Nevada Gov. Sisolak Faces Shutdown Of Tourism-Dependent Economy
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak about the growing coronavirus outbreak in his state, which has an economy reliant on gaming and tourism.
Economy
The Coronavirus Pandemic May Be Loosening Links In The Supply Chain
Some shippers can't meet unprecedented demand for basic goods. Others are starved for goods from Asia and are facing a drop-off in U.S. factory production.
Trump Administration Plans To Offer New COVID-19 Guidelines
Large parts of the country are shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic. Could some regions open earlier than others? If so, which ones? The Trump administration considers options.
Opposite Sides Of Border Closure: Laredo, Texas, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
The U.S. last week closed its borders with Canada and Mexico because of the coronavirus outbreak. At the southern border, the closure is affecting life on both the U.S. and Mexico sides.
Gig Workers Would Get Unemployment Safety Net In Rescue Package
Uber drivers, Airbnb hosts and other gig workers who have lost their livelihoods because of the coronavirus pandemic would get some relief under the proposed new $2 trillion federal rescue package.
$2 Trillion Coronavirus Package Has Built-In Accountability Steps
The House votes Friday on the $2 trillion coronavirus economic relief package. The bill creates an accountability committee to conduct investigations and audits of where the funds are being used.
Can Amazon Meet Customer Demand And Keep Its Workforce Safe?
NPR's Noel King talks to Jay Carney, Amazon's senior VP of global corporate affairs, about the company's growing role during the COVID-19 outbreak, and whether it can keep its workers safe.
Show Me the Relief Money – No Promises On When Coronavirus Checks Are Coming
Under the plan, single people earning incomes below $75,000 will receive as much as $1,200. The White House says it will issue funds in three weeks but experts say it could take months for some.
Don't Dash For Cash: Authorities Say There's No Need To Empty The ATM
Regulators urge consumers not to drain their bank accounts, after reports of large withdrawals by some customers worried about the coronavirus. The FDIC reminds us the accounts are insured.
Coronavirus Latest: New Guidelines For Counties, Unemployment Spikes
Following the latest Coronavirus Task Force briefing, NPR correspondents detail the White House plan to categorize counties based on their coronavirus risk and the congressional rescue bill.