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Alicia Lee, CNN

Opera Singer Andrea Bocelli Will Perform Live On Easter From Italy’s Empty Duomo Cathedral

Over the empty pews of the historic Duomo Cathedral in Milan, Italy on Sunday, the voice of famed opera singer Andrea Bocelli will echo through the cathedral during a special audience-free concert, which will be livestreamed.
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NBC's "Saturday Night Live," which included sketches that were produced by the "SNL" cast from thei...
Frank Pallotta, CNN Business

‘SNL’ Kicks Off With Tom Hanks As Host, Sketches From Home Amid The Coronavirus

"Saturday Night Live At Home" attempted to recreate the feel of a normal episode by having sketches, Chris Martin as a musical guest and Tom Hanks as host.
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Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Fears Of ‘Wild West’ As COVID-19 Blood Tests Hit The Market

Blood tests for the coronavirus could play a key role in deciding whether millions of Americans can safely return to work and school. But public health officials warn that the current “Wild West” of unregulated tests is creating confusion that could ultimately slow the path to recovery.
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Pan Pylas and Jill Lawless, Associated Press

UK’s Johnson Leaves Hospital As Virus Deaths Exceed 10,000

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed his gratitude to the staff of the National Health Service for saving his life when his experience with the coronavirus could have “gone either way" as the U.K. on Sunday became the fourth European country to surpass 10,000 virus-related deaths.
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The Very Rev. Dean Randy Hollerith holds Sunday Mass as it is live-webcast to its parishioners due ...
Madeline Holcombe and Jay Croft, CNN

Americans Celebrate Easter In Unusual Ways, Every State Under Disaster Declaration For First Time In History

States are trying new approaches to religious gatherings as the coronavirus compels social distancing to fight its spread.
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Sam Fossum & Kelly Mena, CNN

IRS Deposits First Wave Of Stimulus Checks

The Internal Revenue Service sent out the first wave of stimulus checks to Americans on Saturday, the agency said.
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Adam Geller, AP National Writer

A City Under Siege: 24 Hours In The Fight To Save New York

New Yorkers of all stripes joined in the battle for their city in a recent 24-hour period during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Ray Sanchez, CNN

NYC’s Hart Island And Coronavirus: ‘A Meaningful Place In A Dark Time’

When New York City officials announced this week that a potter's field for the poor and unclaimed on Hart Island will be used for virus victims, the longtime stigma associated with the jail system's public burial ground became one more worry.
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Associated Press

Judge: Kentucky Church Can Conduct Easter Drive-In Service

On Fire Christian Church had sued Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and the city after Fischer announced drive-in style religious gatherings were not allowed on Easter.
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Faith Karimi, Mallika Kallingal & Rebekah Riess, CNN

Kentucky Taking Down License Plates Of Easter Service Attendees, Will Order Them To Quarantine

Kentucky is urging residents to avoid Easter services this weekend due to the coronavirus pandemic, warning that anyone who attends in person will be ordered to quarantine for 14 days.
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Andrew Adams

Thousands Of Travelers File COVID-19 Declaration Form Beginning Easter Weekend

Thousands of out-of-state visitors received notifications on their phone when they crossed state lines Friday as the Easter weekend kicked off, directing them to complete an online COVID-19 declaration form.
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Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Disney World Furloughing 43,000 Workers Due To Virus

Walt Disney World plans to stop paying wages to 43,000 workers in about a week while allowing them to keep their benefits for up to a year as they stay home during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Max Foster and Simon Cullen, CNN

Queen Elizabeth Offers Easter Message Of Hope In The Face Of Coronavirus

Queen Elizabeth II is using her Easter message to encourage hope in the face of the coronavirus outbreak, saying it "will not overcome us."
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Kathleen Foody, Amy Forliti and Geir Moulson, Associated Press

US Death Toll Overtakes Italy’s As The Midwest Braces

The U.S. has overtaken Italy for the highest death toll in the world from the coronavirus, as Chicago and other cities across the Midwest brace for a potential surge in victims and moved to snuff out smoldering hot spots of contagion before they erupt.
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Ryan Browne, CNN

Pentagon Using Defense Production Act Authority To Ramp Up N95 Mask Production

The Pentagon is executing its first project under the authorities granted by the Defense Production Act in order to produce more than 39 million critical N95 masks amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Madison Fitzpatrick, KSL TV

18th COVID-19 Death Reported In Utah, 104 New Cases

One more person has died from COVID-19 in the state of Utah, bringing the total number of deaths to 18, according to numbers released by the Utah Department of Health.
4 years ago
New York City public school buildings will remain closed through the end of the school year because...
Sheena Jones and Jay Croft, CNN

NYC Schools: Mayor, Governor At Odds Over Whether They’re Closed For The School Year

New York City's mayor said Saturday the city's public school buildings will remain closed through the end of the year because of coronavirus concerns — but the governor later said no decision about the schools has been made.
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Sheena Jones and Jay Croft, CNN

NYC School Buildings Closed Until End Of School Year, Mayor Says

New York City public school buildings will remain closed through the end of the school year because of coronavirus concerns, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Saturday at a press conference.
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Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Utah, New York Hospitals Announce Medical Staff Swap For COVID-19 Response

Two teams of 50 medical workers and caregivers from Intermountain Healthcare will travel to New York to assist two hospitals with their coronavirus response. In return, doctors from New York will be deployed to Utah when the COVID-19 response hits its peak.
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Stefanie Dazio, Franklin Briceno, and Michael Tarm, Associated Press

Crime Drops Around The World As COVID-19 Keeps People Inside

The coronavirus pandemic that has crippled big-box retailers and mom-and-pop shops worldwide may be making a dent in illicit business, too. In Chicago, one of America’s most violent cities, drug arrests have plummeted 42% in the weeks since the mayor ordered the city to shut down.
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Matt Rascon, KSL TV

Volunteers Offer Free Grocery Delivery For People Staying Home

In the age of “stay safe, stay home,” a group of college students has launched an effort to help the most vulnerable population stay healthy by offering a service to get them what they need most: groceries.
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Frank Bajak & Matt O'Brien, AP Technology Writers

Apple, Google To Harness Phones For Virus Infection Tracking

New software the companies plan to add to phones would enable the use of Bluetooth wireless technology to track down people who may have been infected by coronavirus carriers.
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Aley Davis, KSL TV

Five Immune Boosting Vitamins To Include In Your Diet During COVID-19

While it’s tempting to munch on chips and cookies all day when you’re home bound, dietitans are saying now is the time to forego the junk food and make healthy dietary choices a priority.
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Peter Rosen, KSL TV

Social Connections Vital For Mental & Physical Health, Professor Says

Even before a pandemic had us keeping our distance from one another, BYU professor Julianne Holt-Lunstad was making headlines saying a lack of social connections is bad for our health.
4 years ago

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