Over 1.5 billion globally asked to stay home to escape virus
PARIS — The hunt for masks, ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe, as more than 1.5 billion people — one-fifth of the world’s population — were…
Fauci says he can’t stop Trump from talking at briefings
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he can’t jump in front of the microphone to stop President Donald Trump from speaking at daily White House briefings on the coronavirus outbreak March 23,…
‘I can do it.’ Couple braves pandemic to help NYC’s homeless
March 23, 2020, 12:02 PM 3 min read NEW YORK — Fearful glances from masked faces. Shuttered storefronts and silent bars. As confirmed cases of coronavirus infections have risen over…
School districts take unplanned plunge into online learning
NEW YORK — In a whirlwind week, teachers came up with digital versions of everything from high-school English discussions to kindergarten gym classes, city officials scrambled to find laptops for…
Hunt for medical gear to fight virus becomes all-consuming
PARIS — The hunt for ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe on Monday, as new coronavirus infections soared and political paralysis stalled efforts for a quick…
India halts its lifeblood train network to try to stop virus
India has expanded its virus-containment measures and halted its lifeblood train network March 23, 2020, 8:13 AM 3 min read NEW DELHI — As India expanded its virus-containment measures and…
Troubled cruise ship with 2,000 passengers docks in Honolulu
A cruise ship that had to cut short its trip because of the coronavirus and mechanical problems docked Sunday in Honolulu’s harbor March 23, 2020, 5:25 AM 3 min read…
Travel hub UAE to halt flights as virus reaches Gaza, Syria
The United Arab Emirates, home to the world’s busiest international airport, will suspend all passenger and transit flights for two weeks to stymie the spread of the new coronavirus By…
The Latest: New Zealand preparing for four-week lockdown
WELLINGTON, New Zealand. — The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 339,000 people and killed more than 14,700. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms…
Virus pandemic an unprecedented test for a young generation
CHICAGO — For Jalen Grimes, the virus pandemic is stirring up a slew of emotions. “Annoyed” is the first one the 13-year-old Chicagoan mentions. “Scared, confused, worried.” She was supposed…
Grieving and saying goodbye in the time of coronavirus
CHICAGO — Tucked deep in the obituary for Charles Recka was an announcement that a Mass celebrating his 87 years of life “will be held at a later date.” Such…
Business Fallout: Airport jobs lost; Marriott furloughs
Marriott said that it will furlough thousands of corporate employees at its U.S. headquarters and globally March 22, 2020, 9:07 PM 4 min read The rapid worldwide spread of the…