Health & Safety
NC Attorney General Urges People To Beware Of Coronavirus Scams
North Carolina's top lawyer and law enforcement officer is warning residents about scams related to the coronavirus.
South Korea's Drive-Through Testing For Coronavirus Is Fast — And Free
Doctors estimate they can do 10 tests an hour — double the number in an indoor clinic.
Rural Towns Insulated From Coronavirus Now May Take A Harder Hit Later
The coronavirus will likely take longer to reach remote rural communities but may be more devastating. Though there may not be public transit or big crowds, rural areas are vulnerable in other ways.
In Reversal, Trump Administration Now Urges Agencies To Allow Telework
The coronavirus has led many employers to tell their workers to telework. But the federal government has sent mixed messages.
Trump Administration Announces Measures To Speed Coronavirus Testing
The federal government has been sharply criticized for its slow response to the viral disease COVID-19, particularly when it comes to testing.
White House Knew Coronavirus Would Be A 'Major Threat' — But Response Fell Short
Politico reporter Dan Diamond says infighting at the Department of Health and Human Services and the need to flatter Trump impeded the response to the coronavirus.
Amid Coronavirus-Related Economic Turmoil, Gas Prices Hit A Low
Gas prices have dropped as Saudi Arabia and Russia send the price of crude oil plummeting. That's helping drivers save money but is hurting oil producers around the globe.
North Carolina Discourages Large Meetings To Blunt Virus Spread
With North Carolina and U.S. cases of the coronavirus increasing, Gov.
Coronavirus And Parenting: What You Need To Know Now
The coronavirus is raising a lot of questions for parents, from how to talk to children about it to weathering school closures to screen time strategies when you're home with little ones.