Globally the coronavirus pandemic has infected 150,000 people and killed over 5,700. For most, the disease causes mild symptoms. For some, it can be severe.
WASHINGTON —Key updates
- President Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and the Coronavirus Task Force held press conference updating the nation about the virus.
- The Federal Reserve took emergency action and slashed its benchmark interest rate by a full percentage point to nearly zero.
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom called for all bars, wineries, nightclubs and brewpubs to close. New York City's mayor says he'll order similar restrictions and the state's governor says more ICU beds are needed.
- Cruise lines have suspended service for 30 days to battle the virus.
- Hoboken, New Jersey, imposed a tight curfew to battle the coronavirus outbreak.
- Travelers entering the U.S. over the weekend faced hours-long lines at immigration checkpoints in airports because of screenings for coronavirus.
- The White House is considering U.S. travel restrictions to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
- The United Kingdom is likely to introduce a proposal asking those over 70 to reportedly stay home for up to four months, according to British media.
- Worldwide, countries are imposing travel restrictions, and restrictions on movement to try and contain the coronavirus pandemic.