Coronavirus live updates: US now leads world with over 82,000 cases
A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 23,600 people around the world, including at least 1,178 people in the United States. Worldwide, there are more than…
Coronavirus government response updates: Trump says ‘large sections’ of US could get back to ‘normal’
The federal government has been rolling out its response to the coronavirus crisis, trying to slow the spread and stimulate the economy, which has taken a severe hit, by agreeing…
Here are the states that have shut down nonessential businesses
At least 26 states have shut down businesses to slow coronavirus’ spread. March 25, 2020, 11:52 PM 5 min read At least 26 states have enacted policies to close nonessential…
Congress pours $400 million into boosting states’ election efforts amid coronavirus crisis, experts say it’s ‘not enough’
As part of the sweeping emergency funding package, congressional leaders settled on including hundreds of millions to boost states’ efforts to oversee elections, but some voting rights advocates argue the…
Pentagon halts overseas travel of US troops for 60 days to mitigate spread of coronavirus
The order applies to all service members, civilians and families, Esper said. March 26, 2020, 12:38 AM 7 min read The Pentagon is halting all overseas travel for U.S. troops…
Over 60? Know the odds, exercise caution and consider your health in assessing COVID-19 risks
This is a Kaiser Health News story. She knew it wasn’t a good idea and her daughter would disapprove. Nonetheless, Barbara Figge Fox, 79, recently went to four stores in…
Senate hopes to pass bipartisan stimulus Wednesday as congressional leaders whip support
With the White House and Senate finally reaching an agreement early Wednesday morning on a $2 trillion package to respond to the novel coronavirus pandemic, now comes the tough part:…
Coronavirus live updates: LDS closes all temples; Stimulus plan ‘terrible’ for NY, Cuomo says
A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 21,100 people around the world. There are more than 466,000 diagnosed cases of the new respiratory illness, known officially…
Sen. Amy Klobuchar shares update on husband, after he was hospitalized for coronavirus
She said because they were apart, she didn’t take a COVID-19 test. March 24, 2020, 5:11 PM 7 min read The day after revealing her husband had tested positive for…
UK wakes up to virtual coronavirus lockdown, as PM Johnson declares ‘moment of national emergency’
The unprecedented restrictions were announced in a televised address yesterday. March 24, 2020, 1:33 PM 6 min read LONDON — The U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson announced unprecedented new restrictions…