Wednesday coronavirus updates: President outlines federal response | Top US doc says worst is to come
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9 p.m.: President Donald Trump discussed the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic.
4:19 p.m.: New York's annual St. Patrick's Day parade is in limbo after earlier reports said the city had canceled the event.
#UPDATE: @NYCMayor refuses to confirm if St. Patrick's Day Parade is canceled. More info: https://t.co/DARLt2hxmH pic.twitter.com/2aqA3vHGwP
— WCBS Newsradio 880 (@wcbs880) March 11, 2020
4:12 p.m. News outlets beginning to report President Trump will address the nation on the federal response to the outbreak.
JUST IN: President Trump says he plans to deliver prime-time address to nation Wednesday on federal response to coronavirus pandemic. https://t.co/XzYEzRpXGt
— WCBS Newsradio 880 (@wcbs880) March 11, 2020
3 p.m. Tennessee's department of public health has announced its second presumptive case in Nashville's Davidson County, bringing the state's total number of cases to nine.
2:58 p.m.
The U.S. State Department has suspended all essential travel unless its permitted for “mission-critical” purposes, according to Carl Quintanilla, anchor for NBC News.
2:10 p.m. Golden State Warriors announce tomorrow night's game vs. the Nets at Chase Center will be played without fans, due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus.
Due to escalating concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, and in consultation with the City and County of San Francisco, tomorrow night’s game vs. the Nets at Chase Center will be played without fans. Fans with tickets to this game will receive a refund in the amount paid. pic.twitter.com/DMpO71ocvg
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) March 11, 2020
2 p.m. Reports say the Trump administration may raise the CDC travel alert to Level 3 for most of Europe.
NEWS: The Trump administration may raise the CDC travel alert to Level 3 for ALL OF EUROPE (except the U.K.) -- avoid all but essential travel, quarantine yourself for 14 days when you return.
— Alex Wayne (@aawayne) March 11, 2020
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1:06 p.m. President Donald Trump is reportedly planning an Oval Office address about coronavirus and could enact economic measures in the coming days, according to news sources.
PRESIDENT TRUMP is looking at delivering an Oval Office address, per multiple sources.
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) March 11, 2020
Senior WH official says Pres Trump is likely to a national disaster under Stafford Act in the next week or so.
— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) March 11, 2020
The move would free up billions of dollars to:
-Cover pay checks for hourly workers impacted by virus
-Delay tax payments to government
-Provide small business loans
12:26 p.m. WHO declares coronavirus a global pandemic
🚨 BREAKING 🚨 "We have therefore made the assessment that #COVID19 can be characterized as a pandemic"-@DrTedros #coronavirus
— (@WHO)Mar 11 2020
10:18 a.m.
Dr. Anthony Fauci testifying in front of the House Oversight, told Chairwoman Maloney that the country should expect things to get worse Maloney: “Is the worst yet to come Dr. Fauci?” Fauci: “Yes it is... Things will get worse...The bottom line it’s going to get worse.”
— (@ShimonPro)Mar 11 2020
9:50 a.m.
#BREAKING: #Chicago #StPatricksDay parade has been canceled! #BeOn4 @WWLTV https://t.co/rpa6G0N5wX
— Dave Nussbaum WWL-TV (@Dave_Nussbaum) March 11, 2020
9:40 a.m.
If you're just waking up this morning, the @LADeptHealth reported 3 more presumptive-positive cases of #COVID19 last night, bringing the total # of Louisiana cases (as of Wednesday morning) to 6 #beon4
— Jade Cunningham (@Cunningham_JL) March 11, 2020
9:34 a.m.
#BREAKING: #Chicago #StPatricksDay parade has been canceled! #BeOn4 @WWLTV https://t.co/rpa6G0N5wX
— Dave Nussbaum WWL-TV (@Dave_Nussbaum) March 11, 2020
9:32 a.m.
Oh wow: leaked emails suggest Norwegian Cruise Lines is using coronavirus misinformation to persuade customers not to cancel their trips. https://t.co/kgz179cn8Y
— (@_cingraham)Mar 11 2020
9:22 a.m.
NEW: Trudeau announces $1 billion in funding for Canada’s ongoing response to COVID-19
— (@adamsmiller)Mar 11 2020
9:19 a.m.
VIDEOGRAPHIC How confirmed cases grew outside of China, from January to date#Coronavirus #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/zXmbqBbox8
— Coronavirus Updates 🦠 (@coronavirusflu1) March 11, 2020
9:14 a.m.
Georgetown University will suspend all in-person classes when Spring Break ends 3/16. #COVID19
— Reid Wilson (@PoliticsReid) March 11, 2020
9:06 a.m. Florida announces eight new cases of coronavirus. Eight new cases of the new coronavirus have been diagnosed in Florida, bringing the state's total to at least 21, health officials said.
7:55 a.m.
BREAKING: Norway cancels #NATO exercise Cold Response due to #coronavirus
— (@oysteinbogen)Mar 11 2020
7:10 a.m. Global shares mixed as worries continue over fiscal steps to battle virus.
European markets opened higher Wednesday after Asian shares mostly declined, as governments were ramping up aid for economies reeling from the virus outbreak.
5:21 a.m.
#BREAKING College students convene at nearby bar as local college cancels classes to prevent spread of Coronavirus pic.twitter.com/maX51fr8Ed
— Denlesks (@Denlesks) March 11, 2020
3:02 a.m.
NEW: Bank of England announces package of measures of support for the economy in coronavirus crisis: Emergency 50 basis point rate cut back to to record low of 0.25%
— (@faisalislam)Mar 11 2020
1:42 a.m
Video that shows students blocking Lowes Street. This was before any police action. https://t.co/EX3CK0pQpU
— (@FlyerNews)Mar 11 2020
