Fox News Today: The Coronavirus Crisis - A New Reality in the US

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March 16, 2020 Good afternoon and welcome to Fox News Today: The Coronavirus Crisis.  Coronavirus shutdown becomes real for millions in US as Surgeon general says we've reached a critical point Millions across the U.S. attempted to adjust to a new coronavirus pandemic reality Monday as the shutdowns, closures and restrictions inspired by the outbreak became very real. Employees started their work weeks from home and, in some cases, did not know when they would return to their offices. Schools remained closed. California, Illinois, Ohio, Massachusetts, Washington state and New York City were among the places that ordered bars to close and restaurants to stop dine-in service. Movie theaters are closed in New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut and Los Angeles. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2,800 points in the opening minutes of trading after the Federal Reserve on Sunday took emergency action to combat the economic harm caused coronavirus fears. Sen. Bernie Sanders appeared to suggest that the next round of Democratic presidential primaries on Tuesday should be postponed. The White House canceled its scheduled annual Easter egg roll. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams told "Fox & Friends" the United States is at a critical point in the coronavirus crisis: "We have a choice to make as a nation: Do we want to go the direction of South Korea and really be aggressive and lower our mortality rates, or do we want to go the direction of Italy?" Any questions? Check out Fox News Digital's Coronavirus live blog: Former CDC official Dr. Robert Amler answers your questions. An outspoken tycoon who blasted Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Communist Party for their abysmal handling of the coronavirus has gone missing, his friends said.  An Ohio county jail is considering the release of hundreds of inmates amid concerns about the spread of the virus. NBC's Al Roker and Craig Melvin missed the "Today" show amid concerns after a staffer tested positive for coronavirus. Moderna, a biotech company in Massachusetts, reportedly has already shipped the first batches of its COVID-19 vaccine to the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for testing. An Australian TV journalist who has tested positive for coronavirus said he believes he contracted it from Rita Wilson, actress and wife of Tom Hanks, after a meeting in Sydney. MUST SEE VIDEO A coronavirus patient tells "Fox & Friends" about her ordeal and says, above all else, not to "panic."   COPING WITH CORONAVIRUS Stay up to date with the latest news at CORONAVIRUSNOW.COM Coronavirus: The latest on everything you need to know Coronavirus in the US: State-by-state breakdown What to pack while traveling during the coronavirus outbreak This has been the latest update on coronavirus. Stay with Fox News and Fox News Digital every day for full coverage on the latest updates and tips on how to deal with the coronavirus epidemic. The content in our blog posts, educational materials, promotional newsletters, and any other written content are not intended to be medical advice. If you are unwell or need medical care, please consult with a qualified healthcare professional who can help diagnose and treat your individual symptoms. Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Contact Us Privacy Policy | Terms of Use ©2019 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036.