New York City ‘almost to point’ of recommending ‘shelter-in-place’ to Governor, NYC Mayor says
(Reuters) - New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Wednesday that he was “almost to the point” of recommending to New York...
Coronavirus travel restrictions lead to a new record for world's longest flight in distance
The new coronavirus travel restrictions had an unexpected byproduct, leading to a new record for the world's longest flight in terms of distance traveled. According to...
Factbox: Latest on the spread of coronavirus around the world
(Reuters) - The world’s richest nations prepared more costly measures on Tuesday to combat the global fallout of the coronavirus that has infected tens...
U.S. health officials appeal to youth to ‘do their part’ to stop coronavirus
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health officials on Wednesday appealed to youth to “do their part” by heeding guidelines on self-isolation to blunt the coronavirus...
U.S. Senate expected to vote Wednesday on House coronavirus bill: source
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican-led U.S. Senate is expected on Wednesday to vote on a multibillion-dollar coronavirus bill that passed the Democratic-controlled House of...
Trump presses for $1 trillion stimulus as U.S. coronavirus deaths cross 100
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Trump administration pressed on Tuesday for enactment of a $1 trillion stimulus package, possibly to include $1,000 direct payments...
N.Y. Braces for Months Under Coronavirus Restrictions: Live Updates
Here’s what you need to know:Governor Cuomo emphasizes the seriousness of the spread. Mayor de Blasio calls for military intervention.One of New York City’s...
Iran defends response as virus deaths surpass 1,000
1 / 2Iranians have continued to throng the bazaars in the capital Tehran despite the spread of the coronavirus in the country where authorities...
Drastic ‘Shelter in Place’ May Be Next for N.Y.C. to Combat Coronavirus
New York City, a colossus of 8.6 million people and an economic engine for the country, ground to a shocking halt on Tuesday because...
My Coronavirus Test: 5 Days, a Dozen Calls, Hours of Confusion
Almost a dozen calls with five health care providers over five hours. Two hours of hold music. Two hours in a hospital. Four days...