U.S. hotel, travel industry ask for bailout as job cuts begin
American hotel and travel industry executives from companies such as Marriott and Hilton met with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday to discuss a potential $250 billion aid package, as thousands of hotel workers began furloughs due to the fast-spre…
Some State Department employees have tested positive for coronavirus – Pompeo
A handful of U.S. State Department employees across the globe have tested positive for the new coronavirus, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday.
‘We’re going big’: Trump seeks economic stimulus as U.S. battles coronavirus
The Trump administration on Tuesday pursued a $850 billion stimulus package to buttress an economy hit by coronavirus fears and mulled sending Americans $1,000 checks within two weeks, while New York considered directing residents of the most populous …
U.S. Senate’s McConnell says ‘not leaving town’ until coronavirus aid bill is passed
U.S Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday “we’re not leaving town” until senators have passed another coronavirus aid bill.
Pentagon to free up one million respirator masks immediately for coronavirus
The U.S. military will make available up to 5 million respirator masks and protective equipment, including 1 million immediately, from its strategic reserves for U.S. government distribution, U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Tuesday.
Finland to restrict traffic over its borders in bid to slow coronavirus
Finland will start restricting traffic over its borders on Thursday in an attempt to contain the coronavirus outbreak, Interior Minister Maria Ohisalo said.
Explainer: How the White House can get $1,000 into the hands of every American
As the coronavirus threatens to push the global economy into recession, the Trump administration is rolling out an unusual idea: handing out free money.
Flurry of coronavirus disinformation spread by Russian sources – EU Commission
The European Union has seen a flurry of disinformation about the coronavirus outbreak spread by Russian sources over the last few weeks, a European Commission spokesman said on Tuesday.
U.S. military could support coronavirus medical response – White House
The White House is in talks with the Pentagon about how the military can be deployed to deal with the fast-moving coronavirus, U.S. officials said on Tuesday, including setting up field hospitals in states with a surge in cases.
New Yorkers may get ‘shelter in place’ order soon, mayor says
New Yorkers should be prepared for the possibility of a “shelter in place” order to fight the spread of the new coronavirus that would largely confine people to their homes, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Tuesday.
