Airlines tell Congress they need cash coronavirus aid or thousands will be furloughed
Airlines warned Congress thousands of jobs were at risk without direct grants to fight impact of coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: NY Gov. Cuomo says state to start clinical drug trial, authorizes temporary hospitals, asks US to nationalize medical supply buying
FDA OKs 'emergency use' coronavirus test, global cases top 300,000
The coronavirus has infected more than 303,180 and killed at least 12,944 worldwide, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Iran's coronavirus death toll tops 1,500; Bondi Beach closed as distancing rules ignored
The number of people who have died from the coronavirus in Iran has reached 1,556 — a rise of more than 100, Reuters reported. Meanwhile, Australia closed Bondi Beach after crowds flocked to its shores.
World Health Organization offers tips for living under coronavirus quarantine: Don't drink, smoke or watch too much news
The stress of staying indoors and watching COVID-19 cases and the death toll rise across the globe can take a physical and mental toll.
Member of Vice President Pence's office tests positive, US coronavirus cases now total more than 17,000
As of Friday, more than 259,000 cases of coronavirus have been reported worldwide, resulting in at least 11,000 deaths.
WHO officials say at least 20 coronavirus vaccines are in development in global race for cure
Once a vaccine is found, WHO officials warned about other logistical, financial and ethical hurdles world leaders will face.
New York City is the new coronavirus epicenter with one-third of all US cases, Mayor de Blasio says
New York City accounts for roughly a third of all the coronavirus cases in the nation with 5,151 confirmed infections as of Friday, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Cuomo orders most New Yorkers to stay inside — 'we're all under quarantine now'
Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered nonessential businesses to keep 100% of their workforce at home and put in place stringent new restrictions.
Hospitals set up coronavirus tents, seek emergency credit and $100 billion in US aid as they face onslaught of cases
At Mount Sinai Health System's Morningside hospital in New York City, the number of coronavirus patients at the 500-bed facility doubled in two days this week.
WHO officials warn health systems are 'collapsing' under coronavirus: 'This isn't just a bad flu season'
On Thursday, the number of people who have died from COVID-19 in Italy surpassed that of China.
Watch live: World Health Organization holds press conference on the coronavirus outbreak
World Health Organization officials are holding a press conference to update the public on the coronavirus outbreak.
Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds press conference on the coronavirus outbreak
The coronavirus has infected more than 5,000 people in the state.
The coronavirus could kill millions of Americans: 'Do the math,' immunization specialist says
Asked whether the U.S. could see millions of deaths, she said "It would not surprise me. We need to prepare for the worst."
Coronavirus: California issues stay home order, global death toll surpasses 10,000
Los Angeles issued a "Safer at Home" emergency order, meaning residents must "immediately limit all movement outside of their homes beyond what is absolutely essential," Mayor Eric Garcetti said.
US has more than 13,000 cases, California governor estimates 25.5 million residents will get virus
As of Thursday, more than 242,000 cases of coronavirus have been reported, resulting in at least 9,800 deaths.
South Korea stocks surge more than 7% as China keeps loan prime rate unchanged
China's loan prime rates (LPR) on Friday were kept unchanged from their February levels, with both the 1-year and 5-year LPR left steady at 4.05% and 4.75%, respectively.
Coronavirus: NYC has 3,615 confirmed cases, including an inmate at Rikers Island, Mayor de Blasio says
The number of infections in New York City jumped by more than 1,000 cases in a matter of hours — since Thursday morning when Gov. Andrew Cuomo said there were 2,469 infections in the city.
Coronavirus: California estimates 25.5 million residents — 56% of the state — will get virus in next 8 weeks
"In the last 24 hours, we had 126 new COVID-19 cases, a 21 percent increase. In some parts of our state, our case rate is doubling every four days," Newsom wrote in a letter dated Wednesday.
Italy's death toll from the coronavirus overtakes China's
The number of people who have died from the coronavirus in Italy has hit 3,405, according to Reuters.
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