Global Deaths From Coronavirus Surpass 6,000
With the number of cases worldwide from the novel coronavirus surpassing 150,000 and some 6,000 deaths, governments continue their struggle to contain the pandemic.
Global Health
COVID-19 Has Caused A Shortage Of Face Masks. But They're Surprisingly Hard To Make
China makes millions of masks. But ramping up production is tricky. "Making masks is not as easy as you imagine," a pharmaceutical executive in China says.
Coronavirus In Europe: Several Countries, Now Including France, Order Shutdown
Europe is seeing rapid increases in the number of patients infected with coronavirus, with Spain particularly badly hit. French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered a complete shutdown.
During Coronavirus Outbreak, Virtual Doctor Visits Are Encouraged
Public health officials urge Americans to use telemedicine to help reduce the spread of coronavirus at doctors' offices and to ease the burden on hospitals. What is telemedicine and how do you use it?
How Are Coronavirus Tests Getting To Where They Need To Go?
The White House announced nearly 2 million coronavirus tests will be made available starting this week. It is estimated that labs across the country will be able to test up to 4,000 people a day.
European Nations See A Rise In COVID-19 Cases
Italy remains the hardest-hit country in Europe — though other nations are seeing rising numbers of coronavirus cases and are moving to shut down place where groups of people gather.
As Coronavirus Spreads, States Scramble To Reassure Public That Voting Is Safe
Voting sites have been relocated away from senior living facilities, new cleaning protocols for election equipment are in place and absentee voting is strongly encouraged.
COVID-19 Disrupts School Schedules, Child Care Arrangements
School has now been canceled in the majority of states because of the coronavirus outbreak. That's creating problems for parents and caregivers across the country.
Tech Companies Aim To Stop COVID-19 Disinformation
The Coronavirus is not just a medical epidemic. The World Health Organization says fake news about the virus is spreading faster than the disease. Tech companies attempting to control disinformation.
News Brief: Coronavirus Outbreak Effects, Democratic Primary Debate
Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate to near zero. Nearly 2 million coronavirus tests will be available this week to hardest hit states. And, Democrats Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders debate.