Novel coronavirus

U.S. will send aid to Palestinians to fight virus

By Associated Press

It’s the first new U.S. assistance to the Palestinians since the administration slashed and then virtually eliminated all aid to them as it moved to coordinate its policy with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Read the White House’s guidelines for reopening public life in phases

By Yamiche Alcindor and Associated Press

The guidelines say states or regions should meet certain criteria before moving to a phased opening.

Bubonic plague inspired eerily similar reactions among the rich as today’s pandemic

By Kathryn McKinley, The Conversation

Then – as now – the wealthy fled to the countryside, while the urban poor were forced to work on the front lines.

‘The worst is yet to come.’ How COVID-19 could wipe out many rural hospitals

By Laura Santhanam

With health officials across the country telling the public to stay home unless they need immediate medical care, rural hospitals have seen demand for services -- and revenue -- plummet.

WATCH: Illinois Gov. Pritzker to address regional plans to reopen economy

By Associated Press

Seven Midwestern governors announced Thursday that they will coordinate on reopening their state economies, after similar pacts were made in the Northeast and on the West Coast.

Muslims grapple with how to handle upcoming Ramadan rituals in coronavirus era

By Mariam Fam, Associated Press

Ramadan, which starts later this month, unites Muslims the world over in fasting and worship.

‘The Plague’ perfectly captures the risk in returning to normal

By Dr. Howard Markel

It's the most vexing phase of an epidemic -- once an illness peters out, healthy people begin to place it in the past.

WATCH: NJ Gov. Murphy ‘heartbroken’ over coronavirus related deaths at nursing home

By Courtney Vinopal

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and fellow state officials held a news conference April 16 to give an update on the state’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus.

U.K. government extends virus lockdown by at least 3 weeks

By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press

The lockdown has been in place since March 23. Schools, pubs, restaurants and most shops are closed, and most people are allowed to leave home only for essential errands or exercise.

WATCH: White House offers governors a road map for pandemic recovery

By Zeke Miller, Alan Suderman, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The new guidelines are aimed at easing restrictions in areas with low transmission of the coronavirus, while holding the line in harder-hit locations.