Coronavirus News Updates

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Trump Focused on Infrastructure for Next Stimulus Package

After Congress cleared a nearly $500 billion small-business assistance bill, the Trump White House intends to pursue funding for infrastructure projects in the next economic stimulus measure.

April 22, 2020
BusinessLogistics

Virus Exposes Supply Chain Problems Across Industries

The auto industry is just one of many whose supply chains have been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.

April 22, 2020
Business

Carmakers Headed for 50% Sales Dive Can Breathe Easier

Automakers are headed for a less drastic U.S. sales collapse than feared, according to market researchers.

April 22, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Tyson Foods Idles Largest Pork Plant After Iowa Outbreak

Tyson Foods suspended operations April 22 at an Iowa plant that is critical to the nation’s pork supply but had been blamed for fueling a massive coronavirus outbreak in the community.

April 22, 2020
Business

Stocks Claw Higher Worldwide; Oil Prices See Some Recovery

Stocks around the world are clawing higher on April 22, and the S&P 500 climbed toward its first gain of what’s been a dismal week.

April 22, 2020
BusinessLogistics

Direct Connect Logistix to Bolster Sales Force

Despite the coronavirus, salespeople experienced in arranging freight shipments remain in demand, as was made clear at one logistics company looking to add employees using virtual methods.

April 22, 2020
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Food Rationing Confronts Shoppers Once Spoiled With Choice

Spoiled for choice before the pandemic, North American shoppers are finding they can’t get everything they want as grocery stores ration in-demand items to safeguard supplies.

April 22, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

As Residents Stay ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, State DOT Work Presses On

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, many state transportation construction programs are progressing on schedule and, in some cases, have exceeded timeline expectations.

April 22, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Trucking to Play Critical Role in Restarting Economy, ATA’s Chris Spear Says

The trucking industry will play a critical role in the development and implementation of plans to restart the country’s struggling economy, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said.

April 21, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Senate Approves $484 Billion in Additional Coronavirus Aid

The Senate approved a new $484 billion pandemic relief plan with funds for a tapped-out small business aid program, and aid for coronavirus testing and overwhelmed hospitals. A House vote is expected as soon as April 23.

April 21, 2020