Smithfield to close Illinois pork facility after workers test positive for virus
World’s largest pork processor Smithfield Foods Inc said on Friday it will suspend operations at its Monmouth, Illinois pork processing facility next week after some employees tested positive for COVID-19, adding to already strained U.S. meat supplies….
U.S. federal government to accept new small business relief loans Monday morning
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) said on Friday it would resume processing applications for small business relief under the Paycheck Protection Program on Monday at 10:30 a.m.
NYC officials pour cold water on proposal to close some streets to cars
New York City officials on Friday cautioned against a proposal to close some streets to car traffic to allow New Yorkers more space to stay apart and exercise outdoors during the coronavirus crisis – steps taken by other U.S. and European cities.
Explainer: How the U.S. is handling immigration enforcement during the coronavirus crisis
U.S. President Donald Trump made a hardline immigration agenda central to his 2020 re-election campaign and his administration has pushed ahead with a wide-ranging crackdown even as the United States has become the epicenter of the novel coronavirus ou…
As Georgia re-opens, an Atlanta-area salon tests limits of social distancing
A dozen customers lined up outside the Three-13 Salon, Spa & Boutique in suburban Atlanta on Friday morning, each standing six feet apart and eagerly awaiting their first haircuts or colorings since the coronavirus pandemic forced Georgia to lock down.
U.S. CDC reports 865,585 coronavirus cases, 48,816 deaths
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday reported 865,585 cases of the novel coronavirus, an increase of 37,144 from its previous count, and said the number of deaths had risen by 2,437 to 48,816.
Trump threatens to block aid for U.S. post office if it does not raise prices for Amazon
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to block federal aid for the U.S. Postal Service unless it raises shipping rates for online companies like Amazon.com, prompting criticism that the move would hurt consumers relying more than usual on package…
In coronavirus pandemic, do your part by staying healthy. Here’s what doctors recommend
Americans can avoid burdening an already stressed healthcare system by staying healthy, and experts said some simple practices help during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. Navy recommends reinstating fired captain of coronavirus-hit ship, officials say
U.S. Navy leaders on Friday recommended that the reinstatement of the commander of the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt, who was fired after he pleaded for help with a coronavirus outbreak onboard, U.S. officials told Reuters.
Twitter says Trump disinfectant videos do not violate its COVID-19 policy
Twitter Inc said on Friday that video clips of U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that scientists investigate inserting light or disinfectant into coronavirus patients did not violate its COVID-19 misinformation policy.
