Ohio judge denies request to delay Tuesday primary amid coronavirus, others states proceed
An Ohio judge has rejected a request to postpone the state’s presidential primary on Tuesday amid growing concerns about the coronavirus that have shut down schools, restaurants and large gatherings across the country.
U.S. poll shows growing worries about coronavirus; drop in confidence in government
Some 60% of Americans are now ‘very’ or ‘somewhat worried’ they or a family member will be exposed to the coronavirus, up from 36% in February, while confidence in the government’s ability to respond has fallen sharply, a new poll showed.
Factbox: Trump issues guidelines on ’15 days to slow the spread’
President Donald Trump issued new guidelines on Monday aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus in the United States over the next 15 days. The White House list states:
McDonald’s, Starbucks limit dine-in service in U.S. to slow coronavirus
McDonald’s Corp and Starbucks Corp have decided to close dine-in areas at many U.S. stores and shifted to take-away and delivery services, even as major cities ordered restaurants and bars closed to stop spread of the coronavirus.
Federal prosecutors ordered to probe fraudsters exploiting coronavirus fears
U.S. Attorney General William Barr directed federal prosecutors on Monday to pursue fraudsters seeking to exploit peoples’ fears of the coronavirus pandemic by peddling fake cures or masquerading as government officials through phishing email schemes.
Ohio judge denies request to postpone voting on Tuesday – local reports
An Ohio judge has denied a request to delay the state’s Tuesday primary elections until June 2nd amid coronavirus concerns, according to local news reports.
Washington, D.C., mayor imposes coronavirus curbs on bars, restaurants
Washington, D.C.’s mayor on Monday announced new restrictions on businesses, including tough curbs on bars and restaurants, as part of the U.S. capital’s response to the coronavirus outbreak.
U.S. Senate votes to extend surveillance tools for 77 days
The U.S. Senate agreed on Monday to extend a set of government surveillance tools for 77 days, to allow lawmakers time to consider broader changes to the divisive domestic eavesdropping program.
Washington state announces six more deaths from coronavirus, death toll in state now at 48
Washington state health officials said on Monday that the death toll from coronavirus in the state had risen by six to a total of 48.
Merkel says ‘Let’s get through this’ as shops, bars and churches shut
German shops will close, restaurants cut their opening hours and churches and mosques will stand empty under drastic steps announced on Monday to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
