U.S. reels as coronavirus outbreak leads to widespread disruptions
The expanding coronavirus outbreak threw daily American life into turmoil on Thursday as more professional sports leagues suspended their seasons, Broadway theaters canceled performances, and new restrictions caused chaos in trans-Atlantic airline trav…
Trump met Brazilian official with coronavirus, but says ‘not concerned’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was not concerned about the possibility of being exposed to the coronavirus after dining last week with a Brazilian government official who has since tested positive for the disease.
Disney to shut California park starting Saturday over coronavirus
Walt Disney Co will close its Disneyland and California Adventure theme parks in Anaheim, California, starting on Saturday amid the global outbreak of coronavirus, a company spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday.
Ohio closes all schools for kids on coronavirus worries
All kindergarten through 12th grade schools in Ohio – including public, private and charter schools – will be closed from the end of day on Monday through April 3 on worries over the spread of coronavirus, Governor Mike DeWine said on Thursday.
U.S. federal buildings put away the welcome mat as coronavirus hits
The U.S. Congress, Supreme Court and White House were closing their doors to much of the public on Thursday to minimize health risks as the coronavirus spreads across the United States, officials said.
For Trump, grim reality of coronavirus settles in
After weeks of playing down the threat posed by the coronavirus, U.S. President Donald Trump conceded on Thursday that his re-election campaign rallies would have to be suspended, and he stopped shaking hands with foreign dignitaries.
New York City declares state of emergency to fight coronavirus spread
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a state of emergency to fight the coronavirus outbreak on Thursday, allowing him to use new powers as the number of confirmed cases rose to 95 cases in the city.
Divided U.S. Congress struggles to agree on coronavirus response
The U.S. Congress on Thursday struggled to pass legislation to deal with the expanding coronavirus crisis, as House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi haggled by telephone with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to try to agree a deal.
New York state bans gatherings exceeding 500 people on coronavirus fears
New York State will ban gatherings of more than 500 people beginning on Friday at 5 p.m. (2100 GMT) , to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Thursday.
Explainer: What happens if Trump declares coronavirus an emergency?
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he may declare the coronavirus pandemic an emergency by invoking a law known as the Stafford Act.
