COVID-19

Believe it or not, your local food mart may be germier than a public restroom. That’s right — from bacteria to viruses, grocery stores can expose you to a plethora of potential pathogens. Read more here.  (article by livestrong.com)

The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation (the “Foundation”) announced Monday a $3 million commitment to rapidly deploy hunger-relief resources to communities disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “Our most urgent mission is to be here for our customers when they need us most, and our store, …

As millions of people rush to stock up on goods amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Costco is starting to take hoarding seriously. Signs seen at various Costco locations have indicated that many stores will not be accepting returns for high-demand items like toilet paper, bottled water, and sanitizing wipes, which …

Americans are so desperate for toilet paper that to get it some are leaving the country. In recent days, photos taken outside of wholesale stores in Tijuana, Mexico, just south of the Mexican border, shows customers waiting in long lines to fill their carts. Local news outlets there report many …

Just one week after the Census Bureau began its once-a-decade count of the U.S. population, it has suspended field operations for two weeks due to concerns about the health and safety of its workers and the public amid the coronavirus crisis. Although most census workers won’t go out into the …

Senate Republicans released their “phase three” coronavirus economic stimulus package on Thursday in a follow-up to Wednesday’s package. The Senate passed an initial package on Wednesday, which originated in the House and included paid sick leave, unemployment benefits, free COVID-19 testing, and other food and medical aid. Thursday’s proposal puts …

Oil is trading at historic lows due to a lack of demand because of the current pandemic. Officials say there is an incredible amount of supply coupled with depressed demand, and it is moving the price point to where it is uneconomical to continue production.

Because, Choctaw Recycling Center, has shut their doors due to COVID-19, the City of Paris has suspended all recycling efforts until further notice. If you have any questions, please call 903.782.9266.

Although there is currently a shortage of hand sanitizer because of the Coronavirus a Paris pharmacy has the capability to make it from scratch. Paris Apothecary, which is a compounding pharmacy, has the ingredients to make it, but those ingredients are extremely expensive. A 12-ounce container of the hand sanitizer …