The U.S. confirmed its first case of the coronavirus on Jan. 21. It’s been three long months. A look at what we’ve learned and where we are going.
Author: Grace Hauck, USA TODAY
‘Got my blood boiling’: Florida nursing homes ask governor for immunity from coronavirus lawsuits
The Florida Health Care Association sent a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis seeking immunity under certain conditions for nursing homes, other facilities.
States are restricting Easter gatherings amid COVID-19. Churches and lawmakers are pushing back.
As people across the nation prepare to celebrate Easter, states are cracking down on religious gatherings to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.
More than 2,000 coronavirus patients have died in US
Cases have been reported in all 50 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. New York has reported the most deaths.
‘A game changer’: FDA authorizes Abbott Labs’ portable, 5-minute coronavirus test the size of a toaster
The FDA has authorized Abbott Labs’ coronavirus test that the company says delivers results in five to 13 minutes.
Chicagoans under stay-at-home orders spread hope with a city-wide sing-along of Bon Jovi’s ‘Livin’ On A Prayer’
Chicagoans belted out Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ On A Prayer” Saturday night, standing at windows, in yards and on balconies in freezing weather.
Coronavirus lockdowns: These states are ordering residents to stay home or shelter in place
California, Illinois, New York and New Jersey are among the states cracking down on residents’ movements amid the continued spread of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus updates: Vice President Pence tests negative, Italy death toll surges, world tops 300K cases
As more U.S. states enact strict stay-at-home orders to slow the community spread of COVID-19, Italy’s daily death toll continues to climb.
Coronavirus updates: Trump tests negative, 20 states close all schools, US death toll hits 50
The latest news on the coronavirus outbreak, the US response and what you need to know.
Chinese patient dies in France from coronavirus, the first death in Europe, French official says
France’s health minister has announced the first coronavirus death in Europe. In China, more than 1,600 people have died from the virus.