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A medical worker wearing protective gear tends to a patient at a hospital in Lombardy, Italy. The number of deaths linked to the coronavirus in Italy has surpassed the death toll in China, the epicenter of the outbreak.

Italy Surpasses China's Coronavirus Death Toll

As of Thursday afternoon, the number of deaths in Italy from the coronavirus disease COVID-19 exceeds 3,400 — passing China's tally of more than 3,200 deaths.

Haywood Public Schools Step Up To Feed Hungry Children

While the coronavirus pandemic has affected American life in many obvious ways with travel bans, social distancing and business closures, it’s also…

Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., pictured here in 2019, warned a small group of constituents on Feb. 27 about the impact of the coronavirus on the U.S., according to a secret recording obtained by NPR.

Weeks Before Virus Panic, Intelligence Chairman Privately Raised Alarm, Sold Stocks

Sen. Richard Burr issued a warning at a private event weeks ago to prepare for dire effects from the coronavirus, going further than his more public comments, according to a recording obtained by NPR.

WNC Foundations Collaborate On Emergency COVID-19 Fund For Nonprofits

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina(CFWNC) has announced an Emergency and Disaster Response Fund to help nonprofit’s addressing issues…

The Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was lit up with the flags of countries currently afflicted by the coronavirus.

Brazil's Christ The Redeemer Lit Up With Flags Of Countries Battling Coronavirus

The giant statue of Jesus Christ, which stands nearly 100 feet tall and overlooks the city of Rio de Janeiro, also showed images of the words "pray together" in many languages.

Many supermarkets are setting special designated hours when only seniors and others most vulnerable to the coronavirus are invited to shop.

Supermarkets Add 'Senior Hours' For Vulnerable Shoppers

Target, Safeway and others are restricting their opening hours, limiting purchases per each shopper and setting off time for seniors and other high-risk individuals to shop.

A handful of untraceable cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in the Netherlands alerted public health researchers that the virus may be spread by people with mild symptoms early in the progression of the illness.

People With Mild Symptoms Can Spread Coronavirus, European Researchers Warn

In Europe, with cases on the rise, researchers are learning more about the spread of the disease. For one, people experiencing mild symptoms appear to be able to spread the virus easily.

Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie told NPR the department was prepared to help back up the nation's health care system, if needed.

VA Secretary Wilkie: 'We Are The Surge Force'

In an interview with NPR, Secretary for Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie said the department was ready to deploy if called on to help with the coronavirus pandemic response.

A sign announcing "Free Lunch" appears at the New Heightz Grocery Store in Reading, Penn. on March 20, 2020. Owner Moises Abreu is giving out meals to help as people struggle with reductions resulting from the coronavirus.

'All Giving Is Very Necessary.' Ways To Give To Charity During The Coronavirus Crisis

Many lives have been turned upside down by the coronavirus crisis, and many want to help. But what is the best way to give in this uncertain time? Here are some tips for picking your charity wisely.

Office manager Shannin Hamilton (left) of the Shepherds Motel in Denver and Orlando Martinez, co-owner, say that as the coronavirus pandemic begins to cause economic strain in the U.S., the motel's guests have started asking for help paying for rooms.

PHOTOS: Life And Work Amid The Outbreak

Humans are adaptable, even in pandemic times. As the coronavirus spreads, ordinary citizens in several U.S. cities hit early say they are shifting daily routines to survive and thrive.

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