Trump invokes Defense Production Act for meat processing plants
The executive order also applies to plants that have already closed, which will have to re-open with healthy workers.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Gilead stock jumps on hopes for COVID-19 treatment
Shares climb as much as 7% after company says experimental antiviral drug remdesivir helped patients if given early.
Trump's meat mandate leaves worker safety unclear
Pork producer Smithfield Foods says it's evaluating next steps to open plants shut down by outbreaks of COVID-19.
Fed chief: Q2 will be "worse than anything we've ever seen"
U.S. central bank chief predicts an unprecedented drop in economy activity for the next few months.
Hurricane season forecast raises worry amid pandemic
"The ability to respond will be severely hindered," one expert warned.
Trump backtracks after saying U.S. would "very soon" hit 5 million tests a day
On Tuesday, the president, asked whether he was confident the U.S. could reach 5 million COVID-19 tests a day, said the U.S. would be there "very soon."
McConnell calls for liability protections in next coronavirus bill
Congressional Democrats and Republicans are beginning to spar over what should be included in the next relief package.
Trump sends letter with stimulus checks to 130 million Americans
Letters tell taxpayers how much money they're getting, but also contains effusive praise for the government.
NYC mayor sorry for calling out "Jewish community" for large gatherings
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he showed "tough love" in a tweet he directed to "the Jewish community" about social distancing.
Pelosi announces Democrats named to House coronavirus committee
The House voted to establish the select committee last week.
Leaving Rikers Island and coming home to a pandemic
More than 1,300 people in the New York City jail system have tested positive for the virus. Three inmates have died, along with 10 staffers.
Hundreds at funeral spark NYPD response and mayor warning
Hundreds of people gathered in Brooklyn Tuesday evening for a rabbi's funeral, sparking a stern warning for New York City's mayor.
ER doctor to non-COVID-19 patients: Don't wait too long to come in
Some hospitals are seeing more deaths and illness "as a result of people not seeking care," Dr. Ryan Lamb said.
Plenty of loopholes in replenished Paycheck Protection Program
A range of larger companies, from ammo makers to kombucha bottlers, remain eligible for small business funds.
A look at some safety innovations to combat coronavirus
One of the unprecedented effects of the coronavirus pandemic has been a slew of innovation, with people and companies finding inventive ways to uphold public health and safety.
Why experts aren't too worried about COVID-19 patients retesting positive
South Korean officials prompted concern with news that almost 300 coronavirus patients tested positive again after being cleared.
NFL player joins coronavirus battle as a doctor
"It's wild to think that just 10 weeks earlier I played in the biggest game in sports," said Kansas City Chiefs player Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, who is now working at a long-term care facility.
Some ignore social distancing to watch flyover
Some worried that the flyover, although patriotic and uplifting, invited people to gather together in violation of social distancing guidelines.
Dog is apparently first in U.S. to test positive for the coronavirus
The pug is part of a Chapel Hill, North Carolina family taking part in a study at Duke. Three other family members also tested positive.
Texas to partially reopen Friday despite virus testing concerns
One Texas doctor said forging ahead on the path to opening the economy without focusing on lowering the amount of cases would just lead to more infection.
Pence forgoes a face mask at Mayo Clinic
The vice president told reporters he is tested regularly for the virus.
U.S. economy shrank nearly 5% in the first quarter
Growth figures only hint at the coronavirus's economic impact, with GDP set for a much steeper fall.
Joe Biden wins Ohio primary, a test of mail-in voting
Ohio's in-person primary was delayed hours before polls were set to open last month.
Vaccine skeptics already casting doubt on one for COVID-19
Global health experts fear naysayers' misinformation could hinder efforts to stop the coronavirus once a vaccine is developed
Coronavirus linked to strokes in younger adults
Doctors report several patients in their 30s and 40s who tested positive for COVID-19 experienced severe strokes.
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Woman survives two cancers after surprising diagnosis: "I feel so lucky"
U.S. measles cases top 4,000, far surpassing 2025 total, CDC says
AI leaders lobby Trump health officials in government-run chat room
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Fears about kids' online safety unite Democrats and Republicans
WHO demands answers from Russia on plague
Russia open to a Trump-Putin call as questions mount over plague lab death
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