Opinion: Redesigning The COVID-19 City
Pedestrian streets. Vertical gardens. Arenas overhauled for social distancing. Robert Muggah and Thomas Ermacora envision how urban centers will adapt to pandemic life.
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Army Resuming Basic Training With Measures Against Coronavirus Exposure
The Army says it will adhere to social distancing rules. Officials said that training will operate at "a reduced capacity," but did not offer specifics. Basic training had been paused for two weeks.
This Charmin Factory Keeps Humming Even As Much Of America Is Hunkered Down
Although millions of Americans are out of work or working from home, many are still working at factories nationwide. They have some lessons on what it will take to "reopen" the country safely.
U.S. And Mexico Extend Coronavirus Border Restrictions For Another Month
Officials from both countries say the temporary closure to nonessential travel is critical to slowing the spread of the coronavirus. The U.S. has reached a similar agreement with Canada.
Nearly 3 Million Homeowners Get Mortgage Help, But Others Hit Roadblocks
Congress ordered lenders to let homeowners who've been hurt financially in the crisis to skip mortgage payments. Many are getting that help, but others say their lenders aren't playing by the rules.
73% Of Inmates At An Ohio Prison Test Positive For Coronavirus
No other state has reported as many cases of COVID-19 behind bars as Ohio, in large part because no other state has tested as many inmates.
COVID-19 Numbers Are Bad In Ecuador. The President Says The Real Story Is Even Worse
Hospitals and doctors are overwhelmed. So are funeral homes and cemeteries. "You feel powerless," said one doctor tending to 200 patients.
White House: Data On COVID-19 And Race Still Weeks Away
After promising on April 7 that data on how COVID-19 is affecting people of different races would be available in a few days, the Trump administration now says it won't happen until early May.
'Slowing Its Spread': Russia's Putin Conveys Cautious COVID-19 Optimism
The Russian president says his country is making progress in its battle against the novel coronavirus, even as the number of Russians infected continues to rise.
Nursing Home COVID-19 Reporting Rules To Be Strengthened
The federal government "will require nursing homes to inform residents, their families and their representatives of COVID-19 cases in their facilities." Notification must be given within 12 hours.