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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 2020
Page
1
New Bern Civic and Rivertowne Players announce closures for the foreseeable future. NBCT will shutter 414 Pollock St theatre through month end with possible extension. Willy Wonka Jr. postponed to October as safety and logistics take priority.
The City of New Bern says it will modify operations due to the coronavirus outbreak starting March 16 2020. City Hall closes to the public and most business shifts to electronic methods with in person meetings limited to staff and board initiated events only.
The COVID-19 health crisis alters the newspaper’s layout with sports pages replaced by USA Today content and regional updates. Daily coronavirus updates will cover testing, cases, mitigation, closures, and cancellations, as the paper adapts to a new normal.
Americans shelter at home as the coronavirus spreads and markets tumble. The stock market hit a sharp drop with an 11 percent intraday decline and a trading halt. Surgeon General Jerome Adams warned U S cases could mirror Italy’s surge, signaling rising infections and a possible extended disruption.
Senate Democrats propose a new coronavirus aid plan valued at at least 750 billion dollars to expand hospital capacity extend unemployment insurance and provide direct relief to households businesses and the health care sector. Leader Chuck Schumer urged bold urgent federal action as Congress and the White House work on a third package amid the crisis.
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