The Burbank Leader’s coverage of the coronavirus outbreak
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Some Burbank businesses remained open despite the coronavirus pandemic.
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During a recent meeting, the leadership team at Family Service Agency of Burbank were all wearing face masks, seated 6 feet apart from one another and discussing how to change their service model on the fly.
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State Assemblywoman Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) will host a tele-town hall on Saturday, where she will speak with superintendents and teachers about the issues they are facing due to school closures, stay-at-home orders and other challenges associated with the COVID-19 crisis.
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The city now has more than 100 confirmed cases of people with the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Kaiser Permanente announced Thursday it is temporarily closing numerous medical offices and clinics throughout Southern California, including one in Burbank, citing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus.
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The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the law enforcement agency to get creative for Easter Sunday.
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Urban Press Winery in Burbank, in conjunction with its sister company, Urban Press Spirits, will be giving out 8-ounce bottles of hand sanitizer on Saturday for free, with a reservation.
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Residents are being asked to avoid gathering in groups and instead celebrate the holiday virtually.
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Burbank Unified plans to distribute about 1,300 Chromebooks and 300 hot spots to student households to prepare for distance learning.
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Pedestrians will no longer need to press a button to cross the street.
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The order applies to customers and workers at essential businesses open during the pandemic.
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Health forum to focus on helping children, families deal with issues during the coronavirus pandemic
A virtual family health forum will be held on Saturday, with a focus on providing strategies for families to better cope with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Travel restrictions, college eligibility and canceled recruiting events are among biggest challenges in college recruiting amid COVID-19, but coaches and players are adapting.
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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, BurbankBus will offer fare-free rides and will implement service reductions for all routes beginning April 13 until further notice.
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Workers at the Burbank location said the company that owns the restaurant chain rescinded their March 25 paychecks.
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Following L.A. County guidelines, Providence High School remains closed and continues online learning through the academic school year.
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Facility to close Terminal B in response to light travel during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Trying to keep a business afloat during the coronavirus pandemic is no laughing matter, and yet, Barbara Holliday, owner and manager of Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant in Burbank, is determined to do both.
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The City Council has yet to join other agencies in hosting remote meetings amid the coronavirus.
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With the economy at a near standstill, federal officials are discussing programs available to help small business owners during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Many involved in athletic training, instruction facing difficult times with shutdown amid COVID-19 pandemic.
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There are a total of 17 confirmed cases of the coronavirus at the Alameda Care Center in Burbank. Two residents of the facility have died from COVID-19 over the weekend.
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The new order is meant to slow the coronavirus’s spread in Burbank
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Spectrum offers free internet for 60 days to teachers and professors throughout the United States, if they’re new customers.
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Officials with the Alameda Care Center in Burbank announced that several residents and a staff member have tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken and Prime Pizza offer free food to students who rely on school meal programs.
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The representative from Burbank hopes to hear from his constituents about the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Basketball: Burbank High graduate was averaging 16.5 points per game for Vaerlose Hawks in Denmark before season was shut down because of the coronavirus.
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Julio Ruiz, owner of LiquidSky Sports in Burbank, decided to forgo producing skydiving suits to making masks with filters during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Passengers flying out of Hollywood Burbank Airport will only be able to park their vehicles in lots E and G as well as the parking structure.
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Here’s a list of Burbank-area eateries offering takeout and delivery during this time of self-isolation and social distancing.
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The roughly 3-mile Chandler Bikeway is still being used by many people despite shelter-in-place orders. Many trails and parks in Southern California have been closed due to crowds.
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In midst of COVID-19 pandemic, young athletes have seen their seasons and sports instruction halted, taking away a very integral part of their lives.
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Burbank Unified School District prepares for weeks of grab-and-go meal services for eligible students.
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Burbank officials have also worked with Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission to extend operation of its winter homeless shelter.
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Los Angeles County health officials confirmed an additional positive case of the novel coronavirus in Burbank on Sunday, bringing the total count to two.
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A ground support employee at Hollywood Burbank Airport tested positive for the coronavirus and is recovering at home.
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The Burbank Police Department will now issue more citations for low-level offenses rather than book people into jail.
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Spectrum, Comcast and Cox offer free internet for eligible K-12 and college students throughout the United States. They also join other internet providers in waiving fees for those taking a financial hit because of coronavirus closures.
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The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at Providence High School in Burbank as blood supplies are running low.
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed one case of the novel coronavirus in Burbank.
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More people staying at home means more cars parked on streets, Burbank police say.
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The urgency ordinance prohibits the eviction of residential and commercial tenants that are affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The order will last through April 30, and renters will have six months to pay back any overdue rent.
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As schools close, Burbank’s Providence High School moved to an online learning platform school officials set into motion a few years beforehand.
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After having a record-breaking number of passengers in 2019, Hollywood Burbank Airport feels like a ghost town in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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The department is also closing the Burbank Animal Shelter during this time.
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Gun sales are on the increase throughout the nation, and firearm and ammunition retailers in Burbank say the same is true here.
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Burbank officials are taking additional steps to slow the spread of the coronavirus throughout the city.
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The Burbank Unified School District Board of Education voted Friday to close schools from March 16 to March 30.
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Woodbury University announced Thursday face-to-face classes are shifting to an online teaching format through April 3.
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On behalf of Burbank Unified School District, Supt. Matt Hill sent a letter Thursday night asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to close schools and provide emergency funding. The board is holding an emergency meeting Friday at 6 p.m. in the district administrative office.
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Most agree with decision, as Burbank, Burroughs practices, contests halted until at least April 13, while Providence athletics will be suspended until April 20 amid COVID-19 outbreak.
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City officials declared a state of emergency in the city as cases of the coronavirus rise in California.
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Los Angeles County said Wednesday it is declaring a health emergency as the number of coronavirus cases increased to seven, with six new cases.
