Mar 30 Watch 5:58 As more people order delivery, workers fear virus exposure By Paul Solman More than 250 million Americans in 30 states have been asked or ordered to stay at home. Although some still buy essentials in person at stores, many are ordering online instead. As a result, warehouse and delivery workers and professional… Continue watching
Mar 30 How the coronavirus' economic toll could also affect public health By Gretchen Frazee Health economists emphasize that how the U.S. responds to this crisis will affect the number of people who die not only from the virus itself, but from the side effects of an economic downturn. Continue reading
Mar 30 Some Instacart, Amazon workers strike as jobs get riskier By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press The one-day strikes likely had a limited impact on consumers, but the unrest called attention to mounting discontent among low-wage workers who are on the front lines of the pandemic, serving the needs of those who can keep safe working… Continue reading
Mar 30 WATCH: Trump and White House Coronavirus Task Force hold briefing By Justin Stabley The White House task force is expected to give an update on the nation's current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads. Continue reading
Mar 30 New Trump mileage standards to gut Obama climate effort By Ellen Knickmeyer, Tom Krisher, Associated Press It's a move that would gut one of the nation's single-biggest efforts against climate change. Continue reading
Mar 30 WATCH: Illinois governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker gives an update on the state’s current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads. Continue reading
Mar 30 Rent strike idea gaining steam during coronavirus crisis By Jim Salter, Associated Press Many cities have temporarily banned evictions, but strike advocates are demanding that rent payments be waived, not delayed, for those in need. Continue reading
Mar 30 WATCH: Virginia governor halts on-campus teaching By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Virginia's governor on Monday ordered all higher education institutions to stop any in-person instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic, a move likely directed at Liberty University. Continue reading
Mar 30 Macy's, Kohl's, Gap to furlough majority of their workers By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press Macy's is furloughing a majority of its 130,000 workers beginning this week as its sales have collapsed because of the pandemic. Continue reading
Mar 30 COVID-19 draws retired doctors back to work By Chris Farrell, Next Avenue With health systems stressed, some states are asking for all hands on deck. Continue reading