WAVY.com Articles: April 14, 2020

Private debt collectors can access stimulus money from personal bank accounts, advocacy groups warn Social distancing in US may be necessary into 2022, Harvard study says Immigration detainee makes desperate call for help from inside California facility Local counselor advises physical distance, but social connection, during pandemic Va. colleges to receive first half of COVID-19 relief funding First responders gather at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester to pay tribute to hospital staff Ghent residents clean up after storm topples trees, damages property VB city manager proposes nixing FY21 funding for mass shooting report recommendations, among other items, due to COVID-19 fiscal impacts Portsmouth Police seek 4 persons of interest in Redgate Drive homicide investigation 28-year-old man wanted in connection to Hampton homicide Congresswoman Elaine Luria cosponsors COVID-19 relief bill that would benefit Hampton Roads cities Legislation could make COVID-19 racial disparities clearer across the country ODU center launches COVID-19 prediction tool online Gov. Northam wants to delay minimum wage increase, skill games ban and collective bargaining Senators want USDA to provide relief funding for farmers; others say to wait The crew of USNS Comfort treats more than 120 New York patients Coronavirus crisis: Pentagon officials outline plan to protect military members Against all odds, Mathews County woman fights coronavirus, and is surviving Virginia airports to receive $309 million in federal COVID-19 assistance Watch Live: Trump cuts funding to WHO, plans to work with governors on nation’s reopening ODU lecturer says social media could have a positive influence during COVID-19 pandemic ACLU wins release of four detainees afraid of catching COVID-19 VB business offers gas for 76 cents a gallon for front line workers Dozens of BAE Ship Repair workers refuse to show, in protest over conditions and COVID-19 death Trump halts US payments to World Health Organizations Family mourns COVID-19 death of Norfolk shipyard contract engineer Nikki McCray introduced as Mississippi State head coach Hampton VA Medical Center confirms 1,454 total, 23 active COVID-19 cases JCC Police recover body of boater who went missing Sunday Airports to begin seeing CARES Act funds Tornado destroys home, leaves ‘Mama’s pound cake’ untouched VCU polls show more than three-quarters of Virginians approve how Northam is handling the coronavirus crisis Newport News first responders salute health care heroes President Trump halts U.S. funding to World Health Organization Isolation during COVID-19 may trigger those with gambling issues, but there are online and telehealth resources to help Liberty student sues for refund of thousands in campus fees during COVID-19 pandemic First COVID-19 related death of incarcerated offender reported in Virginia Coronavirus: Optometrists say it’s OK to wear contact lenses Wildlife reclaims Yosemite National Park as coronavirus keeps humans away Forgivable loans of up to 10K available for small Hampton-based businesses Deaths hit 45 at Virginia care home called ‘virus’s dream’ Williamsburg woman dies in retirement community after positive COVID-19 diagnosis Safer Appliance Shopping Battle over when to reopen US escalates Put Money in the Food Bank, and Invest in Your Community Today’s Takeout: Southern Flair Pub House Have A Plan For Your Pets! Online surveys available for VB residents, business owners to help identify ‘critical needs’ amid virus outbreak Virginia unemployment website experiences ‘internal server error’ Taco Bell is giving away free tacos again today NC April 14 COVID-19 update: 22 new deaths reported – deadliest day of outbreak for North Carolina AAA insurance policyholders to receive COVID-19 relief refund Walmart adding morning curbside pickup hour for high-risk individuals Rumble on Tuesday was sonic boom, Navy confirms Hairstylists wish you’d stop asking them to break the law and cut your hair Food safety during a power outage: When in doubt, throw it out Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – April 14, 2020 Shoppers must wear face coverings in Fresh Market effective Tuesday Virginia April 14 COVID-19 update: 424 new cases reported, hospitalizations increase; 5 new deaths Sam’s Club to launch ‘Hero Hours’ for health care workers and first responders Former ODU student reaches plea deal in neo-Nazi ‘swatting’ case Blog: Calmer Weather Today, But Chilly Temps Move In. Oyster farmers hit hard by coronavirus closures Catholic priest in Va. who criticized church’s handling of sex abuse scandal removed from post Experts: U.S. food supply steady but for how long