Louisiana governor calls on feds to send ventilators as coronavirus spreads
Edwards told "Face the Nation" that the state has also reached out to vendors and placed orders for 1,000 more ventilators.
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Help wanted: Coronavirus and job prospects for U.S. workers
Jobless claims have skyrocketed in the face of an unprecedented health crisis, but there are job openings at firms accommodating a nation undergoing a pandemic
Ignaz Semmelweis, the pioneering doctor behind hand-washing
The 19th-century Hungarian doctor determined that proper hand hygiene could make all the difference between life and death – and his ideas were rejected
Dr. Jon LaPook on the value of antibody tests for past coronavirus infection
With the friction between treating COVID-19 and protecting the populace from infection vs. reopening businesses, testing for immunity to coronavirus is urgently vital
Coronavirus updates from March 28, 2020
The total number of cases in the U.S. increased to more than 116,000, with more than 1,900 deaths, including an infant in Illinois.
Trump reverses earlier call for quarantine on New York residents
New York state has the most cases of coronavirus in the country.
Summer camps in limbo amid coronavirus
Camp closures would be felt widely.
Instacart workers to strike for better coronavirus protections
"Shoppers have had enough. Instacart has refused to act proactively in the interests of its Shoppers, customers and public health, so we are forced to take matters into our own hands," the workers said.
Health care workers protest lack of equipment
Health care workers at NYC hospitals are reusing the same N95 masks — which are meant for one-time use — for five days.
New York presidential primary moved to June 23, Cuomo announces
New York is the hardest-hit state in the nation, with over 52,000 reported cases of the total 110,000 confirmed cases in the country as of Saturday.
728 people have died from coronavirus in New York state, governor says
He has repeatedly stressed a need for more hospital beds and ventilators to treat an expected rising number of patients.
President Trump sees off Navy hospital ship headed for New York
The USNS Comfort is heading to the U.S. epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic.
How Americans are "primed for misinformation" on coronavirus
He explained how something as small as a single tweet sent without harmful intent can spread information around the world before conclusive studies could be performed and replicated.
Coronavirus updates: U.S. tops 100,000 COVID-19 cases
With the U.S. reporting more cases than any other nation, American hospitals are facing a daunting challenge.
NYU dean sends R.E.M. dance video to students amid refund demands
The dean invited students to "dance along," if they would like.
YouTube channel offers virtual rides on major Disney attractions
Coronavirus has shut down Disney theme parks and Universal Studios — but some of the most popular rides are now available from home.
India unveils aid package amid coronavirus lockdown
"We do not want anyone to remain hungry," said India's finance minister.
Texas attorney general says gun stores are "essential"
Texas has not declared a statewide stay-at-home order, but many local jurisdictions have issued them.
Walmart reports increased sales for tops — but not pants
People stuck at home are still getting dressed for work but only from the waist up.
Amazon employees fear COVID-19 exposure: "I was panicking"
At least 10 Amazon warehouse employees across the country have contracted the coronavirus, according to employee and media reports.
90-year-old coronavirus survivor shares her story
The 90-year-old mother, grandmother and great-grandmother said she survived through prayer and cups of potato soup.
Stocks drop as U.S. tops world in coronavirus cases
$2 trillion stimulus package "is a patch, not a panacea" for the American economy, Morgan Stanley says.
Hedge funder: I made $2.6 billion off coronavirus crash
Investor's huge gains in less than a month could spark scrutiny of the controversial money manager.
After a spike in hate crimes, these Asian Americans are speaking out
TV personality Jeannie Mai opened up about getting anti-Asian comments on social media: "I was embarrassed... it wasn't until I saw other headlines with other people that I got angry."
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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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