coronavirus

Do You Get Immunity After Recovering From A Case Of Coronavirus?

6:25pm March 20, 2020

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

The hope is that a person who's recovered from COVID-19 would have some protection against re-infection in the future. Here's what researchers do — and don't — know.

Men perform prayers at Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Friday.

Indonesia's Capital Declares State Of Emergency To Halt Coronavirus Spread

6:24pm March 20, 2020

by Julie McCarthy

The world's fourth most populous country is bracing for a spike in cases of coronavirus infection, after health experts say a sluggish government response has masked the serious of the outbreak.

A worker disinfects a main avenue outside the parliament building in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus on Wednesday in Rabat, Morocco. The country imposed sudden, sweeping restrictions on travel.

State Department Offers Repatriation Flights For Americans Stranded In Morocco

6:05pm March 20, 2020

by Merrit Kennedy

The department expects about 1,000 U.S. citizens and permanent residents to leave Morocco using the chartered flights. The country had imposed sudden, sweeping restrictions on travel.

Friday will be the last day of floor trading before the New York Stock Exchange switches to all-electronic trading starting Monday.

Economy

Dow's Dive Erases All Gains Under Trump

5:52pm March 20, 2020

by Avie Schneider

The Dow fell more than 900 points, leaving the index 2.8% lower than when President Trump took office. The drop culminated a staggering week of losses as the coronavirus impact took an economic toll.

USA Swimming is calling for the Summer Olympics to be delayed rather than starting in July in Tokyo as planned. The federation recently canceled all its sanctioned events through the end of April. Here, Hali Flickinger competes in the 100m butterfly final

Summer Olympics In Tokyo Should Be Postponed To 2021, USA Swimming Says

5:19pm March 20, 2020

by Bill Chappell

USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey says he felt "compelled" to ask for a delay to one of the world's largest sporting events, citing disruptions to athletes' lives and competition schedules.

Forecasters say the government's aggressive efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus will trigger the sharpest slowdown in the U.S. economy on record.

Economy

U.S. Economic Slowdown In Coming Months Expected To Be Worst On Record

5:08pm March 20, 2020

by Scott Horsley

Forecasters say the government's aggressive efforts to curtail the spread of the virus will trigger the sharpest slowdown on record. Some see the economy shrinking a staggering 24%.

At left: a colorized electron micrograph image of the influenza virus. At right: color-enhanced electron micrograph image of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, isolated from a patient.

How The Novel Coronavirus And The Flu Are Alike ... And Different

5:02pm March 20, 2020

by Pien Huang

There are definitely similarities between COVID-19, caused by the coronavirus, and influenza. But there are critical differences as well, including the death rate.

Asylum seekers walk along Roxham Rd. in 2017, making their way towards the U.S.-Canada border. More than 50,000 migrants have entered Canada at irregular crossings since 2017.

Canada To Turn Back Asylum Seekers In Effort To Stop Coronavirus Spread

5:01pm March 20, 2020

by Deborah Amos

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday that Canada will now turn back asylum seekers attempting to enter the country outside official border points.

An elderly woman reaches up to a near empty shelf in a supermarket in London on Thursday. The coronavirus outbreak has led to panic shopping in the United Kingdom as elsewhere.

'There's No Fruit Or Veg': U.K. Nurse Makes Emotional Plea To Panicked Shoppers

5:01pm March 20, 2020

by Frank Langfitt

Many supermarket shelves have been stripped bare as the coronavirus spreads in Britain, which led to this tearful Facebook video that has struck a nerve across the country.

A jogger runs past the Eiffel Tower on Wednesday in Paris.

Coronavirus FAQs: Can I Go Running? Is Food Shopping Too Risky? What's Herd Immunity?

4:51pm March 20, 2020

Each week we're answering pressing questions about the coronavirus pandemic. This week the topics range from outdoor exercise to ibuprofen.