Eugene Campbell, 89, contracted COVID-19 while at the Life Care Center in Kirkland, Washington. His son, Charlie Campbell, tells NPR's Renee Montagne that his father has recovered and is doing well.
President Trump indicated he might be tested after a Brazilian official who was at Mar-a-Lago was diagnosed with the virus. The U.S. leader said he doesn't have any symptoms or intent to self-isolate.
The move frees up as much as $50 billion to help states deal with the crisis. But Trump overstated the readiness of a website to help anxious people find testing.
Testing for the coronavirus could ramp up quickly now that a major pharmaceutical company has approval for its test. Those who are eligible will be able to drive through one of many testing centers.
From school closures to event cancellations, the disruptions are real — and vital. It's all to slow the spread of coronavirus, so hospitals don't get so overwhelmed that they can't treat the sickest.
U.S. public health experts say they're "flying blind" because they need much more testing to know how widespread the outbreak is. But a just-approved test could be a game-changer.
In a series of tweets, President Trump faulted former President Barack Obama's response to the H1N1 pandemic 11 years ago as his own administration faces scrutiny for its handling of the coronavirus.