Hundreds of Mormon missionaries returned from the Philippines on chartered Delta flights while their families ignored social distancing at the airport

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The Mormon church (also known as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) has over 70,000 missionaries currently serving on missions around the world. They are serving in over 160 countries. Men serve for two years starting at age 18 while women serve for a year and a half starting at age 19.…

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With Disneyland closed down, a family recreates the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at home

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With Disneyland closed until sometime this summer due to the coronavirus, an enterprising family decided to take matter in their own hands. They recreated the Pirates of the Carribbean at home. Julie Foster Thornock posted this video on Facebook with the caption “Yo ho yo ho a quarantine’s life for me! Making our own Disney…

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Coronavirus free islands for sale starting at $1,000,000

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With the seemingly endless stories of the spread of the coronavirus throughout the world, there is a segment of the real estate market offering coronavirus free habitation on islands. The website privateislandsonline.com features a exhaustive listing of all of the islands around the world currently for sale. The cheapest one is Major Island in Quebec,…

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5.7 magnitude earthquake causes Salt Lake City International Airport to close

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This morning we experienced a 5.7 magnitude earthquake that was felt throughout Utah. Rocky Mountain Power reporting over 74,000 customers without electricity after 5.7-magnitude earthquake. #utahearthquake Watch live coverage: https://t.co/59E4gVdel4 pic.twitter.com/ZytPwUbLCM — KSL 5 TV (@KSL5TV) March 18, 2020 The damage has caused the Salt Lake City International Airport to close. UPDATE 12:54 PM –…

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Big Brother Germany contestants are unaware of the coronavirus – the producers are telling them today

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The contestants on the reality TV show, Big Brother Germany, entered the house prior to the global explosion of the coronavirus. They entered the house on February 6th and have been blissfully unaware of the rapid expansion of the virus in Germany and throughout the world. The producers weren’t planning on telling them about what’s…

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Popular travel blogger reveals he tested positive for coronavirus after returning from recent overseas trip

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A popular travel blogger, Nomadic Matt, who blogs at nomadicmatt.com revealed that he has tested positive for the Coronavirus after returning from a recent trip overseas to France and Taiwan. He lays out what it was like to have symptoms, receive a test, and some of the confusion currently going on around the coronavirus. Matt…

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DISNEYLAND consecutive streak of almost 3000 days IN A ROW comes to an end because of Coronavirus shutdown

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Jeff Reitz from Disney366 started going to Disneyland everyday in 2012. He used his annual pass to enter the park every single consecutive day since then without missing a single day. His consecutive day streak is finally coming to an end. Disney made the decision to close their theme parks through the end of March…

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TSA announces that up to 12 ounces of hand sanitizer can go through checkpoints

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The TSA announced that up to 12 ounces of hand sanitizer can go through security checkpoints now. The larger bottles will be screened separately so allow extra time through security. .@TSA now allowing passengers to bring liquid hand sanitizer up to 12 oz in carry-on bags until further notice. Expect these containers larger than the…

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