Novel coronavirus

Democrats block vote on virus aid package to wrangle more help for workers, public health

By Andrew Taylor, Jonathan Lemire, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

At the Capitol, tempers flared and emotions were raw as senators struggled over critically needed aid. Democrats argue the package is tilted toward corporations.

Ontario to close all non-essential businesses

By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

Ontario Gov. Doug Ford said Monday he will release the list of businesses that will be allowed to stay open, but food will remain on the grocery store shelves and people will still have access to medication.

Stocks fall, despite federal aid as traders wait for Congress

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

Earlier, markets got a bump following the Federal Reserve's latest massive announcement of support. But the gains quickly vanished.

WATCH: Biden urges Trump to give Americans ‘unvarnished truth’ about COVID-19

By Courtney Vinopal

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Monday criticized President Donald Trump for using daily press briefings with the White House coronavirus task force as an opportunity to lash out at the media and political rivals rather than “inform and reassure”…

WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update

By Justin Stabley

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam gives an update on the state's current novel coronavirus situation as the number of U.S. cases dramatically increases.

WATCH: North Carolina governor gives coronavirus update

By Justin Stabley

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper gives an update on the state's current novel coronavirus situation as the number of U.S. cases dramatically increases.

UN chief urges immediate global cease-fire to fight COVID-19

By Associated Press

The U.N. chief said: "It is time to put armed conflict on lock down and focus together on the true fight of our lives."…

Trump appears to waffle on shutdown as Congress pursues aid

By Andrew Taylor, Jonathan Lemire, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

President Donald Trump suggested Monday he had qualms about extending the current 15-day suggested shutdown as his officials warned about the deepening coronavirus crisis and Congress and the White House struggled to complete a nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package.

Over 1.5 billion globally asked to stay home to escape virus

By Lori Hinnant, Foster Klug, Associated Press

The hunt for masks, ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe, as more than 1.5 billion people — one-fifth of the world's population — were asked or ordered to stay home on Monday to try to blunt…

Fed to buy as much government debt as needed to aid economy

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The Fed's announcement Monday removes any dollar limits from its plans to support the flow of credit through an economy that has been ravaged by the viral outbreak.