Vice President Pence Visits Washington State Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Vice President Mike Pence travels to Pierce County, Wash., to access the status of the coronavirus in the state.
Health & Safety
North Carolina Has 2nd Person Test Positive For Coronavirus
North Carolina health officials say a second person has tested positive for coronavirus in a case unrelated to the first one.
UNC: Self-Quarantine Required For Travelers Amid Coronavirus
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has implemented domestic and international travel requirements and restrictions to combat the spread of the new coronavirus strain.
Federal Authorities Grapple With Shortage Of Coronavirus Test Kits
The coronavirus is spreading across the U.S. Testing for the virus is a big concern after Vice President Pence admitted that the U.S. does not have enough tests to meet demand.
Respirators Key To Coronavirus Battle But They Must Be Worn Correctly
A respirator is a central piece of protective gear vital for keeping health care workers healthy — but wearing one incorrectly can put the wearer at risk.
Coronavirus Repercussion: Tourists Abandon Rome's Streets
Rome is not the center of Italy's coronavirus outbreak, but tourists are staying clear of the city's sights, schools are shut down and Romans are having groceries delivered.
Coronavirus Test Kits Are In Shortly Supply, Vice President Pence Says
The Trump administration promises to expand testing across the U.S. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Lauren Sauer of the Johns Hopkins Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response about the testing.
News Brief: Coronavirus, Michigan Primary, Mortgage Rates Drop
New coronavirus cases emerge across the country. Michigan is the biggest of the six primary states voting next week. And, a cease-fire between Turkey and Russia is in effect in northwestern Syria.
Trump's Gut Collides With Science On Coronavirus Messaging
Trump told a Fox News host that some people with coronavirus "get better just by ... sitting around and even going to work." He later tweeted that he wasn't telling people to go to work while sick.
Maryland Confirms 3 Coronavirus Cases, As COVID-19 Spreads In Other States
"We have been actively preparing for this situation over the last several weeks across all levels of government," Gov. Larry Hogan said on Thursday.