Mayors & Governors, Presidents & Prime Ministers; Shelter in Place

[rcjordan]

Populace: Pffffffftttt!

California coronavirus: Crowds packed beaches despite shelter in place order - CNN
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/23/us/california-stay-at-home-beach-goers/index.html


All Marin County parks to close after residents disobey stay-at-home order
https://www.kron4.com/news/all-marin-county-parks-to-close-after-residents-disobey-stay-at-home-order

[rcjordan]

Tarrant will fine, jail those who violate coronavirus orders | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article241414501.html

[rcjordan]

PNW coastal cities take matters into their own hands after thousands arrive on beaches | KATU
https://katu.com/news/local/vacationers-have-to-leave-says-warrenton-manzanita

[rcjordan]

Coronavirus: Carnival CEO: Cruise ships 'not a riskier environment'
https://www.usatoday.com/story/experience/cruise/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-lines/2020/03/22/coronavirus-carnival-ceo-cruise-ships-not-riskier-environment/2896725001/

[rcjordan]

Central church hosts more than 1,800 people amid covid-19 outbreak | BRProud.com | WVLA | WGMB
https://www.brproud.com/health/coronavirus/central-church-hosts-1800-people-amid-covid-19-outbreak/

[rcjordan]

^{hhh. love this one..}

NC Governor Cooper to Wilmington restaurants with sidewalk service: "Nice try"
https://www.starnewsonline.com/news/20200320/roy-cooper-to-wilmington-restaurants-with-outdoor-service-nice-try

[Brad]

Seen on Twitter:

From the Whatever File:  Some bookstores are seeing a high demand for coloring books for grownups.

Jeez. We're only in the first week or so of self isolation. 

[rcjordan]

And businesses are looking for every loophole rather than complying with the intent of the law...

GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'
https://kotaku.com/gamestop-we-can-stay-open-during-lockdowns-because-wer-1842415962

[Brad]

>Gamestop

Mayors should have the power to revoke retail licenses for 30 days.

[Brad]

Indiana governor orders Hoosiers to stay home until April 7, except for essential needs

https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/indiana-governor-orders-hoosiers-to-stay-home-until-april-except/article_456af480-6ced-5850-a363-7913a06b61f2.html#utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_nwi

[rcjordan]

>to revoke retail licenses for 30 days.

There was *unconfirmed* buzz 2 days ago that the PA gov threatened to revoke Gamestop's business license.  Yesterday, I saw a headline that said Gamestop was now curb pickup only.

[rcjordan]

If People Aren't Listening to Fauci or Cuomo, Maybe They'll At Least Listen to Danny DeVito
https://www.mediaite.com/news/if-people-arent-listening-to-fauci-or-cuomo-maybe-theyll-at-least-listen-to-danny-devitos-impassioned-plea-to-stay-home/

[rcjordan]

Spring breakers who refused to stop partying now have coronavirus – BGR
https://bgr.com/2020/03/23/coronavirus-updates-spring-break-party-goers-fall-ill/

[rcjordan]

Coronavirus: UK lockdown 'inevitable' as Brits flock to public spaces - Business Insider
https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-uk-lockdown-inevitable-public-flock-public-spaces-covid-19-2020-3

[rcjordan]

Those who violate N.J. lockdown orders to be prosecuted, officials say. 'The time for warning is over.' - nj.com
https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2020/03/those-who-violate-nj-lockdown-orders-to-be-prosecuted-officials-say-the-time-for-warning-is-over.html