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PM News Brief: Breweries Shut Down, Moab Closes Hotels & Special Shopping for Seniors

Tuesday afternoon, March 17, 2020Utah COVID-19 Cases UpdateThe total number of people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Utah has risen to 52, 10 of…

Layoffs, Closed Taprooms As Microbreweries Brace For Economic Impact Of COVID-19

This story is powered by America Amplified, a public radio consortium.Beer is big business in the Mountain West.But as government officials begin shutting…

Homeless Shelters Keep Guests Less Than 6 Feet Apart, But Implement Measures To Stop COVID-19 Spread

People experiencing homelessness are at an increased risk for complications from coronavirus because their underlying medical conditions often go…

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, seen last week, defended round-the-clock surveillance of a man who allegedly tested positive for coronavirus and wouldn't self-isolate.

Self-Isolation Orders Pit Civil Liberties Against Public Good In Coronavirus Pandemic

Sweeping new stay-at-home orders issued in the San Francisco Bay area have legal experts worried about constitutional infringements in coronavirus response.

Sure, you can sing "Happy Birthday" twice to time your hand-washing — but one hand-washer recommends a 20-second excerpt from Beyoncé's "Love on Top."

My Hand-Washing Song: Readers Offer Lyrics For A 20-Second Scrub

Yes, you can sing "Happy Birthday" twice. Or the ABC song. And you'll hit the recommended time for effective hand-washing. But why stop there? Our readers have groovy musical alternatives.

The normally busy transportation hub at the World Trade Center in Manhattan was sparsely populated on Monday. The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have banned all gatherings of 50 or more people.

New Analysis Suggests Months Of Social Distancing May Be Needed To Stop Virus

Modelers of epidemics at Imperial College of London now say months of strict social distancing may be needed to prevent overwhelming the U.S. health care system with COVID-19 cases.

A shopper roams the Wasabi Store in Penn Station in New York on Monday. Food businesses are being urged to serve only take-out orders to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.

It's Time To Get Serious About Social Distancing. Here's How

We're all trying to do the right thing. But how does this work exactly? Can we visit Grandma? Have a play date? Have friends for dinner? We check in with experts for answers.

Lyft and Uber's carpooling services let passengers share rides for cheaper fares.

Uber, Lyft Halt Shared Carpool Service In U.S. And Canada

The San Francisco-based transportation firms say they are acting in line with public health efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Both are still operating their regular ride-hailing services.

MedStar Washington Hospital Center's "ready room" in Washington, D.C., has mostly been used to house emergency supplies — but some storage carts have been moved out to make way for patient assessment stations.

Are U.S. Hospitals Ready?

Here's what it will take for medical facilities across the nation to handle the coming surge of COVID-19 patients.

<em>Trolls World Tour </em>starring Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake will be the first film by Comcast NBCUniversal to be released to theaters and on-demand at the same time amid the coronavirus pandemic.

As Coronavirus Shuts Down Theaters, Universal Shifts Some Films To On-Demand

Trolls World Tour in April will be Comcast NBCUniversal's first film available at home on the same day as its global release. The company said some films in theaters will begin streaming Friday.

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