An empty gymnasium is viewed at Robertson Elementary School, Monday, March 16, 2020, in Yakima, Wash. All 15 Yakima County school districts announced they are canceling classes because of the coronavirus outbreak starting Monday. (Amanda Ray/Yakima Herald-Republic via AP)
March 17, 2020
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March 17, 2020 11:12 a.m.
US virus reaction? Some go on lockdown, some go to the beach
Nearly 7 million people in the San Francisco area were all but confined to their homes Tuesday in the nation's most sweeping lockdown against the coronavirus, even as spring break crowds partied in Florida and tourists lined up to pose for pictures in front of the world-famous “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign.