Simon malls closing across United States in response to coronavirus pandemic

The Simon Property Group announced on Wednesday that it would be closing all of its U.S retail properties — which include over 200 shopping malls and retail outlets — in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor DeSantis gives coronavirus update
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The Governor is pushing for more swabs and protective gear as Florida experiences a shortage of supplies.

New York Stock Exchange to close trading floors, fully move to electronic trading

As the novel coronavirus global pandemic widens and worsens, the New York Stock Exchange is closing its iconic trading floor in Manhattan as well as two others and will move to fully electronic trading on Monday, March 23, its operator announced on Wednesday.

Dow below 20,000 as stock plunge threatens Trump-era gains

The early selling comes as the Trump administration and Congress hammer out the details of a $1 trillion stimulus package.

US Census Bureau suspends field operations on virus concerns

A week after starting its 2020 count, the U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday suspended field operations for two weeks amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Several malls, shopping centers closing temporarily amid COVID-19 concerns

The Galleria Mall, Katy Mills Mall and Houston Premium Outlets are among several malls and shopping centers closing until the end of March.

California teens upset they'll likely miss prom and graduation because of shelter-in-place order

Aside from the educational challenges of learning at home, teens realize they will also be missing out on major high school milestones, memories they’ll never be able to recreate in full. 

Cincinnati Reds employee in Arizona tests positive for coronavirus

An employee who worked at the Cincinnati Reds spring training complex in Goodyear, Arizona has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the ballclub announced Wednesday.

Gastrointestinal symptoms should be monitored amid coronavirus outbreak, doctors say

As the fight against the coronavirus ramps up, The American College Of Gastroenterology based in Bethesda is trying to push out an important message about how the virus is being transmitted and detected. 

COVID-19 can live on some surfaces up to 72 hours, study says

COVID-19 can live on some surfaces for up to 72 hours, especially hard, nonporous ones like metal and hard plastic, according to a recent study.