WAVY.com Articles: March 18, 2020

Hallmark Channel to air Christmas movie marathon as more people self-quarantine Senate pushes toward vote on coronavirus relief bill Regent University offers new students scholarships for social distancing California man tweets experience with suspected COVID-19 symptoms Better Business Bureau warns consumers about coronavirus scams CNU postpones commencement ceremony; classes to remain online for rest of semester ‘Coronavirus: Facts Not Fear’ evening update Trucking industry key to keeping economy afloat during COVID-19 pandemic Hate crimes toward Asian Americans increase during coronavirus pandemic Mental health experts weigh in on how to cope with fear and anxiety amid COVID-19 outbreak Latest Walmart store changes: operating hours, special shopping hours, item limitations and more Car screening triage set up for active-duty and beneficiaries at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Officials warn of coronavirus scams that target vulnerable victims New daycare guidelines shared by Va. leaders during coronavirus outbreak Vets want education benefits protected during pandemic Small businesses using new ideas to boost sales Order to-go: How VB restaurants are staying open with new restrictions Resources and updates for businesses and workers in Hampton Roads As business dwindles, Hampton restaurant serves free meals to community children Florida senator leading charge to help small businesses during coronavirus outbreak ‘We need to get out’: Carrollton woman on USA women’s football team stranded in Honduras Nike to give more than $15M to coronavirus relief efforts in Oregon Officials provide 6 online security tips for working from home 10 apps to help you deal with stress and anxiety during COVID-19 outbreak Lawmakers concerned with how the spread of coronavirus will impact homeless population Congress passes 2nd coronavirus aid package for families ‘Sign of hope and happiness’: People put Christmas lights back up during outbreak Great Smoky Mountains National Park modifying operations to follow coronavirus health guidelines Emergency order asks Fresno residents to ‘shelter in place’ (with many exceptions) Venice canal water appears clear, fish visible as people shelter from coronavirus 136 price gouging complaints made amid COVID-19 pandemic, NC AG says Veterans Affairs takes steps to protect veterans from coronavirus outbreak Virginia Wesleyan students not allowed access to dorms, personal belongings until April 6 U.S.-Canada border closing to slow COVID-19 spread Hyde County halts visitor travel on Ocracoke-bound ferries Toilet paper, bread and guns: Ammunition, firearm sales up during coronavirus concerns Hampton Roads cleaning services working to stop spread of germs in homes Help the Hampton NAACP by giving donations to those in need Portsmouth fire-rescue discourages family, friends from accompanying patients on ambulance rides Newport News Police looking for man in connection with recent credit card crimes Police ID 22-year-old man killed in Norfolk Monday Eerie photos of empty streets across the world due to coronavirus First positive coronavirus case in Norfolk All things virtual; Your guide to online entertainment in Hampton Roads during coronavirus closures Don’t flush disinfecting wipes: Even ‘flushable’ ones can clog pipes, officials warn Trump invokes emergency authority; Big 3 automakers closing Virginia SOL tests to be canceled this spring after feds grant testing waivers nationwide Chef Wes Stepp Sends His Best! Earthquake in Salt Lake City shuts down airport, knocks out coronavirus hotline Coronavirus Coverage: Cancellations across the country, Red Cross concerns, and the road to a vaccine Ikea closes all U.S. stores in response to coronavirus pandemic Online Learning: Tips and Advice 100 Episodes of Chicago MED! Dollars and Sense: Low Interest Rate Impact Norfolk-based USNS Comfort ‘floating hospital’ heading to New York City to give aid during outbreak Pres. Trump to sign Defense Production Act; suspend foreclosures and evictions through April Sentara suspends its drive-thru coronavirus testing Coronavirus updates: Virginia cases now at least 78 after Norfolk man tests positive, Sentara temporarily closing drive-through testing Get out of jail? Famous inmates fearful of virus argue for release Infectious disease doctor describes difference between flu, COVID-19 Ohio 2-year-old tests positive for COVID-19 Laid off due to coronavirus? Here’s how to apply for unemployment benefits in Virginia Blog: A Cooler Wednesday Before Temps Jump. All Kansas public schools closing for rest of school year Restaurants and bars hit hard by coronavirus; Virginia wants owners to take survey on impact Man shot on Charleston Avenue in Portsmouth Coronavirus relief package making its way to President’s desk after major hold-up How will governments hold voting meetings during the coronavirus pandemic? They’re trying to figure that out