COVID-19
Funeral Homes Rely On Virtual Tools Amid COVID-19 Restrictions
Federal health guidelines and state restrictions limiting the size of gatherings are impacting the way we're saying goodbye to our loved ones.
In 'Big Adjustment,' Some European Countries Push For Residents To Wear Masks
Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia have issued strong recommendations or orders for people to don face coverings in certain public places — though lots of their neighbors continue to disagree.
FEMA Hadn't Ordered Ventilators. Manufacturers Forged Ahead Anyway
Medical technology companies — sometimes working with carmakers — have been massively increasing production of ventilators. For two weeks, they've been working without government contracts in hand.
Factories Feel The Coronavirus Slump
The coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll on the nation's factories. Manufacturing activity slumped in March as the virus cut into both supply and demand.
Coast Guard Tells Cruise Ships With COVID-19 Cases To Stay Away From U.S. Ports
By registering ships in the Bahamas and other countries, many companies can avoid U.S. laws. The Coast Guard says they should seek medical aid from those countries rather than rely on the U.S.
Nearly Half A Million Companies In Germany File For State Funds To Pay Workers
As Europe's largest economy gets hit with COVID-19, a German government financial aid program will make up some of the lost income for millions of employees.
28 College Students Who Chartered A Spring Break Plane To Mexico Now Have Coronavirus
All of the people who have tested positive are students at the University of Texas at Austin. Some of the group returned on separate commercial flights — widening the potential spread of infection.
U.K. Family's Lockdown-Themed Rendition Of 'Les Mis' Is A Delight
The family wrote new lyrics based on their own frustrations: friends unseen, soccer games canceled, grandparents who can't figure out Skype. The video has been viewed more than seven million times.
It's The 1st Of The Month. Renters Are In A Much Tougher Spot Than Homeowners
The government ordered lenders to let homeowners skip payments if they lost income because of the coronavirus. But landlords can require renters to pay even if they've lost their jobs. And many are.