The global curve is flattening, but COVID-19 (coronavirus) infections are still rising and new hotspots, like Brazil, may be emerging. That's a big improvement from weeks of dire, exponential growth across the world. But global or even U.S.-wide stats are difficult to parse when you're trying to figure out if the local situation in your town and state is getting better or worse.
- PUB DATE: 4/29/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Popular Mechanics

“She tried to do her job, and it killed her”: So said Dr. Philip Breen of his daughter, Dr. Lorna Breen, the medical director of the emergency department at New York-Presbyterian Allen Hospital — who died by suicide Sunday in Charlottesville, Va., where she was staying with family. Her work amid the coronavirus pandemic took such a toll.
- PUB DATE: 4/29/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: New York Post

Mattel is honoring essential workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 fight with a special edition #ThankYouHeroes collection from Fisher-Price. The collection will include sixteen different figures that will be a selection of doctors, nurses, EMTs and delivery drivers. Mattel will also offer a special five-character Little People set that includes a grocery store worker figure.
- PUB DATE: 4/29/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: ABC News

John Legend is helping to pay tribute to the incredible first responders who are risking their lives everyday on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. The Grammy-winning multi-talent will be sharing a special performance during May 1st's iHeartRadio's First Responder Fridays with FirstNet Built with AT&T.
- PUB DATE: 4/29/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Fox Sports Radio

Central Kitsap residents won't be seeing a bond for fire station construction and upgrades on the Aug. 4 ballot. The Central Kitsap Fire District Board of Commissioners on Monday voted against placing a $58.3 million bond measure on the ballot in light of the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
- PUB DATE: 4/29/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Kitsap Sun