Health Apr 15 The intense physical and mental effort required by health care workers amid COVID-19 Florida is among the U.S. states seeing cases of COVID-19 grow significantly. Its surgeon general now says residents will likely need to wear masks in public for up to a year. But for health care workers, protective equipment measures are…
Health Apr 15 A doctor answers viewer questions about COVID-19 During these confusing and unprecedented times, we all have questions. The NewsHour is beginning a new weekly segment in which viewers submit theirs to us online and via social media, and we’ll do our best to track down some answers.
Politics Apr 15 Trump says he's confident U.S. is past the peak of COVID-19 At the White House's Wednesday Coronavirus Task Force briefing, President Trump announced that guidelines for reopening parts of the country would be released on Thursday. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to discuss Trump’s intended timeline and why he’s receiving criticism…
World Apr 14 News Wrap: Obama endorses Biden, urges 'great awakening' in politics In our news wrap Tuesday, former President Barack Obama ended months of neutrality and endorsed his vice president, Joe Biden, for the Democratic presidential nomination. Obama said Biden has the character and experience to guide the nation through one of…
Economy Apr 14 How Gov. Ned Lamont says he'll decide when to reopen Connecticut Questions about when Americans can resume a semblance of normal life are not easy to answer, but the governors of some states are working together to prepare a plan. Among them is Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, who joins Judy Woodruff…
Economy Apr 14 The new challenges businesses may face in a world changed by COVID-19 When businesses and organizations resume activity after COVID-19, it will be in a changed economic landscape. Suzanne Clark is president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, whose 3 million members include all sectors, geographies and sizes. She is planning how…
Nation Apr 14 Trump blames WHO for pandemic mismanagement, says he'll halt U.S. funding President Trump announced at the daily White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing on Tuesday that the U.S. will halt funding of the World Health Organization during the coronavirus pandemic. Trump contends that the group mismanaged the health crisis and wasted…
World Apr 13 News Wrap: At least 30 people killed as severe storms sweep the Deep South In our news wrap Monday, at least 30 people were killed after severe storms swept across the Deep South on Easter Sunday and overnight. Tornadoes and thunderstorms blasted a path from Texas to the Carolinas. Also, the Trump administration is…