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As coronavirus surges in some communities, some health care systems are overloaded. Federal estimates suggest that coronavirus cases and deaths could get a lot worse in many places without continued social distancing measures.

What Happens If U.S. Reopens Too Fast? Documents Show Federal Coronavirus Projections

As some states move to lift social distancing restrictions, government documents reveal how much more lethal the pandemic could still be without careful mitigation efforts.

Medics take care of a patient infected with the novel coronavirus in Dresden, Germany. The country has tested for COVID-19 on a larger scale and has had a lower death rate from the virus than many countries.

Germany Is Conducting Nationwide COVID-19 Antibody Testing

The country has been testing on a larger scale than most other countries. Studying antibodies in the blood can show whether someone has fought off the virus.

On the now-digital and remote floor of the New York Stock Exchange, oil prices, along with the effects of the coronavirus, have kept stocks down.

Record Oil Price Drops Send Stock Markets Diving, Too

The Dow fell 631 points a day after oil prices turned negative for the first time ever. The drops are the latest market reactions to the global economic downturn caused by the pandemic.

Companies receiving the Payroll Protection Program loans include the Potbelly restaurant chain, which got the maximum $10 million.

Some Not-So-Small Companies Are Getting Small-Business Loans Under PPP

The government's $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program had to be thrown together quickly, and the criteria for which companies can receive benefits were kept loose.

S.C. Beaches Reopen — Or Not — Reflecting A Divide Over Coronavirus Shutdown

Some of the state's most popular beaches opted to stay closed and others reopened, creating a hopscotch pattern of differing polices.

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a lawsuit against the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party and others, alleging that the hiding of information and other actions at the outset of the coronavirus outbreak led to loss of life and significant economic damage in Missouri.

Missouri Sues China, Communist Party Over The Coronavirus Pandemic

Missouri's attorney general alleges that China "engaged in misrepresentations, concealment, and retaliation to conceal the gravity and seriousness of the COVID-19 outbreak from the rest of the world."

Customer service agent April Brown wears a protective mask and gloves as she helps people at the baggage claim at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport last month.

America Weighs Health Versus Economy, As Divide Grows On When To Reopen

President Trump seems to be itching for states to reopen — frankly, faster than his own administration's guidelines recommend.

Homeless Families Face High Hurdles Home-Schooling Their Kids

Millions of children are taking classes online because of the coronavirus pandemic. But for families who live in homeless shelters, it's more than just inconvenient. It's overwhelming.

Virginia's House members meet Wednesday in a large event tents on the Capitol grounds, conducing official business at least six feet apart while social distancing measures are still in effect.

Virginia's Lawmakers, Desperate To Meet, Hold Session In Wedding-Like Venues

To abide by social distancing for Wednesday's session, Virginia's House members gather outside under large white event tents while the Senate meets in a 11,000 sq. ft. space at a local museum.

An illustration of an Amabie, a sea monster from 19th century Japanese folklore, that has become an Internet meme and pop culture mascot in the fight against COVID-19.

In Japan, Mythical 'Amabie' Emerges From 19th Century Folklore To Fight COVID-19

The sea monster from folklore has emerged in art, food and fashion as a symbol of hope and pop culture mascot. Its first depiction was in 1846, telling people to draw it and "be free from disease."

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