California governor calls for closure of all bars and wineries
California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for the closure of all bars and wineries. As well as suggested home isolation of everyone 65 and older.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for the closure of all bars and wineries. As well as suggested home isolation of everyone 65 and older.
Coronavirus puts wedding industry on edge
Guests are jittery, travel is tangled, and soon-to-be brides and grooms are facing tough choices because of the coronavirus outbreak: postpone, cancel or forge ahead with their weddings?
Guests are jittery, travel is tangled, and soon-to-be brides and grooms are facing tough choices because of the coronavirus outbreak: postpone, cancel or forge ahead with their weddings?
Panic buying during coronavirus outbreak means long lines, crowded spaces, no toilet paper
Wendy Liebmann, founder and CEO of WSL Strategic Retail, described the behavior as “animalistic.″
Wendy Liebmann, founder and CEO of WSL Strategic Retail, described the behavior as “animalistic.″
'Wienermobile' cancels all events in response to coronavirus concerns
The "Wienermobile" is making a temporary pit stop as coronavirus concerns bring its operations to a halt.
The "Wienermobile" is making a temporary pit stop as coronavirus concerns bring its operations to a halt.
'We're terrified': Restaurants face uncertain future in coronavirus downturn
Restaurants across the New York City region are seeing an inevitable downturn as people curtail activities because of the coronavirus. Now, many restaurants are fighting to survive.
Restaurants across the New York City region are seeing an inevitable downturn as people curtail activities because of the coronavirus. Now, many restaurants are fighting to survive.
Publix adjusting hours at all locations amid concerns over coronavirus
Publix stores will begin closing at 8 p.m. nightly, beginning Saturday, March 14, the Lakeland, Florida-based company announced late Friday.
Publix stores will begin closing at 8 p.m. nightly, beginning Saturday, March 14, the Lakeland, Florida-based company announced late Friday.
Stocks surge on new virus measures; Dow up 1,985 points
Stocks are opening sharply higher on Wall Street a day after the worst drop since 1987.
Stocks are opening sharply higher on Wall Street a day after the worst drop since 1987.
FOX 7 Discussion: Economic impact of COVID-19
Dr. Julia Coronado, an economic forecaster and professor at UT Austin, joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the effects the coronavirus pandemic can have on Austin's economy.
Dr. Julia Coronado, an economic forecaster and professor at UT Austin, joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the effects the coronavirus pandemic can have on Austin's economy.
Cruise lines announce suspensions of sailings in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line on Friday announced that they suspending cruising in the United States in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. This comes a day after Disney Cruise Line and Princess Cruises announced similar measures on Thursday.
Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line on Friday announced that they suspending cruising in the United States in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. This comes a day after Disney Cruise Line and Princess Cruises announced similar measures on Thursday.
Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway boards
Gates also stepped down from the board of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc, where he has served since 2004.
Gates also stepped down from the board of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc, where he has served since 2004.
Legoland closing for two weeks to prevent spread of coronavirus
Legoland announced Friday it will temporarily close its theme park and water park to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Legoland announced Friday it will temporarily close its theme park and water park to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Busch Gardens, Adventure Island and SeaWorld closing to prevent spread of COVID-19
SeaWorld Parks announced Friday it will follow the cancellation steps of other theme parks and shut down Busch Gardens, Adventure Island and SeaWorld to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
SeaWorld Parks announced Friday it will follow the cancellation steps of other theme parks and shut down Busch Gardens, Adventure Island and SeaWorld to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Austin Utilities suspends energy disconnects amid coronavirus outbreak
Austin Utilities said the measures were made possible after Mayor Adler declared a local disaster on March 6, allowing the City of Austin to reduce the possibility of exposure to COVID-19 and to promote the health and safety of all Austin residents.
Austin Utilities said the measures were made possible after Mayor Adler declared a local disaster on March 6, allowing the City of Austin to reduce the possibility of exposure to COVID-19 and to promote the health and safety of all Austin residents.
JetBlue passenger with coronavirus banned from airline
A man with coronavirus who flew aboard JetBlue from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport has reportedly been banned from the airline.
A man with coronavirus who flew aboard JetBlue from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport has reportedly been banned from the airline.
H-E-B, "ready and here for Texas," amid coronavirus concerns
The company has stated that they are working with their partners to ensure that the latest health and safety information is being shared.
The company has stated that they are working with their partners to ensure that the latest health and safety information is being shared.
Coronavirus scare closes California venues, delays weddings
Likewise at San Francisco’s Curran Theater, where performances of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” have been suspended for the rest of the month. San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theater is also being shuttered.
Likewise at San Francisco’s Curran Theater, where performances of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” have been suspended for the rest of the month. San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theater is also being shuttered.
For Walt Disney World, this will be the longest closure in its history
Rarely, Walt Disney World will close, but the major theme park's hand was forced as government and health officials advised against large mass gatherings. The decision to shut down the park -- beginning on Sunday, March 15 -- is an effort to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.
Rarely, Walt Disney World will close, but the major theme park's hand was forced as government and health officials advised against large mass gatherings. The decision to shut down the park -- beginning on Sunday, March 15 -- is an effort to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.
Jersey City implements curfew on bars, nightclubs due to coronavirus
A curfew has been implemented in Jersey City for all bars and nightclubs in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
A curfew has been implemented in Jersey City for all bars and nightclubs in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Spirit Airlines apologizes for ‘never been a better time to fly’ email amid COVID-19 outbreak
Spirit Airlines said it mistakenly sent out an email urging its customers to purchase tickets saying, “never been a better time to fly,” amid coronvirus pandemic.
Spirit Airlines said it mistakenly sent out an email urging its customers to purchase tickets saying, “never been a better time to fly,” amid coronvirus pandemic.
Worst day on Wall Street since 1987 as coronavirus fears spread
U.S. equity markets were halted shortly after the opening bell when the S&P fell by 7 percent.
U.S. equity markets were halted shortly after the opening bell when the S&P fell by 7 percent.