NYC orders restaurants and bars to close

Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered that all bars, restaurants, and cafes in New York City to close starting on Tuesday due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Brothers who stockpiled nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer donate stash

The Tennessee brothers who tried to capitalize on the coronavirus outbreak by stockpiling nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer with the intent to resell the goods at marked-up prices have now had their stash cleaned out.

Stock futures plunge after Fed takes emergency action

U.S. stock futures fell sharply after the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates and more companies and governments took action over the weekend to shut down European and American society in the face of the growing virus outbreak.

CDC recommends gatherings of 50 people or more be cancelled or postponed

The CDC is now recommending that groups of 50 or more don't get together and a government expert is saying a 14-day national shutdown may be needed.

US moves nearer to shutdown amid coronavirus fears

Officials across the country curtailed many elements of American life to fight the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, with health officials recommending that groups of 50 or more don't get together and a government expert saying a 14-day national shutdown may be needed. 

100 coronavirus questions answered by world-leading virologist Peter Piot

Professor Peter Piot, a world-leading virologist and the director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, answered 100 questions about the coronavirus during an interview with TEDMED Foundation Director Jay Walker.

Grand Princess crew members to disembark, take charter flights; ship to anchor in San Francisco Bay

The remaining crew members aboard the Grand Princess Cruise ship will be flown to their home countries via charter flights if possible. Meanwhile the ship will anchor temporarily in San Francisco Bay.

Fed takes emergency steps to slash rates and ease bank rules

The Federal Reserve takes emergency action Sunday and slashes its benchmark interest rate by a full percentage point to nearly zero and announces it will purchase more Treasury securities to encourage lending to try to offset the impact of the coronavirus outbreak

California governor calls for closure of all bars and wineries

California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for the temporary closure of all bars and wineries throughout the state. As well as suggested home isolation of everyone 65 and older due to the coronavirus.

New York City closing schools to stop spread of coronavirus

New York City will close public schools as early as Tuesday, sending over 1.1 million children home in hopes of curbing the spread of coronavirus.

Spain limits movements, closes shops and other establishments to stem virus spread

Spain's government announced Saturday that it is placing tight restrictions on movements and closing restaurants and other establishments in the nation of 46 million people as part of a two-week state of emergency to fight the sharp rise in coronavirus infections.

Lakers, Clippers, Kings create fund to financially support hourly Staples workers impacted by suspended season

The Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers, and Kings are joining forces to help set up a fund to provide financial support to all hourly employees impacted by the suspension of events at Staples Center. 

Why is toilet paper vanishing from supermarkets?

You might notice something unusual, not to mention unfortunate, next time you try to stock up on bathroom supplies at your local grocery store.