Coronavirus Task Force gives update on COVID-19 response
President Trump has announced guidelines for states to begin reopening their economies.
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South African gangs team up to hand out food amid lockdown
Normally dangerous streets in Cape Town, South Africa now see sworn enemies meeting up to collect essential goods for distribution throughout hungry communities.
Sea turtles are thriving now that people are stuck indoors
Swimsuit season may be at a halt, but nesting season is in full swing.
NJ governor says coronavirus is a "different enemy" than the flu
The governor said the flu "is in a completely different category" than the coronavirus.
Desperate families turn to social media in search of convalescent plasma
Some families are turning to social media to connect with people who might be able to provide blood for the experimental coronavirus treatment.
Crowds flock to Jacksonville beaches amid record COVID-19 cases
"Florida morons" trended on Twitter as people around the country criticized the decision to reopen beaches.
49-year-old recovers from coronavirus after 32 days on life support
"He's realizing that he really is a miracle," his wife said. "It's unbelievable that he made it through."
Trump hopes to resume rallies as campaign vows their return
"I hope we're going to have rallies. I think they're going to be bigger than ever," president said Friday.
Longstanding issues put Native American communities at high COVID-19 risk
With limited resources, tribal leaders are improvising ways to stop the virus' spread.
N.Y. Governor Cuomo calls for federal help with coordinating testing
On Friday, Cuomo and President Trump sparred over the coronavirus response.
Federal prisons confirm first staff death linked to coronavirus
Robin Grubbs, a case manager at the United States Penitentiary in Atlanta, was found dead in her home Tuesday and posthumously tested positive for the virus, a spokesperson said.
Food banks see surging demand across U.S. amid coronavirus crisis
An estimated 17 million people could now be facing hunger, in addition to those who already battle it every day.
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The virus has sickened more than 2.2 million people worldwide.
Beaches in Jacksonville, Florida, reopen with restrictions
Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Atlantic beach will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Trump says governors are "responsible" for testing
President Trump announced guidelines for states to begin reopening their economies on Thursday.
How a N.C. nurse ended up volunteering at a Queens hospital
"I believe it's our duty," Bevin Strickland said. "I believe we should be compelled to do something when we can."
SAT canceled for June and it might be "remote" in the fall
The College Board on Wednesday announced that the SAT scheduled for June 6 is now canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Inside a trial to test effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine
President Trump has touted the treatment. But doctors said it's too early to be sure.
U.S. still investigating origins of COVID-19 outbreak
The notion that the virus itself was human-engineered has been effectively dismissed, officials said.
Pet chains argue dog grooming is "essential" amid pandemic
Petco and PetSmart keeping some locations open under the argument that professional pet grooming is a vital service.
Passengers sue cruise lines over coronavirus exposures
Three couples from Missouri, Texas and Arizona say cruise lines should have done more to protect them from COVID-19.
Rural hospitals shut out of coronavirus loan program
"It's survival money," one hospital CEO told CBS News. Without the funding, he said it would be difficult to operate "beyond a couple of months."
Coronavirus can steal sense of smell. Here's what that's like
Mounting evidence links COVID-19 to olfactory loss, bringing attention to anosmia, a condition that can impact everything from taste to memories to intimate relationships.
Trump and Cuomo spar over coronavirus response
The president appeared to be watching the New York governor's daily coronavirus briefing.
Kaine presses Pence on Trump's tweets to "LIBERATE" states
Maine Senator Angus King also told Pence "I have never been so mad about a phone call in my life."
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