Novel coronavirus

Schools face big virus test as students return to classroom

By Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press

As the school year approaches, educators are developing different policies to respond to COVID 19 outbreaks.

Last-ditch virus aid talks collapse with no new help for U.S. unemployed

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

This makes it increasingly likely that Washington gridlock will mean more hardship for millions of people who are losing enhanced jobless benefits and further damage for an economy pummeled by the still-raging coronavirus.

Opioid deaths are surging in the pandemic. Here’s how treatment is adapting

By Zoe Rohrich

States across the country are reporting an increase in opioid-related fatalities. The pandemic means adopting new methods to provide treatment for drugs and alcohol.

Families volunteer to perform at-home tests for coronavirus research

By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press

They're enrolled in an experiment investigating how many children are infected, how many have symptoms and how likely they are to spread it. The answers could help determine the safety of in-class education during the pandemic.

CDC reports show racial disparities in kids with COVID-19

By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

Hispanic children were hospitalized at a rate eight times higher than white kids. Black children were hospitalized at a rate five times higher. The second report examined cases of a rare virus-associated syndrome in kids. Nearly three-quarters of the children…

WATCH: Pelosi, Schumer on the latest on virus aid negotiations

By Associated Press

In a news conference Friday House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she offered a major concession to Republicans in a last-ditch effort to revive collapsing virus aid negotiations.

WATCH: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issues new face mask guidelines

By Associated Press

The governor of Illinois is issuing new guidelines which include fines for businesses that don't follow rules about face masks and social distancing to slow the spread of coronavirus.

India surpasses 2 million cases as health volunteers strike

By Associated Press

Even as India has maintained comparatively low mortality rates, the disease has spread widely across the country, with the burden shifting in recent weeks from cities with robust health systems to rural areas.