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The Buzz: How will coronavirus pandemic affect impact Easter spending?

More are concerned about the coronavirus than the U.S. economy and think lock downs should last longer.

On a typical Easter Sunday, millions look forward to attending church, partaking in large family gatherings and egg hunts. 

But with the Easter bunny on lock down and many practicing social distancing,  things will likely be different this year. 

Here's the Buzz: 68% of Americans, who celebrate Easter say their spending on the holiday will be affected by the coronavirus according to Wallethub’s new survey.

The data revealed Americans are more concerned about COVID-19 than the U.S. economy, and think lock downs will last longer than expected.

About half of those surveyed believe non-essential businesses, restaurants and travel should not restart for at least 3 months.

Most churches plan to host virtual or drive in services, which is more common amid the pandemic.  

Many say they are skipping out on candy, new outfits and Easter foods this year.

WHO responds to controversial comments

The World Health Organization says Africa will not be a testing ground for COVID-19 after a doctor's proposal.

Here's the Buzz: The comments stemmed from two french doctors who suggested a vaccine be tested in the continent because there are no masks, treatments, or resuscitation.

Their comments sparked outrage on social media, with #AfricaIsNotATestingLab trending shortly after.

The head of WHO calls the comments racist and says  no such testing will ever be conducted.

Using quarantine for self-improvement

If you are working on a project during this lock down, be sure to give yourself a pat on the back.

Here's the Buzz: A new study shows the majority of people are making the best of being stuck at home by using it as a chance for self-improvement.

People are getting in shape, picking up new hobbies, sharpening their cooking skills and even learning new languages.

What are you doing during your quarantine? Chime in using #GMJ!

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