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Special podcast: Understanding the coronavirus

What are the origins of novel coronavirus and what comes next? Peter Daszak, a zoologist who studies outbreaks, and PBS NewsHour health and data producer Laura Santhanam join PBS NewsHour correspondent Lisa Desjardins for a closer look.

Army closing recruiting stations, moves effort online

By Robert Burns, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

James McConville, chief of staff of the Army, tells Pentagon reporters the service will move to "virtual" recruiting.

Student scientists, athletes and artists miss opportunities when learning moves online

By Meredith Kolodner and Jon Marcus, Caroline Preston, Delece Smith-Barrow, The Hechinger Report

The closing of colleges and universities has disrupted the educations of millions of students. But it’s affecting the lives of many in ways that are not yet widely understood.

Zimbabwe has 1st COVID-19 case while Africa cancels flights

By Cara Anna, Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press

The health minister says the infected man lives in Victoria Falls, one of Africa's most visited tourist destinations.

WATCH: Illinois governor orders residents to stay at home

By John O'Connor, Associated Press

Pritzker's order announced Friday will still allow the state's 12.6 million residents to seek essentials including groceries and medicine.

Lab supply shortages add new challenges to coronavirus testing

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — First, some of the coronavirus tests didn't work. Then there weren't enough to go around. Now, just as the federal government tries to ramp up nationwide screening, laboratory workers are warning of a new roadblock: dire shortages…

Minor league advocacy group demands $15,000 salaries

By Jake Seiner, Associated Press

Many have been shut out of their spring training camps due to the coronavirus pandemic, despite relying on those complexes for food, training facilities and often housing.

Mississippi is latest state to delay elections amid pandemic

By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press

With Friday's announcement, Mississippi joins a number of other states that have postponed elections amid the global pandemic.

As virus grips nation, advocates move to halt evictions

By Kat Stafford, Aaron Morrison, Associated Press

President Donald Trump has announced a package that suspends evictions and foreclosures for 60 days. But the vast majority of renters, who are generally low income and disproportionately African American, Latino and other minorities, will not be covered.