Business

Passengers head for security screening at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston last year.

Health & Safety

TSA Screeners' Union Wants More Guidance On Avoiding Coronavirus

11:15am March 14, 2020

by Andrew Becker

Three screeners at the San Jose, Calif., airport tested positive, and others may have been exposed. "All we've been told is 'Wash your hands. Don't touch your face,' " a union official said.

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Coronavirus Outbreak Means An Idle March For American Sports

8:14am March 14, 2020

by Tom Goldman

In an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, sports events across the country, and the globe, are being canceled or postponed.

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National Guard personnel stand beside a line of motorists waiting for coronavirus testing in New Rochelle, N.Y., on Friday. Major retailers such as CVS, Target and Walmart are pledging to set up drive- through test sites in some of their parking lots.

Health & Safety

U.S. Coronavirus Testing Gets A Potential Breakthrough

7:12pm March 13, 2020

by Chris Arnold

U.S. public health experts say they're "flying blind" because they need much more testing to know how widespread the outbreak is. But a just-approved test could be a game-changer.

The stock market rebounded Friday after cratering on fears over the coronavirus pandemic.

Economy

Dow Soars Nearly 2,000 Points In Rebound From Biggest Drop Since 1987

4:44pm March 13, 2020

by Avie Schneider

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major stock indexes jumped as President Trump declared a national emergency to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.

Uber and Lyft drivers say they are seeing less demand for rides in big cities where events are being canceled and people are encouraged to work from home.

Economy

Not Employees: Gig Workers Like Uber Drivers Aren't Eligible For Sick Leave

4:27pm March 13, 2020

by Shannon Bond

The outbreak is creating uncertainty for Uber drivers and other gig workers, who face difficult choices about whether to work or stay home and lose their livelihoods.

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Princess Cruises CEO Explains Decision To Halt Global Operations

4:18pm March 13, 2020

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Princess Cruises President Jan Swartz about her decision to suspend cruise operations for 60 days. People on two Princess boats tested positive for coronavirus.

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Economy

When The Coronavirus Outbreak Creates A Panic-Buying Boom For Your Product

4:18pm March 13, 2020

The coronavirus has given stock markets and the global economy a whack. Some businesses are feeling pain, while others are seeing gains. And a handful of companies are experiencing both.

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The underlying financial plumbing that allows banks and markets to operate smoothly is under strain.

Economy

Something's Wrong: Stock Sell-Off Exposes Weak Links In Financial System

2:04pm March 13, 2020

by Uri Berliner

The worry is that bankers, traders and big funds might suddenly find themselves out of cash. Such a scenario could create an ugly spiral throughout the economy.

Gas prices have fallen markedly, and may continue to dip further, according to AAA.

Economy

Gas Prices Are Approaching $2

11:35am March 13, 2020

by Camila Domonoske

Drivers are saving money at the pump, but that's a small silver lining in the big gray cloud of coronavirus-related economic turmoil. AAA says the national average could dive to $2 per gallon soon.

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Amid Coronavirus-Related Economic Turmoil, Gas Prices Hit A Low

11:02am March 13, 2020

by Camila Domonoske

Gas prices have dropped as Saudi Arabia and Russia send the price of crude oil plummeting. That's helping drivers save money but is hurting oil producers around the globe.

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