WAVY.com Articles: April 1, 2020

USNS Comfort treats first patients in New York ODU Dragas Center forecasts further decline in hotel revenues in Hampton Roads State police will give ‘education and warnings’ under Virginia stay-at-home order — for persistent violation, a Class 1 misdemeanor DOJ announces $16M to Virginia governments and law enforcement agencies for coronavirus response Emmy-winning musician Adam Schlesinger dies from coronavirus Oregon veteran recovers from COVID-19, celebrates 104th birthday Virginia Beach teenager used prom and spring break money to shop for elderly neighbors NC Albemarle Regional Health Services confirms first Chowan County coronavirus case Chesapeake coffee shop giving back to their employees during coronavirus pandemic COVID-19 takes toll on Portsmouth Fire Department with 5 members testing positive Chesapeake confirms first coronavirus related death Police find 192 rolls of toilet paper stashed in stolen SUV in Beverly Hills Lawmakers and organizations want more resources for teachers and students ‘Coronavirus: Facts Not Fear’ evening update – April 1, 2020 Henrico County rehab center confirms 11 deaths related to coronavirus Bobblehead unveiled to honor Dr. Fauci Fairfax County detectives solve ’72 cold case murder of Karen Lee Spencer NASA astronaut shares tips from living in the isolated environment of the International Space Station Utah mom shares photoshoot of toddler dressed as Joe Exotic from ‘Tiger King’ Fighting COVID-19 at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center Girl Scout Troop donates cards and cookies to York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department Tides play waiting game while sports world is on hold VB vet hospital uses video chat for pet visits Sam’s Club announces special hours and curbside pick-up for seniors and at-risk members 6-week-old baby dies of coronavirus in Connecticut ‘We have not stopped work’: Officials say Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel project on track Will COVID-19 impact the food supply chain in the US? Rosie’s Gaming Emporium donates over 20,000 meals to healthcare, public safety, and essential personnel Texting doctor: ‘Right guy at the right time’ for local business ‘Phase 4’: Lawmakers prepare for next coronavirus relief, economic stimulus package Struggling businesses must keep their workforce to receive federal assistance Local photographer encourages military families through ‘Front Porch Project’ US Census continues 2020 count despite coronavirus outbreak Second resident at senior living community in Williamsburg tests positive for COVID-19 Virginia Beach releases donation process and list of needed supplies Trump: federal PPE stockpile nearly depleted Officials: Hampton VA Medical Center now confirms 36 cases of COVID-19 Glitches, phone calls, waiting for PIN numbers – filing for unemployment can involve a lot of work Newport News Shipbuilding daily coronavirus update: Saturday case total 12 PETA donates more than 100 bags of pet food to Norfolk foodbank Chesapeake Public School officials debunk rumor threatening to hold students back a year Northam: Virginia should see peak COVID-19 cases from late April to late May, Hampton Convention Center ID’d as alternate care site Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – April 1, 2020 Dolly Parton donates $1 million to Vanderbilt for COVID-19 research Spring Stockley Gardens Arts Festival canceled Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Hampton after fight with family dog, officials say What you need to know today about the virus outbreak Curbside concerts offers escape from COVID-19 blues Kindergartner offers good deeds in time of need Unemployment Uncertainty: Help is on the way, but when? Dare County reports 3 cases of COVID-19; 1 person has fully recovered HUD: $300k grant awarded to help foster children in Portsmouth Video shows Disney raising American flag inside empty Magic Kingdom Tennessee nurses pray on medical center’s helipad Canceled by Coronavirus: Vegas’ elaborate draft plans change NFL teams rely on tape with virus altering pre-draft routine Crystal ball: Projecting the upcoming NFL schedule NFL keeping its draft in April as scheduled The story of the NFL draft, from extravaganza to unadorned April NFL draft on schedule, no public events in Las Vegas Former No. 1 overall draft picks still available on market NFL ends in-person visits between teams, draft prospects Patriots get 4 compensatory draft picks, two in third round 18-wheeler full of toilet paper crashes and burns on Texas highway Suffolk officials announces several road closures, expect delays Costco, Home Depot limit number of customers allowed in stores, make changes to hours Kid Broadcasters Steal the Show! More than 50 test positive for COVID-19 at California nursing home Farm To Table Fare Delivered Every Day! Texas prisoners suing for soap, hand sanitizer, more frequent cleaning and social distancing measures Get Rid of Wrinkles Norfolk health officials report city’s first COVID-19 death OBX community rallies to provide two free dinners weekly in light of coronavirus Today’s Takeout: Sweetwater Cuisine You Count! Make Sure the 2020 Census Knows What You Need. Census Day arrives with country almost paralyzed by coronavirus NC Wednesday update: 1,584 cases, 204 currently hospitalized Dominion Energy hosts ‘Project Plant It!’ as free learning resource during COVID-19 pandemic Pungo Strawberry Festival canceled for first time ever due to coronavirus Elizabeth City funeral home giving away 300 fried chicken dinners to community on Wednesday Open or closed: How Governor Northam’s stay-at-home order affects you Kroger offers ‘hero bonus’ for hourly employees during coronavirus shutdown Va. Wednesday update: COVID-19 cases up to 1,484; 34 deaths and 208 hospitalizations linked to virus Blog: Rain Moves Out, But Wind Only Gradually Eases Up. Crews have reopened NC 12 from Basnight Bridge to Rodanthe Virginia Peninsula Foodbank holding drive-thru food distribution Wednesday morning in Newport News Astronomers find evidence for a “cosmic homicide”