The city of Fresno gave the OK for all medical and dental practices to fully reopen this week. But many are not ready to do so. "There's a lot of different factors that make it really hard to start back up," said Dr. Paul Hsiao, a Fresno dentist. "It's hard to...
‘New Normal’ at Restaurants Includes Masks and Temperature Checks
SAVANNAH, Ga. — With staff wearing masks, checking customers' temperatures and using disposable paper place mats, some of the nation's restaurants reopened for dine-in service Monday as states loosened more coronavirus restrictions. But many eateries remained closed amid safety concerns and community backlash. Restaurants in Georgia and Tennessee and Anchorage, Alaska, welcomed...
Social Distancing Costly, but Effective. USA Rebound, Cultural Changes Next.
The human race is on pause. Our planet is changing. I wonder what cultural and moral transformations might emerge as a result of this pandemic. From my vantage point, we are becoming more aware of our own humanity, kinder, and more empathetic to those who are less fortunate. Is that how...
Billions Available for Small Businesses. Be Aware of Scammers.
The $2.2 trillion stimulus bill signed last week by President Donald Trump will provide billions in aid to small businesses. The Small Business Administration will oversee several programs to provide loans and capital to keep businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic afloat. One of the largest programs will start taking...
Macy's Stops Paying Employees as Job Cuts Pile Up
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments on Monday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus. Air Care Britain’s health service is asking airline cabin crew who have been laid off...