US Census Bureau suspends field operations on virus concerns

A week after starting its 2020 count, the U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday suspended field operations for two weeks amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

California teens upset they'll likely miss prom and graduation because of shelter-in-place order

Aside from the educational challenges of learning at home, teens realize they will also be missing out on major high school milestones, memories they’ll never be able to recreate in full. 

Cincinnati Reds employee in Arizona tests positive for coronavirus

An employee who worked at the Cincinnati Reds spring training complex in Goodyear, Arizona has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the ballclub announced Wednesday.

Gastrointestinal symptoms should be monitored amid coronavirus outbreak, doctors say

As the fight against the coronavirus ramps up, The American College Of Gastroenterology based in Bethesda is trying to push out an important message about how the virus is being transmitted and detected. 

Tesla factory could be shut under California health order

The Tesla factory that employs thousands of people could be forced to close after Alameda County on Tuesday night declared it a “nonessential business” under the county’s shelter-in-place order.

Treasury proposes to send $500B to Americans starting in April

In a memorandum issued Wednesday, Treasury is calling for two $250 billion cash infusions to individuals: A first set of checks issued starting April 6, with a second wave in mid-May.

Trump suspends all evictions, foreclosures until end of April

Managing dual health and economic crises, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will invoke a federal provision that allows the government to marshal the private sector in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

UGA Athletics staff member tests positive for coronavirus

A staff member in the University of Georgia Athletics department has tested positive for COVID-19 and another employee is under self-quarantine.

Coronavirus cases in Florida jump by nearly 100 overnight; now at 314

The known cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in Florida jumped by nearly 100 overnight, reaching 314. Forty-two of the cases are in the Tampa Bay area, but the largest concentration remains in South Florida.

K-ROD is dealing with SPORTS WITHDRAWALS!

During 9/11 sports helped heal the nation. There is no such outlet now.

California preparing for worst case scenarios

Newsom also acknowledged much is unknown and so the state is preparing for frightening worst-case scenarios.

Mayor signs bill to bring relief for Atlanta airport businesses' employees

The Atlanta City Council and Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms have passed new legislation designed to help employees at Hartsfield-Jackson survive the loss of hours and wages.

Atlanta Braves creating $1M fund to help workers during coronavirus outbreak

The Atlanta Braves are donating a million dollars to help staff members affected by the delay of Major League Baseball because of the coronavirus pandemic.