Coronavirus updates: Sweeping restrictions as US experts warn of escalation in cases

Here are the latest Coronavirus headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7 [View in a Browser]( To ensure email delivery, add emailnews@email.kmbc.com to your address book or safe senders list [Unsubscribe]( | [Manage emails]( [KETV7]( Coronavirus Updates The Latest What started as suggestions just days ago quickly morphed into orders in many places around the country. Restrictions on movement and gatherings increased in the past 24 hours, as US officials say the coronavirus outbreak is approaching a tipping point in how communities respond. Meanwhile, concerns about the long-term impacts on the economy grow stronger. [Here is the latest:]( - President Donald Trump wants [checks sent to Americans]( as part of the COVID-19 response, the Treasury secretary said today. - The Canadian prime minister said he will close his country's borders to noncitizens and people who aren't permanent residents, but Americans would be exempted. - Several states are closing bars and restaurants, but encouraged restaurants to offer take-out and delivery. Some states have postponed primary elections. - As of mid-day Tuesday, there are at least 4,600 cases in 49 the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Washington D.C. At least 89 people in the U.S. have died, according to CNN. TOP STORIES FROM KETV [Coronavirus in Nebraska, Iowa: The latest headlines and resources to keep you informed »]( [DCHD confirms new case of COVID-19 in Douglas County, warns of possible community exposure »]( [Schools announce closures due to COVID-19 concerns »]( [Woman demonstrating cell phones in several Walmarts tests positive »]( [Iowa Gov. Reynolds issues State of Public Health Disaster Emergency effective at noon Tuesday »]( [Harrah's, Horseshoe Casinos announce temporary closure due to COVID-19 »]( RESOURCES [US coronavirus death toll reaches at least 100 »]( [Obituary pages show human toll of COVID-19 in northern Italy »]( [Cybercriminals are trying to cash in on the coronavirus, experts warn »]( ['It's amazing': Customer left $2,500 tip to support bar that had to close because of coronavirus »]( ['It’s a struggle just to survive': Coronavirus shutdown threatens jobs »]( [Kentucky Derby to be postponed until September amid COVID-19 concerns »]( MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT [Manage your profile and email newsletter subscriptions »]( © 2020 Hearst Stations Inc. 300 W 57 th Street, New York NY 10019 [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Unsubscribe](