COVID-19 Archives - Page 14 of 15

Nevada Resort Association warns of fallout from extended shutdown

March 23, 2020 The Center Square

The Nevada Resort Association is warning that an extended shutdown of the state’s resorts and casinos would be devastating for the industry’s workers.

Southeastern Railway Museum cancels all events and operations through at least May 15

March 20, 2020 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Southeastern Railway Museum is canceling all events and operations until at least May 15 in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.

Hotel CEOs met with the White House to discuss bailout

March 19, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

Hotel CEOs met with the White House to discuss urgent economic recovery solutions as the travel industry reels in the wake of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.

United Kingdom closes royal palaces

March 19, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

The Royal Collection Trust is temporarily closing Windsor Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Mews, The Queen’s Galleries in London and Edinburgh and all Royal Collection Trust shops amid the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.

U.S. and Canada agree to close the border

March 18, 2020 The Center Square

The U.S. and Canada will close their border to non-essential traffic to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Washington joins Illinois, Ohio in banning dining-in at restaurants and bars

March 16, 2020 The Center Square

The state of Washington will follow Illinois, Ohio and other areas that are banning dining-in at restaurants and bars.

Illinois State Museum will close all facilities

March 16, 2020 The Center Square

The Illinois State Museum will close all its facilities, including its main facility in Springfield, its Research and Collections Center, Dickson Mounds Museum in Lewistown and the Lockport Gallery in Lockport.

Executive order would allow California to seize hotels

March 16, 2020 The Center Square

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new executive order on Thursday that removes the waiting period for unemployment and disability insurance benefits for residents who lose their jobs because of fears over the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Disney, Universal close amid COVID-19 outbreak

March 16, 2020 The Center Square

Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando theme parks will be closed starting Monday as the nation combats the COVID-19 outbreak.

Coronavirus brings the world, travel to a standstill

March 15, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

The world has come to a standstill due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, and museums, sporting venues and attractions worldwide have closed their doors.