Praised For Curbing COVID-19, New Zealand's Leader Eases Country's Strict Lockdown
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has applied her trademark empathy in rallying her country to not just flatten the coronavirus curve — but crush it.
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When Is It Safe To Ease Social Distancing? Here's What One Model Says For Each State
Some states are moving forward, but many would be wise to wait, according to experts at the University of Washington. Here's their estimate for each state's safe date to reopen.
Navy Recommends Reinstating Ousted Captain Of USS Roosevelt
Three weeks after Capt. Brett Crozier was relieved of his command of a coronavirus-infected aircraft carrier by a Navy official who has since resigned, top Navy brass want him back on his ship.
The South's Handling Of Coronavirus Could Be 'A Macabre Game Of Whack-A-Mole'
Underlying issues such as poverty and chronic disease make the South particularly vulnerable. The region is also at high risk for natural disasters at a time when emergency resources are stretched.
Coronavirus FAQs: Does A Bigger Dose Make You Sicker? Can You Go To The Dentist?
We also discuss the phenomenon of symptom-free cases — how many are there, do we know how much of a role they play in spreading the virus?
'I Am Mourning The Loss': Two-Thirds Of Artists Report They're Now Unemployed
A leading U.S. arts organization released a survey of more than 10,000 artists and creative workers on Friday. It found 95% of them have experienced income loss as a result of COVID-19.
Workers Sue Smithfield Foods, Allege Conditions Put Them At Risk For COVID-19
Smithfield's South Dakota plant, which handles 5% of U.S. pork production, has become a coronavirus hot spot, with 783 workers testing positive for the virus so far and two of them dying.
She Supports 8 People On $480 A Week And Is Figuring What Payments To Defer
Dyan Navejar is the only one in her family who's still working. Her husband lost his job as a dishwasher. "Food — that's the biggest thing in my household right now. These kids can eat," she says.
Muslims Around The World Face A Different Kind Of Ramadan
Observance of the Muslim holy month of fasting, prayer and festivities is being curtailed in many parts of the world due to COVID-19. But in some countries, the pandemic hasn't dissuaded the faithful.