Organizations ask for help to save rescue dogs amid COVID-19 pandemic

International travel restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are impairing the efforts of rescue dogs organizations.

Man drives boat in pool to satisfy urge during coronavirus outbreak

Self-isolation and social distancing disrupted his boating hobby, so an Australian man took his boat for a ride in his backyard swimming pool instead.

Hantavirus kills man in coronavirus-hit China, 32 others tested, report says

A man in China who died on Monday reportedly tested positive for hantavirus, leading officials to test an additional 32 people who had traveled on a bus with him before his death, Global Times reported. The rat-borne illness, which U.S. health officials say cannot be transmitted from person-to-person, is typically passed to patients when they breathe in air contaminated with the virus through rodent droppings.

Minnesota school resource officer keeping up his daily doodles despite school closure

A school resource officer in New Brighton, Minnesota known for his daily doodles isn’t letting the fact that schools are closed keep him from trying to brighten students’ days with his drawings. 

Work stops at Atlanta prop houses during filming halt 

Hollywood is on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that means businesses that support the film and television industry are also on hold.

DeKalb County bans in-person dining, issues state of emergency

Residents in DeKalb County are under a state of emergency effective Monday March 23, as county officials work to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Man faces terror charges after coughing on grocery store worker

A New Jersey man the governor described as a "knucklehead" faces multiple charges after he allegedly coughed on a grocery store worker and then claimed to have coronavirus.

Cobb County declares state of emergency, orders residents to 'shelter in place'

Cobb County Commission Chairman Mike Boyce issued an executive order on Tuesday declaring a state of emergency to help combat the coronavirus. The order also directs county citizens to shelter in place.

Karl-Anthony Towns says his mother has coronavirus, in coma

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns announced on social media late Tuesday night his mother has contracted the coronavirus.

Buckingham Palace stunned after Prince Charles tests positive for COVID-19

Prince Charles, who is first in line to the British throne, has tested positive for coronavirus after displaying mild symptoms, his office has announced.

White House, Congress agree on $2 trillion coronavirus rescue bill

The White House and Senate leaders of both major political parties announced an agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion emergency bill to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.