coronavirus
Local Makerspace Designs Laser-Cut Face Shields For Health Care Workers
Winston-Salem's local makerspace is tackling the problem of personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages in the face of COVID-19.
Meat Processing Plants Suspend Operations After Workers Fall Ill
Several processing plants in the U.S. are sitting idle this week because workers are sick with the coronavirus. Other facilities are still operating, but fewer workers are showing up.
The Easter Bunny Is An Essential Worker, New Zealand's Ardern Says
A four-week lockdown will not keep the Easter Bunny from going about its mysterious business, the prime minister says, responding to rampant speculation by New Zealand's youngest citizens.
China Reports Its First Day With No New COVID-19 Deaths
The milestone comes a day before the government is set to lift outbound travel restrictions on people in Wuhan, the country's hardest-hit city.
Surgeon General Says 'Over 90% Of The Country' Is Doing Right Thing To Fight Virus
"The American people have the power to change the trajectory of this epidemic if we come together like we have after past tragedies in this county," the U.S. Surgeon General told ABC on Tuesday.
In Naples, Pandemic 'Solidarity Baskets' Help Feed The Homeless
Drawing on a centuries-old tradition, a Naples couple has begun lowering baskets from their balcony. People are encouraged to take food they need, and others are encouraged to add food to the baskets.
Jamie Dimon Warns 'A Bad Recession' Is Coming
In a letter to shareholders, the JPMorgan Chase CEO applauds the government and the Fed for quick work, but says the pandemic will have devastating consequences for the global economy.
Airline Flights Into And Out Of New York City Cut Drastically Because Of Coronavirus
A spokesperson said American Airline's busiest flight out of LaGuardia Sunday only had 27 passengers and nine flights from JFK and LaGuardia had one passenger on each.