Health

Brazil's governors rise up against Bolsonaro's outbreak stance

By Mauricio Savarese, David Biller, Associated Press

Bolsonaro contends that the clampdown already ordered by many governors will deeply wound Brazil's already beleaguered economy and spark social unrest.

Judges, lawyers push to close immigration courts amid virus

By Julie Watson, Amy Taxin, Associated Press

The Trump administration is telling immigration judges, attorneys and migrants to keep preparing for hearings and coming to court. Lawyers and judges are calling for a total shutdown and say most hearings can be done by phone so immigrants aren't stuck…

WATCH: White House coronavirus task force holds news briefing

By Justin Stabley

The White House task force is expected to give an update on the nation's current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads.

WATCH: Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards gives coronavirus update

By Justin Stabley

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards gives an update on the state’s current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads.

In the middle of a pandemic, 'babies come in the same way they always have'

By Sebastian Rich

As much of the rest of the country moved to isolate themselves and stay at home, these midwives checked in to work -- birth does not halt for pandemics.

Elderly inmates at risk as pandemic also impacts prisons

By David Montgomery, Stateline

“You’re going to see devastation that’s unbelievable.”…

WATCH: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker gives coronavirus update

By Justin Stabley

Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker gives an update on the state’s current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads.

WATCH: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine gives coronavirus update

By Justin Stabley

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper gives an update on the state's current novel coronavirus situation as the number of U.S. cases dramatically increases.

Abortion providers sue Texas over virus outbreak order

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

Abortion providers accused Republican leaders in Texas of exploiting the pandemic for politics after Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday halted nonessential surgeries in order to free up medical supplies to fight COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.

Colorado orders residents to stay at home as virus spreads

By Associated Press

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said he is taking this “extreme measure,” effective Thursday until April 11 because restrictions taken to date haven't done enough to reduce the spread of the virus.