David Sherfinski

Bill de Blasio weighing ‘shelter in place’ order for New York City

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday said he's weighing a more restrictive "shelter in place" order for New York City in line with what some other jurisdictions have adopted as a response to the expanding coronavirus outbreak. Published March 17, 2020

Ohio Supreme Court turns away challenge seeking to keep polls open

The Ohio Supreme Court overnight Tuesday turned aside a challenge that sought to keep some polls open for the state's March 17 elections, after the state's director of public health ordered them closed in light of the coronavirus outbreak. Published March 17, 2020

Amy Acton, Ohio health director, orders polls closed due to coronavirus

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said late Monday that the state department of health will order polls to be closed on Tuesday as a "health emergency," hours after a judge declined to delay the state's March 17 presidential primary at the behest of Mr. DeWine. Published March 16, 2020

Judge Richard Frye rejects Ohio primary delay

An Ohio judge on Monday denied a motion to push in-person voting in the state's presidential primary past March 17, after Gov. Mike DeWine had said earlier in the day he was advocating a delay because of concerns over the expanding coronavirus outbreak. Published March 16, 2020

Donald Trump rolls out tougher guidelines to combat coronavirus

President Trump implored Americans Monday to avoid groups of 10 or more and enjoy takeout instead of stepping foot in restaurants, bars and food courts for the next 15 days, as the U.S. tries to avoid the fate of China or Italy in the fight against the coronavirus. Published March 16, 2020

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine moves to postpone primary over coronavirus outbreak

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday he wants to delay voting in person for the state's primary, which was scheduled for Tuesday due to the spread of COVID-19. Published March 16, 2020

Justin Trudeau: Canada closing borders to noncitizens

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday that Canada will close its borders to noncitizens as part of "exceptional" measures to try to deal with the escalating coronavirus outbreak. Published March 16, 2020

New York, New Jersey, Connecticut to shut casinos, bars, restaurants

The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have agreed to shutter casinos, gyms, theaters, bars and restaurants in their states starting at 8 p.m. Monday in response to the escalating coronavirus outbreak. Published March 16, 2020

Andrew Cuomo: ‘Set the national standards and let’s live with them’

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday said the federal government needs to step in and set tighter national standards to respond to the coronavirus outbreak as he called on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to retrofit buildings into hospitals in his state. Published March 16, 2020

Joe Biden leads Bernie Sanders by 20 points in Arizona: poll

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden holds a 20-point lead over Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont in Arizona, according to a poll released on Monday ahead of Tuesday's presidential primary contest. Published March 16, 2020

Jerome Adams, U.S. surgeon general, suggests people delay elective surgeries

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Monday said people should think twice about having elective surgery as the U.S. grapples with the escalating coronavirus outbreak. Published March 16, 2020

Tuesday primary states make changes to protect elderly from coronavirus

The four states with primaries Tuesday are urging voters to vote early by mail and are moving polling places away from nursing homes, trying to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus and keep voters safe on Election Day. Published March 12, 2020

Joe Biden’s, Bernie Sanders,’ Tulsi Gabbard’s coronavirus plans

With all eyes on the federal response to the coronavirus outbreak, the Democratic presidential candidates this week rolled out their own plans to confront the crisis. Published March 12, 2020

Bernie Sanders calls for expanded benefits, national emergency declaration

Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont on Thursday called on President Trump to declare a national emergency amid the coronavirus outbreak and said the federal government needs to make clear that people will have free access to health care and an eventual vaccine. Published March 12, 2020

Joe Biden unveils coronavirus response plan, blasts Trump administration

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden on Thursday unveiled a proposal to combat the escalating coronavirus outbreak, saying President Trump has fallen short on the effort and that the American people have doubts about the current administration's plans. Published March 12, 2020