Novel coronavirus

What drove the 'unprecedented' postponement of the Tokyo Olympics

Olympic history was made Tuesday when Japan and the International Olympic Committee decided to postpone this summer’s games to 2021. John Yang reports and speaks with USA Today’s Christine Brennan, who has covered every Olympic Games since 1984.

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Key medical glove factories cut staff 50% during outbreak

By Juliet Linderman, Martha Mendoza, Associated Press

Malaysian glove factories, which supply majority of the world's gloves, are operating at half capacity to comply with new national rules aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Shortages already reported the U.S. are expected to worsen.

WATCH: Kentucky Gov. Beshear gives novel coronavirus update

By Justin Stabley

Kentucky Gov. Beshear gives an update on the state's current novel coronavirus situation as the number of U.S. cases dramatically increases.

States differ on exempting worship from coronavirus closures

By Elana Schor, Associated Press

As multiple governors issue orders to curb large gatherings, at least a half-dozen states have exempted some level of religious activity.

Dow has best day since 1933 as Congress nears deal on aid

By Stan Choe, Damian J. Troise, Alex Veiga, Associated Press

Despite the gains, investors were far from saying markets have hit bottom. Rallies nearly as big as this have punctuated the last few weeks, and none lasted more than a day.

WATCH: White House coronavirus task force holds news briefing

By Associated Press

The White House task force will give an update on the nation's current novel coronavirus situation at 5:30 p.m. ET. Watch it live here.

WATCH: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gives coronavirus update

By Justin Stabley

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gives an update on the state's current novel coronavirus situation as the number of U.S. cases dramatically increases.

Yo-Yo Ma calls for #SongsOfComfort amid pandemic. Here's how you can join the effort

By Joshua Barajas

Yo-Yo Ma has brought joy to listeners for decades with his virtuosic musicianship. Now, he is using his music to offer some comfort to a global audience in the midst of a pandemic that has sparked widespread anxiety and pain.

Terrence McNally, lauded American playwright, dies at 81

By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

McNally, one of America’s great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays "Love! Valour! Compassion!" and "Master Class" and the musicals "Ragtime" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," has died of complications from the coronavirus.

Trump wants U.S. reopened by Easter despite expert warnings

By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Health experts have made clear that unless Americans continue to dramatically limit social interaction, the number of infections will overwhelm the healthcare system, leading to many more deaths.