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Restaurants like Patria Cocina closed down their indoor and outdoor seating, but delivery drivers from Uber Eats say they're busier than usual.

As Restaurants Across The Country Close Their Doors, Deliveries Pick Up

The service industry is taking a serious hit due to social distancing. But delivery drivers for Uber Eats say their business is on the rise.

Image of person in protective gear standing at table.

Southern Oregon Hospitals Are Feeling The Pinch Of Protective Equipment Shortages

Health care workers across Oregon are facing an urgent shortage of protective equipment like gloves, gowns and, in particular, masks as they test for…

General Motors is one of the companies President Trump has called on to start manufacturing ventilators and other supplies needed due to the coronavirus outbreak. On Friday, GM announced they were partnering with Ventec Life Systems, to increase production of its respiratory care products.

Trump Urges Car Companies To Make Ventilators Without Imposing Defense Production Act

The president encouraged automakers to produce critical supplies that would help with shortages due to the coronavirus. But he has yet to enforce the Cold War relic, which he invoked last Wednesday.

A man stands in front of a countdown display for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo, on Monday. Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe acknowledged that a postponement of the crown jewel of the sporting world could be unavoidable.

Japan's Abe Admits Tokyo Olympics Might Be Postponed

Speaking before Parliament, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said: "[W]e may have no choice but to decide to postpone the Games." The Olympics are set to start on July 24.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives an update to the state's response to the coronavirus, at the Governor's Office of Emergency Services in Rancho Cordova, Calif., on Tuesday.

California Issues 'Stay At Home' Order As Coronavirus Infections Rise

The directive is the widest-ranging so far of any state grappling with the growing COVID-19 epidemic. Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is confident that Californians will comply.

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