WAVY.com Articles: April 2, 2020

Navy selects Huntington Ingalls Industries to provide logistics support for surface ships and submarines Chopper 10: Area beaches, a very empty Harbor Park and more HBO to stream 500 hours of programming for free Suffolk fire and library use 3D printer to make protective face masks during COVID-19 pandemic NCAA’s vote to grant extra year comes with a price tag ‘Unprecedented’ small business loan program ramping up Friday Lawmakers pressure administration to expand child care services US visitors don’t mind coronavirus checkpoints at Mexican border Huntington Ingalls updates and extends ‘liberal leave’ policy for Newport News Shipbuilding and other divisions ‘Coronavirus: Facts Not Fear’ evening update – April 2, 2020 Structure fire at Suffolk SPSA landfill, officials say American businesses shift to making PPE for frontline medical workers Congress mulls more aid in face of record unemployment Tampa pastor shuts down church, but not to protect congregation from COVID-19 Teleconferences being ‘hijacked’ with porn, hate images and threatening language 49 UT students who took spring break trip now positive for COVID-19 Recap of Gov. Northam’s Twitter Q&A Disney announces furloughs for non-essential employees across company Patriots plane ferries 1M critical masks from China to U.S. Protect yourself: Virginia Tenant rights during COVID-19 pandemic VB Waste Collections employee tests positive for COVID-19; trash collection to resume on Tuesday VB church continues to support community amid coronavirus outbreak ODU professor makes face shields using 3D printer Norfolk nonprofit launches virtual ‘Boredom Basket’ raffle to support deployed troops Coronavirus: Last will and testaments made ‘to-go’ at Virginia Beach law firm Norfolk nonprofit encourages people to connect through handwritten cards Williamsburg man says coronavirus took his wife’s life 2 Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center employees test positive for COVID-19 Old Dominion eliminates wrestling program effective immediately HUD awards nearly $85,000 to help youth aging out of foster care in Hampton Roads Portsmouth reports first COVID-19-related death Dems call on Trump administration to open ACA enrollment 2020 presidential campaign continues, even during COVID-19 pandemic Navy relieves captain of USS Roosevelt after COVID-19 outbreak aboard ship White House coronavirus task force holds Thursday briefing VB food trucks authorized to operate in non-residential areas with certain restrictions NC leaders say they’re struggling to get equipment for patients, health care providers Hampton Roads restaurants launch ‘online markets’ to sell bulk food to customers Coronavirus can spread through talking or even just breathing, some experts say Hampton Roads Pride postpones #PrideMatters events due to COVID-19 concerns 11 cars stolen from Suffolk car dealership; Suffolk Police need help with possible identification Portsmouth courthouse closed for disinfecting after sheriff’s deputy tests positive for COVID-19 Former Beckley VAMC doctor arrested in FBI investigation FDA updates blood donor eligibility due to urgent need for blood supply University of Pittsburgh announces potential coronavirus vaccine Virus economic fallout mounts, along with competition for gear President Trump approves Virginia disaster declaration UVA to test experimental COVID-19 treatment on patients with severe symptoms VCU doctor leading clinical trial on drug to treat COVID-19 encouraged by initial results 92 residents at Canterbury Rehab in Richmond area test positive for coronavirus; 16 deaths at facility linked to virus Dare County now reports 3 cases of COVID-19 Suffolk police and fire ask community to donate personal protective equipment during COVID-19 crisis FDA has not authorized a two-minute test for coronavirus Pet Pal: Tank Checking In with the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute ForKids Art Auction Still Brings the Magic With an OnLine Event! ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic transferred to prison medical center after fellow inmates test positive for COVID-19 Legal Matters: Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Today’s Takeout: Cooking Up Fun With Carolina Cupcakery Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James giving dresses to teachers as a thank you CMA Fest 2020 canceled amid COVID-19 concerns NC Thursday update: 1,857 cases, 16 deaths & 184 hospitalized statewide — death reported in Bertie Co. Virginia Living Museum asks for donations to ‘Emergency Animal Fund’ during COVID-19 crisis 104-year-old World War II veteran recovers from COVID-19, celebrates birthday Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – April 2, 2020 Va. Thursday update: COVID-19 cases at 1,706 statewide, Virginia Beach cases surpass 100 Weekly jobless claims surge to record 6.6 million Social security recipients will automatically receive $1,200 stimulus check, won’t have to file return Blog: March Was 4th Warmest On Record. Now Onto April. New Orleans jazz legend Ellis Marsalis Jr. died of COVID-19 complications at age 85, son says ‘The greatest challenge of my career’: Va. nurse to help COVID-19 patients in flooded New York City hospitals New federal rules to help states combat coronavirus patient surge How coronavirus can impact your credit score Newport News Police respond to shooting on Monitor Court