Katie Miller, the Pence press secretary, also handled communications for the coronavirus task force. The news came a day after the revelation that a personal valet for President Trump tested positive.

The coronavirus outbreak in the Middle East is likely to remain under control despite the easing of restrictions in recent weeks, as long as strict social distancing continues to be enforced, experts told CNBC.

Roy Horn met Siegfried Fischbacher on a cruise ship.

Russia is now the world's fifth-most infected country with more than 187,800 cases, surpassing Germany and France, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

The United States issued a new rule on Friday tightening visa guidelines for Chinese journalists — a shift that comes amid tensions between the two nations over the coronavirus global pandemic.

Russia marks 75 years since the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two on Saturday.

Covid-19 has infected more than 3.8 million people around the world as of Friday, killing at least 269,881 people.

It's difficult to make predictions for the stock market amid the uncertainty of the coronavirus. Investors look towards previous trends for guidance. Nearly six months away from the 2020 presidential election, the market typically performs a certain way during election cycles.

Kroger chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen joins "Squawk on the Street" to discuss the ramp up in Covid-19 testing at its stores, and which products are selling the fastest.

Alli McCartney of UBS Private Wealth Management and Darrell Cronk of Wells Fargo Investment Institute join "Squawk on the Street" to discuss the markets and investing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Legal Sea Foods CEO Roger Berkowitz joins "Squawk on the Street" to discuss his decision to sue his insurer to cover damages to his restaurants from the coronavirus shutdown.

Plant-based protein is not a passing fad, CNBC's Jim Cramer said.

Kare Schultz, CEO of Teva Pharmaceuticals, joins "Squawk on the Street" to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and potential treatments.

Market players want to know how much the European Union will provide in additional coronavirus stimulus, but the institution in charge of developing it says it's still under negotiation.

On Thursday, Murphy visited the White House to meet with President Donald Trump to discuss Covid-19 testing and financial assistance for states.

Experts warn that vaccine timelines look ambitious and argue more thought is needed on manufacturing.

Roche CEO Severin Schwan said more research is needed to prove people gain immunity from Covid-19 infections.

The London-based company has raised over $100 million from investors but it hasn't been an easy ride.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is holding his daily press conference on the Covid-19 outbreak, which has infected more than 316,400 people across the state as of Monday.

BNP Paribas reported a fall in net income for the first quarter on Tuesday, as it warned the coronavirus has had three "major negative impacts" on its balance sheet.

The NHS app is based on the government's "centralized" framework instead of the tech giant's "decentralized" technology.

Virgin Atlantic announced it will cut 3,150 jobs, becoming the airline to announce a reduction in headcount because of the coronavirus crisis.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is holding his daily press conference on the Covid-19 outbreak, which has infected more than 318,900 people across the state as of Tuesday.

The European Union's agency for disease control has said that the U.K. is among five countries in the region that are still not seeing a decline in new coronavirus cases.

On Monday, the governor directed all private and public school leaders to update their preparedness plans to continue remote learning for the rest of the school year.

"This situation makes me sick, because (it) is totally avoidable," Lucica Ditiu, executive director of the Stop TB Partnership, said.

"We will want, if we possibly can, to get going with some of these measures on Monday," U.K. Prime Minister Johnson told Parliament.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is holding his daily press conference on the Covid-19 outbreak, which has infected more than 321,100 people across the state as of Wednesday.

The NHS's digital innovation arm is paying Zuhlke Engineering £3.8 million to investigate the "decentralized" framework developed by Apple and Google.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is holding his daily press conference on the Covid-19 outbreak, which has infected more than 323,900 people across the state as of Thursday.

The World Health Organization is holding a briefing Friday on the coronavirus, which has infected more than 3.8 million people worldwide and killed at least 269,881.

A payroll tax cut would benefit the richest Americans, while sending checks to each U.S. household to prop up the economy would favor the poor, according to a new analysis.

The unemployment insurance program in the U.S. won't help enough workers absent some sort of government intervention, according to experts.

New York City businesses are struggling to make money and retain workers as the coronavirus continues to inflict economic pain.

UFC President Dana White joins "Closing Bell" to talk about the latest developments in the business.

Andy Callahan, Hostess Brands CEO, joins "Closing Bell" to discuss the company's earnings.

There are some key things that retirement savers should steer clear of doing with their 401(k), despite uncertainty over exactly when the stock market will recoup its losses and head higher.

As markets careeen amid coronavirus-fueled economic volatility, financial advisors are at the eye of the storm. We asked five members of the CNBC Financial Advisor Council what they're telling clients, whether they're helping them reallocate and how the downturn is impacting their own fortunes.

The barrage of bad economic news surrounding the coronavirus pandemic can trigger an emotional response, or "amygdala hijack," in investors' brains that can cloud judgment. Here's how to combat the panic and ensure sound financial decision-making.

Proactive planning can aid you in achieving short- and long-term financial needs and goals, especially in times of hardship like the current coronavirus pandemic.

Kroger chairman and CEO Rodney McCullen joins "Squawk on the Street" to discuss reopening the economy, keeping store shelves stocked and more.

Dhivya Suryadevara, General Motors CFO, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss the company's first-quarter earnings results, closing of the North American plants, auto demand, the path forward and more.

Mark Bristow, CEO of Barrick Gold, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss reopening the U.S. economy, demand for gold during the coronavirus pandemic and what the "new normal" may look like after the crisis ends.

CVS Health CEO Larry Merlo said the health retailer received validation that its strategy to make health care local is working.

Waste Management CEO Jim Fish made an appearance on CNBC's "Mad Money" to discuss the trash collector company's three-month performance and what's ahead.

Chris Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss company earnings, navigating the coronavirus crisis and more.

A rise in cases of the mosquito-borne disease poses another layer of threat in a country where the health system is already struggling

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At least 131 people have died from malaria in Zimbabwe in a new outbreak, adding pressure to a country already struggling to deal with Covid-19.

The fatalities occurred in 201 outbreaks recorded across the country, according to the Ministry of Health. Meanwhile Zimbabwe’s lockdown has been extended by two weeks to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Related: 'We will starve': Zimbabwe's poor full of misgiving over Covid-19 lockdown

Migrants trapped in dangerous conditions at frontiers, ports and transit camps

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Tens of thousands of migrants are trapped in dangerous conditions at frontiers, mines, ports and in transit camps across Africa after states shut their borders in an attempt to stem the spread of Covid-19.

Some have been abandoned by smugglers unable to take them further on their journeys to Europe or elsewhere. Others were returning home or moving across the continent in search of work when frontiers were closed in March.

Health savings accounts, or HSAs, will cover Covid-19-related testing and treatment, among other things.