Troubling new outbreaks have bubbled in the United States and deaths are surging in Italy and Spain as the world warily trudges through the pandemic that has sickened more than a half-million people. Punctuating the fact that no one is immune to the new coronavirus, it pierced even the highest echelons of global power on Friday, with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson becoming the first leader of a major country to test positive. In the United States, the number of infections surged to more than anywhere else in the world amid warnings that the pandemic might be accelerating in major urban areas like New York, Chicago, New Orleans and Detroit.

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VIRUS OUTBREAK: New Orleans rushed to build a makeshift hospital in its convention center Friday as troubling new outbreaks bubbled in the United States, deaths surged in Italy and Spain and the world warily trudged through the pandemic that has sickened more than a half-million people. SENT; developing. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-THE LATEST and VIRUS OUTBREAK-WHAT'S HAPPENING

FINANCIAL MARKETS: Stocks are closing more than 3% lower on Wall Street, giving back part of the gains they piled up over the past three days. SENT; developing. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-BUSINESS FALLOUT

VIRUS OUTBREAK-IMF: The head of the International Monetary Fund said Friday it is clear that the global economy has now entered a recession that could be as bad or worse than the 2009 downturn. SENT: 500 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-CONGRESS: President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress this week to support businesses, rush resources to overburdened health care providers and help struggling families during the deepening coronavirus epidemic. SENT; developing.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-BRITAIN: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the first leader of a major nation to contract COVID-19, but he insisted Friday that he remains in charge of the U.K.'s response to the outbreak. SENT: 950 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-MASSIE: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has outraged his fellow House members and even President Donald Trump for pushing to force a roll call vote on a sweeping $2.2 trillion coronavirus package. SENT; developing.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-CHRONOLOGY: Timeline of key events in the spread of the new coronavirus. SENT: 2280 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-ONE GOOD THING-MASKS: A tiny sail-maintenance shop on the coast of Maine has started sewing medical masks for caregivers who need protection from the coronavirus. SENT: 700 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-CROWDED SOCIAL DISTANCING: As the coronavirus spreads, the World Health Organization has pointed out that the future of the pandemic will be determined by what happens in some of the world’s poorest and most densely populated countries. SENT: 1280 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-TARGETING NEW YORKERS: States are pulling back the welcome mat for travelers from the New York area, which is the epicenter for the nation's outbreak. Governors in Texas, Florida and Maryland this week ordered people arriving by plane from the New York area to self-quarantine for at least 14 days. SENT: 740 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-WATER SHUTOFFS: The global coronavirus pandemic has brought water shutoffs in Detroit and in communities across the nation into sharp focus again amid a crucial time when officials are urging Americans to practice social distancing and basic hand-washing techniques to stop the spread of COVID-19. SENT: 1300 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-OUTDOOR RISKS: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's decision to shut down the trails along Lake Michigan and nearby parks during the coronavirus crisis underscores a growing concern that the large crowds of people flocking to beaches, parks and playgrounds are making it easier for the virus to spread. SENT: 970 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-GUNS: There's no consensus in the U.S. on whether gun shops are considered essential businesses that can remain open during stay-at-home orders meant to slow the coronavirus. SENT: 880 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-SCRAMBLE FOR TESTS: Some political leaders are hailing a potential breakthrough in the fight against COVID-19: simple pin-prick blood tests or nasal swabs that can determine within minutes if someone has, or previously had, the virus. SENT: 1110 words, photos

VIRUS OUTBREAK-SENIORS COPING: Social distancing rules are affecting U.S. seniors in nuanced ways. SENT: 1090 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-DIARY-OUTDOORS IN NYC: How long has it been since life began to change, as the coronavirus pandemic arrived in New York? Days melt one into the next as New Yorkers adapt to what once seemed unthinkable and the new norm just becomes normal. SENT: 530 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-CHIEF OF STAFF: When it came time to heave the largest aid package in U.S. history over the finish line, Republican Rep. Mark Meadows was the closer and worked with Democrats to get it done. SENT: 1230 words, photos.

TRUMP-BREATHING MACHINES: President Donald Trump issued an order Friday that seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators for coronavirus patients under the Defense Production Act. SENT; developing.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-NAVY: The Navy is the military service hit hardest by the coronavirus crisis. And it's been forced to sideline a symbol of American sea power. SENT: 990 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-NEW YORK: Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state wants to build four more temporary hospitals in New York City before coronavirus cases peak. SENT; developing.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-WEST VIRGINIA-NURSING HOMES: Officials say staffers at a nursing home dubbed “ground zero” for West Virginia's growing coronavirus caseload have been treated as pariahs for their close proximity to the infection cluster. SENT: 650 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-FUNDING CRISIS: Olympic sports organizations in the U.S. are veering toward crisis. With the coronavirus spreading across the globe, they have canceled no fewer than 8,000 events and are on pace to lose more than $121 million. SENT: 860 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-EUROPE UNITY: Tempers are fraying in the European Union over the best way to combat the economic havoc wrought by the coronavirus. SENT: 780 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa announced its first death from the coronavirus Friday as the country's cases rose well above 1,000 and a three-week lockdown began, with military patrolling and police screaming at the homeless on quiet streets. SENT: 860 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-MIDEAST: Iran has confirmed another 144 deaths from the coronavirus and says thousands more are in critical condition as the military completed work on a 2,000-bed field hospital in an exhibition center in the capital. SENT: 930 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-BANGLADESH-GARMENTS: A survey of factory owners in Bangladesh has found that major fashion retailers that are closing shops and laying off workers in Europe and the U.S. are also canceling their sometimes already completed orders, as workers often go unpaid. SENT: 890 words, photos.

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VIRUS OUTBREAK-MOVIE-CONTAGION: The stars of the 2011 thriller “Contagion” have reunited for a series of public service announcements to warn about COVID-19. SENT: 250 words.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-NICKOLODEON SPECIAL: Kristen Bell is hosting a Nickelodeon special with a “kid’s-eye view” of the coronavirus pandemic. SENT: 390 words.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-OPRAH WINFREY: Oprah Winfrey says she’s playing it safe when it comes to the rapidly spreading coronavirus. SENT: 300 words.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-JAPAN-CHERRY BLOSSOMS: Japan's cherry blossoms are in full bloom, but flower viewing has come to an abrupt halt in Tokyo because of the coronavirus. SENT: 240 words.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-CRIME: European law enforcement agency Europol says criminals are preying on a fearful public and disrupting the provision of medical care during the coronavirus pandemic. SENT: 540 words.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-VATICAN: Praying in a desolately empty St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis has likened the coronavirus pandemic to a storm laying bare people's illusions that they can be self-sufficient. SENT: 570 words.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-CANADA: The Canadian government is increasing a payroll subsidy to small- and medium-sized businesses to now cover up to 75 percent of salaries amid the pandemic. SENT: 500 words.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-HAWAII TELESCOPE: Opponents of the Thirty Meter Telescope project on Hawaii's Big Island have left their camp because of concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. SENT: 350 words.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-PANAMA CRUISE DEATHS: Four passengers have died aboard a cruise ship now anchored off the coast of Panama and two people aboard the ship have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. SENT: 330 words.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-NURSING HOMES: An investigation at a Seattle-area nursing home concludes that symptoms aren't enough to identify who is infected once the coronavirus enters a long-term care facility. SENT: 210 words.

TURKEY-GREECE: Turkish authorities have evacuated thousands of migrants who had been waiting at the border with Greece hoping to make their way into Europe, amid the coronavirus pandemic. SENT: 490 words.

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-Interactive breakdown of unemployment filings by state with time scale for each (going back as far as 2000): https://interactives.ap.org/covid-unemployment-insurance//?state=AL×cale=ytd

Users can choose between states via a dropdown. The default is the national figure.

-US cases county-by-county. Embed code can be found in Coverage Plan. A static graphic also will be available in AP Newsroom.

Additional graphics and interactives include:

- Flattening the Coronavirus Curve (Chart): Chart compares the cumulative cases over time in some of the hardest hit countries by coronavirus.

-Virus Global Spread (table): Table of countries which have confirmed cases of the virus. Table also includes when the virus was initially reported and the number of deaths by country.

-Virus Global Spread (Map): Map of countries which have confirmed cases of the virus. Map also includes when the virus was initially reported and the number of deaths by country.

-Virus Cases Compared Inside and Outside of China (Chart): Chart shows the number of confirmed cases in China over time and compares them to cases confirmed outside of China.

-Virus US State Map: State by state count of confirmed cases in the U.S.

-Virus US State Table: Table tracks the number of cases, recoveries and deaths for the US including its territories.

-Status of Cases Worldwide: Auto-updating once a day, this chart tracks the levels of active cases and deaths from COVID-19 around the world over time.

-Hospitality Workforce in the US: Coronavirus precautions have struck many U.S. business industries hard, especially the hospitality and service industry, where more than 16 million Americans work for support their livelihoods. This U.S. map highlights the number of hospitality workers and their average annual income by county along with the number of hospitality businesses. It is helpful in illustrating the potential impact of job loss to so many across the nation.

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