That’s nearly five times as many claims as the previous record of 695,000 in October 1982. Source

There are more than 82,400 cases across the U.S., according to Johns Hopkins University. Source

States are making their own decisions as the president says he’ll release guidelines on how to relax, increase or maintain social distancing measures. Source

“This behavior is irresponsible and selfish,” Eric Garcetti said. Residents can report business using an online form. Source

“People in desperate times embrace all sorts of ideas maybe they normally wouldn’t … and that’s what extremists are providing: somebody to blame.” Source

More than 3 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, the most in 50 years. Source

Major restaurant chains confront dramatic slowdowns or outright halt to business due to rapid spread of coronavirus. Source

Here’s how the staff at South Carolina HBCU Benedict College helped 123 students make it to their homes during the coronavirus pandemic. Source

One study estimates that more than two million children of healthcare workers may need care as the pandemic worsens. Source

More than 22,000 people around the world have died from the new coronavirus. Source