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The Spokesman-Review’s features team shares favorite films Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard on Star Trek: Picard Free movies, musicals and space travel streaming during COVID-19 couch sessions Staying at home during coronavirus is a luxury not everyone can afford COVID-19 cloistering creates long term concerns Tiffany Pinckney Hospitals, universities test treatment using plasma from recovered coronavirus patients Using video games to exercise might not help you get your social distancing six-pack BFHD leaders advise Tri-Cities residents to wear face coverings in public BnB Pet Retreat offers free pet care to hospitalized owners Benton commissioners threaten to sue Sheriff Hatcher over use of locker room in sheriff’s office Fox41 recognizes covidgil: 7pm.community Physical Therapist at Lourdes Health recommends breathing techniques to ease stress and anxiety

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KSD makes adjustments to meal deliveries Tri-Cities area reaches 9 COVID-19 deaths Active 4 life brings food to isolated seniors Fake announcment saying washington students are required to repeat their current grade Washington students aren’t required to repeat their current grade Gov. Jay Inslee extends stay-home order through May 4 Seattle company gets go-ahead for human tests on potential COVID-19 treatment Lawmakers, sheriffs push to make gun shops ‘essential’ Small business rescue plan begins Friday amid concerns of its ability to deliver Essential drugs for COVID-19 patients running low Parking lot with a single truck in it AP photo gallery: Spaces unpacked New York Governor seizes ventilators from private hospitals as shortage approaches Dr. Anthony Fauci explains why COVID-19 peak is coming after stay-at-home and social distancing orders Canada's Trudeau says U.S. blockage of 3M medical exports would be a mistake Police, soldiers set up hundreds of checkpoints to enforce Thailand's nationwide coronavirus curfew

👇 This week’s links

New “covidgil” community initiative creates 7 pm nightly demonstration of togetherness and support U.S. ranks #1 in confirmed cases, #3 in confirmed deaths during coronavirus pandemic Jobless claims rise to 6.6 million Former Richland council member says City of Richland Managers refuse to take global health crisis seriously Graph illustrating peak coronavirus death predictions in the U.S. Five additional facts explaining White House COVID-19 Projections Illustration of multiple exercises Scientific 7 minutes of exercise A globalized world quickly spread coronavirus far and wide Your employees might not be knocking it out of the park right now Could wearable apps sound the alarm for coronavirus? Interactive map uses cell phone data to show how well we’re social distancing

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Handwashing technique and why it matters Tri-Cities reports 189 cases of coronavirus, 7th death COVID-19 informational sheet Why COVID-19 quarantine lasts 14 days Streaming Musicals opens Pride and Prejudice for free, virtual opening night stream April 10 hands holding a pen over a form Property taxes aren’t cancelled PSD offers weekly, online lessons for middle and high school students Farmers Exchange sees sales growth in seeds, baby chicks Washington State National Guard to help distribute food in Tri-Cities Man in Richland spreads joy with positive signs outside Kadlec Center for Educational Effectiveness recognizes Jefferson Elementary for demonstrating high achievement and performance improvement Washington Coronavirus deaths predicted to peak April 13

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Woman running alone with washington monument in the background How to exercise safely during COVID-19 A patient beeing wheeled out of an ambulance, on a streatcher and into a hospital Asymptomatic carriers spread coronavirus, causing CDC to consider public mask use Washington considers infrastructure program J.K. Rowling introduces Harry Potter At Home Over 4,000 Tri-Citians filed for unemployment last week Volume of negative test results overwhelms State COVID-19 counter, delaying reports A robot healping treat a patient Italian doctors employ robots to stay safe from coronavirus

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Kennewick Parks and Rec. creates indoor scavenger hunt Billy Barr Isolation life tips from a social distancing expert scientists working in a lab Covid-19 brings scientists closer, encourages cooperation Bill Gates outlines steps for action against coronavirus Tri-Cities sees 6th coronavirus death as cases climb to 167 Local group of Chinese moms, teens make masks for schools, neighbors, nurses Tornado touches down in Richland Amy’s Bridal Boutique donates 40 garment bags for making masks, filters Herald says Benton, Franklin counties should pause property taxes during pandemic

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Tri-Cities restaurants ready to cook for you Battelle donates $103,000 to local food banks, health and human services organizations Benton, Franklin counties among highest in state for positive coronavirus tests

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 Inslee clarifies essential workers, provides retirement limitations Washington National Guard members Washington National Guard to assist with COVID-19 response, complaints against operation of non-essential businesses soar Experts say food and food service aren't driving coronavirus epidemic Why are airlines still flying similar schedules during COVID-19 lockdowns? Americans share rent concerns, struggles as COVID-19 hampers income

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Spike Lee releases script for unmade Jackie Robinson film Woman wearing a mask Masks aren't just for Batman anymore Tri-Cities misses out on $4.3 million in visitor spending in March Inslee announces policy for enforcing ‘Stay Home Stay Healthy’ Virus image American Academy of Ophthalmology links pink eye as possible coronavirus symptom US death toll from coronavirus climbs past 3,500, overtaking China Mid-Columbia Libraries starts spring reading challenge Pause Netflix, tour these museums from your couch An upside-down world can create good

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The Triplets and the Killer 3s competing in last year’s Big3 championship game Should basketball leagues come back? Local restaurants feed medical staff Sister supports identical twin sister's birth while maintaining space Moore Mansion Moore Mansion sells for $2.7 million Hotel agrees to house homeless during COVID-19 pandemic Rebuilding Mid-Columbia with Campbell and Company sends essentials to elderly, people with impairments in need Second Harvest and The Garden Tri-Cities feed hundreds WSU Tri-Cities offers additional food pick-up at Pasco extension CDC reviews guidance on public mask wearing FDA shuts down at-home coronavirus tests Afghans respond with kindness to coronavirus, waiving rent and making masks

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Donald J. Trump Trump announces social distancing to continue through April The National Theatre to stream free play Thursday nights Lowered virus transmission in Seattle suggests containment is working Ways to take action against coronavirus now Their sister’s senior prom was cancelled, so they’re building her one in Minecraft Doctors in China say faulty tests to blame for coronavirus relapse numbers Family-friendly ideas for fun indoors Seattle scientists fast-track possible coronavirus treatments Acclaimed Portland chef closes shop, says restaurants should shut down for the safety of their employees ‘unless they can operate like a medical facility’ Why are we stockpiling ventilators? As blood supplies drop, WSU Tri-Cities blood drive helps fill critical shortages Mark Davidson Richland School Board chooses Mark Davidson as new superintendent

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Richland creates support page for businesses in distress County coronavirus cases continue to rise, Tri-Cities sees 5th coronavirus death Kindness inspires kindness as roofing company gives away free roof to nominated healthcare worker Lamb Weston plant in Pasco shuts down for sanitizing after employee tests positive for coronavirus Community comes together, donates over 26,000 items of protective equipment Magill’s in Pasco sells grab & go bags of possibly hard-to-find items, ‘essentials’ Retired TRIDEC member says cleanup delay at Hanford is ‘unconscionable’ Discount Vac and Sew manager creates 'mask kits' for community to sew and donate to medical workers Tri-City schools continue distance learning plans Jay Inslee Inslee says immediate family members only allowed at funerals WSDOH creates Spanish news blog with updated coronavirus posts Johnson&Johnson, U.S. government plan for coronavirus vaccine A medical worker standing between two medical tents with a crowd of people lined up FDA clears rapid test for coronavirus

👈 Links from last week

KSD begins bussing free meals to children 18 years and younger Tri-Cities Mayors update citizens on cities’ efforts during Stay Home Stay Healthy Gov. Jay Inslee Inslee signs new orders to open healthcare and childcare workforces UW model says social distancing works, still projects 1,430 coronavirus deaths in Washington University of Chicago paper projects $8 trillion and 1.7 million lives could be saved with social distancing practices Find answers to your tax stimulus check questions House passes $2 trillion coronavirus bill as financial problems build for businesses and homes A person washing their hands under a sink faucet Here’s why many COVID-19 graphs are misleading Regional Chamber creates list of businesses and services remaining open during pandemic Thousands join Flatten the Curve Tri-Cities to help solve local coronavirus related issues

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WSP Kennewick detachment and crime lab sign WSP dispells stay at home rumors PSD creates community resources hotline: 546-6061. The automated hotline includes information on food and financial assistance, health care services and childcare General James Mattis encourages support of Tri-Cities local businesses Providence provides online coronavirus assessment tool Benton County Board of Commissioners provides telephone and video access to public meetings Richland Public Library shares pre-recorded stories at 509-942-7444 Pasco mayor signs two emergency declarations allowing increased signage at restaurants and halting utility late fees, shutoffs Searching for work now temporarily optional for those seeking unemployment benefits in Washington state Gov. Inslee issues 2 week stay-at-home order to slow coronavirus spread Community strong written as an american flag New ‘Community Strong’ campaign helps local restaurants