Chaos, inconsistency mark launch of drive-thru virus testing
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Drive-thru sites have been opening around the United States to make it quicker and safer to test people for the new coronavirus. But much like the rest…
Coronavirus rekindles oil spill memories along Gulf Coast
The spring of the coronavirus feels a lot like the summer of oil to residents along the Gulf Coast. Bars and restaurants are empty in Florida because of an invisible…
38 positive for coronavirus in NYC jails, including Rikers
New York City was hit by the nation’s largest coronavirus jail outbreak to date this week, with at least 38 people testing positive at the notorious Rikers Island complex and…
The Latest: Uzbekistan closes border, adds masks requirement
Uzbekistan is closing its borders for its citizens and will require residents to wear masks if they leave their residences March 22, 2020, 8:21 AM 4 min read MOSCOW —…
India stays home in ‘people’s curfew’ to stem coronavirus
India is observing a 14-hour “people’s curfew” called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in order to stem the rising coronavirus caseload in the country of 1.3 billion March 22, 2020,…
Virus advances around the world as medical supplies dwindle
The virus pandemic advanced Sunday after the U.S. and Europe reported soaring new cases, prompting a scramble in some regions to set up additional hospital beds and replenish much-needed medical…
Palestinians report 1st cases of coronavirus in Gaza Strip
The Palestinian Health Ministry has announced the first two cases of the coronavirus in the Gaza Strip By FARES AKRAM Associated Press March 22, 2020, 12:00 AM 3 min read…
Business Fallout: Airlines beg for aid; Google launches site
The rapid worldwide spread of the coronavirus since it was first revealed in China less than three months ago has dealt an unparalleled shock to the global economy. Following are…
Economic rescue balloons past $1 trillion as talks resume
WASHINGTON — Negotiators from Congress and the White House were resuming top-level talks Saturday on a ballooning $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package, racing to strike a deal after President Donald…
NY scours globe for medical supplies, scouts hospital sites
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York is scouring the globe for desperately needed medical supplies and scouting field hospital locations in New York City and its suburbs as confirmed coronavirus…
Factories pivot to fight coronavirus, but challenges abound
General Motors, Ford, Rolls-Royce and other companies are talking to governments about converting idled factories to make vital goods to fight the coronavirus such as ventilators and surgical masks By…
Tribes take measures to slow spread of new coronavirus
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Sharon Bahe has made her home on the Navajo Nation a refuge, placing cedar branches and burning sage to help purify the space and praying for protection…