#Disney World to begin reducing social distancing rules

#Disney World to begin reducing social distancing rules

“#Disney World to begin reducing social distancing rules” “The Happiest Place On Earth” is allowing its patrons to be closer to each other again.  Walt Disney World has begun relaxing many of its pandemic safety restrictions, including physical distancing in certain areas of the Florida theme park.  “Temporary adjustments are still in place to promote…

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#51K more NYC students enroll in classroom learning

#51K more NYC students enroll in classroom learning

“#51K more NYC students enroll in classroom learning” Roughly 51,000 Big Apple kids switched from remote to blended learning during a Department of Education opt-in period this month, according to the agency. That brings the total number of city students participating in classroom activity to 365,000, according to the DOE. There are roughly 960,000 kids…

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#New York state updates rules on social distancing for schools

#New York state updates rules on social distancing for schools

“#New York state updates rules on social distancing for schools” State health officials released new social-distancing guidelines for schools, saying students can sit closer than 6 feet apart in most circumstances. The state Department of Health Friday put out the new rules, which mesh with recommendations made last month by the US Centers for Disease…

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#The data shows lockdowns end more lives than they save

#The data shows lockdowns end more lives than they save

“#The data shows lockdowns end more lives than they save” Now that the 2020 figures have been properly tallied, there is still no convincing evidence that strict lockdowns reduced the death toll from COVID-19. But one effect is clear: more deaths from other causes, especially among the young and middle-aged, minorities and the less affluent….

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#Some NYC movie theaters say they can’t reopen March 5

#Some NYC movie theaters say they can’t reopen March 5

“#Some NYC movie theaters say they can’t reopen March 5” When New Yorkers return to the city’s big screens Friday, many of the Big Apple’s beloved indie theaters will remain shuttered, according to operators who say they weren’t given enough notice to prepare and that the 25-percent capacity limit is too restrictive to make money….

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#Hundreds at large gatherings in violation of COVID regs: officials

#Hundreds at large gatherings in violation of COVID regs: officials

“#Hundreds at large gatherings in violation of COVID regs: officials” Hundreds of city revelers were caught overnight attending two illegal bashes that flaunted COVID-19 restrictions — including one massive gathering with infants present, authorities said Sunday.  The New York City Sheriff’s Office said about 70 people were first seen going into the side entrance of…

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#Socially distant events honor Martin Luther King nationwide

#Socially distant events honor Martin Luther King nationwide

“#Socially distant events honor Martin Luther King nationwide” The nation observed a largely virtual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy Monday amid the coronavirus pandemic. In Washington, DC, the MLK memorial was closed to the public as tens of thousands of National Guard members descend on the National Mall to secure the area…

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