New Orleans is next coronavirus epicenter, catalyst for spread in south, experts say
New Orleans is on track to become the next coronavirus epicenter in the United States, dashing hopes that less densely populated and warmer-climate cities would not be hit as hard by the pandemic, and that summer months could see it wane.
U.S. military hikes base security worldwide over coronavirus spread
The U.S. military announced on Wednesday it was elevating its health-related security level at bases worldwide over the spread of the coronavirus, as it acknowledged the persistent growth in the rate of infections across the force.
New York density control measures apparently working: governor
New York state measures to control the coronavirus appear to working as the rate of hospitalizations has slowed in recent days, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Wednesday.
U.S. military restricts movement for thousands of personnel due to coronavirus
The fast-spreading coronavirus has forced the U.S. military to restrict the movement of thousands of personnel in the regions overseas most exposed to the virus: Asia, Europe and the Middle East, U.S. military commands tell Reuters.
As coronavirus hits memorial services, U.S. funeral homes struggle to adapt
U.S. funeral homes are adapting their businesses to social distancing and the rapidly spreading coronavirus.
U.S. CDC reports 54,453 coronavirus cases, 737 deaths
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday reported 54,453 coronavirus cases, an increase of 10,270 cases from its previous count, and said the death toll had risen by 193 to 737.
U.S. Senate to pass massive coronavirus bill on Wednesday: McConnell
The U.S. Senate will move to pass a massive coronavirus bill on Wednesday aimed at providing economic relief for individuals and companies amid the ongoing outbreak, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said.
‘Astonishing’: Trump EPA backs down on biofuel waivers in blow to U.S. refiners
The Trump administration has decided not to appeal a court ruling that would sharply reduce its use of waivers exempting refineries from the nation’s biofuels regulation, cheering the corn lobby but drawing anger from oil refiners.
Coronavirus impact spreads across U.S. as Congress readies aid
The burden caused by the fast-spreading coronavirus accelerated across the United States on Wednesday beyond the hot spots of New York, California and Washington state as Louisiana and others faced a severe crush on their healthcare systems.
Senate bill set to give aviation sector up to $33 billion bailout: sources
A compromise $2 trillion economic rescue package that will be voted on by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday is set to give passenger airlines about $25 billion in grants, and up to another $8 billion for cargo carriers and airport contractors like caterers,…
