Uber, Lyft suspend pooled rides in U.S., Canada to limit spread of coronavirus
Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc Tuesday began suspending shared rides on their ride-hailing platforms in the United States and Canada to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Chicago Midway air traffic control technicians test positive for coronavirus
Three air traffic control technicians at Chicago Midway International Airport have tested positive for coronavirus, the Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday, prompting contingency plans at the airport and other facilities across the nation.
Trump seeks big economic stimulus as coronavirus threat forces U.S. cities to go quiet
The Trump administration on Tuesday pursued a massive $850 billion stimulus package to buttress a U.S. economy reeling from the coronavirus threat, while the streets of major American cities emptied in response to stepped-up warnings about the pandemic…
GM, Ford say employees have tested positive for Covid-19
General Motors Co and Ford Motor Co said on Tuesday they each have had one employee, both working at U.S. engineering centers, test positive for coronavirus.
Marriott to furlough tens of thousands of employees: WSJ
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Greece says confirmed coronavirus infections rise to 387
Greece’s confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 387 from 352 with the death toll increasing to 5, health officials said on Tuesday.
U.S. calls on construction companies to donate face masks
The Trump administration on Tuesday called on U.S. construction companies to donate their respirator masks to hospitals and other health care providers combating the coronavirus outbreak amid a nationwide shortage.
Senate mulls second coronavirus emergency bill, Trump pushes for new $850 billion measure
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday was weighing a multibillion-dollar emergency spending bill passed by the House of Representatives offering economic relief from the coronavirus pandemic as the Trump administration pressed for $850 billion more.
U.S. hotel, travel industry to meet with Vice President Pence over coronavirus
American hotel and travel industry executives from companies such as Marriott and Hilton are meeting with Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday to discuss the economic impact of the new coronavirus as the outbreak hurts the industry.
Exclusive: Amazon to receive only vital supplies at U.S., UK warehouses amid coronavirus outbreak
Amazon.com Inc will only receive vital supplies at its U.S. and UK warehouses until April 5, its latest move to free up inventory space for medical and household goods in high demand as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
