Explainer: How Trump has sealed off the United States during coronavirus outbreak
President Donald Trump has taken drastic steps to curb the entry of foreigners into the United States since his administration declared a public health emergency over the new coronavirus outbreak.
U.S. warship hit by coronavirus outbreak, halts mission
A U.S. Navy destroyer has been hit with a coronavirus outbreak as it carried out a counter-narcotics mission, U.S. officials said on Friday, dealing another blow to the military as it grapples with the pandemic.
U.S. coronavirus death toll doubles in 10 days to more than 50,000: Reuters tally
The U.S. death toll from the novel coronavirus reached 50,000 on Friday, having doubled in 10 days, according to a Reuters tally.
Exclusive: U.S. Navy destroyer in Caribbean sees significant coronavirus outbreak
A U.S. Navy destroyer is believed to have a significant coronavirus outbreak on board as it carries out a counter-narcotics mission in the Caribbean, U.S. officials told Reuters on Friday, marking the latest challenge for the military in dealing with t…
Pentagon confirms coronavirus outbreak on U.S. destroyer
The Pentagon on Friday confirmed an outbreak of coronavirus aboard a U.S. Navy destroyer, saying one of the sailors infected was medically evacuated from the vessel and it was halting operations and returning to port.
As U.S. coronavirus death toll nears 50,000, Georgia forges ahead with reopening
With the U.S. coronavirus death toll nearing 50,000, Georgia pushed ahead with its plan to become the first state to allow an array of small businesses to reopen on Friday despite the disapproval of U.S. President Donald Trump and health experts.
Michigan governor extends shutdown order but lifts some restrictions
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Friday extended her stay-at-home order through May 15 as the Midwestern state battles to control the coronavirus pandemic, but lifted restrictions so some businesses can open and the public can participate in outdo…
Senator Rubio: new small business aid program to launch Monday
The U.S. Small Business Admininstration will make additional coronavirus-related financial assistance available to small businesses beginning on Monday, a top Republican senator said.
Georgia forges ahead with reopening despite disapproval of Trump, pandemic experts
Georgia pushed ahead with its plan to become the first U.S. state to allow an array of merchants to reopen on Friday following a month-long shutdown to stanch the coronavirus outbreak, even though both U.S. President Donald Trump and health experts voi…
Judge blocks California law that required background checks to buy ammunition
A U.S. federal judge has blocked a California law that required background checks for people buying ammunition, saying it violated the constitutional right to bear arms.
