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Reopening states
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that retailers like bookstores, florists and sporting goods shops can be open for pickup as soon as Friday.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenGovernor Gavin Newsom announced that retailers like bookstores, florists and sporting goods shops can be open for pickup as soon as Friday. The LA Times reports that over the past week, the state has averaged more than 1500 new COVID-19 cases and around 70 deaths per day. Meanwhile, federal health officials recommend a two-week decline in cases and deaths before lifting some COVID-19 restrictions.
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5 storiesStates start reopening, but there’s no COVID-19 treatment or containment
Governor Gavin Newsom announced a cautious reopening of California for later this week. Some retailers like bookstores, florists and sporting goods shops can be open for pickup as soon as Friday.
Read the story13 minChain mail is back, but some of it might be spreading fake COVID-19 news
COVID-19 is bringing back one thing that helps us feel connected: chain emails. These community-driven email lists feature all sorts of things, including recipes and prayers.
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Due to COVID-19, filming schedules are indefinitely postponed. Actors, directors, makeup artists and other entertainment workers are waiting in the wings until there’s a way to resume production safely.
Read the story8 minLA prop maker is now crafting face shields for health care workers
Prop maker and set designer Rob West hasn’t had a lot of work in Hollywood since the pandemic. Now he's making face shields for health care workers. The bendable, plastic face coverings are designed to prevent infectious droplets from entering medical professionals’ mouths, eyes, and noses.
Read the story8 min12 ways to master the video call, straight from Hollywood professionals
KCRW gets tips for improving video chat quality from Hollywood pros, including a cinematographer, set designer, makeup artist, and actor.
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