Coronavirus:

Springfield’s mayor has declared a civil emergency, and city council has decided to prohibit public gatherings of 50 or more.

• Mayor Declares Civil Emergency, City Council Bans Public Gatherings Over 50 (KSGF)

Mitt Romney wants to immediately hand out $1,000 checks to every American in response to the coronavirus.

• Mitt Romney wants each American to have $1,000 as part of COVID-19 response (Fox 13)

Local movie theaters are also closing their doors for the time being.

• Springfield’s Alamo Drafthouse Cinema And AMC 11 Temporarily Close Due To Coronavirus (KSGF)