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Ford is driving full speed ahead to help medical workers

Ford is stepping up to the plate to combat shortages of medical supplies

(CNN) — Ford is kicking off production of a new respirator face mask for medical workers. the company says it will start making the masks tomorrow, Tuesday April 14. The device was designed in partnership with 3M, and it uses a fan from ventilated car seats. the plan is to make at least a-hundred-thousand masks, but ford is not saying…

Seasonal allergies or Coronavirus: A breakdown of some symptoms

Spring is in the air and so are allergies. But during this time of COVID-19 many people are asking do I have Coronavirus?

CNN–Spring is in the air and so are allergies. But during this time of COVID-19 many people are asking do I have the Coronavirus? Experts have some tips to help you know what you might be suffering from, is it the flu, allergies or something else? Here’s Meredith Wood to break down the symptoms in this Health Minute.   Categories:…

COVID-19 shutdown may force AMC Theaters to file for bankruptcy

(CNN, WOLO) – With locations in South Carolina and across the country closed because of the COVID-19 shutdown, financial analysts think the world’s largest movie theater chain will likely file for bankruptcy. AMC Theaters was already struggling since before locations closed March 16th. Some Wall Street analysts believe the earliest the chain could re-open would be August and predict AMC…

Love knows no boundaries

A couple makes major changes for their wedding ceremony during the pandemic

(ABC News) — With social distancing being practiced around the world many couples had to put their weddings on hold. Not one Chicago couple though, even in the middle of a global pandemic, the duo was determined to tie the knot and wanted to show everyone that not even coronavirus can stand in the way of true love. Anna Stewart…

Health officials encourage smokers to kick the habit during coronavirus outbreak

Quitting your smoking habit may help you ward off the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection

(CNN) —If you still need a good enough reason to quit your smoking habit, how about this one, it could help you to fight off a coronavirus infection. If you need help figuring out where to start, best methods to use or even what may work best for you, the Quitline can help. You can reach them by calling 1800-…

Singer, Songwriter John Prine dead at 73

One of American's most revered singers-songwriters dies from complications from coronavirus

The coronavirus has claimed the life of one of America’s most beloved singer-songwriters. Tuesday evening John Prine died due to complications from the coronavirus according to his family. Winner of a Lifetime Achievement Grammy earlier this year, Prine penned classics like ‘Angel from Montgomery’ and ‘In Spite of Ourselves’. Prine was 73 years old Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features

Some insurance companies to reimburse customers after outbreak keeps them home

With so many states implementing 'Stay at Home' orders, some insurance companies are issuing returns to customers

(CNN) —Two insurers — Allstate and American Family Insurance — announced Monday they will give back about $800 million to their auto insurance customers because people are driving far less during the coronavirus crisis. Allstate said it will refund about 15% of premiums paid by its customers in April and May, which comes to a total of about $600 million….