Demand rises for products that may help protect against coronavirus
Items like face masks and hand sanitizers have been selling out in stores and online, leading to price gouging. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH the…
Coronavirus cases in Italy continue to soar
Italy’s medical personnel have complained about a critical shortage of gear, including protective masks and glasses. source
Doctors, nurses warn shortage of protective gear endangers them | WNT
The U.S. has a stockpile of 13 million N-95 respirator masks but the government said up to a billion are likely needed. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’:…
Former Florida governor addresses Miami Beach closings, federal response
Rick Scott, who is under quarantine after being exposed to Brazilian delegation that tested positive for the novel coronavirus, shares his thoughts on Florida’s preparedness to combat COVID-19. ABC News…
Applications for unemployment benefits surge by 70,000 last week
Businesses are being forced to reduce hours or close altogether, with more than 9 million workers estimated to be affected by bar and restaurant closures alone. source
‘The Invisible Army’ works hard to develop a vaccine for COVID-19
In Maryland, an army of scientists armed with face masks, rubber gloves and test tubes stand on the front lines in the fight against the coronavirus. ABC News Live Prime,…
Reports say restaurants could lose $225 billion in business
As many as 5 to 7 million jobs could be eliminated in the restaurant industry due to the coronavirus outbreak. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH…
Trump: ‘Stay at home and save lives’
The president and coronavirus task force updated Americans on the “15 days to slow the spread†fight against COVID-19. source
President Trump announces order of over 600 million hospital masks
Major companies are also helping with mask shortages, like Hanes, which is retrofitting factories to create masks, while Apple is donating 2 million. WATCH THE FULL EPISODES OF ‘WORLD NEWS…
State Department warns Americans to avoid all international travel
Chad Wolf, acting secretary for the Department of Homeland Security, discussed the current restrictions in place to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak, for which FEMA was only recently mobilized. ABC…