MLB delays opening day by at least 2 weeks because of virus
Major League Baseball is delaying the start of its season by at least two weeks because of the coronavirus outbreak and suspended the rest of its spring training game schedule.
Major League Baseball is delaying the start of its season by at least two weeks because of the coronavirus outbreak and suspended the rest of its spring training game schedule.
Large gatherings banned in Oregon under governor's order
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — All gatherings of more than 250 people are banned statewide in Oregon for four weeks to try to stop the spread of the new coronavirus under an order issued by Gov.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — All gatherings of more than 250 people are banned statewide in Oregon for four weeks to try to stop the spread of the new coronavirus under an order issued by Gov.
On ice: NHL 'pausing' season amid coronavirus pandemic
The NHL is following the NBA’s lead and suspending its season because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The NHL is following the NBA’s lead and suspending its season because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Most coronavirus patients recover, still anxiety, fear loom
For most of those affected, coronavirus creates only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough, with the vast majority recovering from the virus.
For most of those affected, coronavirus creates only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough, with the vast majority recovering from the virus.
All Power Five college basketball tournaments, including Pac-12, canceled
All five Power Five conferences have canceled their basketball tournaments, putting the NCAA Tournament in doubt.The Pac-12 Conference made the announcement Thursday morning:
All five Power Five conferences have canceled their basketball tournaments, putting the NCAA Tournament in doubt.The Pac-12 Conference made the announcement Thursday morning:
Major League Soccer suspends season for 30 days amid coronavirus concerns
NEW YORK -- Major League Soccer will suspend games for 30 days, the league announced Thursday.MLS is assessing the impact of COVID-19 with public health officials and its medical task force."Our clubs were united today in the decision to temporarily suspend our season - based on the advice and the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), and other public health authorities, and in the best interest of our fans, players, officials and employees," said MLS Commissioner Don Garber. "We'd like to thank our fans for their continued support during this challenging time."
NEW YORK -- Major League Soccer will suspend games for 30 days, the league announced Thursday.MLS is assessing the impact of COVID-19 with public health officials and its medical task force."Our clubs were united today in the decision to temporarily suspend our season - based on the advice and the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), and other public health authorities, and in the best interest of our fans, players, officials and employees," said MLS Commissioner Don Garber. "We'd like to thank our fans for their continued support during this challenging time."
Social distancing strongly urged: 'Penalty is you might be killing your grandad if you don’t do it'
SEATTLE - On Wednesday, the way of life for Washingtonians drastically changed.And moving forward, we could expect more "profoundly disturbing" changes, Gov.
SEATTLE - On Wednesday, the way of life for Washingtonians drastically changed.And moving forward, we could expect more "profoundly disturbing" changes, Gov.
Gov. Inslee bans large gatherings in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties
Hoping to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday banned gatherings and events of more than 250 people in three Western Washington counties covering hundreds of miles and millions of people.
Hoping to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday banned gatherings and events of more than 250 people in three Western Washington counties covering hundreds of miles and millions of people.
100,000+ public school students told to stay home as coronavirus threat spreads
SEATTLE -- The viral outbreak has forced the closures of more than half a dozen public school districts across Western Washington, including some of Puget Sound’s largest like Seattle Public Schools.Some districts say campuses will only be closed for a couple weeks, others will close for as many as six weeks.Here are the latest school closures in western Washington Not to mention the teachers, bus drivers and staff, at least 100,000 public school students across Puget Sound are now being told to stay home.“In times of great need our students have stepped up before,” said Seattle School Board President Zachery DeWolf.School districts across the region are reacting to Gov.
SEATTLE -- The viral outbreak has forced the closures of more than half a dozen public school districts across Western Washington, including some of Puget Sound’s largest like Seattle Public Schools.Some districts say campuses will only be closed for a couple weeks, others will close for as many as six weeks.Here are the latest school closures in western Washington Not to mention the teachers, bus drivers and staff, at least 100,000 public school students across Puget Sound are now being told to stay home.“In times of great need our students have stepped up before,” said Seattle School Board President Zachery DeWolf.School districts across the region are reacting to Gov.
AP Source: Oregon governor to announce coronavirus rules
SALEM, Ore. — With officials assuming that thousands of Oregonians will get the new coronavirus, an Associated Press source says Gov.
SALEM, Ore. — With officials assuming that thousands of Oregonians will get the new coronavirus, an Associated Press source says Gov.
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus
NEW YORK — Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have tested positive for the coronavirus, the actor said in a statement Wednesday.Hanks said the couple were in Australia and felt tired, with colds, body aches and slight fevers.The Oscar-winner said in a statement: “To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for the coronavirus and were found to be positive."The 63-year-old actor said they will be “tested, observed and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires.”
NEW YORK — Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have tested positive for the coronavirus, the actor said in a statement Wednesday.Hanks said the couple were in Australia and felt tired, with colds, body aches and slight fevers.The Oscar-winner said in a statement: “To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for the coronavirus and were found to be positive."The 63-year-old actor said they will be “tested, observed and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires.”
NBA suspends season until further notice over coronavirus
MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has suspended its season “until further notice” after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus, a move that came only hours after the majority of the league’s owners were leaning toward playing games without fans in arenas.
MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has suspended its season “until further notice” after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus, a move that came only hours after the majority of the league’s owners were leaning toward playing games without fans in arenas.
Boeing shares suffer worst one-day drop since 1974
Boeing’s stock tumbled 18% on Wednesday, its biggest one-day percentage drop since 1974, and company leaders painted a sobering picture for the business in 2020.
Boeing’s stock tumbled 18% on Wednesday, its biggest one-day percentage drop since 1974, and company leaders painted a sobering picture for the business in 2020.
No fans: Only essential staff and limited family at NCAA tournaments
NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will not be open to the general public because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus.
NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will not be open to the general public because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus.
First two sailings of Seattle cruise season canceled amid coronavirus outbreak
SEATTLE -- The first two sailings of the Seattle 2020 cruise season have been canceled in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.The Grand Princess, which docked in the Bay Area in California this week after 21 of the ship's 3,500 passengers and crew members tested positive for the virus, was set to sail from Seattle's Pier 66 on April 1.The second ship, Celebrity Eclipse, was set to stop in Seattle on April 5.Port of Seattle officials said both cruises are "port of call" sailings, meaning the ships make a one-day stop in Seattle on its way to another destination.“This region is in a public health emergency and we will postpone the start of cruise season by at least two weeks,” said Port of Seattle Commission President Peter Steinbrueck. “The health, safety, and well-being of our residents is our top priority.”No other Seattle cruises have been canceled, but port and industry leaders will continue to evaluate as the outbreak continues.
SEATTLE -- The first two sailings of the Seattle 2020 cruise season have been canceled in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.The Grand Princess, which docked in the Bay Area in California this week after 21 of the ship's 3,500 passengers and crew members tested positive for the virus, was set to sail from Seattle's Pier 66 on April 1.The second ship, Celebrity Eclipse, was set to stop in Seattle on April 5.Port of Seattle officials said both cruises are "port of call" sailings, meaning the ships make a one-day stop in Seattle on its way to another destination.“This region is in a public health emergency and we will postpone the start of cruise season by at least two weeks,” said Port of Seattle Commission President Peter Steinbrueck. “The health, safety, and well-being of our residents is our top priority.”No other Seattle cruises have been canceled, but port and industry leaders will continue to evaluate as the outbreak continues.
Seattle, Lake Washington public school districts to close for two weeks
The Seattle Public School District will close for at least two weeks amid concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus.The district announced the closure in a message sent to families."The decision to close the district was extremely difficult," the message said. "We know that closing our schools will impact our most vulnerable families and we recognize that working families depend on the consistency and predictability of supports and services our schools offer.
The Seattle Public School District will close for at least two weeks amid concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus.The district announced the closure in a message sent to families."The decision to close the district was extremely difficult," the message said. "We know that closing our schools will impact our most vulnerable families and we recognize that working families depend on the consistency and predictability of supports and services our schools offer.
Mariners, Sounders, XFL shut out in Seattle because of coronavirus
UPDATE: Major League Soccer will suspend games for 30 days, the league announced Thursday.
UPDATE: Major League Soccer will suspend games for 30 days, the league announced Thursday.
WHO declares COVID-19 a global pandemic, citing 'alarming levels of inaction'
The World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic."Pandemic is not a word to use lightly or carelessly.
The World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic."Pandemic is not a word to use lightly or carelessly.