Mar 19 Immigration courts are still open as coronavirus cases grow By Yamiche Alcindor Without more specific guidance, these unions say, immigration judges and other courtroom personnel have been largely left to make their own decisions on how to stem the spread of the new coronavirus. Continue reading
Mar 19 California governor issues stay-at-home order amid coronavirus outbreak By Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom said late Thursday that the statewide restriction on any non-essential movement outside the home is needed to control the spread of the coronavirus that threatens to overwhelm the state's medical system. Continue reading
Mar 19 National parks are free, but some oppose that amid the outbreak By Brady McCombs, James Anderson, Associated Press Entry fees have been eliminated, but many parks are closing visitor centers, shuttles and lodges to fight the spread of the virus. Gateway towns, however, fear they couldn't handle a local outbreak. Continue reading
Mar 19 Watch 12:56 Senate Republicans draft 3rd relief bill as coronavirus cases surge across U.S. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases across the U.S. has surged past 11,000, and officials expect it to rise quickly in the coming days. Meanwhile, the Senate is working on a huge economic aid package, and President Trump is waiving… Continue watching
Mar 19 In $1 trillion virus response, McConnell proposes paying $1,200 per person By Andrew Taylor, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Keeping paychecks flowing for idled workers as jobless claims skyrocket is a top priority for both the Republican and Democratic plans emerging from Congress. Continue reading
Mar 19 Watch 11:38 Defense Sec. Mark Esper on mobilizing the U.S. military to fight COVID-19 The U.S. military is gearing up to fight the novel coronavirus, which is spreading rapidly across the U.S. Plans include deployment of hospital ships as overflow for hospitals, allocation of critical medical supplies and research in military labs on development… Continue watching
Mar 19 Watch 6:17 Despite empty store shelves, grocery association says supply chain ‘very strong’ Many Americans have encountered long lines and empty shelves at grocery stores recently. But the problem is not one of supply; rather, stores say that most shortages are temporary and due strictly to an unprecedented surge in buying, as panicked… Continue watching
Mar 19 Watch 5:50 Economist Ken Rogoff on whether the U.S. has ever experienced a crisis like this one The coronavirus pandemic is causing immense economic damage. The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits has surged as businesses nationwide close down and are forced to lay off workers. Has the country ever experienced anything like this? Paul Solman… Continue watching
Mar 19 Map: Watch the real-time spread of coronavirus in the U.S. By Chan Young Park See where and how reported coronavirus cases in the U.S. have grown over time in the map. Continue reading
Mar 19 Places of worship try to keep the faith during the COVID-19 pandemic By Courtney Norris As churches, mosques and temples do their part in limiting human interaction, the faithful are trying to settle into new routines of observance and prayer, and places of worship are harnessing technology to connect. Continue reading