Justice Department launches probes into hoarding as coronavirus cases grow
U.S. Attorney General William Barr said on Monday the Justice Department has already launched investigations into the possible hoarding of crucial medical supplies that are in high demand as the coronavirus pandemic continues to strain hospitals across…
Tipping goes virtual as coronavirus decimates U.S. restaurant jobs
As restaurants and bars across the United States shut their doors and lay off their staff in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, America’s famed service culture is moving online – with regulars paying their out-of-work waiters, favorite bar staff, and even total strangers via virtual tip jars.
New Jersey to release some county jail inmates until coronavirus outbreak eases
New Jersey said on Monday it plans to temporarily release low-risk inmates serving county jail sentences to limit the spread of the coronavirus, following similar moves by some cities and counties in the United States.
Trump signs order against hoarding, price gouging in fight against coronavirus
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to prevent hoarding and price gouging of supplies needed to fight the deadly coronavirus, a spokeswoman said.
New Mexico governor issues statewide stay-at-home order
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued a statewide stay-at-home order asking residents to remain in their houses to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
New Jersey to release county jail inmates over coronavirus
New Jersey plans to release “low-risk” inmates serving county jail sentences to limit the spread of the coronavirus, the governor said on Monday.
U.S. military to send field hospitals to New York, Seattle
The U.S. military is preparing to deploy field hospitals to New York and Seattle, the Pentagon said on Monday, as its top civilian and military leaders acknowledged for the first time that the coronavirus pandemic could impact military readiness.
Trump considers reopening U.S. economy despite coronavirus spread
President Donald Trump is considering measures to reopen the U.S. economy, even as the highly contagious coronavirus is spreading rapidly and hospitals are bracing for a wave of virus-related deaths.
U.S. Fed aims ‘bazooka’ to backstop coronavirus-hit economy
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Monday rolled out an extraordinary array of programs to backstop an economy reeling from sweeping restrictions on commerce that scientists say are needed to slow the coronavirus pandemic and ultimately keep more people safe….
‘Dilly-dallying around’: Coronavirus relief again falls short in U.S. Senate vote
A far-reaching coronavirus economic stimulus package failed to advance in the U.S. Senate on Monday as Democrats said it contained too little money for hospitals and not enough restrictions on a fund to help big businesses.
