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Doubts linger that rate cuts would resolve supply chain issues stemming from coronavirus
- Awaiting to see if other central banks join the Fed in easing. G20 teleconference call said to take place today - Markets vote that monetary easing
Cycling-Coronavirus forces teams out of Strade Bianche Italian races under threat
PARIS — Dutch team Jumbo Visma, Australia’s Mitchelton-Scott and France’s Groupama-FDJ have pulled put of Saturday’s Strade Bianche, one of several cycling races in Italy un…
Miami’s Ultra Music Festival canceled over coronavirus fears
Miami city officials announced that this year's Ultra Music Festival, expected to draw 165,000 electronic music fans, has been cancelled due to the threat of coronavirus.
Coronavirus cases double in Italy as Paris shuts down Louvre museum over infection fears
Coronavirus: Men wanted over racist Oxford Street attack on student
Student Jonathan Mok, from Singapore, was beaten and punched in the attack on Oxford Street in London.
Netflix scraps SXSW screenings events amid coronavirus concerns
A company spokesperson confirmed to the Associated Press Wednesday that the streamer is pulling out of the annual Austin-based festival, which kicks off next week.
Four More Countries Report First Coronavirus Cases; Italy Closes All Schools
Four more countries are confirming their first coronavirus cases while Italy is shutting down all schools for 10 days. Chile, Hungary, Poland and Slovenia reported their first cases Wednesday. The Hungarian cases involved two Iranian students, while the one in Slovenia involved a patient who had traveled through Morocco and Italy. Italy has Europe's largest number of coronavirus cases — 2,700, with 100 deaths. Its government made what it called the "prudent" decision to close all schools through March 15. S.
Eye Opener: Coronavirus threat level at all-time high
World health officials have raised the coronavirus threat risk to the highest level as President Trump calls criticisms about U.S. preparedness a “hoax.” Also, former Vice President Joe Biden is poised for his first 2020 victory as South Carolina primary voters head to the polls Saturday. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
Ohio hosts coronavirus summit with local health officials
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Health Department Director Dr. Amy Acton planned a Thursday summit with local health officials to discuss preparations for the...
Olympics: Tokyo torchlighting ceremony hit by coronavirus measures
Crowds will be smaller and receptions have been scrapped at the Tokyo 2020 torch...
Coronavirus Outbreak: Nepal To Postpone International Tourism Promotional Activities
Hong Kong restaurants accused of using coronavirus crisis to refuse service to mainland Chinese
At least three Hong Kong restaurants have announced that they will not welcome mainland Chinese customers, or anyone speaking Mandarin, the official language of the Chinese mainland. The restaurant operators cited health concerns after Hong Kong's government fell short of fully shutting down borders between the city and the mainland amid the coronavirus epidemic. Hong Kong's Equal Opportunities Commission has said that such measures may break laws against racial discrimination, but others argue…
Coronavirus Prompts Calls for Bank of Canada Rate Cut
A majority of economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal expect the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates this week in response to concerns over the impact of the coronavirus on financial markets and the global economy.
Australian cruise season grows as coronavirus pushes ships out of hot zones
How Asia's Global Game Jam Developers Are Exploring the Coronavirus Outbreak Through Games
From tower defense games to resource management sims, these games capture the anxiety around the coronavirus outbreak.
Kentucky Indiana now have test kits for coronavirus
There are still no confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Kentucky. According to Dr. Steven Stack, the Kentucky Public Health Commissioner, three people in Kentucky have been tested. Dr. Stack said two came back negative. The third test is still awaiting results. "As the disease spreads, there will eventually likely be a case in Kentucky or perhaps multiple cases," Dr. Stack said over the phone Tuesday. That's why the state has worked ahead and...
Tell Mel: Agencies warn of coronavirus con artists
Tell Mel: Agencies warn of coronavirus con artists
Coronavirus task force rolls out guidelines for nursing homes
They come a day after NBC News reported on criticism the Trump administration faced after trying to ease regulations.
CDC testing limits delayed finding coronavirus cases Washington officials say
Officials in Washington State said Saturday that limits on testing capacity and strict criteria for testing from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) delayed the identification of cases of coronavirus. Washington State announced three new cases of coronavirus on Saturday, including one person who died of the disease. Officials pointed to both limits on the availability of tests and strict criteria from the CDC that limited...
Fears of US coronavirus outbreak rise after second death
A second US death due to coronavirus was reported in Washington State as infections have spread.
NHL taking coronavirus ‘day-to-day’ as business travel ban goes into effect
The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin next month and the National Hockey League needs to decide if those games will be postponed or played in empty arenas as a result of the spreading coronavirus outbreak.
A joke gone too far? Some police departments are offering to 'test' meth for coronavirus. Not everybody is laughing
US Navy orders self-quarantine for ships that have made stops in the Pacific amid coronavirus concerns
The US Navy has ordered all ships that have visited countries in the Pacific region to effectively self-quarantine and remain at sea for 14 days in order to monitor sailors for any symptoms of coronavirus.
