Arizona, Texas, Florida and California backtrack, closing bars, gyms, beaches and movie theaters.
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Baseball teams must adjust as they prepare to return
Players like Ryan Zimmerman are opting out of the season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Distancing from Trump? Some Republicans step up critiques
The president has been criticized by some party members for inconsistent leadership during competing national crises.
Tracking coronavirus cases proves difficult amid new surge
Figures show people 18 to 49 are more likely to be diagnosed, but that they’re less likely to feel sick or believe they’re a danger to others.
Maine’s in-home service providers operating under new house rules
Businesses that rely on working in customers’ homes are either finding ways to adapt to the coronavirus pandemic or staying on the sidelines.
Jacksonville, site of Republican convention, orders wearing of masks
Internationally, the head of the World Health Organization warned that the pandemic is ‘not even close to being over’ and is accelerating.
Federal emergency loan program for small businesses ends Tuesday
All remaining loan applications for the Paycheck Protection Program must be submitted by the end of the day.
Zimmerman, Leake among MLB players to opt out of 2020 season
Nationals infielder Ryan Zimmerman and Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Mike Leake are among the first to say they’ll sit out because of the pandemic.
Fifth PGA Tour player tests positive for coronavirus
Harris English tested positive as part of the pre-tournament screening process for the tournament in Detroit.
Gilead sets price of coronavirus drug remdesivir at $3,120
The Trump administration secures a supply for 500,000 patients.