Vietnam jails 6 for disturbing public order in protests
A court in south central Vietnam has sentenced six people to up to two-and-a-half years in prison after finding them guilty of throwing rocks, bricks and gas bombs at police in protests against a proposed law on special economic zones......»»
New Yorkers are now required to cover their faces in public, but the governor"s executive order overlooks a penal code that says wearing masks counts as loitering
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo orders all New Yorkers to wear a face mask in public
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday he is issuing an executive order directing all New Yorkers to wear a face mask covering their nose and mouth when in public during the current coronavirus pandemic. Cuomo said he will give people a three-day .....»»
Wichita reopening two public golf courses amid stay-at-home order
Private courses were allowed to remain open after being deemed essential businesses......»»
Vietnam to disburse $30 billion of public investment funds to tackle virus impact
Vietnam will aim to disburse $30 billion in public investment funds this year, up 67% year-on-year, the government said on Friday......»»
"In order to make a living I must put myself and my community in danger": Uber drivers say the company"s inconsistent sick pay policy is pushing them to keep working — even if they get sick
Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty Images Uber drivers have told Business Insider the company's restrictive and inconsistent coronavirus sick pay policy is forcing them to choose between their health and their bank accounts. Public heal.....»»
Another Terrible Idea In San Francisco...
Another Terrible Idea In San Francisco... Authored by Erica Sandberg via City-Journal.org, As the United States continues its “pause,†shuttering businesses and public spaces in order to.....»»
"We"re in limbo": Dallas County small business owners brace for uncertainty after stay-at-home order extended
The “safer at home†order that is in effect in Dallas County has been extended through April 30. The controversial decision was made Friday during a Dallas County Commissioners Court meeting. The order encourages the public to stay at home, and .....»»
Gov. Parson issues statewide "stay-at-home" order to curb spread of coronavirus
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Friday evening issued a statewide "stay-at-home" order, effective at 12:01 a.m. Monday, to "protect the public health and prevent further spread of COVID-19." The order will run from April 6 through 11:59 p.m. April 24, Pa.....»»
NY hospitals vow coordination to handle patient surge
Hospitals around the state will need to break down silos between public and private health systems in order to manage the number of patients seeking care for Covid-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Local resources for small businesses and nonprofits
Wichita-area resources for businesses and nonprofits Sedgwick County’s public health officer issued a stay-at-home order from March 25 through April 23. Residents may leave for essential activities and essential businesses may remain open. To ask the.....»»
All Los Angeles County beaches are closing to the public amid California"s statewide stay-at-home order to slow the spread of the coronavirus
Mario Tama/Getty Images All public beaches, public trails, and bike paths are closing in Los Angeles County to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease. The closure comes after large crowds were seen last weekend follo.....»»
San Francisco"s public transit system is losing $1 million a week and will shut down train service as ridership plummets amid shelter-in-place order
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The city and county of San Francisco's public transit system is shuttering its train and light rail services and replacing them with buses as ridership plummets amid a coronavirus pandemic. Known as Muni.....»»
Gov. Polis issues statewide stay-at-home order for Colorado
Gov. Jared Polis has issued a statewide stay-at-home order, which goes into effect Thursday, March 26 through April 11. Polis said this means the public needs to stay at home, only interacting with members of their household. Essential facilities will.....»»
Hospital beds top of mind as North Texas leaders order public to shelter-in-place
Leaders across North Texas are working hard to keep hospitals running smoothly as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Dallas County and Tarrant County officials have expressed concern about having a sufficient number of hospital beds if.....»»
Here"s why the stay-at-home order isn"t stopping work at Columbus" $220M Hilton tower project
Public works construction projects can continue under Gov. Mike DeWine's stay-at-home order. The hotel is publicly financed and owned......»»
Cannabis Deemed "Essential" Commodity During Michigan"s Shelter-In-Place Order
Michigan’s shelter-at-home order has vacated factories and idled shops across the state. But the public health measure, taken in an effort to staunch the spread of COVID-19, is leaving pot operations relatively untouched. read more.....»»
DFW Coronavirus Tracker: Garland issues shelter-in-place order as Collin County debates
More than 280 positive cases of COVID-19Â have been reported in North Texas, including six deaths. That number is expected to increase as new testing centers open to the public and more people are able to get tested. Dallas County began its shelt.....»»
More businesses ordered closed in Jefferson County
The Jefferson County Department of Health has further tightened the public health order seeking to limit the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Describing the issue as a matter of life or death, the JCDH on Sunday ordered additional non-essential .....»»
Gov. Polis orders in-person workforce reduction of 50%
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has issued an order that requires Colorado to reduce its in-person workforce by 50% or more for non-critical businesses, effective Monday. The news comes on the heels of an update from the Colorado Department of Public Hea.....»»
Kenney issues stay-at-home order for Philadelphia residents
The City of Philadelphia will implement a stay-at-home order beginning Monday at 8 a.m., the latest measure in effort to contain the coronavirus. All public and private gatherings of any number of people happening outside of a single household or .....»»