Difference. Its friday, march 27th, 2020. Heres todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. We have tens of thousands of cases. This is a pandemic that we havent even seen since for over 100 years. Unthinkable just weeks ago, the u. S. Has more confirmed cases of the deadly coronavirus than any other country in the world. Its a tribute to the testing. Were testing tremendous numbers of people. The house expected to follow the senate in passing a 2 trillion stimulus package designed to address the coronavirus pandemic. Well have debate, and then well have a voice vote. U. S. Markets rallied yesterday. The Third Straight day of gains. The most hideous jobless claims number in history, this is the best threeday run since 1931. Nichololas maduro has been charged. R. Kelly is asking for a judge to release him from jail because of the covid19 outbreak. A new york doughnut shop is honoring dr. Anthony fauci trying to help america through the coronavirus pandemic. And all that matters. Hello,
Major retailers announce furloughs for thousands of employees. What you need to know if it happens to you. Plus, a startling prediction about americas workforce. And shelters in place. How the outbreak is actuaually saving the lives of pets in need of a home. We like that. But first, heres todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. By very vigorously following these guidelines, we can save more than 1 million american lives. Think of that. 1 million american lives. In new york, Governor Cuomo pleading for Health Care Workers from other states to join the fight. Weve lost over 1,000 new yorkers. To me, were beyond staggering already. Weve reached staggering. The Naval Hospital ship comfort arriving in new york city to relieve the pressure on hospitals overwhelmed by the coronavirus crisis. Its a wartime atmosphere. We all have to pull together. We all have to be as one in wartime. Four people are dead on a cruise ship. And now the governor is saying do not dump the rest of the passeng
And of austerity. The u. K. Prepares its biggest dose of stimulus in decades. It really is said to plan doublings doubling stimulus to combat the outbreak. President trump appears to a coronavirus conference. He was expected to announce a major stimulus package that he hyped himself the day before. And, taking a hit. Couldsays the coronavirus knock First Quarter quarter china revenue by one billion euros. We will speak to the ceo in just over a half an hour. Youve got some breaking news down there on the green from the bank of england. Anna absolutely, breaking news. Itsbank of england reduces bank rate. The bank of bank rates by 50 basis points. 20. 25 . A surprise rate cut from the bank of england. Just as we saw a surprise rate cut from the fed. Here we are seeing me seeing a great deal of cooperation theeen the fiscal side of monetary side in the u. K. Investments are waiting for an update, waiting for the government to respond to the coronavirus. We are also hearing about a Moneta
Amanda from california. Testing for the virus as it we land and get bombarded should, how thats making a bad situation worse as the virus good facetime clears that up. With messages from our families. Lets get to the news. Spreads silently. Trump announced this, you cant shutdown of schools, offices, come back, and the end of the going dark. Social gatherings is accelerating as they try to meet late night show suspended, the the demand for coronavirus curtain closed on broadway, testing. March madness canceled. Tom costello joins us and the nearly all professional sports three things were watching on hold and now major theme today on this issue. Tom, good morning. Reporter good morning, world and all that good stuff. Reporter in fact, the parks shutting their doors. President s 30day ban only how americans coasttocoast targets European Countries from 36 countries but fears fueling savannah americans to get back quickly. Thats top, up front right now the move condemned by europes leader
Overseas, the race to escape. Long lines Fill International airports. Americans scrambling to fly out before President Trumps travel ban goes into effect tonight, worried about being stranded overseas. Stocks in a free fall. The dow tumbling 10 , the worst day since black monday more than three decades ago. Lawmakers in the Trump Administration now racing to reach a deal for a massive aid package to bolster the economy and help working families. Plus, the superstar singers postponing their concerts from celine dion to cher, to billie eilish. The ncaa saying there will be no champion this year, canceling march madness. Major League Baseball canceling open day while hockey and soccer suspend their leagues, joining the nba. The basketth ou from here at home and around the world. And good morning, america. We hope you are well this friday morning. Its an anxious time for all of us. We get that, and we are committed to bringing you the best information and advice as the coronavirus pandemic