Calling Trump: When connections help steer virus supplies
WASHINGTON — It was early on a Friday when Jared Kushner said he received a call from his father-in-law, President…
US death toll closes in on Italy’s as Midwest braces
CHICAGO — The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus briefly overtook Italy‘s for the highest in the world Saturday, according…
For McConnell, virus carries echo of his boyhood polio
WASHINGTON — Mitch McConnell’s earliest childhood memory is the day he left the polio treatment center at Warm Springs, Georgia,…
US weighs ‘war bonds’; Facebook launches virus survey
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Monday…
ACLU seeks release of federal prison inmates where 5 died
A class-action lawsuit filed Monday seeks the release of hundreds of high-risk inmates at a federal lockup in Louisiana where…
Trump slams watchdog report on hospitals engulfed by virus
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday disputed the veracity of a federal survey that found hospitals faced severe shortages…
Trump suggests firing watchdog was payback for impeachment
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump suggested that he fired the inspector general for the intelligence community in retaliation for impeachment,…
Trump says ‘toughest’ weeks ahead as coronavirus spreads
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is warning that the country could be headed into its “toughest” weeks yet as the…
Europe sees more signs of hope as Italy’s virus curve falls
Europe is seeing further signs of hope in the coronavirus outbreak as Italy’s daily death toll was at its lowest…
Tiger at NYC’s Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus
NEW YORK — A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, in what is believed…
Police arrest hospital aide in thefts of equipment, supplies
Police in Arizona say a housekeeping employee has been fired from his hospital job after being arrested on suspicion of…
South Dakota lawmaker dies of coronavirus
A South Dakota lawmaker who contracted the coronavirus along with several other family members has died April 4, 2020, 5:51…
Kobe, Duncan, Garnett headline Basketball Hall of Fame class
Kobe Bryant’s resume has yet another entry to validate his greatness: He’s now, officially, a Hall of Famer. And he’s…
3M to boost U.S. production of respirator masks to 50 million as demand soars
(Reuters) – 3M Co expects to ramp up U.S. monthly production of N95 respirator masks to 50 million in June,…
U.S. records 700 coronavirus deaths in a single day for first time
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. government raced to build hundreds of makeshift hospitals to ease the strain on overwhelmed…
With hospitals under siege, U.S. to build hundreds of temporary coronavirus wards
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The United States aims to build hundreds of temporary hospitals to ease pressure on medical centers…
Dubai to support Emirates airline, halts tourist market to fight coronavirus
DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai said on Tuesday it would help its state-run Emirates airline mitigate the financial blow from the…
Tesla plans to supply FDA-approved ventilators free of cost: Musk
FILE PHOTO: Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk attends an opening ceremony for Tesla China-made Model Y program in Shanghai, China…
Trump warns Americans of a tough two weeks in coronavirus fight
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, stands behind U.S. President Donald Trump looking…
Age is not the only risk for severe coronavirus disease
WASHINGTON — Older people remain most at risk of dying as the new coronavirus continues its rampage around the globe,…
Counties without coronavirus are mostly rural, poor
SANTA FE, N.M. — As the coronavirus rages across the United States, mainly in large urban areas, more than a…
Hawks no more: Fiscal conservatives embrace rescue package
NEW YORK — Republicans who have spent the past decade howling about the danger of ballooning deficits embraced the coronavirus…
California lawmakers plead: Fight virus, don’t pack beaches
LOS ANGELES — With cases of coronavirus surging and the death toll surpassing 100, lawmakers are pleading with cooped-up Californians…
National bills coming due, with risk; consumers see it, too
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Friday…
Lowe’s hiring, McMenu shrinks, top Ford execs to defer pay
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed as it continues to…
Texas’ lieutenant governor says US should get ‘back to work’
The AARP says “vulnerable older people” should follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control about the risks of the…
Merkel negative in 1st virus test; more to be done
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s spokesman says the German leader has tested negative for the new coronavirus March 23, 2020, 4:30 PM…
Mexican man dies in ICE custody; 10th since October
A 42-year-old Mexican man died in a South Texas hospital while being held pending his deportation March 23, 2020, 5:43…
Sen. Rand Paul kept working for six days after virus test
WASHINGTON — Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he was tested a week ago for the novel coronavirus, but continued working…
Harvey Weinstein tests positive for coronavirus in prison
The head of New York state’s correctional officers union says Harvey Weinstein has tested positive for coronavirus By MICHAEL R.…
Dubai’s Emirates cuts passenger flights to 13 destinations
Long-haul carrier Emirates says it has dramatically cut its passenger flight destinations from 145 locations to just 13 countries By…
As virus spreads, Africa gets supplies from China’s Jack Ma
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — With the coronavirus increasing its spread across Africa, the continent received a much-needed care package from…
U.S. Senate races to agree on massive coronavirus relief package
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican-led U.S. Senate scrambled on Saturday to forge a bipartisan agreement on a $1 trillion-plus bill…
Factbox: Five statewide stay-at-home orders, 31% of U.S. economy
(Reuters) – The five U.S. states where governors have closed or have said they will soon be closing non-essential businesses…
Tooth fairy in quarantine? Argentina makes exemption in coronavirus lockdown
FILE PHOTO: Argentina’s President Alberto Fernandez looks on durring the session of the 138th legislative term at the National Congress…
Tunisia allocates $850 million to combat effects of coronavirus
FILE PHOTO: Tunisia’s Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh speaks during a handover ceremony in Tunis, Tunisia February 28, 2020. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi…
Spain warns the ‘worst is yet to come’ as coronavirus deaths surpass 1,300
MADRID (Reuters) – The Spanish government said on Saturday it would do whatever was needed to combat the coronavirus pandemic…
Italy deaths jump by almost 800 from coronavirus
ROME (Reuters) – Italy recorded a jump in deaths from coronavirus of almost 800 on Saturday, taking the toll in…
U.S. FDA approves first rapid coronavirus test with 45 minutes detection time
FILE PHOTO: A computer image created by Nexu Science Communication together with Trinity College in Dublin, shows a model structurally…
Swiss coronavirus cases surge, canton orders seniors to stay home
ZURICH (Reuters) – Switzerland on Saturday reported 6,100 coronavirus infections, 25% more than a day earlier, and 56 deaths, the…
Angola, Eritrea, Uganda confirm first cases as coronavirus spreads in Africa
NAIROBI/JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Angola, Eritrea and Uganda confirmed their first cases of coronavirus, while Mauritius recorded its first death as…
Wife of Spain’s prime minister tests positive for virus
Spain’s government says the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has tested positive for the new coronavirus March 15, 2020,…
U.S. providers offer free Wi-Fi for 60 days
U.S. internet and wireless providers have announced temporary measures to make getting online less expensive and onerous as enforced social…
Muslim officials: Al-Aqsa mosque, third holiest site in Islam, closes over virus
Muslim officials: Al-Aqsa mosque, third holiest site in Islam, closes over virus concerns, prayers to continue outside Source link
Georgia 2nd state to postpone pres. primaries over virus
Georgia election officials are postponing the state’s March 24 presidential primaries until May because of fears over the coronavirus By…
Mexico holds big music festival despite coronavirus concerns
The coronavirus pandemic may have led authorities around the globe to cancel concerts and sporting events, and even shut down…
Pope goes on Roman walkabout, prays for end to pandemic
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis left the Vatican to make a surprise visit Sunday to two churches in Rome to…
Governors say Tuesday’s presidential primaries will go on
Governors of two states scheduled to hold presidential primaries on Tuesday say voting will happen despite the coronavirus outbreak March…
Taiwan reports six new coronavirus cases in largest single-day rise, all imported
FILE PHOTO: A face mask is hanged on a desk divider, set up as a measure against the coronavirus disease…
Japan coronavirus infections rise to 1,484: NHK
A visitor wearing a protective face mask following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), looks at cherry blossoms at…
Australia to impose 14-day self-isolation on international travelers
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia will impose 14-day self-isolation on international travelers arriving from midnight Sunday and ban cruise ships from…
Thailand reports 32 new coronavirus cases in biggest single-day rise
FILE PHOTO: A Buddhist monk check temperture of a visitor at Wat Pho temple as prevention after the coronavirus outbreak…
World closes borders, restricts travel to contain coronavirus spread
(Reuters) – Countries around the world on Saturday continued to close borders, impose strict entry and quarantine requirements and restrict…
Beijing to send all travelers from abroad to central quarantine facility for 14 days
BEIJING (Reuters) – Anyone arriving to Beijing from abroad will be transferred directly to a central quarantine facility for 14…
Indonesia president to take coronavirus test as cases top 100
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Sunday he would get tested for coronavirus, while some of his…
South Korea designates regions hit hardest by coronavirus as disaster zones
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea on Sunday reported 76 new coronavirus cases and three deaths, marking the first time in…
Uzbekistan confirms first coronavirus case, closes schools, borders
TASHKENT (Reuters) – An Uzbek citizen has tested positive for coronavirus after returning from France, Uzbekistan’s Healthcare Ministry said on…
China tightens quarantine, airport checks as imported coronavirus cases tick up
SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – China has tightened checks on international travelers at Beijing airport and said it will centrally quarantine all…
Britain set to isolate over-70s as coronavirus deaths rise to 35
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will isolate older people “within weeks” and force into quarantine anyone diagnosed with coronavirus, the government…