Novel coronavirus

Amid criticism, drugmaker waives specialty status for COVID-19 drug

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Facing public criticism, the maker of a promising coronavirus drug said Wednesday it will waive a special regulatory designation that could have allowed it to block competition and boost profits for its treatment.

Trump administration urged to free migrants as virus surges

By Ben Fox, Philip Marcelo, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

Pressure was mounting on the Trump administration Wednesday to release people from immigration detention facilities where at least one detainee has tested positive for COVID-19 and advocates fear tight quarters and overall conditions could cause rapid spread of the virus.

Global pandemic postpones this year's Tony Awards

By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

The show was originally scheduled for June 7 but the virus forced all 41 Broadway theaters to go dark and caused turmoil in the Tony schedule.

New York struggles with coronavirus as U.S. deaths top 1,000

By Jennifer Peltz, Colleen Long, Associated Press

New York authorities mobilized to head off a potential public health disaster in the city Wednesday, with its emergence as the nation's biggest coronavirus hot spot a warning flare — and perhaps a cautionary tale — for the rest of…

Citing virus, Putin delays vote that would extend his rule

By Daria Litvinova, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin has postponed a nationwide vote on proposed constitutional amendments that include a change potentially allowing him to stay in office until 2036.

Chicago reserves hotel rooms to ease hospital demand

By Kathleen Foody, Associated Press

Chicago's plan to reserve at least 1,000 hotel rooms through partnerships with five hotels is the first such sweeping strategy unveiled in the U.S. aimed at relieving the pressure on hospitals that are the only option for the seriously sick.

WATCH: Ohio governor gives coronavirus update

By Justin Stabley

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will give an update on the state’s current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads.

WATCH: House minority leader holds conference on virus aid package

By Justin Stabley

House Minority Leader McCarthy will give an update on the congressional aid package as the novel coronavirus outbreak spreads.

WATCH: Trump, White House coronavirus task force holds press briefing on outbreak

By Andrew Taylor, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

President Donald Trump said of the greatest public-health emergency in anyone's lifetime, "I don’t think its going to end up being such a rough patch" and anticipated the economy soaring “like a rocket ship” when it's over. Yet he implored…