So far, the coronavirus has hit hardest in wealthy countries. But the pandemic now appears ready to explode in many parts of the developing world — which has far fewer resources to combat the virus. (Listening time, 4:15 or read the story)

by Korva Coleman and Jill Hudson First Up Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Here’s what we're following today. During his coronavirus task force briefing Monday evening, President Trump repeated his claim that the United States has done "more tests by far than any country in the world." The U.S. still lags behind other countries like South Korea when it comes to testing on a per capita basis. As New York City's hospitals begin to buckle under the weight of the coronavirus crisis, Central Park and the home of the U.S. Open Grand Slam tennis tournament are being turned into field hospitals. The Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort arrived in New York on Monday to treat non-COVID-19 patients. Four of Boston's largest and best-known hospitals say significant numbers of their employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, which is putting additional pressure on the area's already stretched medical resources. The four centers  — Massachusetts General Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Tufts Medical Center and Brigham and Women's Hospital — are also prominent teaching institutions. Ford Motor Co. says it plans to work with General Electric to build 50,000 simple medical ventilators at a components plant in Michigan. The Detroit automaker hopes to make the devices over the next three months.  Newsletter continues after sponsor message Today's Listens  Mahesh Kumar A/AP So far, the coronavirus has hit hardest in wealthy countries. But the pandemic now appears ready to explode in many parts of the developing world — which has far fewer resources to combat the virus. (Listening time, 4:15 or read the story) Germany is home to one of the world’s leading experts on coronaviruses. In 2003, Christian Drosten and a colleague discovered SARS. Earlier this year, he was the first scientist outside of China to develop a test for COVID-19. And now the well-known biologist has found fame as a podcaster. (Listening time, 4:11) A megachurch pastor in Florida was arrested Monday and charged with unlawful assembly for continuing to hold large worship services despite public orders to close them down. Rodney Howard-Browne had repeatedly questioned the seriousness of the coronavirus pandemic and made clear he had no intention of suspending Sunday services at his church, which is said to have 4,000 members. (Listening time, 2:23) The Picture Show Felix Quintana The work of multimedia artist Felix Quintana invites you to slow down and notice the movement of black and brown people who exist and resist. Quintana takes samples from the Google Maps Street View archive and turns them into digital negatives. His images celebrate the vernacular of South Central LA in all its ungentrified glory. "Cruising is all about driving slow, hella slow, like 25 miles per hour, and bumping music and looking fresh," says the artist. Before You Go Wade Payne/AP Athletes who play for NCAA Division 1 will get an extra year of eligibility to play one more season if their college careers were shortened by the coronavirus outbreak.  Beloved children’s author and illustrator Tomie dePaola has died at the age of 85. Among his classics is the Caldecott winner Strega Nona, a tale of a witch, her assistant and a magic pot. Suzette Lohmeyer contributed to today’s newsletter.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: dailynewsletter@npr.org Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can sign up here. Looking for more great content? Check out all of our newsletter offerings — including Music, Politics, Health and more!