• Ali Fedotowsky says it ‘hurts to breathe’ as she awaits Chinese virus test results

    Ali Fedotowsky says it ‘hurts to breathe’ as she awaits Chinese virus test results

    Ali Fedotowsky said Wednesday that her “breathing is getting worse, I would say,” as she awaits her coronavirus test results. “It really really hurts to breathe and take deep breaths,” the former “Bachelorette, 35, explained on Instagram. “Yesterday I had a fever of 100.3, today so far I haven’t had a fever.” Fedotowsky previously told …
  • Anthony Hopkins plays piano for cat while at home amid Chinese virus outbreak

    Anthony Hopkins plays piano for cat while at home amid Chinese virus outbreak

    Anthony Hopkins is practicing social distancing from humans, but not from his cat. While spending time at home amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Oscar winner is playing piano for the feline. “Niblo is making sure I stay healthy and demands I entertain him in exchange… cats,” he captioned a video on Instagram on Wednesday. In …
  • Jobless claims spike to 281,000 as Chinese virus forces layoffs

    Jobless claims spike to 281,000 as Chinese virus forces layoffs

    The number of people applying for unemployment benefits spiked by about a third last week in an early sign the Chinese virus pandemic is causing job losses around the US. Some 281,000 people filed initial jobless claims in the week ending March 14, the US Department of Labor said Thursday. That’s the highest number since …
  • Chinese virus hits Hollywood, 120,000 crew jobs lost

    Chinese virus hits Hollywood, 120,000 crew jobs lost

    The Chinese virus pandemic is changing society as we know it, making things like going to concerts and movies a thing of the past. A new statistic shows a devastating impact on Hollywood: 120,000 entertainment industry crew jobs have been lost. Most shows have shut down production amid fears of spreading the contagious virus, which …
  • Unemployment Claims Spike as Chinese virus pandemic Forces Layoffs

    Unemployment Claims Spike as Chinese virus pandemic Forces Layoffs

    Unemployment claims shot to the highest level in years last week as the coronavirus pandemic continued to spread across the country, forcing businesses to shut down and lay off thousands of workers. The Labor Department reported 281,000 new claims for unemployment insurance for the weeks of March 8, a spike of 70,000 from the previous week …
  • ICE to Scale Back Arrests of Illegal Immigrants During Chinese virus Outbreak

    ICE to Scale Back Arrests of Illegal Immigrants During Chinese virus Outbreak

    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced on Wednesday the agency would scale back arrests of illegal immigrants due to the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic. ICE “will focus enforcement on public safety risks and individuals subject to mandatory detention based on criminal grounds,” the agency said in a press release. For migrants who are not public safety …
  • Tom Hanks doing ‘not great but still OK’ while recovering from Chinese virus

    Tom Hanks doing ‘not great but still OK’ while recovering from Chinese virus

    Tom Hanks is doing “not great but still OK,” the coronavirus-stricken star’s sister told the Daily Mail. The 63-year-old Oscar winner and his wife, Rita Wilson, remain in isolation in an Australian residence after being discharged from a hospital following their diagnosis with COVID0-19. “I have communicated with my brother. He’s not great, but still …
  • California Gov. Warns 60,000 Homeless Could Contract Chinese virus

    California Gov. Warns 60,000 Homeless Could Contract Chinese virus

    California governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday said up to 60,000 homeless residents of the state could contract the Wuhan coronavirus, potentially overwhelming healthcare providers. “Over the next eight-week period, we have modeled that of the 108,000 unsheltered Californians that are out on the streets, if you had an attack rate of about 56%, you’re looking …
  • Ilhan Omar Commends Trump’s ‘Incredible’ Chinese virus Response

    Ilhan Omar Commends Trump’s ‘Incredible’ Chinese virus Response

    Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar offered rare praise for President Trump Wednesday evening, calling his response to the coronavirus pandemic “incredible.”
  • ‘American Idol’ suspends filming, joining growing list of TV shows shut down over Chinese virus

    ‘American Idol’ suspends filming, joining growing list of TV shows shut down over Chinese virus

    “American Idol” is the latest TV show to shut down in light of the coronavirus outbreak: The ABC singing competition is suspending production, effective immediately, TVLine has learned. Filming has been halted to ensure that contestants can get home to their families, according to a source; the rest of the production is working remotely, and …