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The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: — Virus death toll and unemployment surge in Europe and U.S. — Russian police detained […]

Image copyright John Wright Image caption Dr Dinesh Saralaya at the entrance to the Red Zone In his first diary for the BBC, published on Monday 30 March, Dr John Wright of Bradford Royal Infirmary reported on his hospital’s preparations for the coronavirus storm. In the last few days, the storm has begun, putting all

Because the coronavirus pandemic is limiting business to essential services, many Americans are out of work right now. More than 6.6 million people applied for unemployment benefits last week, a grim new record, according to the Department of Labor. Some industries are delaying start dates for new hires. About 64% of talent acquisition leaders who

NEW YORK — Pat Marmo walked among 20 or so deceased in the basement of his Brooklyn funeral home, his protective mask pulled down so his pleas could be heard. “Every person there, they’re not a body,” he said. “They’re a father, they’re a mother, they’re a grandmother. They’re not bodies. They’re people.” Like many

Image copyright Reuters The government is under pressure to explain how it will meet its target of increasing coronavirus testing ten-fold by the end of April. Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said he wants 100,000 tests to be carried out every day. But Labour said there were no details on how this could be achieved

Self-isolation got you down? You might want to give Houseparty a try. The free video chat app, which might be best described as a Snapchat-Zoom hybrid, has been rapidly gaining popularity among those desperately seeking human interaction. If you’re looking for new ways to kill time while catching up with friends, learn more about how

WASHINGTON — Two weeks ago, the Pentagon promised to make as many as 2,000 military ventilators available as the federal government strains to contend with the coronavirus pandemic. As of Wednesday, less than half had been allocated, despite a desperate need across the country. At the Federal Emergency Management Agency, tasked with coordinating the federal

Image copyright Getty Images The UK’s newest, and largest, hospital facility is preparing to open its doors to take in coronavirus patients needing intensive care treatment. East London’s ExCeL exhibition centre, which normally plays host to lifestyle shows, expos and conferences, has been converted into the temporary NHS Nightingale hospital, with space for 4,000 beds.

The Portland, Oregon, grocery chain Green Zebra prides itself on caring for the environment. The store specializes in sustainably raised food and socially conscious policies, encouraging customers to use reusable bags for their purchases in order to help reduce waste. But lately, they’ve reversed this policy. Due to the coronavirus epidemic, customers are being asked

ALBANY, N.Y. — As coronavirus cases soared, New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio asked New Yorkers on Thursday to wear a face covering when they go outside to prevent the spread of the virus. Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned that the state’s supply of breathing machines could be exhausted in six days. And the COVID-19