WAVY.com Articles: April 7, 2020

Lidl launches new program to help seniors in local cities Newport News Police accepts new K-9 donation in memory of fallen Officer Katie Thyne US Department of Health and Human Services gives NC health centers $34M Country artist John Prine dies at 73 after battle with COVID-19 ‘Pharma Bro’ wants out of prison to research coronavirus 5-year-old Texas boy dies after being shot in head while making TikTok videos on balcony NASA Langley says employee who tested positive for COVID-19 has died Companies across the U.S. work to combat COVID-19 any way they can Wife watches virus-stricken husband die from a distance Exclusive: Dr. Fauci explains what’s next for the U.S. in the coronavirus battle Redskins coach Ron Rivera talks about potential draft scenarios Retired D.C. firefighter dies of COVID-19, family remembers him as a hero IOW family using social media to help make cloth masks Virginia’s secretary of finance says future uncertain Local dialysis patients increasingly concerned as pandemic spreads Dr. Fauci: ‘We need to put our foot on the accelerator’ to see an end to COVID-19 pandemic Georgia senator sends private jet to bring stranded Florida cruise ship passengers home Concerns about housing crisis after coronavirus Reports: US agent leads police on high-speed chase in Mexico Attorney’s offices nationwide tasked with investigating coronavirus scams Lawmakers worry that rural hospitals could be overwhelmed if faced with outbreak ODU to issue almost $8.4M to students for meals, housing and parking rebates Great Bridge Boulevard overpass closed to traffic on Wednesday USO creates pen pal program to connect military members with seniors Luria asks for implementation of Defense Production Act amid COVID-19 PPE shortages COVID-19 relief: VB council temporarily eliminates meals tax, suspends late fees for real estate and personal property taxes 21% of Virginia unemployment claims filed by Hampton Roads residents Herring asks SCC to extend suspension of utility disconnections President Trump pledges additional $250B in small business relief, attacks WHO over coronavirus pandemic VB parents using chalk art to teach math Athletes already qualified for Tokyo Games get to keep spots South Carolina police officers rescue ducklings from drain, reunite them with momma duck Florida man accused of stabbing dog and putting it in hot oven, deputies say CHKD to host video Q&A with parenting and mental health experts for parents Texas father asks daughter to makeshift prom Judge: R Kelly must remain locked up amid coronavirus crisis Calls to local domestic violence hotlines surge during stay-at-home order Acting Navy Secretary resigns after calling captain ‘stupid’ Velocity Urgent Care offers COVID-19 testing Record visitation seen at public lands in North Carolina amid COVID-19 pandemic Trump removes watchdog tapped for $2T virus rescue oversight How are Hampton Roads’ first responders being impacted by COVID-19? We asked them Top Local Headlines | April 7 Death toll at Canterbury facility in Henrico reaches 32 US coronavirus death toll tops 11,000 Lowe’s will close stores Easter Sunday to give employees ‘much-deserved day off’ Flexibility for federal funding approved for Virginia schools Congressman Bobby Scott to host telephone town hall to discuss COVID-19 Police department uses eerie siren from ‘The Purge’ to signal start of coronavirus curfew Today’s Takeout: Easter Feast From 1608 Crafthouse! Legal Help For Financial Worries Travel Designers: What to Do When Vacation Plans Change Air Force band, Hampton City Schools send musical message of hope during COVID-19 crisis Paraglider dies after crashing into the ocean in Kill Devil Hills North Carolina reports 3,221 COVID-19 cases, 46 deaths Disney launches FREE website with a new ‘Frozen’ Olaf Series Grisham out as press secretary, will head first lady’s staff Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – April 7, 2020 Naval Medical Center Portsmouth prohibits visitors from facilities due to COVID-19 HRT to discuss COVID-19 response in phone meeting open to the public Man suffering serious injuries to upper body following shooting incident in Portsmouth Newport News shipbuilders encouraged to wear face masks to work; 15 cases of COVID-19 at NNS Tuesday COVID-19 updates: Virginia sees rise of 455 cases in one day, surpasses N.C. Blog: Nice Stretch of Weather Before Some Late Day Storms Arrive More couples using marriage counseling services during pandemic British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spends night in ICU; not on ventilator Survey: People working from home are neglecting personal hygiene Pilot was not cleared to fly at time of 2018 fatal helicopter crash in Williamsburg USNS Comfort crew member tests positive for COVID-19 VB encourages the cancelation of short-term rental reservations, but they can’t prevent visitors from coming