Bill O'Reilly here Tuesday March 17, 2020, St. Patrick's Day.

You are listening to the O'Reilly update.

Here's what's happening across our nation.

President Trump says the next 15 days are critical in fighting Corona.

San Francisco orders residents to quote, shelter in place.

Stocks continue to slide.

US Airlines ask for a federal bailout.

20% of Americans believe they will contract the contagion.

Also ahead, what Americans really think about the virus?

But first, the facts.

President Trump issuing new guidelines, telling reporters the next 15 days are

pivotal in slowing down the coronavirus.

The feds asking all Americans to avoid crowds, work from home,

stay away from restaurants, bars, and movie theaters, many of which are closed.

The restrictions are in place until April.

San Francisco surrounding counties ordering citizens to quote, shelter in place,

virtually closing all non-essential businesses for the next three weeks.

Residents are discouraged from even leaving their homes in the Bay Area.

Stocks witnessing their worst days since 1987, yesterday, dropping nearly 3,000 points

as businesses closed doors and sent workers home to comply with the CDC.

The feds slashing interest rates to near zero and injecting $750 billion into the economy

to try to help.

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