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Satellite Images Show How Pollution Has Decreased In Italy After The Coronavirus Quarantine Started

Most of us are likely feeling the effects of the Coronavirus outbreak that is sweeping across the world, be it nurses, doctors, civilians or entire governments. The areas of quarantine are increasing just as the number of infected rises and it is very hard to have a positive outlook on the future when no one has any answers in regards to it. Well, scientists finally are reporting a positive change, albeit it might not be what we might expect. According to the European Space Agency (ESA), as well as a handful of independent researchers, the nitrogen dioxide emissions have significantly decreased over Italy following the lockdown caused by the spread of COVID-19. The Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite detected a decline in NO2 emissions, signaling the decrease in air pollution, with the most significant change being observed in the northern part of the country. “The decline in nitrogen dioxide emissions over the Po Valley in northern Italy is particularly evident,” Claus Zehner, ESA’s ...

Coronavirus: Avoid frozen meat; shaking hands while greeting in public, Delhi govt’s advisory

The Delhi government has asked people to exercise caution, like cleaning hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub; covering nose and mouth while coughing; sneezing using tissue; avoiding close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms; avoiding frozen meat, besides isolation of symptomatic patients for at least 14 days.

Yelp, GoFundMe Make COVID-19 Fundraisers for Restaurants Without Their Permission

An automatically generated GoFundMe for the restaurant St. Clair Supper Club, linked to on Yelp | Yelp Blindsiding businesses that were already in a tough position Andy McMillan didn’t expect to see a call for donations splashed across the Yelp page for his fledgling Portland business, Suckerpunch , a just-barely-opened bar serving nonalcoholic cocktails that temporarily closed amid the COVID-19 outbreak. McMillan hadn’t started any fundraisers — but Yelp and GoFundMe had done so for him, and tens of thousands of other small businesses, too, seeking $2,500 each. “Support Suckerpunch” read the tab on McMillan’s Yelp page , linking to an automatically-generated GoFundMe. “COVID-19 has made it tough for local businesses and their employees. Share your support in these difficult times by donating. Any amount helps. All proceeds go directly to the business.” “I was like, what the fuck?” McMillan tells Eater. “They hadn’t called; They hadn’t emailed; I hadn’t heard from them at all.” ...

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