DHHS: Continue to 'Prepare' for Coronavirus

With the number of Coronavirus cases across the country continuing to climb, state health officials are urging residents to continue to prepare for the arrival of COVID-19 in Nebraska.

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, recent cases of the virus spreading person-to-person in other states, along with nine deaths is “concerning.”

Even though there have been no cases of COVID-19 identified in Nebraska residents, DHHS says Nebraskans can help protect themselves from the virus and other respiratory infections by:

• Staying home if you are sick
• Washing hands often with soap and water.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth..
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough.
• Clean and disinfect frequently

There are 94,000 Coronavirus cases worldwide, with over 3,200 deaths.

In the United States there are at least 128 reported cases.

The impact of spreading virus on businesses and economy

The World Bank says it is making $12 billion available to provide immediate support to low-income countries dealing with the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus.

World Bank President David Malpass says the money will help developing nations strengthen their health systems as they fight the epidemic that has already spread to more than 60 countries.

The bank and its 189-nation sister organization, the International Monetary Fund, earlier said they have replaced their regular spring meetings in Washington with a “virtual format” in response to the coronavirus.

This year’s meeting had been scheduled for the week of April 13.

Buffett's firm to hold meeting regardless of virus outbreak

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett's company plans to hold its annual meeting on May 2 regardless of the status of the ongoing virus outbreak that began in China.

Berkshire Hathaway said in a statement that the size of the meeting, which typically attracts roughly 40,000 people, could change this year because of the coronavirus outbreak, but the company plans to go ahead with the event in Omaha.

The meeting attracts throngs of people who want to listen to Buffett and Berkshire Vice Chairman Charlie Munger answer questions over several hours.

The meeting itself will again be broadcast online by Yahoo Finance, so investors don't have to travel.