Coronavirus: 21 People On Grand Princess Cruise Ship Test Positive
Vice President Pence said 46 people have been tested so far, and that 19 crew members and 2 passengers tested positive for the COVID-19 illness.
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21 Test Positive For Coronavirus On Cruise Ship Off California Coast
Passengers in limbo on the ship will be brought ashore to a military base and quarantined as necessary. At least 21 people on the ship are infected with the coronavirus, including 19 crew members.
U.S. Hospitals Fear Coronavirus Crunch
Most people with the coronavirus get only mild symptoms, but some need intensive care. If the wave of infections is big enough, the very sick patients could swamp hospital intensive care units.
The Show Will Not Go On: Austin Cancels SXSW Because Of Coronavirus
"We are devastated to share this news with you," organizers said. " 'The show must go on' is in our DNA, and this is the first time in 34 years that the March event will not take place."
Austin Cancels SXSW Over Coronavirus Concerns
SXSW 2020 has been cancelled, surrounding concerns about coronavirus.
Trump Administration Poised To Start Collecting DNA From Immigration Detainees
The Trump Administration says the policy change will help law enforcement apprehend criminal suspects. Rights advocates describe it as a serious breach of privacy against vulnerable populations.
Progressives Rally Around Bernie Sanders
At the outset of this campaign cycle, progressives seemed torn between Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, but in the fall of 2019 progressives began to coalesce around the Vermont senator.
Seattle Business Feels Impact Of Coronavirus
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Olga Sagan, owner of Seattle's Piroshky Piroshky Bakery, about how the spread of COVID-19 in the region has affected her business.
Washington State Lawmaker Meets With Pence About Coronavirus
NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews Democratic Sen. Patty Murray of Washington about Vice President Mike Pence's visit to Washington state, and Federal government for confronting the coronavirus outbreak.
Trump Campaign Works To Court Black Voters
President Trump has not been popular with black voters, but his campaign is trying to change that. A Black Voices for Trump event in Milwaukee shows why it's going to be a uphill battle.