Top stories Friday April 3, 2020
 
Top stories Friday April 3, 2020

Rj Business reporters Bailey Schulz, Subrina Hudson and Eli Segall talk about the top trending stories at the Review-Journal

Caesars furloughing about 90% of US workers
 
Caesars furloughing about 90% of US workers

The furloughs come amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has prompted all U.S. commercial casinos to temporarily shut their doors.

Amazon blocks sale of N95 masks to public – VIDEO
 
Amazon blocks sale of N95 masks to public – VIDEO

Amazon established a new section of its website where U.S.-accredited hospitals or state or federal agencies can apply for supplies. N95 masks, surgical masks, facial shields, surgical gowns, surgical
gloves and large-volume sanitizers are among the restricted items. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Cars line up for over 4 miles for food
 
Cars line up for over 4 miles for food

Cars were lined up along Sahara Avenue from Palace Station to South Rainbow Boulevard for food distribution sponsored by Three Square and Central Church in Henderson.

US weekly jobless claims jump to 6.6 million – VIDEO
 
US weekly jobless claims jump to 6.6 million – VIDEO

The U.S. Labor Department reported 6.6 million people filed for unemployment insurance in the past week. A reported 10 million people have filed over the past two weeks. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

When will self-employed get unemployment money in Nevada? – VIDEO
 
When will self-employed get unemployment money in Nevada? – VIDEO

President Donald Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act into law March 27. It allows states to expand unemployment insurance benefits, including to independent contractors, self-employed and gig workers. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Free Business Updates
 
Free Business Updates

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Nevada construction continues as coronavirus spreads
 
Nevada construction continues as coronavirus spreads

When Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered Nevada businesses closed, he let construction workers stay on the job, deeming homebuilding and other construction “essential” lines of work.

US weekly jobless claims soar to record-breaking 3.28M – VIDEO
 
US weekly jobless claims soar to record-breaking 3.28M – VIDEO

The U.S. Department of Labor released the shattering numbers on Thursday. Jobless claims had been as low as 282,000 the previous week. The 3.28 million jobless claims for last week is more than double the 1.5 million new claims that analysts were expecting. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Worker at Allegiant Stadium tests positive for COVID-19
 
Worker at Allegiant Stadium tests positive for COVID-19

Construction of Allegiant Stadium is unlikely to affected by the coronavirus outbreak that is having an impact on just about every industry across the Las Vegas Valley. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Casino companies burning through millions daily
 
Casino companies burning through millions daily

RJ reporter Bailey Schulz talks about how much Las Vegas Casino companies are losing and how the Emergency bill could help if they run out of money or need help recouping what was lost.

Fed announces unprecedented actions to stabilize markets – VIDEO
 
Fed announces unprecedented actions to stabilize markets – VIDEO

The Federal Reserve announced several new measures on Monday. Among the announced programs
is a further commitment of $300 billion “supporting the flow of credit” for Main Street businesses. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Valley businesses react to mandatory order to shut down – VIDEO
 
Valley businesses react to mandatory order to shut down – VIDEO

All non-essential businesses in the Las Vegas Valley have to shut down. We spoke with store owners who would remain open for the benefit of the community and others who were still confused as to why they had to close. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Nevada casino closures impact 206K workers, AGA finds – VIDEO
 
Nevada casino closures impact 206K workers, AGA finds – VIDEO

About 206,000 direct casino employees in Nevada are without work after Gov. Steve Sisolak’s Tuesday mandate, according to the American Gaming Association. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Tourists upset with MGM Resorts’ lack of closure notice – VIDEO
 
Tourists upset with MGM Resorts’ lack of closure notice – VIDEO

Tourists like David and Emma Walker, who are visiting from Scotland, found out about MGM Resorts’ property closures through Google, instead of the Luxor where they are currently staying. The Walkers are upset with how MGM has handled the situation by not making their customers aware of the closures first. (Cassie Soto/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Caesars begins layoffs during coronavirus crisis – VIDEO
 
Caesars begins layoffs during coronavirus crisis – VIDEO

Documentation obtained by the Review-Journal shows Caesars Entertainment Corp. has begun laying off employees amid reduced travel demand from the coronavirus pandemic. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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