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U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday as traders build upon gains recorded on Monday.

The White House coronavirus task force issued a warning against going out even to buy medication or groceries as the pandemic is seen to reach a deadly apex. Health experts say the next two weeks may be the worst.

U.S. stocks rose on Monday as coronavirus death rates peak in Europe

Peter Navarro spoke about his qualifications following reports over the weekend of a heated "confrontation" between him and Dr. Anthony Fauci over hydroxychloroquine.

U.S. stocks rose on Monday as coronavirus death rates peak in Europe

The phrase desperate times call for desperate measures is becoming evident as New York health care providers use an anti-malarial drug in a last-ditch effort to save dying COVID-19 patients.

"This investigation is still in the early stages. Our prayers are with the family during this time,” Mount Vermont Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard said.

With 1,344 deaths, the U.S. recorded its largest death toll in one day due to coronavirus.

Officials are concerned about rising coronavirus hotspots near New York City as New Jersey reported 200 new deaths due to COVID-19 on Saturday.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has said that his state is "not at the apex" of cases.

New York city's popular summer Suffolk town of Southold reported the region's highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases of 174. Locals blame outsiders from New York City for the sudden increase of cases when the latter spent time in their summer houses in the area to escape the outbreak.

The worst appears to be far from over as the COVID-19 death toll in New York City reached more than 1,500 on Thursday, with over 10,000 patients hospitalized.

It has been several days when the sight of the 1,000-bed Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort brought much hope and cheer as it sailed into the New York Harbor. Expectations were dashed when the ship has only taken in 20 patients so far.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez takes issue with Gov. Andrew Cuomo's decision to suspend mortgage payments but not rent.

Ventilators are vital in helping COVID-19 patients who have breathing difficulties, but hospitals across the nation are faced with a serious shortage of this life-saving device.

Coronavirus continues to lay desolation in New York City on Wednesday as it added 278 more in the list of fatalities due to the deadly COVID-19.

A newly-released data from the New York City Health office revealed that over 40 percent of positive COVID-19 patients are between the ages of 18 to 44.  

The man only admitted to the truth after his wife also developed symptoms.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned the state had not hit the projected peak of confirmed cases.

Around 250 ambulances and 500 medical personnel are being sent from around the U.S. to further ease New York City's overwhelmed medical system.

U.S. stocks opened lower on Tuesday as coronavirus news worsens