Marriott to furlough tens of thousands of employees: WSJ
(Reporting by Ankit Ajmera in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini Ganguli)
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.
U.S. could see blood shortages in two weeks: AABB
About half of blood centers in the U.S. are already reporting low inventory levels and the country could see blood shortages in about two weeks as blood drives are canceled due to the fast-moving coronavirus outbreak, according to AABB, formerly known …
UK health service to cancel all routine surgery
Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) has announced plans to cancel all routine surgery for three months and to send home as many patients as possible to free up staff and beds to deal with the spread of the coronavirus.
Finland to restrict traffic over its borders
Finland will start heavily restricting traffic over its borders on Thursday in an attempt to contain the coronavirus outbreak, Interior Minister Maria Ohisalo said.
Queen Elizabeth cancels parties, heads to Windsor Castle over virus
Queen Elizabeth canceled her annual garden parties and will leave London for Windsor Castle earlier than planned because of the coronavirus outbreak, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday.
