627 deaths in single day in Italy

Italy has an additional 627 coronavirus deaths and 5,986 more positive cases.

Principal transforms into superhero for lunch delivery amid COVID-19 outbreak

A Gwinnett County principal transformed into a superhero this week as his school made sure students who normally rely on free meals or reduced lunches don't go hungry amid the coronavirus outbreak. 

JFK air traffic control technician tests positive for coronavirus

A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) technician who works in the air traffic control tower at John F. Kennedy  International Airport tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to donate nearly $5.4M in local COVID-19 aid

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced on Friday it would be donating nearly $5.4 million in funding for immediate and long-term recovery assistance to organizations in Georgia and Montana.

Non-essential travel restricted at US-Mexico border to control coronavirus spread

Mexico and the U.S. announced plans Friday to sharply limit travel over their busy shared border as they try to control the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

List of California cities ordered to 'shelter in place’

Officials in several California counties have issued ‘shelter in place’ mandates in response to curb the spread of coronavirus. 

Atlanta pastor shares coronavirus battle

Scott Armstrong rarely gets sick. So, when the 48-year-old Atlanta pastor began to experience fatigue and body aches, he wasn't too worried. Then, the cough set in. Eleven days later, Armstrong says he's finally turning a corner in his battle with COVID-19.

Matthew McConaughey, Governor Abbott release PSA on social distancing

The PSA encourages Texans across the state to practice social distancing by staying home in order to reduce the spread of CVOID-19. 

Deputies: 8 arrested in California for price-gouging toilet paper, hand sanitizer

Deputies with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department arrested eight people involved with reselling items like toilet paper and hand sanitizer for outrageous prices.

40 million Californians told to stay at home with no firm end date

“I can assure you home isolation is not my preferred choice, I know it’s not yours, but it’s a necessary one,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said

Buying binge: Marijuana users stocking up during quarantine

New York, San Francisco and Palm Springs, California, are among the cities labeling dispensaries “essential” businesses that can remain open during virus lockdowns, in some cases with limitations.

Wisconsin records first 2 deaths due to novel coronavirus

Two people have died from novel coronavirus in Wisconsin, marking the first deaths linked to the virus in the state.

Atlanta mayor signs executive order limiting restaurants to take-out, closing bars and gyms

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced Thursday that she has signed an executive order limiting restaurants to take out service, closing bars, gyms, and other areas of gathering.

Atlanta allowing restaurants to serve alcohol-to-go temporarily

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has signed an executive order giving restaurants in the city the ability to serve alcohol to go temporarily. 

Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15

The United States is moving its tax deadline from April 15 to July 15, according to a tweet by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.