Coronavirus round up

The coronavirus continues to make news around the globe. Here are some of the latest stories that directly affect the hardware and building supply industry.

• Light construction show canceled. The coronavirus pushes JLC LIVE New England to a date in late August. Read more here.


• Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison delivers message to customers. A new, temporary time-off plan allows employees greater sick-time flexibility and pays them for their time to recover and return to work healthy, he said. Read it here.


• Harbor Freight's founder weighs in on the virus. "Impacted associates will be compensated for their missed work hours," said Eric Smidt. Read more here.


• Poll question: Revisiting the virus. More here.