Those in the early church faced two life-threatening epidemics within its first 200 years. Today, most of us sit confined in our homes, unsure of how widespread the COVID-19 virus is in our community, our country, or the world. I frequently open the app counting the global statistics and try to understand what life is like in places where the virus is creating unimaginable havoc. Some have sarcastically dismissed the virus as being a political foil. Now such silliness is sobered by reality.... Read More
Americans are encouraged to wear face masks in public, though Trump says he won’t wear one
For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, and death. ... Read More
Four Additional Food Distribution Sites Open on Monday, April 6
Friday, April 3, 2020 Update as of 6:30 p.m. Broward County Public Schools continues to support students and their families through the coronavirus crisis by offering its grab-and-go meal service. ... Read More
Here comes another cruise ship with coronavirus … but it’s not ready to dock in Fort Lauderdale
They include Celebrity Infinity, where a crew member recently died, and Oasis of the Seas, from which two crew members were airlifted, according to the Miami Herald. Neither ship has passengers, but crew members remain on board. Infinity is anchored west of Tampa while Oasis of the Seas was last tracked heading south toward the Florida Strait, according to MarineTraffic.com, a vessel tracking website. ... Read More
Here comes another cruise ship with coronavirus … but this one won’t dock in Fort Lauderdale yet
They include Celebrity Infinity, where a crew member recently died, and Oasis of the Seas, from which two crew members were airlifted, according to the Miami Herald. Neither ship has passengers, but crew members remain on board. Infinity is anchored west of Tampa while Oasis of the Seas was last tracked heading south toward the Florida Strait, according to MarineTraffic.com, a vessel tracking website. ... Read More
Despite closure of nonessential businesses, this South Florida sex shop’s doors are still open
Jackie Titolo, owner of MegaSex Adult Emporium in North Lauderdale, believes her sex store is essential, especially in this coronavirus era. “People are stuck home and need something to do” says Titolo, who has owned the store for 21 years.(Carline Jean / South Florida Sun Sentinel) ... Read More
Joy Comes In The Morning
Joy invades the most sorrowful spaces. It reminds us that beauty and goodness and life can grow even in the most unpromising soil. Today’s musical pairing is Saint-Saëns’ The Swan performed by Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott. Note that all the songs for this series have been gathered into a Spotify playlist here. “Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”James 1:16–17 (ESV) “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that... Read More
Pandemic of Love: Site matches donors with coronavirus needy
Amy Mills, 41, of Hollywood, is among the people who have sought help. Mills is out of work as a massage therapist and is at home with her 13-year-old daughter, Kayla, who has a rare genetic condition. She sought help with $400 of her $936 monthly rent, and found a donor on Pandemic of Love. ... Read More
5-minute coronavirus test becomes available Monday in South Florida
In a photo provided by Environmental Protection Agency, an employee at Abbott Laboratories performs a COVID-19 test at the company’s headquarters near Chicago on March 28, 2020. The test has received emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration. Across the country, companies see a chance to cash in, do some good for the country or both, making virus outbreak response one of the few thriving sectors of the economy.(Environmental Protection Agency via The New York... Read More
Medical volunteers will be needed for coronavirus pandemic. Here’s why some will risk their lives to help.
Moya is one of more than 70 volunteers who have signed up so far for the Broward County Medical Response Unit. Among the respondents are physicians, nurses, EMTs, paramedics and physician’s assistants, according to Broward County Medical Association CEO Cynthia Peterson. The volunteers vary in age as well, with some being medical students and some coming out of retirement to help. While the bulk come from the tri-county area, Peterson said one volunteer is flying down from Alberta,... Read More