Pandemic

At Horry County Schools in South Carolina, students are required to take a digital citizenship course that covers online safety, Meaghan Quillen, who runs the district's virtual school program, said. Parents also have access to this course on an optional basis. … [Read more...] about The pandemic is causing an exponential rise in the online exploitation of children, experts say

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE (CBS13) – A sanitizing station sits at the front of Cuppa Tahoe. The reading nooks are all divided by bookshelves. You would think Sandra Santane designed the newest bookstore in South Lake Tahoe with the pandemic in mind, but that’s not the case. “There’s all these different nooks, there’s bookcases in between so it was and this is literally pure coincidence. It was already set up in a socially distanced way, pure coincidence,” said Santane. … [Read more...] about South Lake Tahoe Business Owner Takes Chance, Opens New Shop During Pandemic

Shook says it’s nice to get outside but a disappointment that he had to cancel his camping reservations as state campgrounds are closed during the pandemic. While state parks are closed for camping, some private campgrounds are up and running and even booked up for the holiday weekend. … [Read more...] about People Sneaking In A Holiday Weekend Getaway During Pandemic

Like many other nations, Japan has asked people to work from home and do social distancing to curb the virus’ spread. Restrictions were eased this month in regions with few or no new infections, though they remain in place for Tokyo and some areas. … [Read more...] about Recession-hit Japan’s exports, imports fall due to pandemic

The event, jointly held by the Rong Family's Culture Fund Donation of Shanghai Cultural Development Foundation and the National Chamber of Italian Fashion, was held on May 20 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Sino-Italian diplomatic relations. … [Read more...] about Designer masks raise funds to help Italy’s fight against pandemic