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Many in Europe's largest ethnic minority group live in poor, marginalized communities where conditions could lead to a swift outbreak, say researchers and activists.

Bill de Blasio and Andrew Cuomo both point to signs of good news in the coronavirus data, but say that restrictions on nonessential workers and businesses must continue.

Sub-Saharan Africa is home to some of the world's fastest-growing economies. But the World Bank projects its economies could pull back as much as 5.1% this year, driven by the coronavirus pandemic.

NPR's Scott Simon remembers the renown Americana singer/songwriter John Prine, who died this week at the age of 73 from COVID 19.

Online sexual abuse is rising as countries close schools and impose various shutdown measures to contain the new coronavirus pandemic, children's rights advocates in Southeast Asia warn.

A special education consultant says she's more of a "house manager" now that her family is sheltering in place for the COVID-19 pandemic. One of her children has special needs.

Rita Wilson and Naughty by Nature have collaborated on a remix of the group's hit "Hip Hop Hooray." The proceeds of the song will go to a charity that is helping musicians affected by the coronavirus.

In Our Daily Breather, we ask writers and artists how to find calm and comfort in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Dashboard Confessional's Chris Carrabba swears by sticking to a schedule.

The prime minister confirmed Monday that he would issue the declaration that allows governors of hard-hit prefectures to issue stay-at-home directives.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said there were 599 coronavirus deaths statewide since Sunday. He said it may suggest a "possible flattening of the curve" but also warned numbers were inconclusive.