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READ: President Trump's Letter To Governors On New Coronavirus Guidelines

Trump said his administration is working on new guidelines for governments to use when making decisions on relaxing or increasing coronavirus measures.

Palestinian laborers enter Israel on March 18 through a checkpoint between the West Bank city of Hebron and Beersheva. They carry blankets and mattresses, in preparation to stay in Israel amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Still Locked In Conflict, Israelis And Palestinians Need Each Other To Fight COVID-19

Violence hasn't ended, but it's barely registering headlines. "The corona doesn't care about religion," says Palestinian cartoonist Safaa Odah. "Doesn't care where you live."

An anti-Netanyahu protester shouts slogans during a demonstration in front of the Knesset in Jerusalem on Wednesday.

In Israel, An Unexpected Political Twist Could Keep Netanyahu In Power

After three inconclusive elections, Netanyahu and his rival Benny Gantz are reportedly close to a deal to rotate as prime minister, with Netanyahu taking the first turn.

The Pike Place Market is nearly empty in downtown Seattle on March 10.

'Glimmer of Hope': When Can We Say Social Distancing Is Working?

Governors in New York and Washington have pointed to early signs that the increase of new coronavirus cases is flattening. How to look up — and interpret — the progress in your state.

Kosovo's prime minister, Albin Kurti, seen earlier this month in Pristina, saw his government lose power on a no-confidence vote Wednesday. But he and his ministers are likely to stay in office for a while yet, as the coronavirus crisis unfolds.

Kosovo Is In Turmoil After Coronavirus Controversy Helped Fell Its Government

Prime Minister Albin Kurti lost a no-confidence vote initiated by members of his own coalition Wednesday night. Now, the Balkan country is feeling for a way forward amid a global pandemic.

In Tehran a member of the Revolutionary Guard disinfects a car on Wednesday, to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Iran Needs Help To Fight Coronavirus, But Delivering Aid Is A Challenge

Iran is dealing with one of the worst outbreaks of the coronavirus in the world. But getting help into the country is hindered both by a truculent Iranian leadership and strong U.S. sanctions.

Fausto Russo, 38, has been in a hospital bed in Latina, Italy, for more than two weeks with COVID-19.

Italian Fitness Coach With COVID-19: 'Feels Like Your Head Is Being Held Underwater'

Fausto Russo has been hospitalized with COVID-19 for over two weeks. On Wednesday, he spoke to NPR and other media by video in Italy.

"Fight like your lives depend on it – because they do," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Thursday. He praised social distancing and other efforts to stop the coronavirus — but added that alone, they're not enough. Here, the Magic Bag theater uses its marquee to support the COVID-19 fight in Ferndale, Mich., on March 26.

'We Are At War,' WHO Head Says, Warning Millions Could Die From COVID-19

Testing and treating every case "is not an option; it's an obligation," says the WHO's Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Both Italy and the U.S. are poised to surpass China's tally of coronavirus cases.

Statewide: Finding Ways To Help And Cope

A crisis can sometimes bring out the best in people. And it can also lead them to rise above and find ways to keep going.On this week's Statewide, we hear…

Emergency Relief Package Provides For Tens Of Millions In Funds To Help The Arts

The package marks $75 million each for the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities, $7.5 million for the Smithsonian, and $25 million for the Kennedy Center.

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