The Fed is setting aside greenbacks from Asia for 7 to 10 days before processing them, citing coronavirus concerns. Source
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Coronavirus updates: Fear batters the economy as deaths top 3,800
Oil and stock prices have plummeted as Europe and the U.S. begin taking more drastic measures to stem the spread of COVID-19. Source
Family of coronavirus patient breaks quarantine to attend dance
The daughter with coronavirus acted responsibly and maturely, but her father “did not act consistently with the health department’s instructions,” an official said Source
New York State to make its own hand sanitizer
A gallon-sized bottle costs the state $6.10 to manufacture, with the help of prison labor. Source
Dow falls 2,000 points as investors run from coronavirus
Financial markets crater, rattled by the epidemic and a budding oil war between Saudi Arabia and Russia. Source
Trump, top Republicans scramble to contain economic blow of coronavirus
Congress is starting to get serious about potential tax breaks for those hurt by the spreading coronavirus. Source
Mexican women plan strike to protest soaring gender violence
“We’re in a humanitarian crisis because of the quantity of women that have disappeared or been killed,” activist says. Source
Gates Foundation to provide at-home coronavirus test kits in Seattle
Washington state has the most confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths in the U.S. Source
Watch live: White House holds coronavirus briefing with markets in free-fall
Members of the coronavirus task force are briefing reporters at the White House at 5:30 p.m. ET. Source
LeBron insists he won’t play without fans, despite coronavirus fears
“Nah, that’s impossible,” LeBron James told reporters. “I ain’t playing if I ain’t got the fans in the crowd.” Source