Trump Clamps Limits on Travel From Europe to US for 30 Days
WASHINGTON (AP) — Taking dramatic action, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is sharply restricting passenger travel from 26 European nations to the U.S. and moving to ease the economic cost of a viral pandemic that is roiling global financial markets and disrupting the daily lives of Americans.
Dow Tumbles Into Bear Market as Coronavirus Fears Intensify
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks careened lower Wednesday, with the Dow Jones industrials sinking more than 1,400 points, as investors became more fearful that the Trump administration and other global governments won’t be able to prevent the coronavirus outbreak from doing significant damage to the worldwide economy.
Gov’t Revives Quarantine Threat for Foreign Travelers
BANGKOK — A minister on Wednesday said foreign travelers from four countries will be subject to a 14-day quarantine inside an airport hotel, the latest claim in a series of contradicting remarks by the government on coronavirus measures.
Foreigners Must Bankroll Their Covid-19 Treatment in Thailand: Officials
BANGKOK — Foreign tourists must rely on their own funds or insurance to pay for their treatment if they test positive for coronavirus in Thailand, government officials said.
Thai Airport Staff Infected With Coronavirus as Tally Rises to 59
BANGKOK — Six new patients, along with an immigration officer and an airport worker, tested positive for the novel strain of coronavirus, health officials said.
UN Sees Improvement in Thailand’s Seafood Labor Condition
BANGKOK (AP) — A report issued Tuesday by the U.N.’s International Labor Organization credits Thailand with improving working conditions in the fishing and seafood processing industry, but says that serious abuses including forced labor remain.
Beijing Reports More Virus Cases From Italy, USA
BEIJING (Xinhua) — Beijing reported six new imported cases of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Tuesday, local health authorities said Wednesday.
As Americans Take Virus Precautions, Trump Flouts Advice
WASHINGTON (AP) — At the Pentagon, top military brass have been begun “social distancing” to avoid spreading disease. At the Capitol, legislators have been encouraged to forgo hand shakes and flash the “Star Trek” Vulcan greeting instead.
Disappointing Results Leave Sanders Campaign at Crossroads
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bernie Sanders has a choice.
The face of the Democrats’ far-left flank is suddenly staring up...
Virus Subdues Japan’s Marking of 9 Years Since Tsunami
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan marked the ninth anniversary Wednesday of the massive earthquake and tsunami in its northeastern region that left more than 15,000 people dead, but health fears over the spread of the new coronavirus caused several events to be canceled or scaled down.
