Trump says he intends to reopen country in weeks, not months

President Donald Trump claimed, without evidence, that continued closures could result in more deaths than the coronavirus pandemic.

Over 1.5 billion globally told to stay home to avoid spreading coronavirus

Warning that the outbreak continues to accelerate, the head of the World Health Organization called on countries to take strong, coordinated action.

Neighbors celebrate 4-year-old's birthday with parade after coronavirus cancels party

After a Becker, Minnesota girl’s 4th birthday party was canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak, neighbors put on a parade Saturday to help her celebrate instead. 

Sen. Rand Paul kept working for 6 days after virus test

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul was tested a week ago for the novel coronavirus, but continued working at the Capitol because he “felt that it was highly unlikely” he was sick since had no symptoms of the illness, he said Monday.

Man charged with coughing in Chicago cops’ faces and saying he had coronavirus

Anthony Ponzi is charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer and several misdemeanor charges, including battery DUI and resisting arrest, Chicago police said.

Fire department hands out free meals for truck drivers in Arkansas

With many restaurants closing their doors, some firefighters in Arkansas have taken it upon themselves to help feed truckers whose meal options are dwindling.

Philadelphia officials postpone 2020 Blue Cross Broad Street Run amid COVID-19 crisis

Race organizers and the City of Philadelphia made the decision to postpone this years’ run after the CDC made recommendations in light of the global health crisis. 

Murphy vows action to enforce New Jersey stay-at-home order

Saying he wanted “no gatherings of any kind,” Murphy acknowledged the difficulty of enforcing such an order in every part of the state but said he wanted people to “stay home, period.”