Novel coronavirus

Global coronavirus cases top 20 million

By Nicole Winfield, Elaine Kurtenbach, Mark Stevenson, Associated Press

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide topped 20 million, more than half of them from the United States, India and Brazil.

Russia clears virus vaccine despite scientific skepticism

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

Russia on Tuesday became the first country to clear a coronavirus vaccine and declare it ready for use, despite international skepticism.

Analysis: Ventilation should be part of the conversation on school reopening. Why isn't it?

By Alexandra Feathers, STAT News

COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through respiratory droplets in the air. Why isn't improving ventilation a key part of the effort to reopen schools?…

WATCH: Georgia governor says school reopenings going well despite photo of crowded hallway

By Jeff Martin, Jeff Amy, Associated Press

Photos shared widely on social media last week showed hallways packed shoulder to shoulder with students at North Paulding High School northwest of Atlanta.

Extreme poverty rises and a generation sees future slip away

By Elias Meseret, Cara Anna, Associated Press

Decades of progress in one of modern history's greatest achievements, the fight against extreme poverty, are now in danger.

WATCH: Trump says he feels 'safe' after shooting near White House

By Associated Press

Trump said Monday that his acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination will be held at either the White House or the Gettysburg battlefield.

Health officials are quitting or getting fired amid outbreak

By Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press, Lauren Weber, KHN

Vilified, threatened with violence and in some cases suffering from burnout, dozens of state and local public health officials around the U.S. have resigned or have been fired amid the coronavirus outbreak.

WATCH: Washington, D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser speaks about weekend shooting

By Associated Press

A dispute that erupted into gun fire during a large outdoor party in Washington, D.C., early Sunday left one person dead and some 20 others injured.

WATCH: White House press secretary talks China sanctions, RNC speech, Belarus

By Associated Press

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany will give a news briefing Monday after President Donald Trump signed executive orders on COVID-19 economic relief.

Ask us your questions about the pandemic and the 2020 elections

By PBS NewsHour

Do you have a question about how the coronavirus pandemic will affect your vote and the 2020 campaign? Now's your chance to ask the experts and our reporters.