Rats growing more aggressive, even eating each other during pandemic

The lack of available food sources due to the shutdown of bars, restaurants, and other businesses during the coronavirus pandemic has reportedly lead to an increase in aggressiveness in rats as they become desperate for food.

Health officials: COVID-19 outbreaks at 9 facilities in Vernon including,153 infections at Farmer John plant

Los Angeles County health officials have confirmed a cluster of COVID-19 outbreaks at 9 industrial facilities in the city of Vernon, including the Farmer John meatpacking plant where at least 153 employees tested positive for the virus, it was announced Sunday. 

New campaign aims to remind NYC residents not to linger outside restaurants
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New York City is launching the "Take Out... Don't Hang Out" campaign to remind residents to follow social distancing guidelines while getting dinner or drinks from the city's restaurants.

Chuck E. Cheese offering takeout food under ‘Pasqually's Pizza & Wings' name on delivery apps

The devastation to businesses due to widespread coronavirus lockdowns across the U.S. has prompted many restaurants to rely on delivery and take-out services, and children’s pizza purveyor Chuck E. Cheese is apparently no exception.

Outdoor dining returns to Connecticut

For the first time in two months, customers dined outdoors at restaurants under a warm spring sun Wednesday across Connecticut as the state began a lengthy process of easing restrictions meant to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

NYC restaurants turning to high tech solutions to reopen

Some restaurants in New York City are already looking for solutions to help them reopen when the coronavirus lockdown comes to an end.

How can technology help restaurants in NYC reopen?
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Restaurants in NYC are trying to figure out any way they can to come back when the coronavirus lockdown ends, and are looking to hi-technology and other suggestions to help them resume business when the lockdown ends.

Bologna smugglers caught at border

Border patrol agents seized 590 pounds of smuggled bologna and cold cuts in Texas in two different incidents.

Outdoor dining resumes in Connecticut

Restaurants can begin offering service in outdoor dining areas Wednesday as part of the first phase of Connecticut's statewide reopening, including in hard-hit Fairfield County on the New York state line.

McDonald's workers plan strike over coronavirus protections

Workers at McDonald's restaurants in 20 cities will go on strike Wednesday to put pressure on the company to improve employee protections during the coronavirus outbreak.

Famed Peter Luger steakhouse turns to delivery

The Brooklyn institution is now offering pickup and delivery from a limited menu and butcher shop items.

Brian Quinn of Impractical Jokers turns brewery into hand sanitizer plant for frontline workers

Staten Island native and star of TruTV's Impractical Jokers, Brian "Q" Quinn, has pulled off his best stunt yet--turning beer from his brewery into hand-sanitizer for those on the frontlines.

Sydney restaurant fills empty social distancing seats with cardboard cut-out customers

As businesses in countries around the world begin to reopen following strict coronavirus lockdowns aimed at combating the spread of the virus, many eager to return to their favorite restaurants are wondering how they will adapt to the new normal. 

Study: Many restaurants will not open again after COVID-19 pandemic

A revealing new study finds that one out of every four restaurants in America won’t re-open when the coronavirus crisis ends.

Restaurants preparing for change in aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic
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With a new study saying that one in every four restaurants in America will not survive the coronavirus crisis, the ones that remain are trying to think of new options to help stay open.