Novel coronavirus

‘Stay at home’: UK limits gatherings to 2 people in virus response

By Danica Kirka, Pan Pylas, Associated Press

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Monday sweeping curbs on everyday activity including the banning of any gatherings of more than two people.

Coronavirus could ravage vulnerable populations in war zones, say experts

Fighting the novel coronavirus pandemic is difficult enough in developed countries and regions like the U.S. and Western Europe. In areas with active conflicts and large populations of refugees, the challenge is even harder, and the situations are growing more…

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In briefing, Trump expresses eagerness to return economy to normal

On Monday evening, the White House held another briefing to update the country on national measures to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Once again, President Trump was flanked by members of the team leading the effort, including Vice President Mike Pence.

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South Africa to go into 3-week nationwide lockdown

By Mogomotsi Magome, Andrew Meldrum, Associated Press

South Africa, Africa's most industrialized economy and a nation of 57 million people, will to go into a nationwide lockdown for 21 days starting Thursday to try to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, the president said Monday.

School districts take unplanned plunge into online learning

By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

With schools shut down for the coronavirus outbreak, districts and educators are launching a massive, unplanned test of virtual teaching.

What is a ventilator and how does it help COVID-19 patients?

By Fedor Kossakovski

It's estimated that almost 1 million COVID-19 patients in the country will require a ventilator.

Boeing to suspend production in Seattle because of virus

By Martha Bellisle, Rachel La Corte, Associated Press

Boeing is suspending operations at its Seattle area facilities due to the spread of coronavirus, idling tens of thousands of workers.

WATCH: Trump, Pence give update on U.S. coronavirus response

By Courtney Vinopal

President Donald Trump is expected to offer an update on Monday about the continuing U.S. response to the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, alongside the White House Task force.

Sen. Rand Paul kept working for six days after virus test

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he was tested a week ago for the novel coronavirus, but continued working at the Capitol because he "felt that it was highly unlikely" he was sick since he had no symptoms of the illness.

WATCH: D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser gives coronavirus update

By Harry Zahn

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser called on the federal government for more support at a news conference Monday after announcing the second death in the nation's capital from COVID-19 a day earlier.