Governor Newsom issues statewide order for people to stay at home amid virus outbreak

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday ordered the state’s 40 million residents to stay at home, restricting non-essential movements to control the spread of the coronavirus that threatens to overwhelm the state’s medical system.

Senators sold stock before steep market losses from virus, report shows

Senate records show that Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burrand his wife sold between roughly $600,000 and $1.7 million in more than 30 separate transactions in late January and mid-February.

Kids could still transmit COVID-19, should stay home while school is out, experts say

Parents who still want their kids to have play dates should arrange them with a small group of families who are also following guidelines, and who communicate frequently.

LA County officials announce new ‘Safer at Home’ order

Los Angeles County officials have issued a “Safer At Home'' order, calling on people to remain at home as much as possible in response to the coronavirus.

Jobs quickly being lots in Florida's hotel industry

Florida’s tourism industry is vital to the state’s economy, producing billions of dollars in state and local taxes each year.

Docs seek telehealth payment mandates as virus spreads through Florida

Thursday's request for the emergency action comes as the state encourages people to self-isolate amid the spread of the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19.

Duke Energy seeks approval for waiving fees

Currently, it can waive some charges if customers suffer damage from natural disasters. But the request Thursday would seek to make clear that the utility can waive fees in circumstances such as the coronavirus outbreak and would expand the types of fees that could be waived.

Governor DeSantis looks to ease virus-caused worker woes

DeSantis said he is considering the move to mitigate what could be a major hit to Floridians’ paychecks, as the novel coronavirus causes businesses to shut down or restrict operating hours.