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US clothing brand Everlane has joined Apple, Urban Outfitters and Verizon in closing stores over coronavirus concerns.
“Effective tomorrow, we are closing out retail stores until March 28 and offering compensation to our retail team members during this time,” Everlane said in an email to customers.
Apple Inc said it is closing all its retail stores, except those in Greater China, for the next two weeks to minimize the risk of coronavirus transmission, a move that was followed by several U.S. retailers on Saturday.
Apple’s hourly workers will continue to receive pay in alignment with business as usual operation, Cook said, and online sales will continue as usual, said CEO Tim Cook.
Apparel retailer Urban Outfitters Inc., which owns brands including Anthropologie and Free People, said on Saturday it was closing all of its consumer stores worldwide until at least March 28. The company also said it would continue to pay its store employees while stores are closed.
Verizon Communications Inc. said it was temporarily closing “a number of its stores” across the United States in order to expand its work from home policy to include some of its retail employees. Retailers are bracing for a blow to sales as virus-wary shoppers in Europe and the United States stay home. US retailers including Macy’s Inc, Saks Fifth Avenue and Gap Inc.’s Banana Republic sent notices to shoppers on Thursday saying they were open for business in a move to stem losses due to a steep decline in traffic.
An update on the new cases in mainland China now, where for the second day new cases that came to China from overseas surpassed the number of locally transmitted new infections.
Mainland China had 20 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections on March 14, up from 11 cases a day earlier. Of Saturday’s cases, 16 involved travellers entering China from overseas, it said. The remaining four cases were recorded in the city of Wuhan, where the coronavirus outbreak is believed to have first begun. Saturday also marked the tenth consecutive day where Hubei province, of which Wuhan is the capital, recorded zero new infections outside Wuhan.
Of the 16 imported cases, 5 were found in the capital Beijing and three in Shanghai. The provinces of Zhejiang, Gansu and Guangdong respectively reported four, three and one cases. The Shanghai case involved a Chinese native who lived in the Italian city of Milan, and travelled back to China via Frankfurt on March 12, the government said. The Gansu government said one of its cases was found on a charter flight from Iran while the other two were travellers from Saudi Arabia.
In the US, Georgia’s presidential primaries, which were set to take place on 24 March, have been postponed until May because of fears over the new coronavirus, state election officials announced Saturday, a day after Louisiana also pushed back its primaries, becoming the first state to postpone its presidential primaries due to the virus.
In addition to public safety, one of the biggest considerations was the risk the virus posed to poll workers, who are often older, election officials said.
Georgia is reporting 66 confirmed cases, with most concentrated around metro Atlanta. One death in the state has been attributed to the virus.
Staying in Australia for the moment, AAP reports that there is “slight optimism that Australian shares will have a positive start on Monday after the Futures market ended with a small gain over the weekend.”Staying in Australia for the moment, AAP reports that there is “slight optimism that Australian shares will have a positive start on Monday after the Futures market ended with a small gain over the weekend.”
CommSec chief economist Craig James said the “amazing” turnaround in the US markets on Friday when the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1985 points, or 9.4% and the Futures also finished higher augured well for Monday’s opening.CommSec chief economist Craig James said the “amazing” turnaround in the US markets on Friday when the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1985 points, or 9.4% and the Futures also finished higher augured well for Monday’s opening.
He said US President Donald Trump declaring a national emergency late last week over the fast-spreading coronavirus had a positive impact on the share market.He said US President Donald Trump declaring a national emergency late last week over the fast-spreading coronavirus had a positive impact on the share market.
However, investors would react more positively if the number of people contracting coronavirus stabilised or even better, started to decline, Mr James.However, investors would react more positively if the number of people contracting coronavirus stabilised or even better, started to decline, Mr James.
“What investors want to see is a stabilisation of the Covid19 active cases globally, but if we saw a stabilisation in Australia that would certainly be encouraging for our local market.”“What investors want to see is a stabilisation of the Covid19 active cases globally, but if we saw a stabilisation in Australia that would certainly be encouraging for our local market.”
In Australia, eight more Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Victoria, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 57.The new cases include six men and two women with ages ranging from theirteens to 60s. The Victorian health department wrote in a press release:In Australia, eight more Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Victoria, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 57.The new cases include six men and two women with ages ranging from theirteens to 60s. The Victorian health department wrote in a press release:
More on Trump’s negative result now. The White House released the test results Saturday night after Trump – a self-described germaphobe – told reporters hours earlier that he had taken the coronavirus test, following days of resisting being screened despite the fact that he had been in recent contact with three people who have tested positive for the virus, including members of the Brazilian president’s delegation who visited with him at his Florida resort, AP reports. Trump told reporters at a White House briefing on Saturday that he had his temperature taken and it was “totally normal,” shortly before stepping into the room to discuss the government’s efforts to halt the spread of the virus. The pandemic has now infected more than 2,200 people in the U.S. and caused at least 50 deaths.More on Trump’s negative result now. The White House released the test results Saturday night after Trump – a self-described germaphobe – told reporters hours earlier that he had taken the coronavirus test, following days of resisting being screened despite the fact that he had been in recent contact with three people who have tested positive for the virus, including members of the Brazilian president’s delegation who visited with him at his Florida resort, AP reports. Trump told reporters at a White House briefing on Saturday that he had his temperature taken and it was “totally normal,” shortly before stepping into the room to discuss the government’s efforts to halt the spread of the virus. The pandemic has now infected more than 2,200 people in the U.S. and caused at least 50 deaths.
The president had multiple direct and indirect contacts with people who have since tested positive for the virus, including three people he spent time with last weekend at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida. The president, according to two people close to the White House, had been reluctant to take the test for fear it would project weakness or worry. Trump has wanted to appear in full control during the crisis, and had expressed concerns that taking personal steps could undermine that appearance.The president had multiple direct and indirect contacts with people who have since tested positive for the virus, including three people he spent time with last weekend at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida. The president, according to two people close to the White House, had been reluctant to take the test for fear it would project weakness or worry. Trump has wanted to appear in full control during the crisis, and had expressed concerns that taking personal steps could undermine that appearance.
He hasn’t yet tweeted about the result.He hasn’t yet tweeted about the result.
Just in case you missed this, Donald Trump has tested negative for coronavirus.Just in case you missed this, Donald Trump has tested negative for coronavirus.
A White House physician has issued a statement confirming that Donald Trump does not have Covid-19.A White House physician has issued a statement confirming that Donald Trump does not have Covid-19.
It comes after the US president confirmed he had been tested for the virus at a press briefing earlier on Saturday.It comes after the US president confirmed he had been tested for the virus at a press briefing earlier on Saturday.
If you happen to spot interesting or cheering coronavirus news – or anything I’ve missed – please do drop me a line on Twitter @helenrsullivan.If you happen to spot interesting or cheering coronavirus news – or anything I’ve missed – please do drop me a line on Twitter @helenrsullivan.
Hello and welcome to today’s coronavirus liveblog. US President Donald Trump has tested negative, the Spanish PM’s wife has tested positive, and more countries are announcing states of emergency, lockdowns and partial shutdowns.Hello and welcome to today’s coronavirus liveblog. US President Donald Trump has tested negative, the Spanish PM’s wife has tested positive, and more countries are announcing states of emergency, lockdowns and partial shutdowns.
Donald Trump has tested negative. Trump’s physician, Sean Conley, confirmed the US president does not have Covid-19. Earlier on Saturday, vice-president Mike Pence announced that the country’s European travel ban would be extended to the UK and Ireland from midnight on Monday (eastern standard time).Donald Trump has tested negative. Trump’s physician, Sean Conley, confirmed the US president does not have Covid-19. Earlier on Saturday, vice-president Mike Pence announced that the country’s European travel ban would be extended to the UK and Ireland from midnight on Monday (eastern standard time).
The Global number of confirmed cases stands at 156,098, with 5,819 deaths. As of today 72,621 people have recovered, according to Johns Hopkins University. The institution runs a live tracker of coronavirus cases, based on official figures, meaning that the true figures may be somewhat higher.The Global number of confirmed cases stands at 156,098, with 5,819 deaths. As of today 72,621 people have recovered, according to Johns Hopkins University. The institution runs a live tracker of coronavirus cases, based on official figures, meaning that the true figures may be somewhat higher.
A group of more than 240 UK scientists have denounced the British government’s plan to achieve “herd immunity” by delaying measures to prevent the virus spreading. The group said that enforcing social distancing now could save “thousands of lives”.A group of more than 240 UK scientists have denounced the British government’s plan to achieve “herd immunity” by delaying measures to prevent the virus spreading. The group said that enforcing social distancing now could save “thousands of lives”.
The Spanish government has formally declared a state of emergency over the coronavirus, placing the country in lockdown and ordering people to stay at home for the next two weeks unless they have to buy food or medicine or go to work or hospital.The Spanish government has formally declared a state of emergency over the coronavirus, placing the country in lockdown and ordering people to stay at home for the next two weeks unless they have to buy food or medicine or go to work or hospital.
The Spanish PM’s wife has tested positive for coronavirus. The Spanish government announced that the prime minister’s wife, Begoña Gómez, has tested positive for the coronavirus.The Spanish PM’s wife has tested positive for coronavirus. The Spanish government announced that the prime minister’s wife, Begoña Gómez, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Israel proposes uses anti-terrorism tracking tech. Israel has – like France and Spain – announced a partial closure of the country. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu added that he hopes to deploy anti-terrorism tracking technology to locate people who have been in contact with those carrying the virus.Israel proposes uses anti-terrorism tracking tech. Israel has – like France and Spain – announced a partial closure of the country. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu added that he hopes to deploy anti-terrorism tracking technology to locate people who have been in contact with those carrying the virus.
Colombia closes border with Venezuela and Ecuador bans foreigners. Colombia overnight closed its border with Venezuela in order to stem the spread of Covid-19 in the South American nation.Colombia closes border with Venezuela and Ecuador bans foreigners. Colombia overnight closed its border with Venezuela in order to stem the spread of Covid-19 in the South American nation.
Libya’s Tripoli-based Government of National Accord has declared a state of emergency over the coronavirus and will close all air and sea ports from Monday, prime minister Fayez al-Serraj said on Saturday.Libya’s Tripoli-based Government of National Accord has declared a state of emergency over the coronavirus and will close all air and sea ports from Monday, prime minister Fayez al-Serraj said on Saturday.
Rwanda, Seychelles and Central African Republic confirmed their first coronavirus cases on Saturday, bringing the total number of African countries that have reported positive tests for the virus to 23.Rwanda, Seychelles and Central African Republic confirmed their first coronavirus cases on Saturday, bringing the total number of African countries that have reported positive tests for the virus to 23.
NHS and private hospitals join forces to fight coronavirus. The NHS will form an unprecedented partnership with the private health sector this week in an emergency plan to combat the Covid-19 crisis, amid fears the UK’s publicly-funded hospitals will be unable to cope with the number of coronavirus patients.NHS and private hospitals join forces to fight coronavirus. The NHS will form an unprecedented partnership with the private health sector this week in an emergency plan to combat the Covid-19 crisis, amid fears the UK’s publicly-funded hospitals will be unable to cope with the number of coronavirus patients.