A grateful nation thanks Dr. Anthony Fauci
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director's often-blunt realism about the coronavirus pandemic has won him many fans, who show their appreciation in surprising and humorous ways
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"We've got to get the country open," Trump says as coronavirus cases top 300,000 nationwide
In New York, the current epicenter of the U.S. outbreak, Governor Andrew Cuomo said he expected the crisis to peak in 4-8 days.
Thousands of Americans stranded abroad due to coronavirus
A steady stream of Americans have been brought home, but some 22,000 still remain stranded overseas.
U.N. official warns of "dire" financial crisis due to coronavirus
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres said earlier this week that the U.N. is under "increased financial constraints" related to the coronavirus coupled with other shortfalls
Campaigning amid coronavirus: Candidates look for new ways to connect
Down-ballot candidates face unprecedented challenges campaigning amid coronavirus.
Trump says "this will probably be the toughest week"
The president repeated his argument that the country should reopen its economy as soon as possible, adding that he wanted to see sports fans packing arenas "sooner rather than later."
UN chief praises positive response to global ceasefire
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday that over a dozen countries have said they will begin or continue ceasefires.
USPS employees are demanding hazard pay
A petition says postal employees carry "blood, sweat, and tears" every day at the expense of their health and time with families.
Cuomo says New York is not ready for "high point," as coronavirus death toll rises
More than 3,500 people have died in New York due to COVID-19.
Virus infects more crew on U.S. warship after captain fired
The number of USS Theodore Roosevelt crewmembers who have tested positive for the coronavirus has risen to 155, the Navy says.
Corona beer halts production during coronavirus pandemic
The brewery that produces Corona also announced it is donating 300,000 antibacterial sanitizers made from its beer.
D.C. couple weds less than 24 hours before lockdown
Sara called the wedding "the most beautiful, special experience," and said she would not have had it any other way.
Another cruise ship with coronavirus victims is docking in Florida
The Coral Princess ship has been in limbo for days awaiting permission to dock.
Walmart and Target limit number of shoppers amid coronavirus pandemic
Both stores will begin monitoring their number of shoppers starting Saturday..
Pink reveals she tested positive for coronavirus, donates $1 million to relief
The singer revealed on social media that she tested positive several weeks ago.
Coronavirus updates: CDC recommends use of non-surgical face masks
President Trump on Friday announced the new update at the daily task force briefing.
Coronavirus may lead to increase in domestic violence: WHO
Speaking to reporters Friday about the coronavirus pandemic, the WHO Director General called on countries to include services for addressing domestic violence in their COVID-19 response.
Trump says CDC recommends "voluntary" cloth masks in public
Meanwhile, first lady Melania Trump encouraged everyone to "take social distancing and wearing a mask/face covering seriously."
Food bank works with online marketplace to provide jobs
"This is great money, and a good opportunity to— to keep my spirits high," one laid-off bartender said.
Some red states hesitant to issue stay-at-home orders
The handful of states that have yet to issue stay-at-home orders have something in common: They're run by Republican governors and have significant rural populations.
Should the public wear face masks? Experts weigh new advice
Top officials are considering new guidance for public use of face masks.
Businesses ready for Paycheck Protection Program, but banks aren't
Three of the nation's four largest lenders initially wouldn't take loan applications, leaving borrowers in the dark.
Trump lashes out after Pelosi announces coronavirus committee
"It's witch hunt after witch hunt after witch hunt," the president said.
Stocks drop for the week as layoffs spook Wall Street
The Dow slumped on Friday after U.S. employers cut 701,000 more jobs than they added, the first drop in a decade.
U.S. Postal Service could shut down by June, lawmakers warn
As funding runs low, U.S. Postal Service says it may not be able to keep operations going.
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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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