
The fallout from the coronavirus got much worse over the weekend.
Seattle, Los Angles, New York and other cities ordered restaurants and bars closed and put a ban on how many people could gather in public spaces.
BREAKING: Gov. Inslee to sign an emergency declaration temporarily closing bars, restaurants and entertainment venues, and cap public gatherings at 50 people across Washington. https://t.co/zeK9iHHZvp
— The Seattle Times (@seattletimes) March 16, 2020
New York, Los Angeles shut bars and restaurants, world's central banks coordinate to combat coronavirus https://t.co/1zuiTADqlO pic.twitter.com/MO4AjbxdOY
— Reuters (@Reuters) March 16, 2020
United Airlines, American Airlines and many other airlines grounded flights and announced major cuts in the days and weeks to come. And rumors are swirling about a government-ordered grounding of all passenger flights.
United warns of cash bleed, empty planes even after more schedule cuts https://t.co/VLnyPQf6lG pic.twitter.com/fX0zIU2xQY
— Reuters (@Reuters) March 16, 2020
We’ve made additional adjustments to our schedule in response to decreased travel demand due to COVID-19.https://t.co/uN7xHCjFHG
— americanair (@AmericanAir) March 13, 2020
With so few passengers flying, airport shops are reducing hours or closing temporarily.
Group ADP closes Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly airport shops and restaurants due to crisis https://t.co/MdBaPdCnBE
— Moodie Davitt Report (@MoodieDavitt) March 15, 2020
All airport USO lounges are closing too.
United Service Organization(USO) is temporarily closing its doors at all USO Airport Centers including SAT until further notice because of COVID 19 precautions. #usoatsanantoniointernationalairportclosed pic.twitter.com/mUN3yQTHIm
— San Antonio International Airport (@SATairport) March 13, 2020
What’s next? Of course, no one knows.
Just try to stay safe. Stay away from other people who may have the virus or may get it from you.
And wash your hands.