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The coronavirus is claiming more American lives. The national death toll from the respiratory illness climbed over the seven-thousand mark today. There are also more than 275-thousand cases of COVID-19 across the country, with New York and New Jersey having the most. 
The CDC is making new recommendations to fight the spread of coronavirus. Speaking at the White House, President Trump said the agency is advising a non-medical cloth face covering as an additional public health measure. Trump noted it is voluntary and doesn't think he will follow the suggestion. President Trump has no plans to issue a national stay-at-home order because of coronavirus. During a White House briefing, Trump said he's leaving it up to governors. He claimed the states that have yet to issue such a directive "are not in jeopardy." A gun rights group is suing the mayor of Los Angeles for closing gun stores during the coronavirus pandemic. The California Rifle & Pistol Ass'n claims their rights were violated because the federal government has called gun and ammo stores essential businesses. Under Governor Gavin Newsom's statewide stay-at-home order, he deems gun stores essential, but also allows local law enforcement to make that decision for themselves. Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City faces a critical moment in the ongoing fight against coronavirus, specifically in terms of securing the needed number of ventilators, and additional medical personnel. He praised both New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo after they enacted executive orders allowing the state to seize privately owned ventilators. 'The Shows Must Go On.' That's not only true for Broadway but also the name of a new YouTube channel. It's where fans of Andrew Lloyd Webber can see his musicals for free for the next seven weeks. They'll stream every Friday, starting tonight, for 48-hours each.
The CDC is making new recommendations to fight the spread of coronavirus. Speaking at the White House, President Trump said the agency is advising a non-medical cloth face covering as an additional public health measure. Trump noted it is voluntary and doesn't think he will follow the suggestion. President Trump has no plans to issue a national stay-at-home order because of coronavirus. During a White House briefing, Trump said he's leaving it up to governors. He claimed the states that have yet to issue such a directive "are not in jeopardy." A gun rights group is suing the mayor of Los Angeles for closing gun stores during the coronavirus pandemic. The California Rifle & Pistol Ass'n claims their rights were violated because the federal government has called gun and ammo stores essential businesses. Under Governor Gavin Newsom's statewide stay-at-home order, he deems gun stores essential, but also allows local law enforcement to make that decision for themselves. Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City faces a critical moment in the ongoing fight against coronavirus, specifically in terms of securing the needed number of ventilators, and additional medical personnel. He praised both New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo after they enacted executive orders allowing the state to seize privately owned ventilators. 'The Shows Must Go On.' That's not only true for Broadway but also the name of a new YouTube channel. It's where fans of Andrew Lloyd Webber can see his musicals for free for the next seven weeks. They'll stream every Friday, starting tonight, for 48-hours each. - 27 March 2020 North Smithfield Weekly Newsletter
- 26 March 2020 Cicilline to Host Facebook Live Town Hall on COVID-19
- 26 March 2020 Legislative leaders approve up to $300 million in emergency cash flow borrowing
- 26 March 2020 General Assembly sessions, hearings canceled next week
- 26 March 2020 General Assembly sessions, hearings canceled next week
- 24 March 2020 N.S. Town Administrator with Announcement on Property Taxes.
- 22 March 2020 AG Neronha issues urgent warning to consumers as new scams promise COVID-19 stimulus checks
- 22 March 2020 AS REPORTS OF WASTEWATER SYSTEM DAMAGE INCREASE, DEM REITERATES: DISPOSE OF DISINFECTANT WIPES IN THE TRASH
- 22 March 2020 North Smithfield EXTENDS its State Of Emergency
- 19 March 2020 General Assembly sessions, hearings canceled through March 27
