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NASA launches new website with at-home activities LeVar Burton reads adult and children’s stories aloud on Twitter Livestream Person holding a thermometer in their hands Epidemiologist answers common COVID-19 questions Silhouete of a person walking close up with an American flag in the background Americans underestimate length of COVID-19 disruptions Talos Tactical gun shop in West Richland remains open despite State's call to close It may say ‘flushable,’ but it’s clogging Tri-Cities sewers and toilets Kennewick doctor promotes DIY personal protective equipment with Facebook group Herald says COVID-19 isn't an excuse to exclude public comments Tri-Cities builders send plea to include construction as essential while businesses take massive unemployment hits

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Northwest Growers Scramble as spring work starts Washington Emergency Management Division warns against stimulus scams U.S. enters COVID-19 'peak death week' Three ambulances in a garage Hospitals face testing struggles, lack protective gear according to survey Data shows Oregonians and Washingtonians spending more time at home State and local officials tell drivers to stay home Second U.S. company to begin coronavirus vaccine safety test eight lane heighway with a single vehicle on it Africa faces ‘Complete collapse of economies’ due to coronavirus Boris Johnson in intensive care after coronavirus symptoms worsen

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Gov. Jay Inslee extends stay-home order through May 4 BFHD leaders advise Tri-Cities residents to wear face coverings in public Illustration of many different airplanes close together Coronavirus is changing the world and making it more resilient Hospitals threaten to fire workers who speak out about PPE concerns Staying at home during coronavirus is a luxury not everyone can afford COVID-19 cloistering creates long term concerns Physical Therapist at Lourdes Health recommends breathing techniques to ease stress and anxiety Seattle company gets go-ahead for human tests on potential COVID-19 treatment Lawmakers, sheriffs push to make gun shops ‘essential’ Parking lot with a single truck in it AP photo gallery: Spaces unpacked Dr. Anthony Fauci explains why COVID-19 peak is coming after stay-at-home and social distancing orders New “covidgil” community initiative creates 7 pm nightly demonstration of togetherness and support

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U.S. ranks #1 in confirmed cases, #3 in confirmed deaths during coronavirus pandemic Former Richland council member says City of Richland Managers refuse to take global health crisis seriously Illustration of multiple exercises Scientific 7 minutes of exercise Washington Coronavirus deaths predicted to peak April 13 Washington considers infrastructure program Experts say food and food service aren't driving coronavirus epidemic Lowered virus transmission in Seattle suggests containment is working Ways to take action against coronavirus now Acclaimed Portland chef closes shop, says restaurants should shut down for the safety of their employees ‘unless they can operate like a medical facility’ Mark Davidson Richland School Board chooses Mark Davidson as new superintendent 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 FDA clears rapid test for coronavirus