The Daily Populous

Thursday March 12nd, 2020 morning edition

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EXCLUSIVE: We have just received word that Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Both have been down in Australia for the pre-production of Baz Luhrmann’s untitled Elvis Presley film from Warner Bros.

The two-time Oscar winner Hanks is set to play Presley’s longtime manager Colonel Tom Parker in the project.

We felt a bit tired, like we had colds, and some body aches.

To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for the Coronavirus, and were found to be positive.

Related Story Coronavirus Hits CBS News As Two Staffers Test Positive; NBC News Asks Employees To Work From Home.

It was just a matter of time before someone famous would test positive for the coronavirus, but who better than the beloved Tom Hanks to demystify this affliction. »

Trump suspends travel from Europe for 30 days as part of response to 'foreign' coronavirus

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Calling coronavirus a "foreign virus," Trump attacked Europe for not taking the same actions to control the disease that he had.

"As a result" of Europe's inaction, Trump said, "a large number of clusters" of coronavirus "were seeded by travelers from Europe.".

Moments after Trump concluded his address, superstar actor Tom Hanks announced he and his wife, Rita Wilson, had tested positive for coronavirus. »

That Skunk Doesn’t WANT to Spray You (or Your Dog)

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Just because you smell skunk, especially this time of year, it does not mean that you have a skunk “problem.”

A skunk’s spray is generated in the animal’s anal glands, and the skunk does not have an unlimited supply of it.

Other than the spray, skunks have few defenses, so a skunk prefers to conserve his resources whenever possible. »

Olive Garden's parent begins offering paid sick leave to all employees amid coronavirus outbreak

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Darden Restaurants is providing paid sick leave for all hourly workers across its restaurant chains.

New hires, who will begin accruing paid sick leave as soon as they start, can use it after 90 days of employment.

In addition to Olive Garden, Darden operates Longhorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Eddie V's, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Yard House, Seasons 52 and Bahama Breeze. »