In a profanity-laced reprimand, the acting Navy secretary criticized sailors aboard the Theodore Roosevelt for cheering their fired captain, who had requested more assistance to fight the infection. Continue reading How a Ship’s Coronavirus Outbreak Became a Moral Crisis for the Military

The Trump administration’s new method for distributing medical supplies has led to charges of confiscation. Continue reading ‘Swept Up by FEMA’: Complicated Medical Supply System Sows Confusion

Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned that glimmers of hope could continue only if New Yorkers maintain discipline and suppress an impulse to gather. Continue reading Despite Staggering Death Toll, N.Y. Outbreak Could Be Slowing

With the prime minister’s condition worsening Monday, Britain plunged into a harrowing new phase in its struggle against the coronavirus. Mr. Johnson is in a debilitating battle after contracting a virus he initially viewed with characteristic nonchalance. Continue reading Boris Johnson Moved to Intensive Care; Foreign Minister Deputized

The lack of coronavirus test supplies, and long waits for results, has caused serious problems for many hospitals, even as new and faster tests come onto the market. Continue reading Delays and Shortages Exacerbate Coronavirus Testing Gaps in the U.S.

Live updates on stock market and business news during the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading Consumer Pessimism About the Job Market Is Testing New Limits: Live Updates

A government report found medical facilities stretched to capacity and in need of everything from ventilators to thermometers. Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain was in the hospital. Japan will declare a state of emergency. Continue reading Coronavirus Live Updates: Hospitals Run Low on Supplies as the U.S. Death Toll Nears 10,000

The city is trying to enforce a stop-work order to keep workers safe. But there are exemptions, and many developers want one. Continue reading Construction in New York Limps Forward Despite Shutdown Order

An unexpected discovery in India echoes Marella Agnelli’s remarkable style. Continue reading Necklaces for a Lifetime

Editors and writers on the Books desk — along with colleagues from the newsroom — recommend some time-tested books that offer escape from the present moment. Continue reading Finding Comfort in the Classics