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FDA grants emergency use authorization for first coronavirus antigen test
The agency announced approval for the diagnostic method on Saturday. Cheaper and easier to administer than genetic tests for the virus, it could potentially expand daily testing to millions — though it’s not without its shortcomings.
Public health experts say many states are opening too soon to do so safely
By Monday at least 31 states will have partially reopened after seven weeks of restrictions. The moves come as President Trump pushes for the country to get back to work — while many public health experts warn that it's too soon.
How a pandemic and an old sewing machine showed a son his mother’s impact
Loretta Zabinski died last summer, 10 days before her 95th birthday, and months before there was any whiff of a global pandemic. But memories of the quiet impact Zabinski had on the northern Minnesota town of Ely are now stronger than ever — thanks to the COVID-19 outbreak and an antique sewing machine. 
Pence spokesperson Katie Miller tests positive for coronavirus
The case is the second confirmed by the White House this week. President Trump said Miller hasn't come into contact with him but has "spent some time" with the vice president.
It may be a while before your table’s ready
The people who staffed shuttered restaurants admit that it’s hard to imagine getting back to normal.
Coronavirus is mutating. That's normal. Does that mean it's more dangerous?
There are various studies looking at changes to the virus genome — and the possible impact on how the virus affects humans. Here's what we know (and don't yet know) about mutations.