US coronavirus cases top 800,000, according to Johns Hopkins

As of April 21, there were more than 43,000 deaths and 73,000 recoveries in the United States from the novel coronavirus.

New York no longer needs USNS Comfort hospital ship

Gov. Cuomo said that the USNS Comfort was helpful, but could now be sent elsewhere after being docked for weeks off of Manhattan. 

Gov. Phil Murphy tours field hospital at Atlantic City Convention Center

The Atlantic City Convention Center field hospital is aimed at alleviating pressure on local hospitals and will treat non-coronavirus patients in 258 beds.

Dow tumbles 631 points as oil selloff deepens

The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 515 points, or 2.18 percent, in the opening minutes of trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.76 percent and 1.2 percent, respectively.

Gov. Wolf: Less-impacted areas of Pa. may reopen soon

More than half of all people who have tested positive for COVID-19 statewide live in Philadelphia and its four suburban counties.

Philadelphia Eagles, Jeffrey Lurie donate $1M to fight COVID-19

The generous donation by the Philadelphia Eagles and Jeffrey Lurie will provide critical assistance to promote the well-being of essential healthcare workers and their families, while supporting local businesses during this global pandemic.

Pennsylvania publishes data, map on COVID-19 cases by ZIP code

The interactive map is searchable by county and ZIP code within Pennsylvania. The county data also shows the number of COVID-19 deaths.

FDA authorizes first at-home coronavirus test

The FDA has authorized the first diagnostic test with a home collection option for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus.

Scripps National Spelling Bee canceled for first time since 1945

This year's Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled after organizers concluded there is “no clear path to safely set a new date in 2020” because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Nurses protest at White House to call attention to lack of PPE; honor those who died from COVID-19

Nurses from around the nation held a protest in front of the White House Tuesday to call attention to health care workers nationwide who have become infected with COVID-19 and to highlight the shortage of personal protective equipment their industry is facing.

Michelle Obama to read children's books on PBS amid coronavirus outbreak

Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Friday she’s partnering with PBS for the next month for a virtual storytime each Monday during the coronavirus outbreak.