India Under Lockdown To Fight Coronavirus
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces Tuesday, in a nationwide address, that he's putting the entire country on a 21-day lockdown in response to the coronavirus.
Health & Safety
FEMA's Fight Against Disinformation, From National Lockdown Rumors To Stockpiling
"Do not believe the disinformation campaigns," Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf tweeted. "Please do not pass it along. Use trusted local and federal government sources."
Waiting Out Coronavirus In The French Alps, 'Cooped Up In The Great Outdoors'
A 73-year-old French woman in confinement in Chamonix recalls her Jewish father, who survived World War II hiding out in a nearby village. Others sent him smoke signals to warn when Nazis were near.
As Coronavirus Precautions Tighten, Trump Looks To Reopen America
Even as life and work is halted across the country, President Trump says he wants America to keep an eye toward reopening as it continues to fight the coronavirus.
Tokyo Olympics Postponed Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
Japan's prime minister announces Tuesday that the Tokyo Olympics, originally due to start July 24 will be postponed until next summer, at latest.
Health Care Workers Face Shortage Of Protective Gear
How severe is the shortage of protective gear facing health care workers, and what is being done to address it? There are continued reports of a lack of basic equipment — most notably masks.
North Carolina Hospitals Ask Cooper To Issue 'Shelter In Place' Order
A coalition of North Carolina hospitals has asked Governor Roy Cooper to issue a “shelter in place” order to prevent a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Man Dies, Woman Hospitalized After Taking Form Of Chloroquine To Prevent COVID-19
The couple ingested a form of chloroquine, a chemical that has been touted in recent days by President Trump as a possible "game changer" against COVID-19.
U.S. Olympic Officials Want The IOC To Delay Tokyo Games
The International Olympic Committee is under increasing pressure to postpone the Summer Olympics in Tokyo due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Health Care Workers Struggle To Protect Themselves From COVID-19
Nurses in Everett, Wash., and Santa Rosa, Calif., are treating coronavirus patients with a dwindling supply of protective equipment.