Watch Out for the Top Six COVID-19 Scams

Apr 22, 2020 | News

Vee Daniel, President & CEO, Better Business Bureau of the Upstate

Better Business Bureau of the Upstate is warning and providing tips for the top six coronavirus scams. As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, so does uncertainty and fear: two elements that con artists thrive on. During these stressful times, Vee Daniel, BBB President and CEO, recommends that consumers be especially alert to avoid falling for a scam.

1. Phony Cures and Fake Masks
   BBB Scam Tracker has received numerous reports of people receiving emails and messages claiming that, for a price, they can buy products the government is supposedly keeping secret—ways to prevent or cure coronavirus. Medical experts are working hard to find a coronavirus vaccine, but none currently exists.

For more information on coronavirus cure scams, see the article BBB Scam Alert: Afraid of Getting Sick? Don’t Fall for a Coronavirus Con.

2. Economic Impact Payment (Stimulus Check) Scams
   As soon as stimulus packages are announced and approved, scammers quickly get to work sending out fake economic impact checks and asking consumers to pay fees to get their money earlier than what the IRS has promised. These claims are false and open consumers to the risk of identity theft and outright theft of the funds in their bank account.

To learn more about economic impact check scams, see the article, Scam Alert: Government Relief Checks Trigger Latest Coronavirus Scam.

To learn more about the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan in Canada, please see the article, BBB Tip: Canada provides support to businesses, employees; for consumers, please refer to the Canadian Government’s website.

3. Phishing Scams
   Several people are now working from home and con artists have stepped up their phishing scams. They may claim to be from an official department of the employer to offer IT support or claim the company issued computer has a virus. They may use scare tactics, stating the computer will crash if you don’t act immediately, all in an attempt to gain access to your computer remotely, or to your personal or company’s information.

For more information on coronavirus phishing scams, see the articles BBB Scam Alert: Working from home? Beware of scams targeting at-home workers and BBB Tips: 10 Tips to Stay Cyber Secure When Working Remotely.

4. Government Impersonation
   Another common phishing scam brought on by the coronavirus pandemic is fake emails and text messages claiming the government agency needs you to take an “online coronavirus test” by clicking a link they provide. No such test currently exists, but if you click on the link, scammers can download malware onto your computer and gain access to your sensitive personal information.

For more information on coronavirus phishing scams, see the article BBB Scam Alert: “Mandatory” COVID-19 Test Texts are a Scam.

5. Employment Scams
   Many people are looking for work online in the wake of coronavirus shutdowns. Fraudsters find ways to take advantage of this by posting phony work-from-home jobs promising remote work with good pay and no interview required. These cons often use real company names and can be very convincing.

After you are “hired,” the company may charge you upfront for “training.” You may need to provide your personal and banking information to run a credit check or set up direct deposit. You may be “accidentally” overpaid with a fake check and asked to deposit the check and wire back the difference. Or, you are asked to buy expensive equipment and supplies to work at home.

To protect yourself from employment scams, see the article Scam Alert: Coronavirus Creates “Perfect Storm” for Scammers.

6. Shortage Scams (Price Gouging)
   Supplies such as hand sanitizer, face masks, and toilet paper are selling out in stores across the U.S. and Canada. Scammers take advantage of this situation and stockpile items in high demand. Then, they seek out potential clients, online and in person, and sell the products at extremely high prices. Price gouging is illegal, and high demand for products can lead to con artists selling products that are used, defective, or otherwise mishandled. In some cases, scammers will con people out of their money by accepting payments for products that don’t exist.

This has been an issue with face masks. Masks are sold out in most local stores and major online sellers. Instead, consumers are turning to unfamiliar online shops. Unfortunately, phony sellers abound. These scam online retailers take shoppers’ money—as well as personal information—and never deliver the masks.

For more information on mask scams, see the article BBB Scam Alert: Preparing for Coronavirus? That Face Mask Could be a Con. To learn more about coronavirus price gouging schemes, see the article BBB Alert: Coronavirus price gouging is up; consumers should report inflated prices.

How to Avoid Coronavirus Scams

These scams will evolve as the pandemic crisis continues, sometimes mimicking one scam for another. Being prepared to spot and report scams is more critical than ever.

• Report price gouging. Anyone who suspects price gouging during a declared state of emergency can file a complaint with SC Attorney General Office or bbb.org.
• Think twice before you click. If you receive an unsolicited text or email from someone you don’t know asking you to click on a link, don’t do it. In a reported recent scam, consumers received SMS messages saying a mandatory online coronavirus test was necessary, one they could complete by clicking a link. Scammers are using links and attachments like these that will download malware onto your electronic devices and steal personal information.
• Do your homework. Even if a call or message seems to come from an official source, research it before handing over sensitive information, such as your name, address, or banking information. Scammers often try to earn consumers’ trust by impersonating reputable, official institutions.
• Don’t accept calls from strangers. Con artists may call your home claiming to work for the government or healthcare system. Remember, neither the government, nor any healthcare-related agencies make unsolicited calls to individuals.
• Avoid any “miracle” cures. Some scammers have been advertising miraculous cures and secret government vaccines. The claims are false, as there are no U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved vaccines or drugs to prevent coronavirus, and no approved vaccines, drugs, or products specifically for curing coronavirus available for purchase online or in stores.
• Watch out for employment and unemployment scams. If you are looking for work and find an online job offer that sounds too good to be true, beware. Con artists use job offers to steal your identity or banking information, or complete complex tasks for free as a trial. In addition, if you find yourself unemployed, only apply for unemployment benefits through official channels; otherwise, your personal information will be at risk.
• Research before you donate. If you feel compelled to support a coronavirus-related cause with a financial donation, make sure the charity is legitimate. Check with give.org to verify the trustworthiness of the soliciting charity.
• Be alert to stimulus payment scams. According to official sources, payments are expected to be issued automatically, with no action required from most people. No one will call, email or text you from the government about your check, and you should never pay any fees to receive your stimulus payment—nor should you receive a message on how to find out the status of your stimulus payment. To get the latest updates on economic impact payments, check the official IRS website regularly.

When in doubt, check it out!

Better Business Bureau of the Upstate • 864.242.6905

info@upstatesc.bbb.org • www.bbb.org/scamtracker/

TATT Chat, April 16, 2020

Apr 16, 2020 | News

Opening Welcome & Observations – Terence Roberts, TATT Chair

• Terence noted that people have expressed gratitude for Ten at the Top and what we’re doing to bring people together.

COVID-19 TATT Focus – Dean Hybl & Sharon Purvis

• Dean talked about our continued focus on information awareness through the COVID-19 repository, the UpstateVibe365 newsletter, and social media.
• Sharon talked about the guest posts in the UpstateVibe365 newsletter—trying to get a variety of perspectives in those posts, across the upstate and different sectors.

Upstate Entrepreneur Ecosystem – Erin Ouzts

• The group that focuses on connecting the disconnected is working on trying to find out what people don’t know and connecting them to the resources they need.
• Weekly virtual meetings continue; click here for information about past meetings

Overview of Unemployment Insurance Claims – Ann Angermeier, Upstate Workforce Board

• Ann talked through slides that she presented, elaborating on the information she gave in her guest post from this morning’s newsletter.
• The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is bringing a new group of people—the self-employed and those in the gig economy—to the UWB, because they are not normally eligible for unemployment. Those people may not receive payment until late April, she said.

The Current State of Air Travel – Scott Carr, GSP Airport

• After a strong start in January and February where there were increases in airline travel out of GSP, March was down by 42%, and by April there were single digit passenger loads, with 20 daily departures
• Nationally, traffic is down by 97%; future bookings down almost 100%
• Air cargo is still doing well
• View his presentation here

County Updates – Brief updates from TATT partners from Across the Upstate

Anderson: Carol Burdette, CEO, United Way of Anderson County

• City, county, nonprofits, and other municipalities are all working well together
• Homeless population has been provided with showering and handwashing stations
• Rent, mortgage, and utilities assistance are a priority to keep people in their homes
• Relationships and partnerships are key

Cherokee: Frannie Stockwell, Executive Director, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce

• Both employees and employers have many unemployment questions
• Difficulty with banks processing PPP loan applications
• Great to see everyone in the community working together

Greenville: Dean Adams, Director of Communications, City of Travelers Rest

• A small business that normally makes takeout containers made cardboard (food-grade, which can be sprayed and wiped down between uses) origami masks, and the FD and PD set up a drive-through mask giveaway, giving away more than 10,000 masks in 3 days
• Echoed the sentiments of others, that groups are working well together to support the community

Greenwood: Heather Jones, CEO, Greenwood Partnership Alliance

• News from Greenwood: Angelle LaBorde, President & CEO of the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, has announced she is leaving to go to Lexington; Heather wanted to express appreciating for all of the things Angelle has done for Greenwood County
• Regarding COVID-19, they are in the transition from response to recovery, with the Community Foundation, United Way providing human services, and on the business side, providing technical assistance to help businesses stay afloat
• Focus on mental and behavioral health
• Filming success stories for social media

Laurens: Justin Benfield, COO, Prisma Health—Upstate Southern Region

• Healthcare is not exempt from financial difficulty
• 70% decrease in elective care, 500% increase in expenses
• It’s the surge more than the virus itself that’s causing the impact—so preparing for the surges is key
• Expanding virtual visits
• What does healthcare look like after COVID-19?
• Shout out to partners—in particular, Joey Avery of Laurens County 911 Communications

Oconee: Morgan Holcombe, Oconee Economic Alliance

• F3 tornado that went through Seneca did tremendous damage to the county’s largest employer, Borg Warner
• Great community support, now dealing with tornado damage as well as COVID-19

Pickens: Ken Roper, Acting County Administrator

• 8:30 a.m. huddle call every day except for Easter Sunday with all county departments and utilities, municipalities, and nonprofits allows everyone to be on the same page
• Workers who are deemed “non-essential” stay on payroll, shift to doing volunteer work for Meals on Wheels and other nonprofits

Spartanburg: Todd Horne, VP of Business Development, Clayton Construction

• Very proud of community collaboration
• Chamber of Commerce and OneSpartanburg have created a “Back the Burg” campaign to give financial support to small businesses, which has already raised nearly $100,000
• Another initiative to support restaurants is corporate catering to bring in lunches, and 25 companies have signed up so far

A Conversation with Rebekah Cribb on COVID-19’s Impact on the Restaurant Industry

Apr 15, 2020 | News

with Sharon Purvis

Rebekah Cribb, Marketing and Event Coordinator at Cribbs Catering in Spartanburg

Rebekah Cribb is the Marketing and Event Coordinator for Cribbs Catering, which she owns with her husband William Cribb—who is connected to several establishments that make up a significant part of the restaurant scene in Spartanburg. He is the chef/owner of Cribbs Kitchen on Main and part of Hub City Hospitality, which includes the very popular Willy Taco, the new hot chicken restaurant Flock Shop (with two locations in Greenville and Spartanburg), and the Fr8yard. The couple are also part owners of The Kennedy. With her connection to that group, Rebekah was a good person to talk to about the impact of COVID-19 on the restaurant industry.

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Q: Restaurants have been hit particularly hard by this pandemic, although the service you provide is essential and you’re able to remain open in a limited fashion. I know this is hard to narrow down, but what has been the biggest challenge? Has there been a challenge that you didn’t anticipate and people may not think about?

It’s really all been very shocking. This happened very fast for our industry. The beginning of the year was so strong, sales up everywhere then—bam, nothing. We had to react and pivot while still in major shock, and it’s been scary! The biggest challenge, in my opinion, has been trying to stay focused on growth and being ready for the bounce back after this while feeling completely defeated in the present. We have to do what we have to do to ride this out while still keeping long-term goals and projects moving.

Q: With several restaurants and a catering business, you employ a lot of people during ordinary times. To give people a sense of how much of a hit restaurant workers have taken, can you tell us how many your normally have, and how many you have still working?

Between all concepts we employee around 300 people; currently we are operating with around 70—mostly salaried and key positions. It’s been heartbreaking to not be able to support the entire team who supports us during this time.

Q: Are all of your restaurants still open currently, or did you make a decision, as some have done, to only keep some of them open?

All of our establishments are still operating at this time.

Q: Your newest restaurant, Flock Shop, had not been open very long before the pandemic hit. Does that make it more of a challenge to keep it afloat than the others that are well established?

Surprisingly no. The “counter service” model that we use at Flock Shop is more easily transitioned to take-out service than our full-service restaurants. Also, being still in the opening stages, the Flock Shop is naturally still adapting to business ebbs and flows. The most crucial piece needed to keep restaurants going right now is customer support, and luckily the newness of this concept has really helped keep the public engaged.

Q: Have you been able to keep Cribbs Catering open at all, with no catered events happening? Or have you been able to adapt to offering prepared meals or something like that to keep that business going?

We have been able to keep Cribbs Catering operational on a very limited scale, but finding a niche and getting momentum is a challenge across the board. We are able to offer individually boxed lunches for corporate clients who are still able to bring catered lunches in. We also are offering great Take and Bake/Grill and Chill meal kits for families to pick up from our downtown kitchen and cook at their homes. That push was inspired by the initial lack of options in the grocery stores. We are also venturing way outside of our typical area of services and partnering with the Spartanburg Regional Foundation to provide pre-cooked freezer meals to be delivered to senior citizens around the county.

Q: What should people know about how you’ve adapted kitchen operations to keep your workers and customers safe?

I like to think that we always take food safety and workplace safety very seriously. We have a responsibility to provide delicious and safe food to our guests, and that takes training and dedication. Currently we have increased sanitation efforts and are following CDC recommendations for social distancing for our employees while at work as best as possible.

Cribbs Kitchen on Main in Spartanburg

Q:  How challenging is it to continue to offer your full menu when you can’t really project what’s going to be ordered? Have patterns emerged over the past few weeks to make that easier?

It’s a huge challenge, and therefore we have transitioned to limited menus in some locations. Jamie Cribb at the Kennedy, for example, is putting together some great daily specials and family meals in lieu of offering a full menu. It’s a huge balance between keeping guests happy with new service styles and menu options while keeping costs and waste as low as possible to sustain this lull for an unknown amount of time.

Q: Are you in contact with others in the food service industry in Spartanburg? How has this changed/enhanced/impacted your relationship with other restaurant owners?

Spartanburg has a strong restaurant community, we all have each other’s backs and are sharing this stress right now. We have been able to support some of our staff by networking throughout the food service community. We have also needed each other’s guidance and knowledge to navigate the various support systems and packages set up for small businesses at this time.

Q: Is there some other thing that you would like people to know about your business or the industry in general right now?

I’d say thank you to Spartanburg for the continued support. The community has been generous in pushing for gift card sales, tipping our hard-working staff, and being very intentional in choosing to patronize local eateries throughout all of this! We can’t wait to get back to hosting guests in OUR dining rooms—I believe we will all have a better appreciation for each other!

Small Business Spotlight: A Conversation with Paige Bowser of Breezy Quarters

Apr 15, 2020 | News

with Sharon Purvis

Paige Bowser, CEO and Maker-in-Chief at Breezy Quarters

I spoke to Paige Bowser, CEO and Maker-In-Chief at Breezy Quarters, a brick-and-mortar and online store that makes and No-Melt Lip Balm, soap, lotion, bath, candles, scent and skincare products from natural, sustainable, mostly plant-based ingredients (goats milk and beeswax being the chief non-plant ingredients). A former teacher, Paige started selling her product line at the local farmers market and grew her business into a shining star of Abbeville’s growing small business community. Currently, it’s her soap—and her newest product offering, hand sanitizer (sourced elsewhere)—that makes her an essential business, but just because she has a product everybody needs doesn’t mean this time isn’t challenging for her as a small business owner.

Paige invites you to browse the Breezy Quarters website and find something to soothe, delight, or celebrate you and those dear to you—and if you have questions, you can email her.

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Q: How are you handling sales at the moment—curbside pickup, delivery, or mostly through your website?

We are mostly doing curbside pickup—I’ve created a soap drive through in our parking lot, and people can pull up between two flower pots and a sign that Commercial Printing made for us— and we will come out and bring their order to them, or assist them with whatever they need. I do still have people who have come in to browse. I try to serve people however they feel best served. We have taken orders through comments on FB, Messages, emails, phone calls, our POS, or website.

The storefront was open 40 hours a week, but we have cut back to 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Monday–Saturday, which is 24 hours a week.

Q: How do your web sales compare to what they were pre-pandemic?

Most of our data has shifted from the in-store POS to the website. South Carolina is a little bit behind the national curve of the pandemic—3 weeks to a month. The effects have been delayed, so our numbers may not reflect the same as national— or our more populated South Carolina communities.

I’ll compare January and March:

• In store we had 195 transactions vs. 177 transactions
• Online we had 20 transactions vs. 52 transactions

In April so far [as of April 12], we’ve had 93 online and 60 in store, largely thanks to working hard to source hand sanitizer, even though soap will always be better. I have let go of my personal hang-ups about not liking hand sanitizer to serve my customers.

 Q: Are your non-soap items still selling well, or are people mainly buying soap?

Everything is getting equal love for the most part. Sales of our foaming hand soap have been good, and hand sanitizer sells as fast as we can get it, but people are buying lots of lotion to take care of their skin. Moms are getting bath bombs so they can have a bit of an escape. I really love getting to be a part of everyone’s self-care!

Q: What about staffing? Do you have employees other than yourself? Are you able to handle production, sales, and shipping on your own?

I do have one full time employee, and sadly that is the only way that we were able to cut back. I considered cutting off our internet, but then realized that wasn’t really logical. In the beginning of all of this there was a little bit of an internal struggle for me. Do we fight, or flight, do we just shut everything down and go home? Governor McMaster’s press conferences were beneficial in guiding my business decisions. I appreciate his gradual approach to all of this, and the information from all of our state leaders.

Q: How has the production side been impacted, if at all?

Since I furloughed my employee, I have been able to do very little production, but that will have to change this week. I’m going to have to put some time in in the kitchen, and I’m going to have to order some packaging—and that has been hard to come by.

Q: I know you have a close-knit small business community in Abbeville—what kinds of things are you seeing other businesses deal with there?

Let me brag about my city a little bit. From the start of all of this, Mike Clary, our city economic development director, has been keeping us informed about all of the government programs, answering questions, and connecting us with help. Abbeville First Bank deferred loan payments on mortgages. Commercial Printing made anyone who wanted one a yard sign—for free—that says OPEN for curbside service—and space for us to put our phone number.

As far as business innovation in Abbeville, Divine your Space has been making DIY kits so that people can make their own terrariums with succulents. Breezy Quarters has a DIY candle kit that has gone well. Trends on Trinity has been posting Easter basket fillers and providing curbside service since clothing stores were mandated closed. Urban 2 Country has delicious gourmet foods, and they have been doing a great job advertising on Facebook—they were able to source hand sanitizer as well from a company they normally carry in their store.

We have lots of curbside service going on with our restaurants. Most have modified orders somewhat.

Q: What advice do you have for small business owners who are closed or impacted by the pandemic?

Small businesses are special, they involve so many different families, so they are all so unique. Do what you are able to do, take the help that has been offered from the government and your lending institutions. Take this time, if you are unable to sell, to get that website going, rewrite your marketing plan. Get that business plan done. Finish that application to that certification, grant, or whatever you have always wanted to do. Continue to connect with your customers— no matter what. Keep your email lists and your social media active. Be a person, not just a brand or business, and reach your customers wherever they need you. We are going to get through this. Together.

Weekly TATT Chat: April 9

Apr 9, 2020 | News

Opening Welcome & Observations – Terence Roberts, TATT Chair

TATT General Overview and Introduction of New Staff Members – Dean Hybl

COVID-19 TATT Focus – Dean Hybl & Sharon Purvis

• Dean introduced our social media efforts and the COVID-19 repository page, encouraging participants to let people know we are one of several platforms for getting information out.
• Sharon elaborated on the social media efforts: Ten at the Top and UpstateVibe365 on Facebook, Ten at the Top and UpstateVibe365 on Twitter, Ten at the Top on LinkedIn, and UpstateVibe365 on Instagram
• Sharon gave an update on Pique: Currently, we are still planning on June 15th, but we do have a couple of Plan C dates in the works in the event that large gatherings are still not possible by that date.

Upstate Mobility Alliance – Michael Hildebrand

• On the COVID-19 front, GreenLink is currently fare-free, allowing no more than 10 passengers on a bus at a time; Electric City Transit in Anderson found that going fare-free increased ridership, so they are charging a fee to allow for social distancing
• With an increase of use of public trails, municipalities have had to close them
• Upstate Mobility Alliance continues to convene groups virtually, working with Greenlink and others.

Upstate Entrepreneur Ecosystem – Erin Ouzts

• COVID-19
  • Conducting weekly webinars addressing what entrepreneurs need to know now
  • #1 – SBDC regarding SBA lending
  • #2 – Legal aspects related to employees
  • #3 – Non-SBA lender panel
  • #4 – Tax changes and deferrals
• Work Groups
  • Storytelling
  • Intersections
  • Connecting the Disconnected
  • Regional Vision

Senior Issues & Education Spectrum Updates – Justine Allen

Education Spectrum

• Teach at the Top teacher elevation campaign was launched in November with a focus on the K-12 teacher shortage
• Plan – develop web portal for potential teachers to find resources and easily move through process of becoming a teacher (modeled after MS and KY websites with clearly defined pathways)
• Original plan – create website then focus on Teach at Top elevation campaign, but due to C-19, Teach at the Top FB page created to celebrate good news about teachers, students, schools, etc.
• Some initial funding provided by SC Department of Commerce, with continuing work with Education Spectrum committees through summer to develop the web site
• Once site is up there will be potential for additional funds to support the promotional campaign and develop a robust Teach at the Top marketing strategy

Senior Issues Group

• Speaker series – postponed to August due to pandemic
• Case document started with data about current and projected needs of seniors to be pushed out to business and community “influencers” in the Upstate to share with their constituents

Professional Planners Group

• First meeting of the year in March moved to May
• Tentatively planning to work with 2020-2020 Clemson graduate students on a project related to the interconnectivity between land use and transportation in the Upstate

Upstate Air Quality Advisory Committee

• Meeting planned in May for National Air quality Awareness Week postponed to later in 2020

County Updates – Brief updates from TATT partners from each of the 10 Upstate counties

Cherokee, Spartanburg, Union: Hannah Jarrett, Community Impact Specialist, United Way of the Piedmont

• Dealing with homelessness
• Partnering with 211, encouraging individual organizations to update their info
• Biggest needs seen are food insecurity and childcare
• Volunteer needs listed in UW Get Connected page; donations can go to One SC Fund

Abbeville: Mike Clary, Community Development Director, City of Abbeville

• Using the hashtag #shoplocalsafely to encourage support of local businesses
• Recent growth in tourism (particularly through the Abbeville Opera House) creates an economic hit
• Positive news: the business incubator that was announce in the fall is filled, and restoration of a historic church is underway

Anderson: Pam Christopher, President & CEO, Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce

• Contacting business via phone to assist
• Holding zoom calls to assist businesses by category
• Webinars on google – data to drive growth; online customer connections
• Child care is an issue—there are groups providing it for essential workers, but not for “non essential” workers
• Restaurants and staff hard hit
• COVID-19 radio series: Anderson leaders will speak on WPPB each evening at 5:00 p.m.

Greenville: Katy Smith, Executive Director, Piedmont Health Foundation

• Local philanthropists paying close attention to what’s happening in government, encourages people to call Senators Graham and Scott with opinions
• 211 assistance calls are focused on food and shelter—both homelessness and rent assistance
• Charitable giving is down, so it’s important for government to step up—increased SNAP assistance, second wave of stimulus

Greenwood: Angelle LaBorde, President & CEO, Greenwood Chamber of Commerce

• Flower festival on hold, but topiaries will be out for people to look at
• Aggressive webinar schedule with non-profits, social media, greenwood good deeds
• Disaster fund, spearheaded by County Emergency Management
• Small group started to work on recovery
• Social media: Greenwood Good Deeds

Laurens: Amanda Munyan, President & CEO, Laurens County Chamber of Commerce

• Helping small businesses with social media, checking on them one on one
• Also helping non-chamber members
• FB videos – accessing resources, celebrating local heroes
• Think Local Laurens County Facebook page

Oconee: Dave Eldridge, Chairman, Tri-County Economic Development Corporation

• Group in Walhalla has raised money to give grants to downtown businesses
• SCORE has created Women’s Business Leaders Resource Center

Pickens: Roy Costner, Chair, Pickens County Council

• County Manager Ken Roper doing live Facebook video updates
• Code Red alerts—people can opt in for time-sensitive alerts to be sent to their phone
• County has eliminated credit card fees online for 30 days for online payment of taxes and fees
• Special term of virtual court for jail pleas only
• Working on Earth Day plans while in isolation—people can pick up litter as they’re able outdoors