Health

Read the White House’s guidelines for reopening public life in phases

By Yamiche Alcindor and Associated Press

The guidelines say states or regions should meet certain criteria before moving to a phased opening.

‘The worst is yet to come.’ How COVID-19 could wipe out many rural hospitals

By Laura Santhanam

With health officials across the country telling the public to stay home unless they need immediate medical care, rural hospitals have seen demand for services -- and revenue -- plummet.

‘The Plague’ perfectly captures the risk in returning to normal

By Dr. Howard Markel

It's the most vexing phase of an epidemic -- once an illness peters out, healthy people begin to place it in the past.

WATCH: NJ Gov. Murphy ‘heartbroken’ over coronavirus related deaths at nursing home

By Courtney Vinopal

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and fellow state officials held a news conference April 16 to give an update on the state’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus.

Medical intelligence sleuths tracked, warned of new virus

By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press

In late February when President Donald Trump was urging Americans not to panic over the novel coronavirus, alarms were sounding at a little-known intelligence unit situated on a U.S. Army base an hour's drive north of Washington.

WATCH: Louisiana Gov. Edwards and Rep. Scalise on importance of social distancing

By Courtney Vinopal

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards held a news conference April 16 to give an update on the state’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus.

Reopening country could require thousands more public health workers

By Carla K. Johnson, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

Experts say the United States does not have enough public health workers to suppress another outbreak. The work could require as many as 300,000 public health workers.

WATCH: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces extension of stay-at-home order

By Associated Press

New York state will extend its stay-at-home restrictions at least through May 15 amid signs the initial wave of the coronavirus outbreak is slowing down.

Africa to roll out more than 1 million coronavirus tests

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

Africa doesn't have as many virus cases as Europe and the U.S., but the trajectory looks alarmingly similar.

WATCH: IMFC held news conference amid coronavirus outbreak

By Courtney Vinopal

The International Monetary and Financial Committee held a news conference April 16 featuring IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and IMFC Chair Lesetja Kganyago amid the coronavirus outbreak.