Live Coronavirus News, Updates and Coverage New Jersey, Connecticut and Illinois were preparing to follow the lead set by California and New York in telling people to stay mostly inside. The Federal Reserve moved to backstop municipal money market funds, and the U.S. was set to close borders with Mexico and Canada. Go to Source
Connecticut Joins N.Y. in Tightening Rules Over Virus: Live Updates Two governors order most businesses to close and tell residents to mostly stay indoors. New Jersey was expected to follow suit. Go to Source
Live Stock Market: Trading Updates Financial markets have been on a roller coaster as investors react to the spread of the coronavirus and efforts to protect the economy. Go to Source
Trump Resists Pressure to Use Wartime Law to Mobilize Industry in Virus Response The president insisted he has used the Defense Production Act, but said at a briefing that “we are literally being besieged” by companies “that want to do the work and help our country.” Go to Source
Free Access to Coronavirus Coverage The Times is providing free access to our most important updates and guidance on the global coronavirus crisis. Go to Source
http://youtu.be/yMVDTillnHo Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a lockdown for New York State Friday saying, it is the "number one opportunity to make a difference." With these new measures, businesses not deemed essential must have 100% of their employees work from home. New Yorkers were also told "to remain indoors to greatest extent." The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Catch the latest news here: https://nypost.com/
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G.O.P. Aid Plan Has Corporate Tax Cuts and $1,200 Checks to Taxpayers Forty million residents have effectively been told to shelter in place. The virus has killed more people in Italy than in China, and the race for a vaccine pits nationalism against the global good. Go to Source
Asian Markets Show Modest Optimism: Live Updates Europe appeared set to follow, with futures trading indicating a slight gain when markets open on Friday. Go to Source
Jobless Claims Mount as Employers and Workers Face Bleak Outlook New filings for unemployment benefits rose 30 percent last week amid cutbacks and shutdowns over the coronavirus crisis. Go to Source
State Dept. Warns Against Travel; Italy’s Death Toll Tops China’s Countries across the globe are closing their borders, locking down cities and banning gatherings. In the United States, President Trump recommended limiting groups to fewer than 10 people. Go to Source
Stocks Inch Higher as Wall Street’s Turmoil Continues: Live Updates Stocks remained volatile even as governments took steps to offset the sharp decline gripping their economies. Go to Source
Coronavirus Cases in N.Y.C. Near 4,000; Brooklyn Count Soars: Live Updates A surge in new infections coincided with an increase in testing capacity in New York State, and Connecticut delayed its primary. Go to Source
Doctors Say Shortage of Protective Gear Is Dire During Coronavirus Pandemic The lack of proper masks, gowns and eye gear is imperiling the ability of medical workers to fight the coronavirus — and putting their own lives at risk. Go to Source
Coronavirus Outbreak: A Cascade of Warnings, Heard but Unheeded Government exercises, including one last year, made clear that the U.S. was not ready for a pandemic like the coronavirus. But little was done. Go to Source
http://youtu.be/gs5g9INIrdE President Trump said he is slashing red tape to speed up the FDA's testing for possible coronavirus vaccines and treatments. He announced that existing drugs, including one prescribed for malaria and some forms of acute arthritis, are being tested for treating coronavirus and could soon be available to the public. Although Trump gave no exact timeline, he added, "Nothing will stand in our way as we pursue any avenue to find what best works against this horrible virus." The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Catch the latest news here: https://nypost.com/
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Members of Congress Test Positive for Coronavirus Countries across the globe are closing their borders, locking down cities and banning gatherings. In the United States, President Trump recommended limiting groups to fewer than 10 people. Go to Source
China Hits a Coronavirus Milestone: No New Local Infections All of the new cases reported on Thursday involved people who had come to China from elsewhere, the government said. Go to Source
Trump Defends Using ‘Chinese Virus’ Label, Ignoring Growing Criticism “It’s not racist at all,” the president said. But experts warned that the term could result in xenophobia. Go to Source
http://youtu.be/hdwKLxGPQSs On Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced stricter mandatory guidelines for New Yorkers to help combat against the coronavirus. This includes a statewide requirement that no more than 50 percent of a business' workforce can report to work outside their home. “Society has to function,” Cuomo added. “People stay at home, people still need to be able to order food, et cetera. They need to be able to shop. So they need to keep those essential services running.” The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Catch the latest news here: https://nypost.com/
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U.S. Death Toll Tops 100 as Virus Affects 50 States Countries across the globe are closing their borders, locking down cities and banning gatherings. In the United States, President Trump recommended limiting groups to fewer than 10 people. Go to Source
Global Markets Fall as Alarm Persists: Live Updates Hopes for an enormous stimulus package from Washington could not overcome worries about the world economy. Go to Source
Trump Pitches $850 Billion Stimulus Package Over Coronavirus Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin made the case to Republican senators on Tuesday for a $1 trillion plan, including $250 billion for direct checks to Americans by the end of April. Go to Source
Administration Seeks $850 Billion and Plans Strict Border Controls Countries across the globe are closing their borders, locking down cities and banning gatherings. In the United States, President Trump recommended limiting groups to fewer than 10 people. Go to Source
Coronavirus in N.Y.C.: Drastic ‘Shelter in Place’ May Be Next Life in New York City, a colossus of 8.6 million people and an economic engine for the country, is grinding to a shocking halt. Go to Source
Stocks Rebound From Monday’s Collapse: Live Markets Updates Investors are still looking to Washington for a large scale effort to help businesses and workers affected by the virus outbreak. Go to Source
Tracking the Coronavirus: How Crowded Asian Cities Tackled an Epidemic Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong offer successful strategies, at least so far, in battling a pandemic. But they use tactics that the U.S. and Europe may not be able to replicate. Go to Source
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