we, together with Peter, will share our concerns with you, because we know you care about us.”

St. Peter’s Square has been empty for weeks due to Italy’s national foreclosure. On Friday, more than 80,000 cases of coronavirus and more than 9,000 deaths were recorded in Italy, making it the third country most affected.

Disability rights groups criticize rationing plans of state fans

Disability rights groups have filed federal civil rights complaints alleging plans or proposals for rationing fans in Alabama and Washington state would discriminate against people with disabilities and imminently endanger them of the coronavirus virus.

A complaint filed Tuesday with the Civil Rights Office of the United States Department of Health and Human Services is targeting part of Alabama.Emergency operations planfocused on managing access to fans during an event that the governor considers a public health crisis.

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