Photos for April 1: ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ gets by during Coronavirus Pandemic
- Rick Wiley , Kelly Presnell , Mamta Popat , Josh Galemore , Rebecca Sasnett
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ area residents and businesses grapple with closures, restrictions, shortages and sundry challenges during coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
Among the bright spots this week: Neighborhood concerts by local musical artists; volunteers at Cathey's Sewing and Vacuums sew masks for hospital workers; and TUSD employees get to work educating and feeding students.
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