Health

WATCH: NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio gives coronavirus update

By Courtney Vinopal

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio holds a news conference April 21 to give an update on the city’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus.

Conspiracy theorists burn 5G towers claiming link to virus

By Kelvin Chan, Beatrice Dupuy, Associated Press

In Europe, conspiracy theories linking new 5G mobile networks and the coronavirus pandemic are fueling arson attacks on cell towers.

Muslims try to keep Ramadan spirit amid virus restrictions

By Samy Magdy, Associated Press

As Ramadan begins with the new moon later this week, Muslims around the world are trying to maintain the cherished rituals of Islam's holiest month without further spreading the outbreak.

South Korea downplays concerns over Kim Jong Un’s health

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

South Korean officials reported no unusual activity in North Korea on Tuesday following unconfirmed media reports that leader Kim Jong Un was in fragile health after surgery.

UN urges world to quickly scale up medicines, vaccines

By Cara Anna, Elena Becatoros, Chris Blake, Associated Press

The U.N. resolution asked Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to work with the WHO and make recommendations to ensure that all people have equitable and timely access to testing, medical supplies, drugs and future vaccines, especially in developing countries.

Talks drag on $450 billion virus aid for small businesses, hospitals

By Andrew Taylor, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The Trump administration and Congress are struggling to seal an agreement on more than $450 billion to help small businesses hurt by the coronavirus, but the Trump administration and key lawmakers insisted a final pact is within reach.

W.Va. governor calls for easing restrictions

By Associated Press

The Republican governor said he will allow hospitals to begin performing elective procedures if the facilities meet an unspecified set of criteria, saying it would be the first step to restarting the economy.

States work to keep meat plants open despite virus outbreaks

By Ryan Foley, Associated Press

Governors in the Midwest are working to keep large meatpacking plants operating despite coronavirus outbreaks that have sickened hundreds of workers and threaten to disrupt the nation's supply of pork and beef.

Crowds gather to protest restrictions, but health experts issue grim warning

By William Brangham

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Feds to track and share information on nursing home outbreaks

By Candice Choi, Associated Press

Calling nursing homes ground zero of the coronavirus crisis, federal officials said Monday they plan to start monitoring infections and deaths in such facilities to help spot trends and early signs the virus is spreading in communities.