Moscow Has Most Of Russia's COVID-19 Cases, But Work Stoppages Are Nationwide
Moscow's spike in COVID-19 infections has forced an economic shutdown in far-flung territories where the coronavirus has so far shown minimal bite.
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New York City Plans Temporary Burials For The Dead
New York City is struggling to handle the high number of people who have died from COVID-19. So many people have died that officials are looking to temporarily bury the bodies in a city park.
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson In Intensive Care Unit Due To COVID-19
"Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the prime minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive," U.K. officials said.
Irish Leader Returns To Medicine To Help Battle COVID-19 Pandemic
Acting Prime Minister Leo Varadkar reregistered as a medical practitioner with the country's Health Service Executive in March and will begin to work one shift a week.
Golf Reshuffles Its Schedule: All 4 Majors Canceled Or Postponed
Citing coronavirus, men's professional golf organizers have made sweeping changes to the schedule, including canceling the 2020 British Open. The three other golf majors have been postponed.
U.S. Children With COVID-19 Less Likely To Be Hospitalized Than Adults
A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that between 5.7% and 20% of children with COVID-19 end up in the hospital, with 2% or fewer needing intensive care.
Forsyth County Taps Local Resources To Continue Contact Tracing
Forsyth County is continuing the practice known as contact tracing to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Japan's Shinzo Abe Will Declare State Of Emergency As Coronavirus Cases Surge
The prime minister confirmed Monday that he would issue the declaration that allows governors of hard-hit prefectures to issue stay-at-home directives.
Fed Goes All Out To Keep Economy Alive During Coronavirus Shutdown
The Federal Reserve has moved quickly and creatively to pump money into the rapidly shrinking U.S. economy in hopes of keeping it afloat long enough to outlast the coronavirus pandemic.
Australian Officials Launch Criminal Investigation Into Ruby Princess Cruise Ship
Nearly 2,700 passengers aboard the Ruby Princess left the ship freely, though some were experiencing flu-like symptoms.