Nation Jun 26 Confirmed new virus cases hit a new high in U.S. The number of confirmed new coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. hit an all-time high of 40,000 Friday — eclipsing the mark set during one of the deadliest stretches in late April — in a resurgence that has led…
Nation May 24 States’ reporting of virus testing data leads to confusion In some places, there have been data gaps that leave local leaders wondering whether they should loosen or tighten restrictions. In others, officials are accused of spinning the numbers to make their states look better and justify reopening.
Nation May 19 States accused of fudging or bungling COVID-19 testing data As large parts of the U.S. ease their lockdowns against the coronavirus, public health officials in some states are being accused of bungling infection numbers or even deliberately using a little sleight of hand to make things look better than…
Nation May 07 AP analysis: Some states are opening up without meeting key virus benchmarks An Associated Press analysis has found that 17 states do not appear to meet one of the key benchmarks set by the White House for loosening up — a 14-day downward trajectory in new cases or infection rates.
Health Apr 17 Test troubles cloud Trump recovery effort The United States is struggling to test enough people for the novel coronavirus so officials can track and control the spread of the disease.
Nation Mar 26 Many businesses cautious about restarting economy amid virus Trump wants the country open for business by mid-April, but some experts warn it's not as easy as flipping a switch.
Health Mar 22 Chaos, inconsistency mark launch of drive-thru virus testing Drive-thru sites have been opening around the United States to make it quicker and safer to test people for the new coronavirus. But much like the rest of the U.S. response to the pandemic, the system has been marked by…
Health Mar 12 Americans adjust to new life, hunker down amid virus Parents were developing homeschooling plans for their children, while workers missing shifts amid widespread closures wondered how they would pay bills, and prepared for many weeks of financial difficulty.
Health Mar 09 As virus outbreak spreads, schools face a dilemma Districts around the country are making plans to shift online if the virus arrives, with some providing tablets and WiFi hotspots to students.
Politics Feb 13 Buttigieg’s rocky record on race gets a closer look Buttigieg, who spent eight years as mayor of South Bend, Indiana, has tripped up in recent days as he was grilled about his record.