Testing Capacity Will Determine Abilities Of States To Reopen
Where is the United States on COVID-19 testing capacity — and what's the testing baseline to states to reopen?
Health & Safety
North Carolina Extends Stay-Home Order, Develops Reopen Plan
North Carolina's governor is extending the state's stay-home order by about a week while also creating a phased plan to gradually reopen businesses.
Coronavirus Has Infected A Fifth Of New York City, Testing Suggests
Gov. Andrew Cuomo also said Thursday that based on the preliminary results of antibody testing, officials estimate about 2.7 million people across the state — or nearly 14% — have been infected.
Virus Researchers Cast Doubt On Theory Of Coronavirus Lab Accident
The Trump administration is investigating the theory that the virus leaked from a lab. Scientists who work with viruses say that's virtually impossible and point to transmission from an animal.
Harvard And Other Universities Turn Down Relief Funds Amid Swell Of Criticism
President Trump and others criticized "elite, wealthy institutions" for money allocated to them by a federal package.
VIDEO: 6 Tips For Staying Safe While Grocery Shopping
Coronavirus got you nervous about grocery shopping? We talked to scientists for their advice about how to stay safe at the store — and when handling food back home.
Pakistan Calls Off Limits On Mosque Attendance In Time For Ramadan
The clampdown on public gatherings was openly defied by clerics and worshippers. Now the government has changed the rules as the holy month is about to begin.
Iran Hopes Slowing Rise Of COVID-19 Cases Means The Worst Is Over
Iranian officials say new coronavirus case numbers and deaths are lower than before, but they urge for an end to sanctions under these hard circumstances.
'Sadly He Is Not With Us': Family Mourns A Dad Who Denied, Then Died From, COVID-19
"Many, like John, made statements early on not fully aware of the severity of COVID-19," Lisa McDaniel says of her late husband. It's now clear, she adds, that shutdown orders were necessary.
Researchers Look To Behavior To Explore Why The Coronavirus May Hit Men Harder
Men appear to be dying of the coronavirus at higher rates than women. Sarah Hawkes, a professor of public health at University College London, says gendered behavior may help explain why.