Good News Notes: “As the coronavirus outbreak has swept across the U.S., relatively little about daily life has been predictable, much to our chagrin. One notable exception has been the consistent outpouring of video updates from our nation’s horde of celebrities, who have conscripted their social-media followers into playing captive audience to diatribes about the…
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Gov. Pritzker recognizes Rochelle distillery for helping out healthcare workers
Good News Notes: “During Saturday’s press briefing, Governor Pritzker gave credit to many businesses he called an example to the rest of the state. Governor Pritzker called efforts displayed at Kennay Farms “a sign of hope” in these trying times. Kennay Farms in Rochelle has been making hand sanitizer for weeks. They began selling it…
Technology To Clean And Reuse PPE Is Being Deployed To Hotspot Hospitals
Good News Notes: “Several large metal shipping containers are lined up in a warehouse under a large American flag. Their doors are ajar and workers stream in and out, power tools buzzing. These are no ordinary shipping containers: They represent a huge scientific breakthrough in the fight against COVID-19.” View the whole story here: https://www.npr.org/2020/03/30/823803831/technology-to-clean-and-reuse-ppe-is-being-deployed-to-hotspot-hospitals
Thanks to the All In Challenge, Celebrities Are Changing Lives Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak
Good News Notes: “Celebrities are quite literally going all in to help others amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Since April 14, stars have been participating in the All In Challenge to raise money for those struggling with food insecurity. The digital fundraiser was started by sports retail company Fanatics and will benefit hunger relief…
Rihanna Donates Protective Equipment to New York Medics as Celebrities Respond to COVID-19 with Charity Donations
Good News Notes: “Rihanna has donated personal protective equipment (PPE) to medics in New York as the state faces a shortage due to the outbreak of COVID-19. New York state has been overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic, with more than 23,000 confirmed cases, making it one of the cities most severely impacted by the virus….
How Stars Are Using the “Do Your Part” Challenge to Help During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Good News Notes: “Celebrities are coming together to spread positivity amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. In addition to donating to food banks and charities across the country, stars like Demi Lovato, Britney Spears, Normani, and Justin and Hailey Bieber are partaking in the “Do Your Part” Challenge to help those who are struggling during this…
Before Minnesota animal shelter temporarily halts adoptions, hundreds of pets find new homes
Good News Notes: “As Minnesota residents hunker down for another week of social distancing, some of them will be sharing their home with a new cat or dog — pet adoptions that may benefit other animals in the weeks to come. On Sunday, the Twin Cities’ Animal Humane Society began a temporary closure to the public…
Justin Timberlake, Vanessa Hudgens and other celebs giving back during coronavirus pandemic
Good News Notes: “Several stars are stepping up to lend a helping hand in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to offering words of advice and support, some celebrities are opening their wallets to help those struggling with the effects of the outbreak.” View the whole story here: https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/16/entertainment/celeb-donations-coronavirus/index.html