Novel coronavirus

Many field hospitals are empty, but may be used if there's a second wave of infections

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

Uncertainty in planning for the coronavirus pandemic has left the globe dotted with dozens of barely used or unused temporary field hospitals. Many makeshift facilities will now be kept on standby for a potential second wave of infections.

WATCH: Trump says he won't extend federal social distancing guidelines

By Kevin Freking, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

President Trump says the federal government’s coronavirus social distancing guidelines will be “fading out” when they expire on Thursday and states pivot to reopening.

WATCH: Fed signals it will likely keep rates near zero for months

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Fed chair Jerome Powell suggested that given the depth of the U.S. economic catastrophe, with perhaps 30 million people having lost jobs in the past six weeks, it will “probably will take some time for us to get back to…

Economists say quick rebound from recession is unlikely

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

Hopes are beginning to arise that the U.S. economy might be poised to rebound by the second half of the year. Yet most economists say such expectations should be kept in check.

Food crisis deepens as Puerto Rico school cafeterias shutter

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Puerto Rico is refusing to open school cafeterias amid coronavirus health concerns and has not tapped into millions of federal dollars for help.

52 people who worked or voted in Wisconsin election have COVID-19

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

More than 50 people who voted in person or worked the polls during Wisconsin’s election earlier this month have tested positive for COVID-19 so far.

McConnell now open to state aid in next virus relief bill

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Reversing course, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell now says he is "open" to considering additional funds for state and local governments in the next coronavirus relief bill.

Making public transit safe a next hurdle in easing lockdowns

By Mike Corder, Angela Charlton, Associated Press

Public transportation systems in cities around the world are key to getting workers back on the job and restarting devastated economies as coronavirus infections decline. Yet officials say mass transit will have to be re-imagined for the pandemic era.

WATCH: 5 tips for talking to children about COVID-19

By Justin Stabley

The uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic has caused stress for millions across the globe. For children, who have seen their daily lives and schooling structures upended, the stress may manifest in different ways.