Health

What is a ventilator and how does it help COVID-19 patients?

By Fedor Kossakovski

It's estimated that almost 1 million COVID-19 patients in the country will require a ventilator.

Boeing to suspend production in Seattle because of virus

By Martha Bellisle, Rachel La Corte, Associated Press

Boeing is suspending operations at its Seattle area facilities due to the spread of coronavirus, idling tens of thousands of workers.

WATCH: Trump, Pence give update on U.S. coronavirus response

By Courtney Vinopal

President Donald Trump is expected to offer an update on Monday about the continuing U.S. response to the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, alongside the White House Task force.

Sen. Rand Paul kept working for six days after virus test

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he was tested a week ago for the novel coronavirus, but continued working at the Capitol because he "felt that it was highly unlikely" he was sick since he had no symptoms of the illness.

WATCH: D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser gives coronavirus update

By Harry Zahn

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser called on the federal government for more support at a news conference Monday after announcing the second death in the nation's capital from COVID-19 a day earlier.

Ontario to close all non-essential businesses

By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

Ontario Gov. Doug Ford said Monday he will release the list of businesses that will be allowed to stay open, but food will remain on the grocery store shelves and people will still have access to medication.

Stocks fall, despite federal aid as traders wait for Congress

By Stan Choe, Damian J. Troise, Alex Veiga, Associated Press

Earlier, markets got a bump following the Federal Reserve's latest massive announcement of support. But the gains quickly vanished.

WATCH: Biden urges Trump to give Americans ‘unvarnished truth’ about COVID-19

By Courtney Vinopal

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Monday criticized President Donald Trump for using daily press briefings with the White House coronavirus task force as an opportunity to lash out at the media and political rivals rather than “inform and reassure”…

WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update

By Justin Stabley

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam gives an update on the state's current novel coronavirus situation as the number of U.S. cases dramatically increases.

WATCH: North Carolina governor 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.