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Mississippi puts ingenuity to the test in the fight against coronavirus

April 9, 2020

Mississippi puts ingenuity to the test in the fight against coronavirus

Respiratory failure associated with Covid-19 has sent the demand for ventilators soaring across the country. In Mississippi, an overwhelming surge of coronavirus patients hasn’t been as issue, by large, for hospitals around the state. But state and medical officials are preparing for the worse.

Over 600 distilleries, big and small, now making hand sanitizer during coronavirus outbreak

April 9, 2020

Over 600 distilleries, big and small, now making hand sanitizer during coronavirus outbreak

Due to shortages brought on by the coronavirus outbreak, hundreds of distilleries around the country are now making hand sanitizer.

Kid reunites with father who was in quarantine for 3 weeks

April 9, 2020

Kid reunites with father who was in quarantine for 3 weeks

A young boy could be seen running to his father’s arms, after having not seen him for three weeks while he was self-quarantined to fight the coronavirus, online video shows.

Georgia bar owner removes more than $3G of bills stapled to the walls, distributes to her staff

April 9, 2020

Georgia bar owner removes more than $3G of bills stapled to the walls, distributes to her staff

A bar is showing its employees some love – and getting a fresh new look all in one fell swoop.

Florida teacher goes out of her way to help struggling student during coronavirus lockdown

April 9, 2020

Florida teacher goes out of her way to help struggling student during coronavirus lockdown

A first-grade teacher in Florida went above and beyond last week to cheer up one of her students who appeared to be having a hard time with the coronavirus lockdown.

Recovered coronavirus patient on donating plasma to help others: 'A great feeling'

April 9, 2020

Recovered coronavirus patient on donating plasma to help others: 'A great feeling'

It was an amazing experience to be able to donate plasma and potentially save lives, aerospace engineer and recovered COVID-19 patient Jason Garcia said Thursday.

The Hilton Foundation donates $10 million towards coronavirus relief efforts

April 9, 2020

The Hilton Foundation donates $10 million towards coronavirus relief efforts

The Hilton family is giving back in a major way.

Apparel company's T-shirt idea accidentally earns over $86G (and counting) for coronavirus relief

April 9, 2020

Apparel company's T-shirt idea accidentally earns over $86G (and counting) for coronavirus relief

One company’s unique interpretation of the popular phrase "Flatten the curve" has unwittingly led to a massive COVID-19 relief fundraiser.

Georgia hospital workers cheer as first coronavirus patient transferred out of ICU

April 9, 2020

Georgia hospital workers cheer as first coronavirus patient transferred out of ICU

Doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers at a Georgia hospital lined the halls cheering as the first COVID-19 patient was transferred out of the intensive care unit on Wednesday.

Florida family plays Uno with son through window of special-needs facility amid coronavirus lockdown

April 9, 2020

Florida family plays Uno with son through window of special-needs facility amid coronavirus lockdown

If there's even a small window of opportunity, family will always find a way to stick together.