CVS won't charge fees for home delivery of prescriptions amid COVID-19 outbreak

CVS Health said the move was aimed to keep people at higher risk of complications from COVID-19 from coming to the pharmacy to pick up new prescriptions and refills. 

Krispy Kreme debuting 'greenified' doughnuts for St. Patrick's Day

Between March 14 and March 17, participating Krispy Kreme locations throughout the country will debut “greenified” versions of the chain’s popular doughnuts.

'This is ridiculous': Long line snakes outside Australia Costco amid panic-buying

 A long queue of customers pushing trolleys snaked around the entrance to a Costco outlet in Melbourne on March 8 as many supermarkets in Australia were left with shortages of toilet paper and other items due to coronavirus-related panic buying.

Stocks, oil prices plunge as coronavirus closes sites around world

The world’s largest economies are delivering more worrisome cues as anxiety over the virus outbreak sends stock and oil prices plunging.

Oil plunges 20% as another virus-fueled trading week begins

Brent crude, the international standard, lost $9.50, or 20.1%, to $35.77 per barrel, as of 7:58 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday after earlier touching its lowest price since 2016. Benchmark U.S. crude fell $8.64 to $32.64.

Celebrities, participants react to cancellation of SXSW

Celebrities and planned attendees for SXSW are reacting to the news that the annual conference has been canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus.

SXSW canceled for 2020 due to coronavirus

SXSW says they are "exploring options to reschedule the event and are working to provide a virtual SXSW online experience as soon as possible for 2020 participants, starting with SXSW EDU."

Abbott, Paxton address reports of price-gouging of medical supplies in Texas

Texans who suspect a case of price-gouging in connection to the potential coronavirus threat should file a consumer complaint with the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas.

US added robust 273K jobs in February before virus escalated

So far, there are few signs that the job market has been affected by the disease, but most economists expect hiring to slow in the coming months.

Elgin sawmill converted to casket company

A special order spun the sawmill business in a new direction, leading to the creation of the Star of Texas Casket Company.

Coronavirus concerns affecting local Asian businesses

Employees at the Chinatown Center in Austin said, for the past few weeks, the parking lot has been emptier than usual.

Cosmetic procedure resource site RealSelf cancels event at SXSW due to coronavirus

RealSelf joins social media companies Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok, media company Mashable and software company SAP, who have all decided to cancel events at SXSW due to concerns over the coronavirus.