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Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Trump mocks Romney during coronavirus press conference

President Trump responded to the news by saying “Romney’s in isolation? Gee, that’s too bad”.

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Life in Canarsie on PAUSE

The quiet hush of Canarsie - everyone indoors, in their backyards/park or heading to their cars or bus - is the norm for those who live here.

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

NYU international students struggle with move out of dorm orders

All over the US, universities have been closing down student housing in response to the new coronavirus outbreak, some of them turning the dorms into facilities for quarantine or temporary hospitals.

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The last of NYC’s payphones

There are not many payphones left in the city.

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

U.S. ramps up restrictions to contain the coronavirus outbreak

In the U.S., cases of Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel virus, topped 15,000  with 201 deaths as of Friday afternoon, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Lockdown in Puerto Rico puts victims of domestic violence at risk

For women who are experiencing gender-based violence, a mandatory lockdown traps them with their abusers, giving them less opportunities to escape physical and verbal abuse. 

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

The coronavirus hurls Oakland schools into uncertainty

As kids struggle to begin online classes in Oakland, there is a digital divide for low-income families.

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

New York City: Ghost Town

Social Distancing in New York City.

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Tourism workers on front line fight of Covid-19 in Puerto Rico

The hotel staff said they work for tourism, but they can’t sustain their business if the virus overwhelms the island.

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Food businesses struggles during pandemic

The New York City food service industry has been hit hard by the Coronavirus pandemic.