Pakistan Calls Off Limits On Mosque Attendance In Time For Ramadan
The clampdown on public gatherings was openly defied by clerics and worshippers. Now the government has changed the rules as the holy month is about to begin.
COVID-19
Dog Walkers Not Wanted: Her Job Evaporated When People Stayed Home
Most of Beverly Pickering's dog walking and pet sitting business relies on people traveling. People aren't doing that much these days.
School Bus Driver: I Lost My Job Over The Dispatch Radio
Angelita Wynn was driving kids back home on her afternoon run one day in March when she got word she was losing her job. With her savings dwindling, "it has led to sleepless nights and anxious days."
Iran Hopes Slowing Rise Of COVID-19 Cases Means The Worst Is Over
Iranian officials say new coronavirus case numbers and deaths are lower than before, but they urge for an end to sanctions under these hard circumstances.
'Sadly He Is Not With Us': Family Mourns A Dad Who Denied, Then Died From, COVID-19
"Many, like John, made statements early on not fully aware of the severity of COVID-19," Lisa McDaniel says of her late husband. It's now clear, she adds, that shutdown orders were necessary.
Researchers Look To Behavior To Explore Why The Coronavirus May Hit Men Harder
Men appear to be dying of the coronavirus at higher rates than women. Sarah Hawkes, a professor of public health at University College London, says gendered behavior may help explain why.
Blamed For Coronavirus Outbreak, Muslims In India Come Under Attack
In India, Muslims have been accused of deliberately spreading the virus. Many say they have faced increased discrimination, harassment and attacks.
Europe's Economy Was Hit Hard Too, But Jobs Didn't Disappear Like In The U.S.
Many governments, especially in European countries, are handling unemployment differently, paying companies to keep their workers on the payroll until the pandemic is over.
Second Guilford County Nursing Home Reports COVID-19 Outbreak
A second nursing home has been added to the list of Guilford County facilities with COVID-19 outbreaks.
Deluge Continues: 26 Million Jobs Lost In Just 5 Weeks
The number of people forced out of work during the coronavirus lockdown keeps soaring. Last week, 4.4 million people filed for jobless benefits, boosting the total since last month to 26 million.