Health Care March 2020

Infected Cruise Ship Unloads Passengers

The Grand Princess has begun unloading its more than 3,500 passengers at the Port of Oakland in California. Twenty-one of them have confirmed cases of the coronavirus.

Technology March 2020

Census Bureau Site Goes Live

The 2020 census website is now live although paper ballots will also remain an option. In May, census workers will begin Census going door-to-door in earnest.

Health Care March 2020

Are Your Symptoms COVID-19, The Flu Or A Cold?

“Cold and flu season” has become a common phrase, but now that the new coronavirus is in the United States, how can you tell the difference between COVID-19, the flu or a cold?

Health Care March 2020

Detained Immigrants At High Coronavirus Risk

Several immigration rights groups want ICE to release detained immigrants from the Washington state jail because they are at high risk for the new coronavirus.

Global March 2020

Trump Restricts Travel From Europe

President Donald Trump has restricted travel from 26 European nations to the U.S. The Dow Jones has fallen into bear market territory. The NBA postpones its season because of COVID-19.

Health Care March 2020

Why The New Coronavirus Causes Panic

Despite the novel coronavirus’ high recovery rate, it is causing widespread feelings of fear and anxiety. This is in part because of the wide range of severity regarding its symptoms.

Financing March 2020

Possible Coronavirus Aid Package Boosts Dow

Reports are the Trump administration and House Democrats are close to an agreement on a coronavirus aid package, which helped the Dow regain about a quarter of what it lost a day earlier.

Health Care March 2020

New Jersey To Close Bars, Restaurants

The state of New Jersey is instituting new measures to deal with the spread of the novel coronavirus, including closing schools, bars, restaurants, movie theaters and casinos.

Health Care March 2020

Coronavirus Vaccine Tested In US

The Kaiser Permanente Washington Research Institute has begun testing an experimental vaccine for COVID-19. A total of 45 volunteers will be given two doses.

Global March 2020

5.7-Magnitude Quake Shakes Utah

The second largest earthquake to hit Utah struck the Salt Lake City area today, closing Salt Lake City International Airport and knocking out power for tens of thousands.

Financing March 2020

Beating Virus Means Causing US Recession

As the United States takes action to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, the U.S. economy is either in a recession or sliding into one. A stimulus package is before Congress.

Health Care March 2020

COVID-19 Updates In Spanish Is A Mixed Bag In US

Finding updates in Spanish on the coronavirus can vary from state to state and city to city with some offer bilingual press conferences and others not posting updates online in Spanish.

Technology March 2020

Ethics And Technology In The Classroom

Schools across the U.S. have been trying to utilize more technology in the classroom. But how does bringing more technology into the classroom impact ethics in the classroom?

Financing March 2020

Income Tax Filing Deadline Moved To July 15

Normally, Tax Day is April 15. However, the treasury secretary announced that Tax Day has been moved this year to July 15.

Health Care March 2020

Major Updates On Coronavirus

President Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act, suspended interest on federally owned student loans and closed U.S.-Mexico border. SAT requirements will not be enforced.