Texas lieutenant governor says failing economy worse than the coronavirus

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick raised eyebrows with his suggestion that he country get back to work and ignore medical advice to stay home.

Joe Buck will call play-by-play for coronavirus-era home videos: ‘I’d love to get some practice reps in’

Fox Sports broadcaster Joe Buck doesn’t have any games to call amid the coronavirus pandemic but he’s willing to keep his voice sharp by narrating people’s home videos — as long as the recipients donate to charity.

Japan PM: Tokyo Olympics postponed over coronavirus concerns

Japan’s NHK public television says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will propose a one-year postponement for the Tokyo Olympics during talks with IOC President Thomas Bach.

WHO expects rise in reported cases, deaths

Dr. Margaret Harris, a WHO spokeswoman, said overnight reporting showed 85% of the new cases were being reported in Europe and the United States.

Israel using app to tell citizens if they've come into contact with COVID-19 patient

An Israeli application called Hamagen, or Shield, is allowing users to get an alert when they have come into contact with someone the government has designated as a COVID-19 patient.

'Knees and toes!' Man shows seniors around the world how to stay active during coronavirus pandemic

Described as a "national treasure," 96-year-old Bob Fulton is showing fellow residents of the United Kingdom and seniors around the world that you can still keep active while being isolated at home during this novel coronavirus pandemic.

'Stay at home': Bowser sends message as District prepares for possible surge in coronavirus cases

Mayor Muriel Bowser said D.C. is working hard to flatten the curve of the coronavirus impact to the nation’s capital while preparing for a possible medical surge in cases in the District.

Virginia closes non-essential businesses; schools for rest of academic year due to coronavirus

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam ordered that all non-essential business close and that schools in the state remain closed for the rest of the year as a way of combating the spread of the coronavirus.

Trump says he intends to reopen country in weeks, not months

President Donald Trump claimed, without evidence, that continued closures could result in more deaths than the coronavirus pandemic.