Coronavirus testing company Quest Diagnostics furloughs workers
Quest cuts pay and freezes benefits for 47,000 employees, but says COVID-19 testing won't be affected.
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Virus tracking tech raises privacy concerns: "It's a little scary"
Drones in China, special cameras in South Korea and a police robot in Tunisia are examples of the surveillance technology.
Cuomo says "no time for politics" as virus death toll jumps
778 more people have died from the coronavirus in New York.
Congress will not return to Washington until May 4
Most members will not return to Washington before May, but Congress can still pass measures with unanimous consent.
Cuomo: Trump claiming he has authority to reopen economy "absurd"
"He has total authority to open up the economy, then why didn't he have authority to close the economy? Why did he leave it to the states and the governors to close it down?" Cuomo asked.
Church leader dies of COVID-19 after ignoring guidance
"God is larger than this dreaded virus," Bishop Gerald Glenn told his congregation in Virginia last month.
How to shop for food to protect grocery workers from virus
More than 30 grocery workers around the U.S. have died from COVID-19, with many employees lacking protective gear.
Medication abortions can resume in Texas and Oklahoma, courts rule
In two separate rulings, federal appeals courts allowed the majority of abortion services to resume in Oklahoma and Texas despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Rita Wilson on coronavirus recovery and "Hip Hop Hooray" remix
Wilson is teaming up with Naughty by Nature to remix their hit song "Hip Hop Hooray" to raise money for musicians.
Pelosi urges Democrats to push for aid to nonprofits, universities
"This is a significant blow in particular to entities that are also ineligible for the Paycheck Protection Program," Pelosi wrote in a "Dear Colleague" letter to Democrats.
Elite sail maker changes tack to produce desperately needed medical gowns
Japanese company's sails have helped win Olympic medals since 1996, and they know if that's to happen again soon, everyone has to do their part in the race against COVID-19.
Nonprofits providing essential services warn of impending funding crisis
Major organizations like the YMCA and United Way want Congress to boost funding to struggling nonprofits.
Chicago coronavirus outbreak infects dozens of migrant kids in U.S. custody
A shelter in Chicago reported at least 37 cases of coronavirus among children in government custody, and it expects that number to rise.
Anti-vaxxers spread fear about future coronavirus vaccine
As scientists race to develop a vaccine to protect against COVID-19, some outspoken voices of the anti-vaccine movement are already seeking to undermine their efforts.
WWE deemed an "essential" business during pandemic
The mayor of Orange County, where WWE normally tapes, said it was originally deemed a non-essential business – but the governor changed that
JPMorgan Chase sets aside $6.8 billion for coronavirus losses
CEO Jamie Dimon said it was necessary to set aside the funds "given the likelihood of a fairly severe recession."
Detroit's water problems pose threat during virus outbreak
Access to water has been an issue facing Detroiters since 2014 when the city started a series of controversial water shutoffs.
Seed sellers can't keep up as Americans grow their own food
Demand for seeds is surging, with many consumers fretting about food shortages planting gardens.
Asian countries fear coronavirus resurgence: "I am nervous"
With domestic cases in China and other countries mostly tamped down, imported infections are now the biggest danger.
California governor to announce plans to ease virus restrictions
Gavin Newsom says moves will be based on science, not politics, after Trump insists only he can decide when curbs will come off
Abortion demand rising amid pandemic
Fear of the outbreak's impact has driven more women to opt for the procedure even as several states cite it as the reason to ban abortions for now
Coronavirus updates from April 13, 2020
There are nearly 600,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the U.S.
Democrats and GOP at impasse over coronavirus small business relief
Democratic leaders say the small business program should be altered to ensure that loans are properly given out to underserved communities.
SCOTUS asked to reconsider "public charge" order amid pandemic
The filing cited declarations by doctors who said immigrants are foregoing medical care for coronavirus, fearing immigration consequences.
Trump plays campaign-like video touting response
"When someone's the president of the United States, the authority is total," President Trump said Monday.
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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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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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