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Atlantic writer Ed Yong warned of a global pandemic two years ago. He says scientists are still working to understand how COVID-19 travels through air — and whether more of us should be wearing masks.

On March 31, the Federal Bureau of Prisons began a systemwide 14-day quarantine for inmates to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Trump also said he hesitates to apply too much pressure because it would be difficult for airlines to then start operating again as before.

After days of pressure, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered a statewide lockdown. Florida had been the lone holdout among states most affected by the coronavirus in not having a stay-at-home order.

More than a dozen states have delayed primaries because of the coronavirus.

Listen to the audio of For the Love of Reading, A Wonder Book, broadcast February 20, 2020

Jazz pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis has died at the age of 85, according to tweets from New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Jazz at Lincoln Center.

With limits on social gatherings, Americans have to mourn their dead through online memorials and virtual funerals.

Russia reported a spike of 771 new coronavirus patients on Thursday, sharpening a dreaded upward curve in cases. It has now confirmed more than 3,500 coronavirus cases.

Originally set for July, the convention has been rescheduled for mid-August in Milwaukee because of the coronavirus.