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 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 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 READ: White House guidelines on novel coronavirus By Yasmeen Alamiri President Donald Trump on Monday released guidelines about slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. The release comes as the number of infections from the virus reached around 3,800, with at least 70 deaths in the U.S. 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 Detainees walk out of cells, into voting booths in Chicago By Don Babwin, Associated Press Detainees at Cook County Jail in Chicago are going to the polls in jail for the first time in the state's history. Continue reading
Mar 16 6 Bay Area counties in California order shelter-in-place By Christopher Weber, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Officials in six San Francisco Bay Area counties issued a shelter-in-place mandate on Monday affecting nearly 7 million people, including the city of San Francisco itself. Continue reading
Mar 16 WATCH: Trump urges social distancing, warns COVID-19 could disrupt U.S. until August By Jonathan Lemire, Andrew Taylor, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump admin: Public should avoid gatherings larger than 10 people, cancel discretionary travel in bid to slow outbreak. Continue reading
Mar 16 Virus fears fuel spike in sales of guns and ammunition By Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press Some of the purchases are by people buying their first firearm. Others are from existing gun owners adding to their collection or stocking up on ammunition. Continue reading