Amazon looks to hire 100,000 to keep up with surge in orders

Amazon said Monday that it needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. to keep up with a crush of orders as the coronavirus spreads and keeps more people at home, shopping online.

Ohio plans to delay primary while Florida, Illinois and Arizona still a go -- for now

Ohio's governor wants the state to delay in-person voting for the state's Tuesday presidential primary for three months to let the coronavirus outbreak subside, but Florida, Illinois and Arizona plan to push ahead.

'Do not call 911 just because you ran out of toilet paper', Oregon police say

One police department in Oregon posted a reminder on their Facebook page, asking the public to not call 9-1-1 if they run out of toilet paper.

Party is over: Several states announce plans to close bars, restaurants

Over the weekend, revelers in many parts of the country ignored warnings against attending large gatherings to prevent the spread of coronavirus. On Sunday, it became clear that in many places, the party is over. 

Coronavirus accelerates need for telemedicine

Consulting with a doctor by voice or video - at least at first- will keep people in, and keep illness from spreading. 

Supreme Court postponing arguments because of coronavirus outbreak

The Supreme Court announced Monday that it is postponing arguments for late March and early April because of the coronavirus, including fights over subpoenas for President Donald Trump's financial records.

Satellite images shows Italy's pollution decrease during coronavirus response

There has been a decrease in nitrogen dioxide over Italy, especially in the northern region, reports the European Space Agency. The country has since been placed on a dramatic lockdown restriction and has the highest number of coronavirus cases in Europe and outside of China.

Health and Human Services under cyber siege amid coronavirus response: report

The Department of Health and Human Services reportedly came under siege from cyber attackers on Sunday as the department contends with the deadly coronavirus outbreak.

NYC orders restaurants and bars to close

Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered that all bars, restaurants, and cafes in New York City to close starting on Tuesday due to the coronavirus outbreak.

CDC recommends canceling, postponing events of 50 people or more for 8 weeks

On Sunday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that organizers cancel or postpone all events that consist of 50 or more people for the next eight weeks to stop the spread of COVID-19. 

Tennessee brothers under investigation after buying nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to sell online

Two brothers from Tennessee who said they tried to capitalize on the coronavirus outbreak by purchasing nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer are now under investigation by the state attorney general.

Coronavirus forces Wynn Resorts, MGM to close Vegas casinos

The coronavirus is throwing a wrench into the casino industry as medical professionals recommend social distancing.

Stock futures plunge after Fed takes emergency action

U.S. stock futures fell sharply after the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates and more companies and governments took action over the weekend to shut down European and American society in the face of the growing virus outbreak.