March 17, 2020 Mall of America temporarily closing amid coronavirus outbreak The largest shopping mall in the United States will temporarily close in a bid to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
March 17, 2020 New Jersey woman who tested positive for coronavirus remains 'at large' after giving hospital false name, address An unidentified young woman in Newark, which is New Jersey’s largest city population-wise, and sits about 10.6 miles outside Manhattan, is posing a “public health risk” and remains “at large” in the community after testing positive for the coronavirus, the mayor said Tuesday.
March 17, 2020 Hundreds of Americans stuck in Peru amid coronavirus shutdown Amid growing frustration and anxiety, more than 200 Americans from 28 states stuck in Peru are trying to figure out a way to get back home.
March 17, 2020 Coronavirus lockdown in Brazil's jails spurs 'hundreds' of inmates to escape Hundreds of prisoners broke out of four jails in Brazil on Monday after officials planned to suspend their day-release privileges over fears that inmates could bring coronavirus back with them upon their return.
March 17, 2020 North Carolina woman surprises grandfather by showing her engagement ring through window amid coronavirus concerns A North Carolina woman who got engaged over the weekend wanted to share the news with her grandfather in person, but visitors aren’t allowed at his nursing home amid restrictions meant to curb the coronavirus.
March 17, 2020 India stamps people with end of quarantine date in attempt to tackle coronavirus Authorities in India have ramped up efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus, closing key tourist sites and even stamping people with the dates they should remain quarantined to avoid infecting others.
March 17, 2020 Crime and coronavirus: DOJ seeks fraudsters, trials suspended, jails fear outbreaks The U.S. justice system is experiencing upheaval among the global coronavirus pandemic.
March 17, 2020 Celebrity chef José Andrés transforming shuttered restaurants into community kitchen It’s not all dried beans and packaged ramen — a Michelin-starred chef is serving up free lunch in cities ravaged by the coronavirus.
March 17, 2020 When will coronavirus peak in the US? Dire report shows why 'flattening the curve' matters A scientific report offers a grim scenario of how many could end up dead if no actions are made to limit the spread of the virus.
March 17, 2020 Spain coronavirus death toll nearly doubles overnight as EU shuts borders The death toll in Spain from COVID-19 nearly doubled within the past 24 hours as the nation’s roughly 46 million population remains under a stringent lockdown meant to curb transmission of the highly infectious coronavirus.