President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has decided to pull back from associating the novel coronavirus with China, which he had previously done by calling it the “China virus” or the “Chinese virus.” After consulting with medical experts, and receiving guidance from the World Health Organization, CNN has determined that that name is both
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President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has decided to pull back from associating the novel coronavirus with China, which he had previously done by calling it the “China virus” or the “Chinese virus.” After consulting with medical experts, and receiving guidance from the World Health Organization, CNN has determined that that name is both
Continue Reading The US has reached out to South Korea and other nations for help in getting enough supplies to fight the coronavirus pandemic in a sharp counterpoint to President Donald Trump’s narrative that the domestic response is enough to combat the crisis. Seoul’s Blue House issued a statement describing a Tuesday call between Trump and President
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials said the number of coronavirus cases on Tuesday reached a milestone of 100, including three more cases in Doña Ana County Those three Doña Ana County cases were among 17 new cases across the state, which is under a stay-at-home order except for essential outings. Officials
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Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Neb. (KPTM) — Metro Transit says it is encouraging riders to use rear bus doors to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. It is also offering free fares for bus and paratransit services. Metro Transit says the policy goes into effect Wednesday and will continue until
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is winning praise for his forceful, no-nonsense response to his state’s coronavirus disaster, inviting comparisons to Rudy Giuliani’s leadership after September 11. But Giuliani was fighting a battle — and quickly squandered his capital. We are in a war and need a dogged leader with long-term vision. We need Cuomo
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MEQUON, Wis. (WDJT) — Concordia University is using its 3D printers around the clock to help hospitals with personal protective equipment shortages. “We did some research and we found out that actually across the country, across the world, people are sharing files to do 3D printing of these
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EL PASO, Texas – The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in El Paso County jumped to at least 12 as of Tuesday evening, officials said. While officials declined to provide any specific information about the newest cases, university officials identified a Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso student and two University of Texas
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Henrik Lerfeldt has fond memories of Kitzloch, a popular restaurant and bar in the Austrian ski resort town of Ischgl, where he partied several nights while on vacation three weeks ago. The 56-year-old Dane, who spoke to CNN from self-quarantine at his home 50 miles from Copenhagen last week, said that his time in Kitzloch
Continue Reading The CNN Entertainment team is here to help those staying “safer at home” during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some of our top time-consuming TV binges: “ER” 15 seasons (331 episodes) = 242.73 hours of television (14,564 minutes) I recently did this binge. It’s bold. It’s brave. It’s hypochondria-inducing. Above everything, though, revisiting this hospital
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Cadbury, the company behind the popular egg-shaped chocolate, has named its next mascot — and it’s not a bunny. The candy company announced Tuesday that after holding nationwide tryouts, two-legged hound Lieutenant Dan has won the title of Cadbury Bunny. Lt. Dan, who sports a pair of pink bunny ears, “has overcome adversity, (and) has
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Smoking, drinking, general poor health: Researchers say these are some of the factors that could explain why more men seem to be dying from coronavirus than women. In countries such as Italy, men represent nearly 60% of people who tested positive for the virus and more than 70% of those who have died, according to
Continue Reading The sidewalk chalkboard on Prospect Park West in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, was pushing Bloody Marys and pancakes over the weekend. “All day delivery,” read the sign outside Krupa Grocery, a neighborhood joint open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week — that is, until New York pressed “pause” last week. Like many establishments,
Continue Reading WASHINGTON, DC — The novel coronavirus pandemic is spreading around the globe and in the United States, now resulting in more than 50,000 cases domestically and nearly 600 deaths. Due to the spike in infections, the White House said Tuesday that people who have recently left the New York City metro area should self-quarantine for 14 days. Deborah Birx,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Cumberland County (WPMT) — A Carlisle man is facing charges after allegedly coughing in close proximity to an elderly citizen and told the victim that he had “the coronavirus.” Daniel Tabussi, 57, is facing simple assault by physical menace, disorderly conduct and other related charges after the incident.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story FORDYCE, Ark. (KFSM) — As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the United States, many restaurants are closing their doors. For truck drivers, this can be especially problematic because drive-thrus are not accessible to heavy-duty trucks. Nearly two years ago, Sonic in Fordyce, Arkansas built a drive-thru
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story TEXARKANA, Texas (KTBS) — As the coronavirus pandemic grows, gun and ammunition sales are also increasing in many states. Steve Shatto, the owner of the Texarkana Gun Barn and Range and the Alpha Pistol Training Center on County Road 1214, said both businesses are continuing to serve customers
Continue Reading Most big sports events in the US now feature a “Salute to the Troops” moment, when fans stand to honor a returned service-member. It’s a tradition that seeks to salve wounds lingering from the Vietnam War, when fierce social divides saw many conscripts spurned when they came home. But when the coronavirus pandemic is over
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Lawmakers say they are on the cusp of a deal to pass a massive $2 trillion (it’s grown!) stimulus package that includes checks for many Americans and direct aid to US businesses. Democrats in the Senate got some concessions from Republicans on oversight of a $500 billion fund to help businesses. We’re going to go
Continue Reading House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Donald Trump have not spoken in more than five months, according to a Pelosi aide, something that’s even more remarkable given the crisis facing the country and the massive rescue packages moving through Congress. The two have not spoken since Pelosi stood up and left at an October 16
Continue Reading Former Vice President Joe Biden chided President Donald Trump on Tuesday for saying he wants the US “opened up and just raring to go” by April 12, telling CNN’s Jake Tapper that Trump should “stop talking and start listening to the medical experts.” Trump set the Easter goal earlier Tuesday on Fox News. It’s a
Continue Reading “Wonder Woman 1984” and “In the Heights” are the latest films to change their release plans amid the coronavirus pandemic. The “Wonder Woman” sequel had been scheduled for release June 5, 2020. It will now be released on August 14. “In the Heights” was set to bow on June 26 and does not yet have
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Viena, Austria (CNN) — Henrik Lerfeldt tiene buenos recuerdos de Kitzloch, un popular restaurante y bar en la ciudad austríaca de estaciones de esquí de Ischgl, donde estuvo varias noches de vacaciones hace tres semanas. El danés de 56 años de edad, quien habló con CNN desde su propia cuarentena en su casa a 80
Continue Reading (CNN Español) — Los temores por la propagación del coronavirus en numerosas prisiones, donde miles de personas están obligadas a convivir en espacios cerrados, han hecho que los gobiernos de algunos países anuncien medidas para proteger a los reclusos. Colombia El caso más reciente fue el de Colombia, donde se decretó la emergencia carcelaria este lunes,
Continue Reading The bodies of 64 male migrants were discovered Tuesday in a sealed shipping container at a checkpoint in Tete, Mozambique, according to the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM). In a statement released Tuesday night, IOM confirmed that 14 survivors were rescued by local authorities and are being treated at a local hospital. The survivors
Continue Reading It’s a difficult moment for America. We are in the grips of the coronavirus pandemic, which is sickening thousands and killing hundreds — all while growing its reach exponentially lately. “Social distancing” and “shelter in place” have become familiar terms. The economy continues to free fall. And everywhere there is anxiety, fear and doubt. Which
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NEW YORK, NY — The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to its best day since 1933 as Congress and the White House neared a deal on Tuesday to inject nearly $2 trillion of aid into an economy ravaged by the coronavirus. The Dow burst 11.4% higher, while the more closely followed S&P 500 index leapt
Continue Reading A federal judge on Tuesday denied a request by President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, to reduce or modify his prison sentence, accusing Cohen of making unfounded or inappropriate claims in an effort to win release. “Ten months into his prison term, it’s time that Cohen accept the consequences of his criminal convictions
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story St. Louis (KMOV) — People around the region have tried to find creative ways to connect with loved ones who are on lockdown in local retirement and nursing homes. At Anthology of Clayton View, they are connecting residents to their families through Facetime and Skype. Some seniors are
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Weaverville (WLOS) — Families in Weaverville are going on a bear hunt. People are being encouraged to put up stuffed bears in their windows so kids can get out of the house and hunt for bears. One of the people behind the hunt says it caught on fast
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