The number of coronavirus cases globally topped 200,000 Wednesday, as people in the United States and in countries across the world adjusted to life under lockdowns and isolation.
The concern about the economic consequences of the pandemic spurred another widespread decline in stock prices, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing down over 1,300 points on Wednesday. Many major stock indexes around the world were down more than 4 percent.
According to Johns Hopkins University, there are currently more than 201,000 confirmed cases and 8,000 deaths related to the coronavirus around the world.
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Afternoon roundup of coronavirus coverage
Census suspends field operations until April 1
Princess Beatrice's wedding reception at Buckingham Palace canceled
World health officials warn against using phrases like 'Chinese virus'
Photo: Nepal prepares for quarantine
Trump on 'the story of life'
England's death toll up to 99, up to 104 in all of the U.K.
WHO's 'solidarity trial' will examine coronavirus drugs
The scene in Brussels
H&M to close all U.S stores
Detroit's three biggest automakers will temporarily shut down plants
Trading halted on Wall Street for fourth time in two weeks
Americans would get two checks under Treasury Department proposal
Is it okay to take ibuprofen for coronavirus?
Trump to invoke Defense Production Act, suspend evictions through April
Even California Gov. Gavin Newsom's family is short on toilet paper
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival postponed until September
U.S. 'will not have' unemployment rate of 20 percent, Mnuchin says
Coronavirus lockdowns offer some hope for climate scientists
Idris Elba on backlash over wife being with him during coronavirus reveal
IKEA will temporarily close all U.S. stores
Irish PM warns of 'calm before the storm, before the surge'
Chicago's voting struggles illustrate the challenges of coronavirus
Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort headed to New York harbor
Coronavirus checks cause huge traffic jams on German-Polish border
Belgium becomes latest European country to enter lockdown
State unemployment websites crash as applications surge
The scene in the Philippines
American students stranded abroad struggle to get home
#GetMePPE: Frontline health care workers plead for basic protective equipment
White House postpones Spain state visit
Eurovision 2020 song contest canceled
Hospitals facing surge are preparing for life-or-death decisions
U.S. and Canada agree to close border to 'nonessential traffic,' Trump says
Venice canal waters run clearer as Italy remains in lockdown
U2's Bono dedicates song to 'doctors, nurses, carers on the front line'
Medical staff wear protective suits in Moscow airport
NYC mayor calls for military help
Dow sinks by 1,300 points at opening bell, despite trillion-dollar economic stimulus plans
Albania reports 2nd coronavirus death
Britain's 50th annual Glastonbury Festival cancelled
Savannah Guthrie anchors TODAY from her home in 'abundance of caution'
Pope encourages 'small gestures of attention' amid coronavirus crisis
Trump administration warns of 20 percent unemployment rate
Number of global coronavirus cases tops 200,000
Pop stars hold online concerts for fans forced inside by coronavirus
Italy further tightens restrictions on residents leaving home
Saudi Arabia to convene virtual G-20 summit on coronavirus
WHO: 'Aggressive measures' against coronavirus needed in Southeast Asia
Olympics make no sense if athletes can't come, Japan's deputy PM says
Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue closes
Gun and ammunition sales rise amid coronavirus fears
Coronavirus starts to take a major toll on automakers
As more Washington state deaths reported, Inslee OKs $200M coronavirus response
NYC mayor: 'Torrent' of new coronavirus cases coming, military aid may be needed
Visitation limits can't stop man's face-to-face chats with elderly father
