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Tom Bingman and kids in a Taz Kids Fitness video Kennewick family creates kids fitness YouTube channel: Taz Kids Fitness Stay Home, bake banana bread The body’s immune system might explain why some COVID-19 patients crash Makenzie Barios, 2, shrieks in delight while playing with bubbles during some outdoor time in her yard in Kennewick on April 2. Photo by Jennifer King jking@tricityherald.com Tri-Cities initiatives bring joy to community and offer help Coronavirus kills 18 in Tri-Cities area, 72 healthcare workers now infected WSU Tri-Cities drops SAT, ACT requirement for incoming students Health district leaders say to keep kids at home when running essential errands Basin disposal closes transfer and recycling Station 124 acres near Twin Bridges Road in West Richland to be auctioned for residential development

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A sign encouraging people to stay home with a car driving down the street in the background What do you do if your home becomes a coronavirus hub? Community comes together, passes out over 260 free meal boxes Trios Health creates online platform for community to connect with current patients UW model displays coronavirus curve progress; state cases at 8,384, death toll at 372 A staffer in the OIC food bank distribution center in Yakima works to fill boxes on April 6. Washington food banks could empty in two weeks due to COVID-19 Inslee, leading nonprofits want to fund state’s food banks as supplies diminish Treasury expected to request additional $200 Billion for paycheck protection program More answered questions on coronavirus stimulus checks Queen acknowledges challenges, delivers message of hope to UK China ends lockdown of Wuhan, opening up a changed city PM Johnson 'stable' in intensive care

👇 This week’s links

California and Washington receive praise for social distancing efforts, reducing transmission of COVID-19

“We really do appreciate the work of the citizens of California and Washington state, because we do see that their curve is different. Their curve is different from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut—and we really believe that the work that every citizen is doing in those states is making a difference.” -Dr. Deborah Birx, the U.S. coronavirus response coordinator

Black and white image of the coronavirus with a red dotted line running horoizontally through the middle Coronavirus impact reveals racial disparity Illustration of a person wearing a face mask Learn to sew your own fabric mask Gravis law launches webinar series discussing how businesses can deal with the covid crisis Inslee slashes state budget, expecting drop in revenue Norway sees positive containment of COVID-19 NASA launches new website with at-home activities LeVar Burton reads adult and children’s stories aloud on Twitter Livestream Epidemiologist answers common COVID-19 questions

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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 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 Africa faces ‘Complete collapse of economies’ due to coronavirus

👈 Links from last week

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