Tag: Coronavirus
U.S. moves nearer to shutdown amid coronavirus fears
Terry Spencer and Teresa Crawford
The Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — Officials across the country curtailed many elements of American life to fight the coronavirus outbreak...
Fed takes emergency steps to slash rates and ease bank rules
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve took emergency action Sunday to help the economy withstand the coronavirus by slashing its...
Trump calls on Americans to cease hoarding food, supplies
HOPE YEN and AAMER MADHANI
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Americans to cease hoarding groceries and other supplies,...
California governor calls for closure of all bars, wineries
CHRISTOPHER WEBER
Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday called for all bars, wineries, nightclubs and brewpubs to close in...
CDC releases guidelines to clean and disinfect the home in wake of virus outbreak
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued guidance on cleaning and disinfecting homes and businesses to...
Fed may take boldest steps in a decade to ease virus impact
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is all but sure to take its most drastic steps Wednesday since the depths...
European arrivals jam some US airports amid virus screenings
TERRY SPENCER and TERESA CRAWFORD
Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — Harsh criticism rained on the Trump administration Sunday from state and local officials over long...
Pope leaves Vatican, prays for end to pandemic at 2 churches
FRANCES D'EMILIO
Associated Press
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis left the Vatican to make a surprise visit to two churches on Sunday even as...
Fauci open to a 14-day ‘national shutdown’ to stem virus
HOPE YEN and AAMER MADHANI
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government's top infectious disease expert said Sunday he would like to see aggressive measures...
How it spreads, infects: Coronavirus impact comes into focus
MARILYNN MARCHIONE
AP Chief Medical Writer
The medical impact of the new coronavirus is coming into sharper focus as it continues its spread in what...