Health

WATCH: Minnesota governor gives coronavirus update

By Justin Stabley

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gives an update on the state’s current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads.

WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update

By Candice Norwood

Ralph Northam is scheduled to speak at 2 p.m. ET today.

WATCH: As New York death toll doubles, Cuomo ponders 'how does it end?'

By Michael R. Sisak, Angela Charlton, Mark Sherman, Associated Press

New York authorities rushed to bring in an army of medical volunteers Wednesday as the statewide death toll from the coronavirus doubled in 72 hours to more than 1,900 and the wail of ambulances in the otherwise eerily quiet streets…

WATCH: Louisiana governor gives novel coronavirus update

By Candice Norwood

Edwards is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m. ET today.

WATCH: D.C. mayor gives novel coronavirus update as infections grow among first responders

By Associated Press

The District of Columbia has announced nine new COVID-19 infections among first responders.

WATCH: New Jersey governor gives coronavirus update

By Candice Norwood

Phil Murphy is scheduled to speak at 1 p.m. ET today.

Rural areas fear spread of virus as more hospitals close

By Associated Press

The pandemic erupted at an awful time for communities trying to fill health care gaps following the closure of 170 rural hospitals across the nation in the last 15 years.

Should you wear mask in public if not sick with coronavirus?

By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

Worldwide, the top priority for masks goes to health workers, who are in close contact with patients. Masks are also recommended for the sick.

Too little too late? Experts decry Mexico virus policy delay

By María Verza, Christopher Sherman, Associated Press

Some experts warn the sprawling country of 129 million is acting too late and testing too little to prevent the type of crisis unfolding across the border in the U.S.

Those without broadband struggle in a stay-at-home nation

By Tali Arbel, Michael Casey, Associated Press

While more people have been connected in recent years, tens of millions still lack access to high-speed internet because phone and cable companies hesitate to invest in far-flung rural areas.