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Detroit Auto Show Canceled as Venue Transforms Into Coronavirus Field Hospital

Organizers cancel the 2020 Detroit auto show so the TCF Center can serve as a FEMA field hospital amid Michigan's growing COVID-19 crisis. The event is now rescheduled for June 2021.

Apple Debuts COVID-19 Screening Tool in Partnership with White House and CDC

Apple launches a new website and app to help users screen themselves for COVID-19 symptoms. The tool provides safety tips and directs users to appropriate medical care without collecting personal data.

Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Force GM Ventilator Manufacturing

President Trump orders General Motors to prioritize federal ventilator contracts under the Defense Production Act amid an ongoing contract dispute. GM maintains it is working around the clock to produce the life-saving equipment at cost.

Apple Releases COVID-19 Screening Tool and Resource App

Apple launches a new website and app featuring a COVID-19 screening tool developed alongside the CDC and FEMA. The resources help users assess their symptoms and find proper health guidance while keeping their data completely private.

Instacart Gig Workers Plan Nationwide Strike Over Coronavirus Protections

Approximately 175,000 Instacart shoppers plan to walk off the job on March 30, demanding hazard pay, free safety gear, and expanded sick leave during the coronavirus pandemic. The strike joins a growing wave of wildcat labor actions across the United States.

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White House Invokes Defense Production Act to Compel GM Ventilator Manufacturing

President Trump orders General Motors to produce ventilators using a Korean War-era law, citing the urgent need to combat the coronavirus pandemic. The mandate does not alter the automaker's existing plans to build the medical devices with Ventec Life Systems.

UK COVID Symptom Research App Reaches 750,000 Downloads In A Single Day

A new UK symptom-tracking app developed by Zoe and King's College London sees massive public adoption to aid coronavirus research. The tool gathers self-reported data to help medical professionals allocate resources effectively.

Tokyo Olympics Postponed to Summer 2021 Over Coronavirus Concerns

The International Olympic Committee agrees to delay the Tokyo games by one year to protect public health during the global pandemic. The event will still officially retain the Tokyo 2020 name.

Tokyo Olympics Postponed by One Year Amid Global Pandemic

The International Olympic Committee and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe agree to delay the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics by approximately one year. The historic decision follows growing international pressure and escalating concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.

Uber and Ola Halt Delhi Rides as India Enforces Pandemic Lockdown

Ride-hailing giants Uber and Ola suspend all services in New Delhi and restrict operations across India to comply with government lockdown orders aimed at slowing the coronavirus spread.

Softbank-Backed Compass Lays Off 15% of Staff Amid Real Estate Downturn

Real estate startup Compass cuts 15% of its workforce and scales back its concierge business as the coronavirus pandemic causes a massive drop in home showings and revenue.

Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft Mobilize Resources Against Coronavirus Pandemic

The CEOs of Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft share updates on their corporate efforts to support the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. These tech giants are donating medical supplies, shifting logistics priorities, and deploying software tools to assist healthcare workers and the public.

IBM and White House Launch Supercomputing Coalition Against Coronavirus

IBM partners with the White House and Department of Energy to provide researchers with massive supercomputing power to accelerate coronavirus vaccine and treatment discovery.

Global Tech Industry Responds to Unprecedented COVID-19 Shutdown

Technology companies adapt quickly to the global coronavirus pandemic by launching information portals, cancelling major events, and creating developer programs to find solutions.