Coronavirus Coverage
From the latest news to binge-watching suggestions to tips for caring for your mental health, we've got everything you need to know about coronavirus to stay safe and make the most of your time spent at home.
Harris Teeter Won't Tell Employees What Their Temperature Is During New Health Screenings
The Kroger-owned supermarket chain also says that the temperature checks aren't medical examinations.
JetBlue’s Founder Helped Fund A Stanford Study That Said The Coronavirus Wasn’t That Deadly
A Stanford whistleblower complaint alleges that the controversial John Ioannidis study failed to disclose important financial ties and ignored scientists’ concerns that their antibody test was inaccurate.
28 Pictures From Reopen Protests That Scream "Only In America"
A person dressed up as Pikachu holding an assault rifle. Only in America.
27 Of The Most Powerful Photos Of This Week
From protests around the world to the slow reopening of countries, these are some of the images that moved us this week.
Going To Court Without A Lawyer Was Always Hard. The Pandemic Has Made It Much Harder.
With courthouses still closed, judges and legal aid groups fear people who can’t afford lawyers are being shut out of the civil justice system altogether.
Even If You're Trying To Avoid Grubhub By Calling Your Favorite Restaurant Directly, Grubhub Could Still Be Charging It A Fee
“If a customer calls to place a coffee order, we’re paying a $6.42 fee — for a coffee.”
Jamie Otis Shared Photos Of Herself Giving Birth In The Middle Of The Coronavirus Pandemic And They're Quite Something
Jamie Otis welcomed 9-pound, 4-ounce baby Hayes at home after changing her birth plan due to the coronavirus pandemic.
18 People Who Have Adapted To Lockdown Life
Some people have truly thrived.
A Popular TikToker Is Being Called "Selfish" And "Despicable" After He Dumped Cereal In A New York City Subway Car
"Pulling a prank on essential workers in the middle of a global pandemic. And making essential workers clean up your mess. Despicable."
Pregnant And Scared, She Became The First Woman Federal Prisoner To Die Of COVID-19
Andrea Circle Bear told her grandmother she had pneumonia when prison officials took her to a nearby hospital. She was put on a ventilator the next day and had to give birth two months early.
Here’s Why Everyone On Facebook Is Talking About Woodstock And The Coronavirus
We are stardust. We are golden. And we've got to stop sharing unhelpful memes.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court Struck Down The Stay-At-Home Order, And People Immediately Crowded Into Bars
"We’re going to have more cases. We’re going to have more deaths," the governor said.
A Government Scientist Warned That The US Is Facing Its "Darkest Winter In Modern History"
Dr. Rick Bright, a leading government virologist, testified about the retaliation he faced after raising concerns over Trump's support for hydroxychloroquine as a coronavirus treatment.
Her Landlord Asked To Spend The Night With Her After She Lost Her Job And Couldn’t Afford Rent
“He knows I don’t have a job. He knows I don't have anywhere to go — he’s preying on me.”
Sen. Richard Burr, Who Is Under Investigation For Selling Stocks After A Coronavirus Briefing, Is Stepping Down From A Key Committee Post
"We agreed that this decision would be in the best interests of the committee and will be effective at the end of the day tomorrow," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday.
In San Francisco, Working From Home Is Here To Stay. The Techies Might Not Be.
“Somebody give me reasons to be in the SF meatspace vs. somewhere in the forest.”
Facebook Banned Mask Ads. They're Still Running.
Using misleading Facebook pages and deceptive ads, ZestAds sold coronavirus masks at wildly inflated prices.
They’re Working In Healthcare During A Pandemic. They Don’t Get Health Insurance.
“As a nurse or a doctor, at least you're getting paid a decent amount of money to risk your life," one hospital clerical worker earning $15 an hour told BuzzFeed News.
As Salons Reopen During The Coronavirus Pandemic, Hairstylists Want A Beauty Industry Bailout
"I want to see them considering the beauty industry as a real industry worth saving," said Mercedes Ortiz-Olivieri, who owns a salon in Washington DC.
What You Learn When You Read Obituaries
If you read little details about people, you rightly see how big their lives were and how unfathomably awful the coronavirus pandemic really is.
LGBTQ People Have Become The New Scapegoats For The Coronavirus
A backlash against LGBTQ people is being ignited during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kristen Bell Told Ellen The Story Of Dax Shepard Crushing "All The Bones In His Hand" In A Quarantine Accident And Being "Too Scared" To Tell Her
"I just don't want to be in trouble.'"
This Man’s Leg Was Amputated Just Before The Coronavirus Hit. Now When He Falls, There’s Nobody To Help Him Up.
"The prosthetic leg is not the right fit for me and I am constantly falling and injuring myself," Jamshid Rahimi Azar told BuzzFeed News.
Russia Sold The US A Bunch Of Ventilators That Never Got Used. The Same Model Just Burst Into Flames And Killed Six People In Russia.
FEMA is waiting for the results of a Russian investigation into two deadly fires before any future use of the ventilators sold to the US by Moscow.
Democrats Want $3 Trillion In New Coronavirus Relief. Republicans Say It’s Too Soon To Do More.
The two parties are miles apart on what to do in the next wave of coronavirus relief. Republicans say they do not expect anything to pass for a long time.
Doctors Without Borders Sent A Team To The Navajo Nation To Help With The Coronavirus Crisis
"Our relationship with the federal government has never been great," one Navajo advocate told BuzzFeed News, "so it's not a surprise to us that we have to look for outside help."
21 Bonkers Pictures That Show What It's Like On Cruise Ships Still Stuck At Sea
"81 days at sea and counting."
Anthony Fauci And Rand Paul Had A Tense Exchange During A Coronavirus Hearing
Fauci also warned Paul not be "cavalier" in thinking children are "completely immune" from the harmful effects of the coronavirus.
32 Pictures That Show What Florida Looks Like Now That It Has Reopened
UFC matches, busy beaches, and haircuts!
This Woman Says Her Photos Were Stolen In A Viral Post About The COVID-19 Death Of Her Uncle David. She Doesn’t Have An Uncle David.
A conspiracy theory about coronavirus death certificates is spreading like wildfire on social media.
These Pictures Show What The Brand-New Distanced World Looks Like
As countries around the world start to cautiously reopen, many are reshaping their public spaces to encourage social distancing.
Wuhan Plans To Test All 11 Million Residents After Six New Coronavirus Cases Were Reported
The new coronavirus cases are the first reported in the city, where the virus emerged, since April 3.
Twitter Will Allow Employees To Work At Home Forever
Two months into working from home, Twitter makes it permanent for some.
Democrats Are Pleading With The Trump Administration To Update Voting Safety Guidelines During The Coronavirus Pandemic
27 Democrats, led by Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Patty Murray, told the CDC that guidance issued in March is not enough.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Said Reopening The Country Early Could Lead To Avoidable "Suffering And Death"
The nation's top infectious disease official warned lawmakers that if states proceed with reopening their economies early, "There is a real risk that you will trigger an outbreak that you may not be able to control."
The UK Is Taking A Lot Longer Than Other Countries To Process Coronavirus Tests And Give People Their Results
The government refused to reveal the average turnaround time for tests, but one Tory MP says it's taking five days or longer. Other countries can do it in hours.
A Rail Worker Died Of The Coronavirus After Being Spat At By A Man Who Said He Had COVID-19
Police have launched an investigation into the death of Belly Mujinga, who had an 11-year-old daughter.
59 (Really Good) Lunch Recipes All In One Place
Save this list.
The UK Government Has Extended Its Furlough Scheme Until The End Of October
The scheme will remain unchanged until the end of July, but from August onwards employers will be asked to share the cost of paying salaries with the government.
Headteachers Say The Government’s Plan To Get All Primary School Pupils Back Before Summer Is Virtually Impossible
"How do you find the space to split pupils into classes of no more than 15, and staff that, and stagger break times, toilet visits, arrival, and departure at school?"
As The White House Scrambles To Contain COVID-19-Positive Staffers, Donald Trump Is Changing The Subject To #Obamagate
In the face of a coronavirus outbreak that has now reached the White House, the president, his supporters, and Fox News are blustering about Barack Obama.
People Did Push-Ups On The Street In Protest Of Coronavirus Gym Closures. The Guy Who Organized It Wishes They Hadn't.
Travis LaBazzo thought the push-ups and squats would be good visuals to get his protest noticed. Now he thinks his message is getting lost.
A Florida Protest For Reopening Gyms Got Real Weird When People Started Doing Push-Ups And Squats On The Street
Every day it feels more and more like we are living in an alternate universe.
The Coronavirus Death Toll In Russia Keeps On Climbing, But Putin’s Had Enough Of It
Vladimir Putin wants his regional governors to take responsibility for handling the coronavirus.
A Restaurant Owner Is Defending His Decision To Violate A Colorado Order By Reopening To Hundreds Without Social Distancing
“People wanted their freedom,” owner Jesse Arellano said after a viral video showed dozens of families without masks gather at his restaurant.
Mexican Doctors Fighting The Coronavirus Are Being Attacked From All Sides — Including By Their Own President
Andrés Manuel López Obrador has been forced to apologize after insinuating that doctors were greedy.
Americans Are Really Scared About Their Economic Future
A third of Americans expect their households' finances to be worse a year from now.
Keir Starmer Told Boris Johnson The UK Needs "Clear Directions" On Its Coronavirus Strategy After A Chaotic 24 Hours
The Labour leader criticised missing details in the government's exit "road map" in his first televised address to the nation after the prime minister faced pressure in the Commons.
This Is What You Need To Know About The Government's "Roadmap" For Exiting Lockdown In England
Lockdown measures will be gradually eased from Wednesday, with schools set to reopen after June 1, and pubs, hairdressers, and places of worship following from July.
17 Tweets That Perfectly Sum Up The British Lockdown Right Now
"The Wembley Lasagna is complete."
Everyone Is Losing Their Fucking Minds In The Chaos And Confusion, But Here's What You Can And Can't Do In England
From Wednesday, the lockdown rules will be different in England. We've tried to make some sense of the government's advice.
Life On The Tiny Pacific Island Where No-One Has The Coronavirus
The coronavirus hasn’t reached Nauru. But an outbreak could be disastrous.
Why Are Australians Chanting “Arrest Bill Gates” At Protests? This Wild Facebook Group Has The Answers.
A Facebook group started by a former family cooking show contestant was the driving force behind the dramatic anti-lockdown protests on the weekend.
17 Useful Tips If You (Like Me) Are Cooking Way More Than Usual Right Now
Because worrying about what to make for dinner every night is hard enough.
Anthony Fauci And Other Coronavirus Task Force Members Will Quarantine After White House Staffers Tested Positive
Three top US health officials are taking precautions after having contact with someone at the White House who tested positive for COVID-19.
We Asked Muslim NHS Workers What Ramadan Is Like During The Coronavirus Pandemic
With longer shifts, annual leave cancelled, and social gatherings suspended, Muslim healthcare workers spoke to BuzzFeed News about how Ramadan looks completely different this year.
This Quarantine Food Quiz Will Reveal Where You're Going On Vacation Once This Mess Is Over
Lord knows we all need one.
Three Children In New York Have Died Of A Mysterious Inflammatory Disease Potentially Linked To COVID-19
The New York State Department of Health is investigating "several cases of severe illness and child deaths" that may be related to COVID-19.
I’m Afraid I’ll Get My Boyfriend’s Mom Sick, But I Want To See Him
In this week's "How to Plague": I’m fed up with my family, and some maternal coronavirus queries.
British Political Twitter Keeps Freaking Out Over "Bots" That Are Actually Regular People Copying And Pasting Stuff
"I'm certainly not a so-called bot. Someone posted something positive on Facebook and I shared it on Twitter.”
Germany Has Shared The Details Of Its Coronavirus Contact Tracing Operation. The UK Won’t.
Just like with testing, the UK government is weeks behind and scrambling to catch up.
How Boris Johnson Sided With "Doves" Over "Hawks" In His Government To Slow The UK's Exit From Lockdown
Some Number 10 advisers, cabinet ministers, top civil servants, and “a clear majority” of Tory MPs initially lobbied for a “rival” exit strategy, BuzzFeed News can reveal.
Magician Roy Horn Of Siegfried & Roy Has Died Of The Coronavirus At 75
Horn was severely injured in an attack by one of his tigers in 2003.
A 17-Year-Old Honor Student Who Loved Making TikToks Has Died Of The Coronavirus
“She was exceptional and I am very proud,” Jameela Dirrean Emoni Barber's mother told BuzzFeed News.
The US, Struggling Under The Pressure Of The Coronavirus, Is Still Taking Refugees From Australia
Refugees in Australia face an unenviable choice: stay in indefinite detention, or start a new life at the epicentre of a global pandemic.
The Cruel Irony Of Social Distancing When You’re Stuck In Solitary
Our running joke: "You may go crazy in here, but at least you won’t get corona."
Here’s What Public Health Experts Think Our Pandemic Summer Will Look Like
As fights over lockdowns reach a fever pitch, public health experts say loosening restrictions will lead to more deaths by summer.
A Brooklyn Man Described As "Mr. Hooper From Sesame Street" Died From The Coronavirus
Dozens turned out for a candlelight procession to honor beloved actor and entrepreneur Lloyd Cornelius Porter.
Did You See This Hilarious Quarantine Makeup Challenge? Plus A Famous Travel Writer Finds Happiness At Home!
Catch up on all the stories we can't stop talking about from Did You See This?
He Was Distributing Coronavirus Aid. The Police Detained And Tortured Him.
Francis Zaake was left with “bits of flesh [hanging] off his chest as though someone had attempted to randomly pluck them out with a fork but stopped midway,” a politician said.
No, Mike Pence Did Not Deliver Empty Boxes To A Nursing Home For A Publicity Stunt
A viral clip from comedian Jimmy Kimmel was edited to remove some important context.
Unemployment Is Higher For Low-Wage Workers, Women, People Of Color
The overall jobless rate was 14.7% in April.
Trump’s Health Secretary Says Workers’ Home Lives, Not Working Conditions, Are Responsible For Coronavirus Outbreaks In Meatpacking Plants
Alex Azar’s comments echo those from the meatpacking industry, who say outbreaks in their plants are not their fault.
He Had A Plan In Place Before He Died Of COVID-19: Don't Spend Much On A Funeral. Feed People Who Are Homeless Instead.
“One thing about my dad is he was always someone who, in the positive sense of the word, was a hustler. If he ever had a goal in mind, he would do whatever it took to achieve that goal.”
Here's What The UK Government Was Told By Scientists, Said In Public, And Did On The Big Coronavirus Issues
On mass events, social distancing, isolation, school closures, and testing, the government's message hasn't always been clear.
She Died Of The Coronavirus Aged 97. She’s Being Laid To Rest Alongside Her Wartime Sweetheart Who Was Killed 80 Years Ago.
Wendy Bishop survived World War II and went on to open a famous hospital for teddy bears. But she never got to see her great-great-granddaughters.
Here’s How Intensive Care Staff Make Sure COVID-19 Patients Don’t Die Alone
“It will be 4 in the morning and one of the nurses is just sat with her patient, stroking their hair or holding their hand."
Australia Will Reopen Pools, Small Cafes, Pubs, Cinemas And Interstate Travel By July
Prime minister Scott Morrison has laid out a three-stage plan for reopening the country.
Hey Hornbags, Kel Knight From "Kath & Kim" Just Delivered A PSA About The Coronavirus
This is noice, different and unusual.
The "Plandemic" Video Has Exploded Online — And It Is Filled With Falsehoods
The slickly produced video has been viewed by millions, despite platforms' attempts to limit its spread.
Before He Died Of The Coronavirus, He Starred In Some Of New York's Most Iconic Low-Budget Commercials
As his commercials famously said, he made your dreams come true.
Shelley Luther, Who Was Jailed After Reopening Her Dallas Salon During Quarantine, Has Been Ordered Released
The state's lieutenant governor has also paid Luther's fine.
Zara’s Billionaire Owner Was Praised For Helping In The Coronavirus Crisis. Workers In Myanmar Paid The Price.
Fast fashion was always a problem. Now, COVID-19 has deepened the inequity between garment workers and fashion labels rebranding themselves as saviors.
A Florida Entrepreneur Bought Anti-Lockdown URLs To Raise Money. But He Got Death Threats.
Now Brad Lee Butcher is selling T-shirts.
Grubhub Collected Record Fees From Restaurants Struggling To Stay Alive During The Pandemic
Restaurants expect to lose $240 billion by the end of the year, but for Grubhub, “COVID-19 is a net tailwind” for now.
The Free School Meal Voucher Scheme Still Isn’t Working Properly, 7 Weeks After Schools Closed Due To Coronavirus
Teachers logging on through the night, parents facing long waits for vouchers, some codes rejected at the tills. Some schools are being forced to resort to food banks to make sure children are being fed.
The EU Didn't Tell European Governments It Agreed To China Removing Coronavirus References From An Op-Ed Written In Their Name
Correspondence seen by BuzzFeed News shows member states were not consulted. One European diplomat described the EU decision as "weak".
Influencers Asked This Pastry Chef For Free Food In Exchange For Promotion In The Pandemic. He Called Them Out.
"I was getting messages from influencers requesting that we send free stuff so they could post it on their profile. I was like, fucking hell, this is such a piss take," he said.
The Governor Of Texas Acknowledged His Plan To Reopen Businesses Will Lead To More Coronavirus Cases
"The more that you have people out there, the greater the possibility is for transmission," he told lawmakers in a private call on Friday.
Women Wanting An Abortion Face Two Major Barriers In Australia. Now There's A Third: The Coronavirus.
The coronavirus pandemic is showing up the cracks in Australia's patchwork abortion access laws, under which women often have to travel long distances to undergo procedures.
A Man Who Got $69 Million After Tweeting At Trump Apparently Tried To Sell Masks To California
Yaron Oren-Pines, who never delivered a single ventilator to New York, took to Nextdoor in his bid to sell at least 18 million masks to California.
An Immigrant Who Tested Positive For The Coronavirus Has Died In ICE Custody
The ACLU said Wednesday that the immigrant "died because ICE refused to release him when he still had a chance to survive this deadly virus.”
The 29 Most Outrageous Things That Have Happened In Florida During The Coronavirus Pandemic So Far
Florida is still Florida, pandemic or not.
This Is What We Know About The Wuhan Lab That Trump Blames For COVID-19
The Wuhan Institute of Virology previously conducted controversial experiments to test what could make coronaviruses more dangerous to humans, but scientists have ruled out that SARS-CoV-2 is a product of genetic engineering.
These Very Good Dogs Help Deliver Quarantine Beer And They're Doing A Great Job
The "Brew Dogs" are bringing joy and beer, one delivery at a time.
For Years She Supported Other Moms Whose Kids Died From Drug Addictions. She Then Died Of The Coronavirus.
“We feel like she just disappeared, that’s the thing. It's this weird feeling of disappearing.”
Everyone Is Making Porn At Home Now. Will The Porn Industry Survive?
Even Beyoncé is rapping about OnlyFans.
