Here are this week’s uplifting headlines.
1-5 Uplifting Headlines of the Week
1. Madagascar launches massive planting drive, eyes 60 million trees: ‘The government has the challenge of making Madagascar a green island again.’ said President Rajoelina. ‘It saw participation from NGOs, schools, government ministries, and the army.’ – Source
2. South Korea reports more recoveries than coronavirus cases for the first time. – Source
3. Disneyland to donate excess food to O.C. food bank during the closure. – Source
4. A medical breakthrough in Israel: A lung was removed from the body of a cancer patient, cleaned and returned. – Source
5. Canadian scientists make COVID-19 research breakthrough, isolating virus. – Source
6-10 Uplifting Headlines of the Week
6. Virginia becomes the first state in the South to target 100% clean power. – Source
7. Shopify is giving its employees $1,000 to furnish their work-from-home setups with whatever gear they need because of the coronavirus. – Source
8. Cleveland school district will have 3 meals per day for any person under 18 during the closure. – Source
9. Australian supermarket Woolworths will open its doors exclusively to the elderly and people with disabilities for a dedicated shopping hour, after panic buying due to the coronavirus. – Source
10. China has shut all of its wild animal markets – it was long overdue. – Source
11-15 Uplifting Headlines of the Week
11. Chick-fil-A to sell bottles of its sauce to help fund employee scholarships. – Source
12. These elephants travel 12 hours to mourn human who rescued them. – Source
13. Insurance companies have agreed to waive copays for Coronavirus testing and treatment. – Source
14. Taco Bell is “amending their sick policy at their company-owned U.S. restaurants” to “pay their employees who are required to stay at home, or who work at a restaurant that is closed” and “actively working with their franchise partners to encourage a similar approach.” – Source
15. Antibiotic kills bacteria that causes Lyme disease. After screening thousands of drugs, researchers have found one that completely eliminates the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, a study with mice shows. “This compound is just amazing, it clears the infection without a lot of side effects.” – Source
