Michigan Stay-At-Home Order Prompts Honking, Traffic-Jam Protest
Demonstrators jammed streets around the state capitol Wednesday, saying Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's stay-at-home order goes too far.
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'We Alerted The World' To Coronavirus On Jan. 5, WHO Says In Response To U.S.
President Trump said the health agency delayed raising the alarm on the threat from the new coronavirus. A WHO expert says that in early January, the World Health Organization "was very, very clear."
Top Wall Street Regulators Warn Against Coronavirus Investment Scams
The leaders of the Securities and Exchange Commission's enforcement division say they are taking aggressive action to combat potential investment fraud related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas Judge Set To Order State To Allow All Voters To Request Mail-In Ballots
Texas has one of the strictest vote-by-mail programs in the country. Democrats have sued, saying such rules don't work during a public health emergency.
For Centenarian Survivor Of 1918 Flu Pandemic, Coronavirus Is Just Another 'Problem'
Joe Newman was 5 when the 1918 flu pandemic broke out. Now 107, he and his 100-year-old fiancée are living in lockdown together in Florida and have a decidedly long view on the current crisis.
Trump And WHO: How Much Does The U.S. Give? What's The Impact Of A Halt In Funding?
Citing undue influence from China on the World Health Organization among other reasons, the president has said he wants to suspend U.S. funding for the global agency pending a review.
Report: Adding Trump's Name To Checks Will Delay Them. IRS Says They're On Schedule
The IRS said the economic relief payments "are going out on schedule, as planned, without delay." The Washington Post reported that Trump's name would be included on the checks, an unprecedented step.
On Fire Anniversary, Notre Dame Bell Rings But Pandemic Has Stopped Restoration Work
Before France's lockdown began on March 17, around 100 workers were present at the site. Now only a security team guards the entrance. Work to clear debris was to have begun last month.
In Germany, Some Shops Will Reopen Next Week, But Social Distancing Continues
The government is also strongly recommending, but not requiring, that face masks are worn on public transit and while shopping.
Amazon To Temporarily Stop Deliveries In France, Following Court Ruling
A French court ruled Amazon must limit deliveries to essential items while it assesses COVID-19 contagion risk at its facilities. The company decided to suspend all deliveries until April 20.