VP Pence ordered borders closed after CDC experts refused: report

The vice president, who had taken over the Trump administration’s response to the growing pandemic, called Dr. Robert Redfield, the CDC’s director, and told him to use the agency’s special legal authority in a pandemic anyway.

Chiefs-Patriots game off amid report Newton has coronavirus

The NFL said on Saturday that the game, originally scheduled for 4:25 p.m. EDT on Sunday, will be played on Monday or Tuesday.

Senate cancels work until Oct. 19 as lawmakers contract virus

Senate Republicans have canceled legislative work until Oct. 19 as the coronavirus sweeps through their ranks and lawmakers increasingly call for comprehensive testing on Capitol Hill. 

Sen. Johnson tests positive for COVID-19: 'I feel fine'

Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin has tested positive for coronavirus after being exposed to someone with COVID-19 last week.

President Trump at military hospital; new cases among allies emerge

The White House said President Trump’s expected stay of “a few days” at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center was precautionary.

Scientists begin to unravel why some react severely, mildly to coronavirus

One of COVID-19's scariest mysteries is why some people are mildly ill or have no symptoms and others rapidly die — and scientists are starting to unravel why.

California struggles with theme park reopening rules amid pressure

Facing mounting pressure to let theme parks such as Disneyland reopen amid the pandemic, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday delayed new operating rules after industry leaders pushed back against his administration’s initial plans.

Hiring slows for 3rd month; US unemployment rate falls to 7.9%

America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened.

President Trump's coronavirus infection thrusts world in uncharted territory

News that U.S. President Donald Trump was infected with the world's most notorious disease is drawing shock, sympathy and some barbs for the American leader.

Trump rallygoers in 2 states urged to get COVID-19 tests as events postponed

As state health departments urged attendees of President Donald Trump’s recent campaign events and rallies to get tested for the coronavirus, Trump’s campaign manager said all campaign events involving the president and his family will either be virtual or postponed until further notice.

Local leaders send well wishes to President Trump, first lady following coronavirus diagnosis

State and local leaders from around the Delaware Valley are sending well wishes to President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump after they both tested positive for the coronavirus.

Mark Wahlberg donates 1.3 million masks to U.S. schools, including Florida

He also recorded a social media message thanking essential workers and teachers for the work they’ve done as the world combats COVID-19.

Joe Biden and wife Jill test negative for coronavirus

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has announced that he and his wife Jill Biden have tested negative for the coronavirus. 

RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel received positive coronavirus test Wednesday, spokesman says

Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel is recovering in her Michigan home after learning Wednesday she tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a spokesman told Fox News.

Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner test negative for coronavirus, source says

President Trump’s eldest daughter and senior adviser Ivanka Trump and her husband, White House adviser Jared Kushner, tested negative for COVID-19 on Friday, after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for the novel coronavirus.