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Flowers are being destroyed at the flower auction in Aalsmeer, Netherlands, on March 16, 2020. The Dutch horticultural sector is sounding the alarm about the effects of the coronavirus crisis. Due to the loss of demand, the auctions are struggling with low prices and the need to destroy the flowers.

The Netherlands' Huge Flower Sector Wilts As Coronavirus Hurts Business

The Dutch market is a global blossom powerhouse but sales are withering as virus-hit countries hunker down.

The streets of Jordan's capital of Amman are seen empty after the start of a nationwide curfew on Saturday amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.

Jordan Keeps Coronavirus In Check With One Of The World's Strictest Lockdowns

The Middle Eastern kingdom has forced most people to stay indoors, banned driving and even temporarily shut down grocery stores and pharmacies.

Young people gather in the Volkspark am Friedrichshain in Berlin on March 18. Germany's fatality rate so far — just 0.5% — is the world's lowest, by a long shot.

Why Germany's Coronavirus Death Rate Is Far Lower Than In Other Countries

Italy's fatality rate hovers around 10%. France's is at around 5%. Yet Germany's fatality rate from COVID-19 is just 0.5%. As of March 25, there were 175 deaths and 34,055 cases.

Spain's Coronavirus Death Toll Soars Past China's, Trailing Only Italy

Spain is now the second European country with a death toll higher than China's. Spain's health ministry says it is buying more than 5 million coronavirus "quick tests" from China.

President Trump takes questions from reporters Monday. Joining him at the press briefing on coronavirus are Vice President Pence; Attorney General William Barr; Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus response coordinator; and Navy Rear Adm. John Polowczyk, who leads FEMA's task force on the supply chain.

As The Coronavirus Crisis Heats Up, Why Isn't America Hearing From The CDC?

Usually in health emergencies — HIV, vaping and more — the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is key to shaping policy and explaining it. That's changing to America's detriment, leaders say.

Michael Pollan Explains Caffeine Cravings (And Why You Don't Have To Quit)

When Pollan decided to write about caffeine, he gave it up — cold turkey. "I just couldn't focus," he says. "I was irritable. I lost confidence." Originally published Feb. 10, 2020.

A ventilator is pictured during a training in Hamburg, Germany, on March 25. The medical devices can be life-saving for patients with severe COVID-19 cases, but there aren't enough to meet the expected need in the United States.

Ventilator-Makers Ask U.S. Government To Manage Distribution

Medical device manufacturers are asking the Trump administration to centralize decisions about how to prioritize which orders from states, local governments and hospitals should be filled first.

How To Keep Making Your Podcast ... Even If You're Stuck At Home

Grab some earbuds, a mobile device and as many pillows as you can find. Here are five easy steps to making a great podcast from home.

Family members sob for their loved ones after an attack on a Sikh place of worship Wednesday in Kabul, Afghanistan. More than two dozen people were killed in the assault, for which Islamic State militants claimed responsibility.

At Least 25 People Dead After Hours-Long Attack On Sikh Complex In Kabul

The Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility for the attack, which targeted members of the Sikh religious minority in the Afghan capital Wednesday.

A Funny 'Talking' Dog Gives Tips On Living Right During The Coronavirus Crisis

Pluto and her human, Nancie Wight, have been churning out viral videos with lifestyle tips from their home in Montreal.

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