Most Americans believe stopping the virus should be the U.S. government’s top priority, even as social distancing measures ravage the economy.
Author: Joel Shannon, USA TODAY
US nursing home residents are trapped in isolation amid coronavirus. Cards and letters are brightening their days.
Older adults are among the most vulnerable to the coronavirus and may struggle with isolation as social distancing measures limit visitation.
A coronavirus pandemic is sweeping the world, but what exactly is a virus? Is it alive?
They’re invisible and can make us sick — but how? And why is it so hard for scientists to stop a new virus?
Italian streets fill with song as millions remain on coronavirus lockdown
Videos on social media show deserted Italian streets, as residents on lockdown sing out their windows. Some songs are hopeful, some chilling.
Coronavirus travel impacts: Half of Americans won’t fly, less would take cruise, poll says
A new USA TODAY/Ipsos poll shows significant challenges emerging for multiple travel industries due to the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on travelers.
Coronavirus has been declared a pandemic: What does that mean, and what took so long?
A pandemic is a global outbreak of a serious new illness that requires “sustained transmission throughout the world.” But the term is loosely defined.
‘This is a dark day’: A pair of rare white giraffes are dead in Kenya, likely killed by poachers
The rare animals had a condition called leucism. The mother and a calf gained international attention in 2017 when the pair was captured on video.
Former Marine planks for over 8 hours, setting Guinness record
Guinness World Records certified 62-year-old George Hood’s Feb. 15 planking record in Illinois. The official time: 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds.
Undying love: Years after losing cancer battle, he still gets wife Valentine’s Day flowers
Rich Cox made sure he bought his wife flowers for Valentine’s Day 2020, even though he died in 2012.
70,000 ceiling fans sold at Lowe’s recalled because the blades can fly off
More than 200 consumers have reported issues with the Harbor Breeze 48-inch Santa Ana ceiling fan, manufactured by Fanim Industries.