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North Korean State Commission of Quality Management staff in protective gear carries a disinfectant pray can as personnel check the health of travelers and inspect goods delivered via the borders at the Pyongyang Airport in North Korea, on Feb. 1.

North Korea Executed Coronavirus Rule-Breaker, Says South Korean Intelligence

South Korean lawmakers say intelligence officials briefed them on the North's tough pandemic rules, including a Pyongyang lockdown and an execution of an official caught breaking restrictions.

Authorities are setting up a temporary hospital with 1,000 beds at the Jacob K. Javits Center on Friday in New York City. The city is bracing for an overwhelming tide of patients, as its number of confirmed cases continues to rise.

More Than 2,000 Americans Have Now Died From The Coronavirus

The U.S. hit the grim milestone on Saturday night after the number of coronavirus-related deaths doubled in two days.

New Zealand is now at "alert level 2," meaning that "all businesses can open to customers if they can do it safely."

After Days Of No New Coronavirus Cases, New Zealand Reopens Most Businesses

The country is reopening thousands of shops after three days of no new coronavirus cases. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said New Zealand has won the "battle" against the disease.

No K-12 testing this year but online learning will continue through coronavirus crisis

Florida is scrapping testing for its K-12 schools, the cornerstone of the state’s schools accountability system, because of growing concerns over the...

The antigen test is the third to have received FDA emergency authorization for the coronavirus. The others are a PCR test and an antibody test.

FDA Grants Emergency Use Authorization For 1st Coronavirus Antigen Test

The agency announced approval for the diagnostic method on Saturday. Cheaper and easier to administer than genetic tests for the virus, it could potentially expand to daily testing of millions.

Beachgoers enjoy a day at Galveston Beach on May 2 in Galveston, Texas, amid the coronavirus pandemic. As states have started to reopen, people have begun gathering again.

Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: Young COVID-19 Patients And Visiting Others

On this broadcast of The National Conversation,a doctor answers some of your questions about visiting friends and family. We'll also answer your questions about young COVID-19 patients.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, health care workers are having to cope with added mental and emotional tolls.

Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: Economy, Health Care Workers And Mental Health

On this broadcast of The National Conversation, a philosopher tackles your questions about the pandemic's effect on ethical frameworks. We also answer questions about the economy and mental health.

Yellowstone National Park's Lamar Valley near Mammoth, Wyo., on Tuesday. The National Park Service announced that Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks would be closed until further notice, and no visitor access will be permitted to either park.

Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Great Smoky Mountains Close Over Coronavirus Fears

Park officials said a crush of visitors moving through the trails was beginning to run afoul of social distancing.

People pray inside St. Michael's Church on Tuesday in Brooklyn.

Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: 100,000 Deaths, Religion And The Future Of Work

On this broadcast of The National Conversation,we'll answer your questions about religious practices, health insurance and the future of work.

Vice President Pence waves to supporters after speaking Thursday at Lordstown Motors Corp. in Lordstown, Ohio.

Trump Campaign Postpones Pence Events In Arizona And Florida After Coronavirus Spikes

Vice President Pence and the Trump campaign are postponing events in Florida and Arizona "out of an abundance of caution" after increases of coronavirus cases in both states.

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