White House looks to bolster economy as coronavirus worries batter markets
The Trump administration scrambled on Monday to assure Americans it was responding to a growing coronavirus outbreak as stock markets plunged and top health officials urged some people to avoid cruise ships, air travel and big public gatherings.
Florida urges early voting, Arizona seeks backup poll workers, as coronavirus fears spread
Florida’s government urged voters to consider voting early in its Democratic presidential nominating contest, and Arizona braced for the possibility of poll workers staying home as U.S. election officials assessed the spreading coronavirus’s toll.
Biden gets backing from former presidential rival Booker on eve of Michigan vote
Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden, who is seeking to deliver a knockout blow to rival Bernie Sanders on Tuesday as six states vote, received another boost on Monday when former presidential hopeful Cory Booker endorsed his campaign.
Cruise ship facing coronavirus quarantine arrives at Port of Oakland, California
The cruise ship Grand Princess, barred last week from returning to its home port of San Francisco and facing quarantine due to a coronavirus outbreak on board, arrived at a temporary berth on Monday in the nearby Port of Oakland to the cheers of its pa…
White House under pressure to boost coronavirus fight as stocks plunge
The Trump administration scrambled on Monday to assure Americans it was responding to a growing coronavirus outbreak as stock markets plunged and top health officials urged some people to avoid cruise ships, air travel and big public gatherings.
U.S. Representative Collins self-quarantines after contact with coronavirus patient
U.S. Representative Doug Collins said on Monday he was self-quarantining after coming in contact with a person who tested positive for coronavirus at a conference in Maryland last month.
Florida officials: Travelers from hard-hit coronavirus countries must self-isolate
Florida health officials amended their travel advisory on Monday, saying visitors returning from countries hit hardest by the coronavirus must self-isolate for 14 days, while those returning from other countries affected by the virus should monitor the…
U.S government, Congress take steps to slow spread of coronavirus
The U.S. government, which employs about 2.1 million people, is seeking to slow the spread of the coronavirus, which has infected 111,000 people in 105 countries, by restricting some travel and planning to expand telework. Nearly a quarter of federal w…
Pence to meet Tuesday with health insurance representatives
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will meet on Tuesday with top executives of large health insurance companies, Pence’s office said on Monday amid the fast-moving coronavirus outbreak.
Florida encourages absentee, early voting rules for primary amid coronavirus fears
Florida election officials on Monday encouraged absentee and early voting in the state’s upcoming Democratic presidential nominating primary, in the latest response by U.S. election officials to the spreading coronavirus.
