Month: April 2020
World News Update: Week of April 20, 2020
A brief summary of today’s world news: It is rumored that Kim Jong-un Supreme Leader of North Korea is in “grave danger” after surgery. Source: https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/20/politics/kim-jong-un-north-korea/index.html Airline Virgin Australia collapses under the strain of Covid-19 related cancellations. Source: https://news.yahoo.com/virgin-australia-collapses-under-coronavirus-strain-033054887.html Armed protests against statewide lock down orders were held in Columbus, Ohio and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Source: https://news.yahoo.com/us-anti-confinement-protesters-demand-economic-freedom-221429304.html U.S. weekly jobless claims rose to 5.245 million, raising monthly total to 22 Million unemployed due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/16/us-weekly-jobless-claims.html U.S. Coronavirus deaths surpass 42,000 as protesters demand end to restrictions. Source: https://news.trust.org/item/20200420215738-xc8kf U.S. Oil futures fall to -37.63, marking the first time
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Lucas County COVID-19 Numbers April 12, 2020 – Easter Day
Total cases: 508 Total Deaths: 22 Males: 238 Females: 270 Age range: 3 – 98 Source: https://lucascountyhealth.com/coronavirusupdates/
Toledo Mud Hens Virtual Opening Day April 16, 2020
Toledo, Ohio: The World Famous Toledo Mud Hens will hold a “Virtual Opening Day” on Thursday, April 16, 2020 to mark the beginning of the 2020 Baseball season as mass gatherings have been banned per Gov. Mike DeWine’s stay-at-home order. According to milb.com: on April 16, join the Mud Hens for a special Facebook Live event as we reboot a classic Mud Hens game, the 2006 IL Governors’ Cup championship game against Rochester. Relive the exciting moments that featured four Mud Hens home runs, including one by MiLB Home Run King Mike Hessman. The 2006 Toledo roster featured many fan
Biggest Week in American Birding 2020 – Cancelled
The Biggest Week in American Birding Festival that was scheduled to take place May 7 – 16, 2020 has been cancelled due to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s order to self quarantine to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). According to the event website, refunds will be processed automatically without any action necessary from the purchaser. Source: https://www.biggestweekinamericanbirding.com/ To those thinking about visiting the park despite the festivals closure please note that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has closed the Magee Marsh Wildlife Area. Source: http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/mageemarsh
Lucas County Residents Following Self-Quarantine Orders According to Google Cell Phone Data
Lucas County, Ohio, mobility usage is down by 52% compared to the pre-COVID-19 baseline. This means that Lucas County residents are generally doing a good job of following Gov. Mike DeWine’s self-quarantine orders. Source: https://www.gstatic.com/covid19/mobility/2020-03-29_US_Ohio_Mobility_Report_en.pdf
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