Mar 16 Watch 8:26 Trump warns of potential recession and issues new guidelines on coronavirus The novel coronavirus pandemic is dominating the country. As confirmed U.S. cases reached 4,300, with 78 deaths, fears of medical and economic disaster drove dramatic consequences Monday. Stocks plummeted, cities implemented curfews and near-lockdowns and President Trump warned the crisis… Continue watching
Mar 16 D.C. closes gyms, theaters, orders takeout only in restaurants By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press Mayor Muriel Bowser says she is also placing local National Guard units on standby, but not actively deploying them yet. Continue reading
Mar 16 Watch 4:30 What lessons from 2008 financial crisis can be applied to coronavirus economic fallout? Financial panic rocked world markets Monday. All three major U.S. stock indices were down over 10 percent, despite extraordinary action Sunday by the Federal Reserve to cut a key interest rate to zero. But the painful economic implications of the… Continue watching
Mar 16 Watch 5:33 If U.S. doesn't 'flatten the curve,' severe cases of COVID-19 will overrun health system Amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, epidemiologists warn that without sufficient protective measures, the number of severe virus cases will spike sharply, which would overwhelm the health system. The practice of social distancing is intended to slow the rise of cases… Continue watching
Mar 16 Watch 6:16 Md. Gov. Larry Hogan says government actions now will decide whether people 'live or die' Governors across the U.S. are taking unprecedented steps to limit the spread of novel coronavirus in their states. Republican Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland ordered all restaurants, bars, gyms and movie theaters to close Monday. He joins Judy Woodruff to… Continue watching
Mar 16 SAT and ACT college tests canceled because of virus fears By Jeff Amy, Associated Press The decisions add to student stress about the college admission process. Continue reading
Mar 16 10 tips for talking about COVID-19 with your kids By Wendy Thomas Russell If you are a parent or caregiver and feeling unsure about what to share, how much to say, and ways to navigate COVID-19 when so much is uncertain, you’re not alone. Continue reading
Mar 16 Amazon seeks to hire 100,000 to keep up with surge in orders By Joseph Pisani, Associated Press The Seattle-based company said the job openings are for a mix of full-time and part-time positions and include delivery drivers and warehouse workers, who pack and ship orders to shoppers. Continue reading
Mar 16 Stocks plunge as Wall Street, White House see recession risk By Stan Choe, Damian J. Troise, Associated Press The losses accelerated in the last hour of trading as President Donald Trump advised Americans to avoid large gatherings. He also said he sees a chance of recession and promised help to the struggling airline industry. Continue reading
Mar 16 France to 'strongly reduce' movement to slow spread of novel coronavirus By Thomas Adamson, Lorne Cook, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press He says residents will only be permitted to leave their homes for necessary trips such as going to work or the supermarket. Continue reading