Worker at California’s largest oil refinery tests positive for virus: sources
An employee at California’s largest oil refinery tested positive for the coronavirus and, along with a few other workers, went into self-quarantine on Wednesday, three sources familiar with the matter said.
Delta, American in White House talks to receive government support
Delta Air Lines and American Air Lines are in talks with the U.S. government about potential assistance, the two carriers said on Friday.
U.S. House to pass coronavirus aid bill, Republican support unclear
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Friday that the Democratic-controlled chamber would pass a coronavirus economic aid package, but it was unclear whether President Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans would support it.
Trump to declare coronavirus a national emergency
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday will declare a national emergency over the fast-spreading coronavirus, opening the door to providing more federal aid to fight the disease under the Stafford Act, according to a source familiar with the declaration…
U.S. unions, groups urge government steps to protect workers from coronavirus
Nearly 30 unions and advocacy groups on Friday urged the U.S. employee safety regulator to impose a suite of emergency measures to safeguard public-facing workers against the new coronavirus.
Pelosi to deliver statement on coronavirus economic relief bill Friday afternoon
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi will deliver a statement on the coronavirus economic relief bill currently under consideration in her chamber at 2 p.m. (1800 GMT), her office said.
CDC reports 1,678 coronavirus cases, death tally of 41
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday reported 1,678 cases of the coronavirus, an increase of 414 cases from its previous count, and said that the number of deaths had risen by 5 to 41.
As coronavirus disrupts American life, Congress scrambles to agree on aid plan
As a worsening coronavirus outbreak tore deeper into the fabric of American public life on Friday, Democratic lawmakers and the Trump administration closed in on an aid package to shield the U.S. economy from the ravages of the global pandemic.
Major U.S. internet firms agree not to cancel service over next 60 days: FCC
The Federal Communications Commission said Friday that major internet providers – including Comcast Corp, AT&T Inc and Verizon Communications Inc – agreed not to terminate service for subscribers for the next 60 days if they are unable to pay their bills due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus.
Louisiana postpones presidential primaries over coronavirus
The state of Louisiana has postponed its Democratic and Republican presidential primaries in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus, Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin said on Friday.
