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Coronavirus, National News

“Honk For The Birthday Boy” – Celebrating In Self Isolation

Michigan boy celebrates his 4th birthday in a special way due to "social distancing" over coronavirus concerns. WDIV's Steve Garagiola reports.
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (NBC News) — A little boy from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan couldn’t celebrate his fourth birthday Tuesday with a party because of social distancing, but that didn’t stop his best friends from making it special for him. Aiden’s best friends live down the street. The children and their father put a sign up in front of Aiden’s house…

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Coronavirus: U.S. deaths cross grim milestone

More than 6,000 cases have now been confirmed in the United States, with deaths topping 100. NBC's Chris Pollone reports.
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(NBC News) Confirmed cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus now top 6,000 in the United States, with more than 100 deaths. New York City leaders are considering a mandatory shelter-in-place order to slow the spread of the virus, while the San Francisco Bay area is already on day two of the same type of lockdown. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says…

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Coronavirus, National News

Son’s Visit Goes Viral…In A Good Way

Heart-warming photo shows Charlie Johnson visiting his 88-year-old father, while still separated by a window at his assisted living home due to coronavirus concerts. KARE's Boyd Huppert reports.
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ANOKA, Minn. (NBC News) — A son’s act of love for an 88-year-old father is proving to be an antidote to coronavirus anxiety. On Sunday, Charlie Johnson was photographed in the parking lot of Whispering Pines Assisted Living home in Anoka, Minnesota, visiting his dad on the phone through a window. “I broke down in tears when I seen it,…

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Coping with coronavirus anxiety

If you are feeling an increase in stress and anxiety during this time, you are not alone. Fortunately, their are simple ways to cope. KPRC's Haley Hernandez reports.
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(NBC News) If you are feeling an increase in stress and anxiety during this time, you are not alone. How do you know if you are dealing with anxiety? What can you do? “It’s absolutely common for people to feel anxiety over something like this,” says Christine Reed, a licensed clinical social worker. “This has been named a worldwide pandemic,…

Gun, Ammunition Sales Rise Amid Coronavirus Fears

Gun, Ammunition Sales Rise Amid Coronavirus Fears

Gun store owner limits purchases amid a run on ammunition. WEYI's Alysia Burgio reports.
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BAY CITY, Mich. (NBC News) — As the coronavirus continues to intensify gun shops are seeing increased business. Glenn Duncan, the owner of Duncan’s Outdoor Shop in Bay City, Michigan says sales are up. He says people are buying more guns, but the hot ticket item is ammunition. Since last week, Duncan has had to limit the amount of ammo…

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Coronavirus closures expand

San Francisco area orders nearly 7 million to stay home as efforts to contain the COVID-19 virus intensifies. NBC's Chris Pollone reports.
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  (NBC News) In New York City, closing time ushered in an uncertain time Monday evening. The nation’s largest city joined others across the country forcing gathering spots to close indefinitely. Tuesday morning, seven million people in the San Francisco Bay area woke up under a mandatory order to stay home, the most drastic step against coronavirus in the nation…

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Coronavirus Closings Widen

Schools, restaurants, bars and other businesses across the country are closing their doors in an attempt to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. NBC's Chris Pollone reports.
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(NBC News) The COVID-19 coronavirus has now been detected in 49 states and has killed at least 67 people in the United States. The rapid spread has elected officials and public health experts recommending increasingly bold steps to slow the spread of the disease and limit its damage. Confirmed cases in the U.S. now top 3,000, and the White House…

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