Author: Patrick J. Lyons

President Trump asked Americans to avoid gathering in groups of 10 or more for at least two weeks.

Suspended sports. New bans on gatherings. A sick movie star. The outbreak felt a lot less distant today for many Americans.

The W.H.O. declared the outbreak a global pandemic, and said it was vital to keep fighting its spread.

Events are being canceled around the U.S., including primary-night rallies for Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders.

Where containment is no longer possible, officials are focused on ‘mitigation.’ And New York now has the most cases of any state.

Another cruise ship was tested for infection, and cases in New York doubled.

Schools were closed in Italy, and more cases cropped up in New York.

U.S. officials ramp up testing, after weeks of setbacks and missteps.

And what you can do to help keep yourself and your community safe.