Mar 17 WATCH: Airbnb, hotels seek U.S. government aid as demand flattens By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta told the president Hilton has had to close some hotels for the first time in 100 years. Continue reading
Mar 17 Watch 7:18 San Francisco mayor says 'drastic steps' by federal government needed to address crisis On Monday, nearly 7 million people in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area were ordered by city and county officials to stay home to try to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. The city’s Democratic mayor, London Breed,… Continue watching
Mar 17 Watch 4:27 Amy Walter on clarity and confusion in 2020 Democratic primaries On Tuesday, three states forged ahead with holding their Democratic primaries despite the extraordinary circumstances the novel coronavirus pandemic has introduced. Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest reports from Arizona, Florida and… Continue watching
Mar 17 Venezuela seeks emergency $5 billion IMF loan to fight virus By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press Venezuela is believed to be the first country to try to tap the $50 billion in financing the IMF has available to help developing nations deal with the virus. Continue reading
Mar 17 Panic buying leaves retailers scrambling to restock By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press Grocers big and small are hiring more workers, paying overtime and limiting purchases on certain high demand items as they scramble to restock shelves that have been wiped out by panic shopping in response to the global viral pandemic. Continue reading
Mar 17 The show must go on! If you're isolated at home, watch these performances By Rebecca Newman From Joe’s Pub in New York City to the Vienna State Opera, audiences can livestream a myriad of shows from across the globe without jeopardizing anyone’s health during this unusual moment of social isolation. Continue reading
Mar 17 EU to ban most foreign travelers for 30 days to curb pandemic By Lorne Cook, Associated Press The leaders of European Union nations have agreed to institute a travel ban that prohibits most foreigners from entering the bloc for 30 days to discourage the spread of the new coronavirus. Continue reading
Mar 17 St. Patrick's Day subdued across the world amid virus crisis By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press St. Patrick's Day revelers across the world tried to salvage the holiday with makeshift celebrations after parades and parties were scrapped and residents were urged to hunker down at home to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. Continue reading
Mar 17 'How are we going to eat?' Novel coronavirus tests Europe's social nets By Aritz Parra, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Governments across Europe are deferring tax payments, approving short-term unemployment schemes and paid sick leave to try to cushion the economic blow to businesses and blue collar workers alike from virus-containment measures. Continue reading
Mar 17 WATCH: Confronting Coronavirus -- A PBS NewsHour Special To offer context around these uncertain times, the PBS NewsHour will shed light on what health precautions everyone should take, as well as the pandemic’s economic impact. Watch live here on Thursday, March 19, starting at 8 p.m. ET. Continue reading