Israel Begins Tracking And Texting Those Possibly Exposed To The Coronavirus
The move draws criticism over privacy, as concerns rise about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attempts to stay in power.
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Trump Invokes A Cold War Relic, The Defense Production Act, For Coronavirus Shortages
A law that allows the executive branch to direct industrial production is being used to spur firms to step up their output of scarce items, such as face masks and ventilators.
Coronavirus Triple Duty: Working, Parenting, And Teaching From Home
Coronavirus life just got super real for parents. Many suddenly have the task of making sure their kids learn while adjusting to a new life of managing working exclusively from home.
Uber, Lyft Halt Shared Carpool Service In U.S. And Canada
The San Francisco-based transportation firms say they are acting in line with public health efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Both are still operating their regular ride-hailing services.
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?
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.
Virtual Happy Hour Anyone? Working From Home But Keeping Connected
How do you keep your office connected when people are working from home and practicing social distancing? One CEO is throwing virtual happy hours and online karaoke parties.
A Spy Agency's Challenge: How To Sort A Million Photos A Day
The Earth's entire land mass is being photographed by satellites every single day. Trying to make sense of all these images falls to a U.S. spy agency many have never heard of.
SXSW Events Canceled Over Coronavirus Concerns
South by Southwest — a massive art, music and technology festival — has been canceled over fears that visitors might help spread the coronavirus in Austin, Texas.
The Show Will Not Go On: Austin Cancels SXSW Because Of Coronavirus
"We are devastated to share this news with you," organizers said. " 'The show must go on' is in our DNA, and this is the first time in 34 years that the March event will not take place."