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Western Pa. restaurants offer free lunches to schoolkids during hiatus over coronavirus fearsVideo
School lunches are getting an upgrade from restaurants around the area that are offering free mid-day meals to children in light of a two-week shutdown of schools amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Many owners said they felt the need to help after Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday ordered all...
Not exactly gloating, stockpiling ‘preppers’ have a moment
TOLEDO, Ohio — Curt La Haise has put up with plenty of razzing from friends over the years who have called him paranoid for stockpiling an eight-month supply of food in his basement and having enough fuel to power his generator for almost an entire winter. They’re not laughing anymore...
Allegheny County records 4th coronavirus case; 1 person hospitalized
A fourth case of coronavirus has been recorded in Allegheny County, the county’s Department of Health announced Sunday afternoon. The revelation came about an hour after the state Health Department announced a third case in the county. The two latest patients are adults, both in their 60s, according to a...
Amid pandemic, Pittsburgh parishioners attend Mass for ‘reassurance of faith’
The sign in front of Sacred Heart church in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside neighborhood pointed out the canceled fish fry, but parishioners still attended Mass Sunday morning. During exchange of Sign of Peace, some waved, others held up two fingers rather than shaking hands. “We woke up and we wanted to go,”...
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium to close temporarily over coronavirus fears
The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is shuttering operations because of concerns over the coronavirus. The zoo on Sunday announced that it will be temporarily closed to the public until further notice starting Monday. All scheduled events, programs and classes will be canceled. “Our dedicated caretakers and veterinarians will continue...
Gov. Mike DeWine orders all Ohio bars, restaurants to close
COLUMBUS, Ohio — All bars and restaurants in Ohio will be closed as of 9 p.m. Sunday until further notice, said Gov. Mike DeWine, who is taking a tough stance on trying to stem the coronavirus saying “if we don’t take these actions now, it’ll be too late.” DeWine said...
Coronavirus in Pennsylvania: King of Prussia Mall closes; prison quarantine; 66 cases
One of the nation’s largest malls, in suburban Philadelphia, has closed amid a call from Pennsylvania’s governor for nonessential businesses to close to help stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic as the number of cases in the commonwealth increased to at least 66. The security office of the King...
Coronavirus worldwide: Pentagon restricts access; France closes Eiffel Tower; Italy sees 20% surge in cases
Pentagon officials have laid out new restrictions for access to the building, saying people who have been overseas should stay away for two weeks and others should expect more screening questions from officers posted at the entrances. Senior defense officials said in a conference call with reporters that personnel who...
Apple store in Shadyside among those nationwide closed over coronavirus fearsVideo
Would-be shoppers at the Apple store on Walnut Street in Shadyside were greeted by a closure notice, part of the tech giant’s decision to close all stores outside of China for two weeks in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Stores, for now, are scheduled to reopen March 27. “Apple has...
9 things to know about coronavirus spreading, testing and symptoms
The medical impact of the new coronavirus is coming into sharper focus as it continues its spread in what is now officially recognized as a pandemic. Its true fatality rate isn’t yet known, but it seems 10 times higher than the flu, which kills hundreds of thousands around the world...
Philippines isolates Manila to fight coronavirus outbreak
MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of police officers and army troops started sealing the Philippines’ densely populated capital on Sunday at the start of one of Southeast Asia’s most drastic containment moves against the new coronavirus. Under monthlong restrictions imposed in the entire Manila metropolis — home to more than 12...
Americans at U.S. airports return to long lines, hourslong waits for screenings
Weary travelers returning to the U.S. amid coronavirus-related travel restrictions were greeted by long lines and hourslong waits for required medical screenings at airports. Posts on social media indicated passengers at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport waited upward of four hours in winding lines, eliciting criticism from elected Illinois officials. Gov....
Latest on coronavirus: U.S. death total rises to 62; some Pa. liquor stores to close; student lunchesVideo
By Sunday afternoon, at least five more people in the United States had died in connection with the coronavirus pandemic. The number of deaths rose to 62, according to Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center. In all, 6,065 deaths have been reported and more than 163,000 confirmed infections, according to...
A message to Trib readers from the CEO: We are prepared to serve you
To all of our readers: Trib Total Media is prepared to serve you through the challenging days and weeks ahead. We will provide the news you need to understand the coronavirus pandemic, keep you informed about local actions taken for public safety and report the story of our community pulling...
Cirque du Soleil closes its Las Vegas shows because of virus
LAS VEGAS — Cirque du Soleil, creator of many of the most popular shows in Las Vegas, said Saturday that it is temporarily suspending its productions in Las Vegas as well as around the world because of the new coronavirus outbreak. In a statement, the company said it made the...
Walmart changes hours amid coronavirus outbreak
Walmart stores will cease 24-hour operations amid the outbreak of the coronavirus, the company announced Saturday. Beginning at 11 p.m. Sunday, all stores will close until 6 a.m. Monday. After that, the temporary operating hours will be from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, until further notice. Stores currently operating...
West Virginia schools out for at least 2 weeks
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia schools will remain closed through at least March 27, Gov. Jim Justice announced Saturday. Justice announced the school closings on Friday in response to the coronavirus pandemic, even though the state doesn’t have a confirmed case. A release from the governor’s office Saturday said no...
Wife of Spain’s prime minister tests positive for virusVideo
MADRID — Spain’s government said Saturday that the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has tested positive for the new coronavirus. It said Begoña Gómez and the prime minister are in good health and following the instructions of medical authorities at their residence in La Moncloa Palace in Madrid, the...
Fake coronavirus testing kits seized at Los Angeles airport
LOS ANGELES — Federal authorities warned consumers Saturday about fake home-testing kits for the coronavirus after customs agents intercepted a package at Los Angeles International Airport filled with vials labeled as covid-19 test kits. The parcel arriving from the United Kingdom this week was declared as purified water vials valued...
Doctor says Trump tests negative for coronavirus
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has tested negative for the new coronavirus, according to the president’s personal physician. The White House released the test results Saturday night after Trump told reporters hours earlier that he had taken the coronavirus test, following days of resisting being screened despite the fact that...
Georgia to postpone primaries over virus; 2nd state to do so
ATLANTA — Georgia’s March 24 presidential primaries will be postponed until May because of fears over the new coronavirus, state election officials announced Saturday, a day after Louisiana also pushed back its primaries. In-person early voting, which began statewide March 2, will be halted and the election will be moved...
Trib offering free eTrib access to help keep readers better informed during pandemic
Trib Total Media is offering free access to its electronic editions in effort to help those in the community be better informed about the health crisis involving the coronavirus pandemic. “We understand as more of our readers practice social distancing or self-quarantine, they many not be able to purchase our...
Port Authority to disinfect vehicles every 24 hours
Port Authority of Allegheny County said it is now disinfecting its buses and light-rail train cars every 24 hours. The announcement came just hours after two confirmed cases of covid-19 were announced in Pittsburgh. “I have observed firsthand Port Authority’s ability to overcome adversity during challenging times, and I know...
Coronavirus didn’t stop St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in PittsburghVideo
The crowds were smaller than in previous years, but Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations lived on Saturday. Earlier this week, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade was canceled as a precautionary measure to prevent the potential spread of the coronavirus. As health experts recommend social distancing, Pittsburgh officials asked bar...
Florida’s famed South Beach closed to stop virus
Florida’s famed South Beach has been closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Miami Beach officials ordered hundreds of college spring breakers and others from around the world off the beach Saturday as part of measures to prevent large gatherings. To cut down on crowds at clubs and restaurants in...
