COVID-19 taking its toll on non-profit organizations

Non-profits are also struggling to readjust with the COVID-19 guidelines. In some cases, volunteers aren't showing up and in others fundraisers are being canceled.

COVID-19: San Francisco mayor announces relief efforts for small businesses

San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Wednesday that the city will try to provide relief for small business owners affected by a downturn linked to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade canceled

The New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade, which has been held every year since before the American Revolution, has been called off for 2020.

Tom Hanks says he and wife Rita Wilson have coronavirus

Actor Tom Hanks announced he and his wife Rita Wilson tested positive for coronavirus on his Instagram Wednesday. 

NBA suspends season until further notice, over coronavirus

The NBA has suspended its season "until further notice" after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday for the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) a move that came only hours after the majority of the league's owners were leaning toward playing games without fans in arenas.

President Trump suspends travel between US and Europe for 30 days

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is suspending all travel between the U.S. and Europe for 30 days beginning Friday as he seeks to combat a viral pandemic.

3 TSA officers at San Jose airport test positive for coronavirus; 42 agents now on leave

Three Transportation Security Administration officers who work at Mineta San Jose International Airport tested positive for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) an airport spokesperson confirmed. 

Tests: New coronavirus lives on some surfaces for days

Government scientists report that testing shows the novel coronavirus can survive on some surfaces for two to three days and in the air for several hours.

Fans barred from Warriors game after SF cancels large gatherings over coronavirus

The City of San Francisco announced on Wednesday that it's canceling all large gathering of 1,000 or more people for at least two weeks, including Warriors games where fans would normally be in attendance. 

COVID-19: Events with over 1,000 people at Oakland-owned properties canceled through end of March

Officials with the city of Oakland announced Wednesday, the cancellation of any events with 1,000 people or more in city-owned properties in order to slow the spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus. As part of a declaration of local emergency, the order is in effect for events scheduled between March 12 and March 31. 

Bay Area transportation agencies brace for coronavirus spread as ridership plummets

Bay Area transportation officials are bracing for how they will respond if the coronavirus outbreak gets worse and health officials demand they change protocols and take more drastic steps, including shutting down service.

California's coronavirus death toll rises to 4

The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in California rose to 4 after the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic over the virus. 

World Health Organization declares COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic

Expressing alarm both about mounting infections and slow government responses, the World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the global coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic but also said it’s not too late for countries to act.

Daily coronavirus update
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Hosted by Gasia Mikaelian. Aired on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.

Coronavirus: Passengers still stuck on Grand Princess ship docked at Port of Oakland

The bulk of the passengers have alread disembarked and most of the Californians have been taken to Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield; non-Californians have been flown to other federal bases or back to their home countries.

Trump administration weighs delaying April 15 tax deadline amid coronavirus outbreak

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Congress on Wednesday that the administration is looking to provide relief for most individual taxpayers as well as small businesses.