Faced with a crush of patients, besieged NYC hospitals struggle with life-or-death decisions
Some have activated “do-not-resuscitate” policies for coronavirus patients, canceled all but the most urgent surgeries and abandoned use of isolation rooms.
New CDC data shows danger of coronavirus for those with diabetes, heart or lung disease, other chronic conditions
The report shows that people of any age with underlying medical conditions are at increased risk if they contract the virus.
Analysis
The winding path of Trump’s response to the virus, in his own words
As cases mounted and stocks tumbled, the president’s attitude toward the threat of the coronavirus has evolved from casual dismissal to reluctant acknowledgment to bellicose mobilization.
Governors plead for medical equipment from U.S. stockpile plagued by shortages, confusion
Some states are receiving what they requested while others come up short, prompting frustration among state officials who see a byzantine and unsteady distribution system.
Guide to the pandemic
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The Justice Department inspector general has issued a new memorandum alerting officials of widespread problems in FISA applications.
The Trump Organization has laid off more than 550 workers at its hotels, and occupancy at the D.C. hotel was recently about 5 percent.
As the coronavirus continues its deadly march, donors and blood bank staff could be taken out of commission.
Water temperatures are running about three degrees above normal, contributing to record warmth along the Gulf Coast.
Perspective
The U.S. Olympic committee asked for money. Congress should tear it down.
Olympic officials wanted stimulus money help to support athletes. Since when have they ever done that?
Voraciously
Taking over the family Passover dinner can mean breaking traditions
This is the traditional brisket recipe that graces the tables of much of the Eastern European Jewish diaspora.
Perspective
6 spring cleaning tasks you may have overlooked
We all know to disinfect doorknobs and handles. Here are the other parts of the home that a cleaning expert is tackling.
