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World Health Organization officials are holding a press conference to update the public on the coronavirus outbreak, which has now infected over 1 million people globally.

Ford's COVID-19 efforts are codenamed "Project Apollo." General Motors is executing "Project V" and "Project M." They come nearly 80 years after the companies responded to President Franklin Roosevelt's call to arms during World War II.

"We still need to do the definitive studies to determine whether any intervention, not just this one, is truly safe and effective," Dr. Anthony Fauci says.

The president of Latin America's largest economy has repeatedly played down the threat of the pandemic, dismissing it as a "little flu."

Those measures will be in place for one month "in the first instance," said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

Royal Dutch Shell has partnered with Udacity to digitally train its workers in artificial intelligence.

Living amid the coronavirus has mental and spiritual requirements. Meditation, yoga, acts of kindness and a search within yourself are also connected to a strong immune response.

New York's growing number of COVID-19 cases has temporary hospitals springing up around the city. It's not Central Park's first-ever hospital, though.

Some 35% of all coronavirus tests administered in New York and New Jersey have been positive, indicating a serious outbreak in both states.

Once out of reach for many employees, telework goes mainstream as the coronavirus forces millions to work from home. Will it leave a lasting impact on how work is conducted?

Ford Motor Co on Friday extended the temporary suspension of vehicle and engine production at most of its European manufacturing sites to May 4.

Dow futures point to a decline at Friday's open ahead of the government's March employment report.

The IHS Markit Spain Services Purchasing Managers' Index — which measures activity in the industry — sank to a record low of 23.0 in March from 52.1 in February.

Dave & Buster's is in talks with private-equity firms about a potential stake sale after the coronavirus forced the U.S. restaurant and arcade chain to shut its venues, people familiar with the matter said.

Neiman Marcus is stepping up preparations to seek bankruptcy protection, after the coronavirus pandemic forced the debt-laden U.S. luxury department store chain to close its stores, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

On social and state media, China continues to promote its shipments of medical supplies to hard hit countries in Europe and Africa.

Short-term working worked well as a tool to prevent massive layoffs during the last crisis.

A growing number of firms are seeking to make the food and drink sector more sustainable.

The escalating coronavirus outbreak has cast a shadow of uncertainty over most aspects of daily life, prompting a surge in demand for wills and life insurance policies as people look to secure their futures.

A lack of beds, protective equipment and doctors are just some of the issues being faced in Europe, as the coronavirus crisis exposes the weaknesses of the region's national health systems.