The latest news and information on the pandemic from Yahoo News reporters in the United States and around the world.

Breaking with the leader of his own party, Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., called for “tens of millions” of diagnostic coronavirus tests to be administered to Americans before the country can begin to return to normal.

The U.S. economy lost more than 20 million jobs in April amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak, sending the unemployment rate to 14.7 percent — the highest since the Great Depression.

An aide to Vice President Mike Pence has tested positive for the coronavirus, senior administration officials confirmed Friday.

The latest news and information on the pandemic from Yahoo News reporters in the United States and around the world.

The Canadian Olympic Committee CEO talks about state of Canadian sport during COVID-19 and how funding will help keep sport organizations afloat.

The federal government will provide relief funding to the country's sport sector that has seen myriad events cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On Thursday night, popular video game Fortnite hosted rapper Travis Scott as part of the Astronomical musical experience.

'This has made the lockdown worthwhile'

As a new drama about the 'most British crime of all time' arrives on ITV, here's a reminder of Charles and Diana Ingram's notorious quiz show appearance and their trial for conspiring to cheat

Whether or not the Ingrams were cheating on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?', the resulting outrage was rooted in the same dynamics that have come to dominate social discourse in the years since, says Adam White

As 'Quiz', James Graham's dramatisation of the 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' coughing scandal, airs to rave reviews in the UK, Clémence Michallon explores the game show's turbulent history in the US

Test your knowledge

As ITV's three-part miniseries Quiz recreates Ingram's scandalous quiz show victory – are you able to get all the the answers right without cheating?

Subject of new drama 'Quiz' has been enjoying the spotlight since the show aired on ITV

'I'd love to do a millennium one'

Captain Moore was presented the award by his grandchildren

The singer has reportedly handed over cash to good causes in his hometown of Suffolk

The 99-year-old is walking the length of his garden 100 times to raise funds

Beckham is also sacrificing her own pay

The star, who also appeared in Jurassic World, died after being hospitalised with a colon infection

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown told NHS staff to "keep up the brilliant work" as she made a £15,000 donation to staff on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic.​

The singer was most famous for her hit single My Boy Lollipop

Key worker Tommy Norton was given the life-changing cash prize while pulled over in his van

Shopping app Kindred and #ClapForOurCarers have launched the cutest t-shirt... and the celebs are loving it

The economic impact of Coronavirus will see millions of Brits unable to afford basics like toothpaste and soap. Chloe Street on why feeling clean should not be a privilege in the modern world

The retired footballer had been a business partner at the label since 2015

How to banish corona fear

The app now counts 1.6 million users

The 'Stranger Things' actress - who is best known for her role as Eleven in the hit Netflix series - lived in Bournemouth in Dorset, south west England

Millwall have decided against furloughing their squad because players would be unable to follow club training programmes while on leave.

Not even the Man City coach could lift the title with the Gunners, says Paul Merson

The Glazer family - owners of the NFL's Buccaneers and Premier League giants Manchester United - are helping in the fight against coronavirus by donating five million meals to a food rescue and distribution organisation in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Liverpool are set to miss out on millions should Chelsea sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona.

Tottenham would suffer a significant financial blow by missing out on millions of pounds in European revenue if the season is decided on a points-per-game basis.

Liverpool can save themselves millions in the transfer market this summer thanks to the progress made by two academy starlets this season.

Football's coronavirus lockdown has brought a great deal of uncertainty to so many aspects of the sport, from the completion fixtures to the job security of staff.

Real Madrid are among the clubs who are likely to see their summer transfer window plans change with clubs across the planet hit with the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

With clubs across Europe faced with transfer window hardships due to financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, there isn't perhaps a better academy to rely on than La Masia.

With the coronavirus pandemic expected to quell big outlays in the transfer market, we're looking at how Premier League clubs could save some pennies by promoting talent from their academy.

The coronavirus shutdown is already having a huge impact on football finances, and Manchester City will not be immune despite their riches.

Manchester United had big plans for the next transfer window, though the coronavirus shutdown has thrown the season into flux.

Frank Lampard had a bumper transfer budget to revamp his Chelsea squad this summer - but the coronavirus shutdown could have long-lasting implications.

With football on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are huge questions that need to be answered about the next transfer window.

Tottenham have spent frugally at the best of times but the devastating financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic is likely to leave the club even more reliant on their academy.

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has revealed in partnership with FareShare, his charity scheme is supplying over two million meals a week to those in need across the UK, adding he will double his initial personal donation.

US government vets said to be ready to assist with culls, or ‘depopulation’ of pigs, chickens and cattle because of coronavirus meat plant closures

Covid-related slaughterhouse shutdowns in the US are leading to fears of meat shortages and price rises, while farmers are being forced to consider “depopulating” their animals.

More than 20 slaughterhouses have been forced to close, although some have subsequently reopened. On Tuesday President Trump issued an executive order to keep slaughterhouses open which would, he said, help solve liability problems for meat companies.

Canada’s smallest province remains one of its most affordable, despite a shortage of inventory exacerbated by the pandemic.