As the number of people infected with the COVID-19 virus continues to climb, so does the number of unemployment claims made in the United States. The U.S. Department of Labor announced Thursday morning 3.28 million…
Diamond Princess had traces of coronavirus 17 days…
The CDC report found 17.9% of infected ship members didn't show symptoms. March 24, 2020, 3:56 AM 4 min read Traces of the coronavirus remained inside cabins of the Diamond Princess for more than two…
India sets a 21-day complete lockdown to stop…
It could be the biggest lockdown of its kind in human history. March 24, 2020, 4:40 PM 6 min read DELHI and LONDON -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Tuesday that the country would…
Putin dons hazmat suit, as Russia admits virus…
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin donned a hazmat suit and breathing mask during a visit to a hospital housing coronavirus patients in Moscow on Tuesday, as the Russian government signalled the virus outbreak is becoming increasingly…
Law enforcement warns Americans of increasing coronavirus scams
The scams include fake vaccines and testing kits. March 24, 2020, 11:44 AM 5 min read Law enforcement officials are seeing increased efforts by scammers looking to take advantage of the novel coronavirus pandemic to…
Futures on US financial markets spike overnight, hit…
The unprecedented coronavirus-induced volatility continues on Wall Street. March 24, 2020, 12:57 PM 2 min read U.S. financial markets spiked early Tuesday, as the unprecedented coronavirus-induced volatility continues to roil Wall Street. The Dow Jones…
UK wakes up to virtual coronavirus lockdown, as…
The unprecedented restrictions were announced in a televised address yesterday. March 24, 2020, 1:33 PM 6 min read LONDON -- The U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson announced unprecedented new restrictions to British life in an…
Americans stranded overseas grow frustrated with State Dept.…
NOTE: The State Department is urging all Americans stranded overseas to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at step.state.gov so that they receive the latest information, including on possible repatriation flights, from the…
Tokyo Olympics postponed, will be held by the…
Japan's prime minister tweeted the announcement Tuesday. March 24, 2020, 12:44 PM 6 min read LONDON -- Amidst the novel coronavirus pandemic, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the International Olympic Committee have agreed that…