The Netherlands' Huge Flower Sector Wilts As Coronavirus Hurts Business
The Dutch market is a global blossom powerhouse but sales are withering as virus-hit countries hunker down.
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Prince Charles Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Is In Isolation
Prince Charles is now in isolation in Scotland's Balmoral Castle with his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. He is displaying mild symptoms but 'remains in good health,' according to a statement.
U.S. Seeks Medical Equipment, Possibly Including Coronavirus Tests, From South Korea
A phone call with President Moon was initiated at the "urgent request" of President Trump, according to Seoul. After fast-tracking test kits, South Korea can do 15,000 to 20,000 tests a day.
Coronavirus: New York Infection Rate Is 'Doubling About Every 3 Days,' Cuomo Says
"We were looking at a freight train coming across the country — we're now looking at a bullet train," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. The state now has more than 25,000 cases.
FDA Grants Experimental Coronavirus Drug Benefits For Rare Disease Treatments
Gilead Science's remdesivir, an antiviral medicine being tested for treatment of COVID-19, would get a seven-year monopoly if approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Tokyo Olympics Postponed For A Year
The 2020 Games were supposed to begin in late July. "The unprecedented and unpredictable spread of the outbreak has seen the situation in the rest of the world deteriorating," organizers say.
'The Dread Of Responsibility' — Paul Farmer On The Pandemic And Poor Countries
The co-founder of Partners in Health talks about the challenges facing already challenged health-care systems as coronavirus spreads.
Tokyo Cherry Blossom Festival Draws Crowds Despite Coronavirus Warnings
People strolled under the trees and spread out picnic blankets, all but ignoring the posted signs about the dangers of COVID-19 spreading.
As Coronavirus Cases Jump, Chile Faces Pressure To Lock Down The Country
Local leaders in the South American nation are calling on the president to take far stronger measures to tackle the virus, after the number of identified cases rose from 170 to 922 in just a day.
FACT CHECK: Trump Compares Coronavirus To The Flu, But It Could Be 10 Times Deadlier
This coronavirus is novel, meaning how it will manifest is still unclear. About 0.1% who get flu die. It's estimated that about 1% of those who have gotten coronavirus have died from it.