Updated 6:54 a.m. ET, March 27, 2020
- US infections outnumber China: The US now has the most known cases worldwide, as the total number of global cases passes half a million.
- Coronavirus hits US economy: A total of 3.3 million unemployment claims were filed in the US -- the highest number of initial jobless claims in history.
- Global lockdowns: Nearly a third of the world’s population are living under coronavirus-related restrictions