COVID-19
Why Belgium's Death Rate Is So High: It Counts Lots Of Suspected COVID-19 Cases
The European country of under 12 million people surged to the top of the chart as authorities tally not only fatalities that are confirmed as virus-related but also many suspected of being linked.
You're Out! No Fans — Or Spitting — As Baseball Returns To South Korea
The Korean Baseball Organization will begin its new season on May 5, initially without fans. The KBO hopes this week's start of preseason games leads to a smooth opening of the regular season.
Another Pork Plant Shuts Down Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Tyson Foods is halting work at a processing site in Waterloo, Iowa, because people have tested positive for the virus. Other plants also have closed, cutting U.S. pork production by about a quarter.
1st Known U.S. COVID-19 Death Was Weeks Earlier Than Previously Thought
The first U.S. COVID-19 death took place on Feb. 6, an autopsy shows. The person died at home in Santa Clara County, Calif., at a time when testing in the U.S. was tightly limited.
How Do You Do Contact Tracing? Poor Countries Have Plenty Of Advice
As parts of the U.S. aim to move out of lockdown, a key tool to contain coronavirus cases will be contact tracing. It's something health workers in low-income countries have lots of experience with.
Navajo Families Without Internet Struggle To Home-School During COVID-19 Pandemic
The high coronavirus infection rate means Navajo Nation schools are closed. But online learning is impossible for many who lack electricity and can't access the Internet.
A 'Bitter Pill': Oktoberfest Canceled Due To Coronavirus
"You can't host a folk festival in a time like this," said Munich's mayor. Officials said it was a tough decision but they saw no other choice. Some 6 million people attend the festival every year.
NIH Panel Recommends Against Drug Combination Promoted By Trump For COVID-19
The group of experts, assembled under the agency run by Dr. Anthony Fauci, warns that using a combination of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin could result in potential toxicities.
S.C. Beaches Reopen — Or Not — Reflecting A Divide Over Coronavirus Shutdown
Some of the state's most popular beaches opted to stay closed and others reopened, creating a hopscotch pattern of differing polices.