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A man carries a toddler on his shoulders on a street in Beijing on Wednesday. While China said it had no new domestic coronavirus cases on Thursday, it reported that dozens more had arrived from abroad.

Health & Safety

China Reports No New Domestic Cases, But Battles Coronavirus Imported From Abroad

4:36pm March 19, 2020

by Scott Neuman

The milestone for a country that saw 14,000 new cases in a single day last month was tempered by the new cases imported from abroad — 34 in mainland China and another 25 in Hong Kong.

Roundup: The Latest On Coronavirus In The United States

4:35pm March 19, 2020

A panel of NPR correspondents discusses the latest developments around the coronavirus epidemic, including updates about drugs, testing, medical supplies, economic impact and unemployment relief.

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Jaime Amor says she's noticed increased interest in her Cosmic Kids yoga videos since the outbreak began.

Yes, You Can Take Your Kids For A Walk

4:15pm March 19, 2020

by Elizabeth Blair

With schools around the country closing for two weeks or more, parents and caregivers face a stiff challenge: Keep kids active, engaged — and as safe as possible. We've got a few suggestions.

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People waited in line to go through the customs at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on Saturday as staff took extra precautions to guard against the coronavirus.

State Department Tells U.S. Citizens Not To Travel Abroad

4:07pm March 19, 2020

by Merrit Kennedy

The State Department is also warning Americans to "arrange for immediate return to the United States" or prepare for an indefinite period overseas.

President Trump provides the latest developments of the coronavirus outbreak at the White House on Thursday. He is joined by White House coronavirus response coordinator Deborah Birx and U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams.

FDA Seeks To Expand Treatment For Coronavirus As Part Of White House Response

4:02pm March 19, 2020

President Trump spoke about the effort during a briefing at the White House. He also expressed interest in the government possibly taking an equity stake in companies as part of a big stimulus.

Vehicles go through the assembly line at a General Motors assembly plant in Lansing, Mich., on Feb. 21. GM is assessing the feasibility of converting its plants to make medical equipment.

Automakers Might Retool To Make Ventilators

3:58pm March 19, 2020

by Camila Domonoske

Ford and General Motors say they are evaluating whether they could retool their factories to produce much-needed medical equipment as the coronavirus pandemic spreads.

Health & Safety

NC Health Care Workers Concerned Over Potential Equipment Shortages

3:51pm March 19, 2020

by Keri Brown

Some health care workers in North Carolina are worried about not having enough personal protective equipment, also known as PPE - as more cases of coronavirus are confirmed in the state.

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Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House's coronavirus response coordinator, speaks during a news briefing with the coronavirus task force at the White House on Wednesday.

'They're Feeling Invincible': White House Steps Up Warnings To Young Adults

3:35pm March 19, 2020

by Sam Gringlas

President Trump and top officials are giving younger citizens increasingly dire warnings about their ability to easily spread the coronavirus and fall seriously ill.

A government worker disinfects the Kılıç Ali Pasa mosque in Istanbul last week. Turkey is just one of a host of countries across the Muslim world where Friday prayers have been banned or curtailed to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus Fears Derail Friday Prayers For Muslims Across The World

3:22pm March 19, 2020

by Colin Dwyer

"Islam doesn't permit practices that would put human life in danger," said the head of religious affairs in Turkey, one of a host of Muslim-majority countries to curtail gatherings at mosques.

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North Carolina Documents First Case Of Community Spread COVID-19

2:44pm March 19, 2020

by Associated Press, Jonathan Drew

North Carolina's governor said Thursday that the state has documented its first case of community spread of coronavirus as positive cases climbed to nearly 100 overall.