‘Ticking time bombs’: U.S. jails raise alarm amid coronavirus outbreak
Comparing crowded U.S. jails to “ticking time bombs,” defense lawyers are urging law enforcement officials to release more defendants on bail while they await trial amid the coronavirus pandemic – an approach that has already been adopted by San Franci…
WHO confirms two coronavirus cases among its staff
An official from the World Health Organization, the body leading the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic, said on Tuesday that two staff members have been confirmed to be infected with coronavirus.
Biden aims to shut out Sanders in Democratic primaries amid coronavirus fears
Joe Biden will look to build on his dominant lead in the Democratic presidential race when three states cast votes on Tuesday, but Ohio postponed its planned primary over health concerns amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Malaysia reports 120 new coronavirus cases, two deaths
Malaysia reported 120 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday and two fatalities.
Uber suspends pooled rides in U.S., Canada to limit coronavirus spread
Uber Technologies Inc on Tuesday began suspending shared rides on its ride-hailing platform in the United States and Canada to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Factbox: Latest on the spread of coronavirus around the world
Hundreds of millions of people worldwide were adjusting on Wednesday to once-in-a-generation measures to battle the coronavirus crisis that is not only killing the old and vulnerable but also threatening prolonged economic misery.
Trump and U.S. states ramp up drive to slow spread of coronavirus
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Coronavirus leads Ohio to delay election despite judge’s refusal
Ohio will postpone its presidential nominating election planned for Tuesday, despite a judge’s refusal to endorse a postponement, because the public health emergency caused by the coronavirus makes it too dangerous, Governor Mike DeWine said.
Coronavirus prompts Ohio to postpone primary election despite judge’s refusal
Ohio will postpone Tuesday’s presidential nominating election despite judge’s refusal to shut it down, citing a public health emergency caused by the threat of the coronavirus, Governor Mike DeWine said on Twitter.
‘You can run a G7 country from home’: Canada’s Trudeau relies on phone lines and Lego
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in quarantine since his wife tested positive for the coronavirus last week, is pulling the levers of power from an old brick mansion with a stockpile of Legos to help keep his three kids busy.
