Amazon's COVID-19 blog: daily updates on how we're responding to the crisis

Amazon's COVID-19 blog: daily updates on how we're responding to the crisis: A roundup of actions Amazon has taken to reduce the spread of the coronavirus while supporting those directly and indirectly impacted by COVID-19.

Glitches and ‘payment status not available’ message prevent $1,200 stimulus checks from reaching millions of Americans - The Washington Post

Glitches and ‘payment status not available’ message prevent $1,200 stimulus checks from reaching millions of Americans - The Washington Post: Several million people who filed their taxes via H&R Block, TurboTax and other popular services were unable to get their payments. Some parents reported they didn’t get the $500 promised for their dependent children.

Coronavirus may wane this summer, but don't count on any seasonal variation to end the pandemic

Coronavirus may wane this summer, but don't count on any seasonal variation to end the pandemic: Winter is flu season – could it be coronavirus season as well? The research is mixed, but other factors besides temperature and humidity have more to do with the spread of SARS-CoV-2.

Elizabeth Warren Endorses Joe Biden for President - The New York Times

Elizabeth Warren Endorses Joe Biden for President - The New York Times: She became the most high-profile progressive woman in the Democratic Party to expand the former vice president’s appeal among liberal voters.

Opinion | The Coronavirus Is Mutating. What Does That Mean for a Vaccine? - The New York Times

Opinion | The Coronavirus Is Mutating. What Does That Mean for a Vaccine? - The New York Times: Developing a defense against the virus will depend on how it behaves.

The Democratic Establishment Suddenly Loves Bernie Sanders - The New York Times

The Democratic Establishment Suddenly Loves Bernie Sanders - The New York Times: When he was winning primaries, many in the Democratic Party were wary of the Vermont senator. Now, he’s a friend, chess-playing companion and “American original.”

Biden Is Losing the Internet. Does That Matter? - The New York Times

Biden Is Losing the Internet. Does That Matter? - The New York Times: The coronavirus has forced the Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee into an all-digital campaign, and he’s struggling to break through.

IMF: Global economy to contract by 3% due to coronavirus

IMF: Global economy to contract by 3% due to coronavirus: The global economy will this year likely suffer the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, the International Monetary Fund said.

Coronavirus takes a serious turn in Russia, and Putin no longer radiates confidence - CNN

Coronavirus takes a serious turn in Russia, and Putin no longer radiates confidence - CNN: Less than a month ago, Vladimir Putin praised his government's response to the crisis, reassuring citizens that the situation was "under control" thanks to early intervention measures. Now, as the cases pile up, he's coming in for serious criticism.

What Matters: It's time to talk more seriously about the food supply - CNNPolitics

What Matters: It's time to talk more seriously about the food supply - CNNPolitics: The meat supply is at risk. Farm workers are in fear. It's hard to get groceries.

How China is losing the world’s trust following its cover-up of the coronavirus crisis | South China Morning Post

How China is losing the world’s trust following its cover-up of the coronavirus crisis | South China Morning Post: Beijing failed to go public with the true scale of the pandemic, hampering other nations’ ability to respond in time. China’s rise on the global stage was made possible by the goodwill of the rest of the world, and trust that had been hard earned should not be so easily squandered.

Coronavirus live updates: U.S. death toll surpasses Italy's - The Washington Post

Coronavirus live updates: U.S. death toll surpasses Italy's - The Washington Post: There are now at least 500,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the U.S. and 18,693 deaths, second only to Italy.

The coronavirus has exposed our dangerous reliance on Chinese manufacturing - The Diamondback

The coronavirus has exposed our dangerous reliance on Chinese manufacturing - The Diamondback: The U.S. needs to manufacture its own necessities to avoid critical shortages.

White House declares Prince George’s County a COVID-19 hotspot - The Diamondback

White House declares Prince George’s County a COVID-19 hotspot - The Diamondback: The designation means the county needs “urgent federal attention,” Gov. Larry Hogan said.

Is My Takeout Risking Lives or Saving Restaurants? - The New York Times

Is My Takeout Risking Lives or Saving Restaurants? - The New York Times: Online orders and no-contact pickup can be an economic lifeline, but someone still has to make the food.

Opinion | Brace Yourself for Waves of Coronavirus Infections - The New York Times

Opinion | Brace Yourself for Waves of Coronavirus Infections - The New York Times: Here’s what we should be expecting in the war on Covid-19.

Warm weather is unlikely to stop coronavirus, National Academies finds - The Washington Post

Warm weather is unlikely to stop coronavirus, National Academies finds - The Washington Post: A rapid analysis of the coronavirus's spread during warm weather conditions provides little reason for optimism.

What to use to make a homemade mask for coronavirus and how to wear it - The Washington Post

What to use to make a homemade mask for coronavirus and how to wear it - The Washington Post: Covering your mouth and nose is one more thing people can do in addition to social distancing and hand-washing to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Bernie Sanders ends his presidential campaign - The Washington Post

Bernie Sanders ends his presidential campaign - The Washington Post: The exit by Sanders, a once-little-known senator who created a movement and became a two-time Democratic presidential runner-up, leaves Joe Biden as the party’s almost certain nominee.

Coronavirus patients can benefit from blood of the recovered, new study shows

Coronavirus patients can benefit from blood of the recovered, new study shows: A new study of 10 coronavirus patients in China gives further credence to the effectiveness of convalescent plasma therapy.

Singapore Virus News: Proposes Banning All Gatherings Anywhere - Bloomberg

Singapore Virus News: Proposes Banning All Gatherings Anywhere - Bloomberg: Singapore is adopting new laws that ban both public and private gatherings of any size as the city-state ramps up social distancing measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Trump removes independent watchdog for coronavirus funds, upending oversight panel - POLITICO

Trump removes independent watchdog for coronavirus funds, upending oversight panel - POLITICO: The move comes as Trump makes a broad push against inspectors general scrutinizing his actions.

China Ends Wuhan Coronavirus Lockdown, but Normal Life is a Distant Dream - The New York Times

China Ends Wuhan Coronavirus Lockdown, but Normal Life is a Distant Dream - The New York Times: In the city where the coronavirus outbreak was first reported, the reopening of outbound travel won’t end hard times, wariness or confinement.

Grocery workers are beginning to die of coronavirus - The Washington Post

Grocery workers are beginning to die of coronavirus - The Washington Post: At least four people – who had worked at Walmart, Trader Joe’s and Giant – have died from covid-19 in recent days.

Coronavirus live updates: Boris Johnson gets oxygen support in ICU, University of Washington IHME model revised downward - The Washington Post

Coronavirus live updates: Boris Johnson gets oxygen support in ICU, University of Washington IHME model revised downward - The Washington Post: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.

Trump wants quick economic comeback from coronavirus, but China’s incomplete recovery hints at long-lasting problems - The Washington Post

Trump wants quick economic comeback from coronavirus, but China’s incomplete recovery hints at long-lasting problems - The Washington Post: President Trump has said he envisions a V-shaped rebound from recession’s depths, but damage could drag into 2021.

WhatsApp limits message forwards to combat coronavirus misinformation

WhatsApp limits message forwards to combat coronavirus misinformation: Facebook's WhatsApp has reduced the amount of chats to which users can share frequently forwarded content to just one at a time.

Data suggests COVID-19 deaths disproportionately hit African American communities | Salon.com

Data suggests COVID-19 deaths disproportionately hit African American communities | Salon.com: No, the coronavirus is not the “Great Equalizer”

Coronavirus death toll: US reaches 10K, more than six wars combined

Coronavirus death toll: US reaches 10K, more than six wars combined: U.S. officials have repeatedly likened the coronavirus outbreak to a military struggle, and members of the armed forces have joined in the fight.

Opinion | What We Pretend to Know About the Coronavirus Could Kill Us - The New York Times

Opinion | What We Pretend to Know About the Coronavirus Could Kill Us - The New York Times: Today’s propaganda is tomorrow’s truth, and vice versa.