Why outbreaks like coronavirus spread exponentially, and how to “flatten the curve”  —  After the first case of covid-19, the disease caused by the new strain of coronavirus, was announced in the United States, reports of further infections trickled in slowly.  Two months later, that trickle has turned into a steady current.

Infighting, missteps and a son-in-law hungry for results: Inside the Trump administration's troubled coronavirus response  —  The economy was grinding to a halt.  Stocks were in free fall.  Schools were closing.  Public events were being canceled.  New cases of the novel coronavirus were popping up across the country.

Infected people without symptoms might be driving the spread of coronavirus more than we realized  —  (CNN)New studies in several countries and a large coronavirus outbreak in Massachusetts bring into question reassuring assertions by US officials about the way the novel virus spreads.

Coronavirus screening causes massive bottlenecks at U.S. airports  —  Airports around the country were thrown into chaos Saturday night as workers scrambled to roll out the Trump administration's hastily arranged health screenings for travelers returning from Europe.

Biden-Sanders Debate to See Candidates Go Toe-to-Toe on Key Issues  —  The Vermont senator plans to challenge the former vice president on health care, student loan debt and more in their first face-to-face meeting  —  Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said this week that he plans to use …

I am in Italy amid the coronavirus crisis.  America must act now—and act big  —  The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic poses two threats: public health and economic.  —  I am living in Italy, where my wife, Callista, is the ambassador to the Holy See.  —  I have watched first-hand …

Please, Don't Go Out to Brunch Today  —  Gathering in groups right now is selfish and puts the lives of others at risk.  —  Mr. Warzel is an Opinion writer at large.  —  The coronavirus and the disease it causes, Covid-19, are spreading across the United States faster than we can track or test.

Trump tests negative for coronavirus as questions mount over his personal risks in face of pandemic  —  After President Trump attended a conservative conference where a man tested positive for coronavirus, he said he was unconcerned.  —  After he came into contact with congressmen …

America Is a Sham  —  Policy changes in reaction to the coronavirus reveal how absurd so many of our rules are to begin with.  —  Maybe it will be the hand sanitizer that finally exposes the sham.  —  The Transportation Security Administration announced Friday that due to the coronavirus outbreak …

Chinese Tycoon Who Criticized Xi's Response to Coronavirus Has Vanished  —  1.5k  —  His nickname in China was “The Cannon,” and Ren Zhiqiang's latest commentary was among his most explosive yet.  —  Mr. Ren, an outspoken property tycoon in Beijing, wrote in a scathing essay that China's leader …

Georgia delays presidential primary due to coronavirus pandemic  —  Vote to now be held on May 19  —  Georgia elections officials postponed the presidential primary scheduled for next week because of the coronavirus pandemic, becoming the second state forced to push back a vote in the race for the White House due to the outbreak.

2 New York State Lawmakers Test Positive for Coronavirus  —  Here's what you need to know:  — The Archdiocese of New York cancels public masses.  — Prisons will temporarily ban visitors.  —  Two State Assembly members test positive for the virus  —  Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced …

How about a hiatus for Sean Hannity?  —  Fox News host Sandra Smith on Wednesday wasn't in the mood for garden-variety coronavirus minimization rhetoric.  She was interviewing Matt Schlapp, chairman of the American Conservative Union, organizer of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).

Trump Says He Could Demote Fed Chair Powell, Risking More Market Turmoil  —  At a time of grave investor uncertainty over the coronavirus, economists warned that the president could throw fuel on the fire.  —  WASHINGTON — President Trump said on Saturday that he had the power to remove …

COVID-19: New York Will Be The Next Italy, But Doesn't Have to Be  —  Analysis strongly suggests that the NYC metro area has 5-10 days to quarantine the city or face dramatically overwhelmed hospitals, extremely high death rates, and a ruined economy.  —  The outlook for NYC and COVID-19 is bleak.

The Latest: South Korea sees fewest virus cases since Feb 21  —  The Latest on the world's coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 150,000 people and killed more than 5,700.  The disease for most people causes only mild or moderate symptoms.  For some, it can cause more severe illness.

State and Local Governments Must Take Much More Aggressive Action Immediately To Slow Spread of the Coronavirus  —  The United States is at a tipping point: If transmission of COVID-19 is not slowed within the next week, the hospital system will be overwhelmed.  The response of governments over the next week is critical.

There's a Giant Hole in Pelosi's Coronavirus Bill  —  The legislation passed by the House Friday night doesn't actually guarantee paid sick leave to most American workers.  —  The editorial board is a group of opinion journalists whose views are informed by expertise, research, debate and certain longstanding values.

CBP Officers Seize Fake COVID-19 Test Kits at LAX  —  Suspected Counterfeit Test Kits Mislabeled as “Purified Water Vials”  —  LOS ANGELES - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), International Mail Facility (IMF) …

Trump Oversold a Google Site to Fight Coronavirus  —  After Jared Kushner liked the idea, President Trump inflated the concept.  The disconnect is the latest example of the president exaggerating or making wholly inaccurate statements about his administration's response.

Coronavirus Live Updates: France Closes Most Businesses and Spain Moves Toward Locking Down  —  President Trump says he's been tested, Israel turns to surveillance, and a cruise ship exposed to the virus is heading to France.  —  RIGHT NOW New York reported its second coronavirus-related death.