 Sunday, March 15, 2020 | Louisville KY.
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 According to the CDC, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The first case of COVID-19 in the Kentucky was reported on March 6, 2020.
Stay informed and healthy. Learn more about the Coronavirus (COVID19) and what the community can do to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses. The site is available for translation with Translate Icon located in the top right corner of the page. Learn More: https://louisvilleky.gov/coronavirus
Water Company Suspending Shut-Offs for Customers
The Louisville Water company is suspending water shut-offs for failure to pay until further notice, an official with the utility confirmed Friday.
About 2,000 people have their water service shut-off each month, but as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads and officials encourage residents to maintain good hygiene the city’s water company will cease all shut-offs for residents who cannot afford to pay their bill, said Vince Guenthner, a senior utilities consultant with Louisville Water.
Residents do not need to take any action to ensure they won’t have their water shut-off; Guenthner said the utility simply is not executing the shut-offs.
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Charter Offers FREE Spectrum WiFi
Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription at any service level up to 100 Mbps.
To enroll call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.
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+ A Guide to Coronavirus Planning for Nonprofits
The Georgia Center for Nonprofits has put together a guide to help nonprofit leaders consider the three primary dimensions when navigating the impact of the coronavirus, as well as any future issue that threatens to disrupt vital work: employees, stakeholders, and the organization.
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+ Frozen Meals for Residents Over 60
Starting Tuesday March 17, the Office of Resilience will be providing 26,000 frozen meals per week to people over 60. Meals will be distributed through five community centers throughout the city. Residents can pick up five meals at a time each week. Call 502-574-5050 for more information.
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+ How can my child receive lunch while schools are closed?
In Jefferson County, JCPS will open 43 sites for families to pick up lunches while schools are closed. The district will operate 35 school sites and eight mobile sites from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Only one meal per child present will be allowed. Here are links to a list of sites, a map:
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