Explainer: Here’s what Trump’s declaration of coronavirus emergency means
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday declared the coronavirus pandemic an emergency by invoking a law known as the Stafford Act.
AMC theaters to cut US capacity by half to fight coronavirus
AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc will cut seating capacity at U.S. movie theaters by half to allow space between filmgoers to help fight the spread of coronavirus, the company said in a statement on Friday.
Delta, American, United in White House talks to receive government support
Delta Air Lines , American Air Lines and United Airlines , the three largest U.S. airlines, are in talks with the U.S. government about potential assistance amid a dramatic drop-off in air travel demand due to the coronavirus outbreak, the carriers sa…
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.
