Apr 16 WATCH: Louisiana Gov. Edwards and Rep. Scalise on importance of social distancing By Courtney Vinopal Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards held a news conference April 16 to give an update on the state’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces extension of stay-at-home order By Associated Press New York state will extend its stay-at-home restrictions at least through May 15 amid signs the initial wave of the coronavirus outbreak is slowing down. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: IMFC held news conference amid coronavirus outbreak By Courtney Vinopal The International Monetary and Financial Committee held a news conference April 16 featuring IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and IMFC Chair Lesetja Kganyago amid the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 16 U.S. job losses mount as economic pain deepens worldwide By Christopher Rugaber, Lori Hinnant, Associated Press The ranks of Americans thrown out of work by the coronavirus ballooned Thursday to more than 20 million in just four weeks, an unprecedented collapse fueling widening protests and propelling President Donald Trump's push to relax the nation's social distancing… Continue reading
Apr 16 Another 5.2 million seek unemployment benefits, bringing total to almost 22 million in a month By Associated Press Roughly 22 million have sought jobless benefits in the past month — easily the worst stretch of U.S. job losses on record. Continue reading
Apr 16 China tries to revive economy but consumer engine sputters By Joe McDonald, Associated Press China, where the coronavirus pandemic started in December, is cautiously trying to get back to business, but it's not easy when many millions of workers are wary of spending much or even going out. Continue reading
Apr 16 Trump says new guidelines aim to lift some restrictions By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump said he's prepared to announce new guidelines allowing some states to quickly ease up on social distancing even as business leaders told him they need more coronavirus testing and personal protective equipment before people can safely go… Continue reading
Apr 15 Government nears lending limit on small business program By Associated Press It’s unclear how much money has actually been distributed from the program, which launched April 3. Thousands of business owners are still awaiting word on their loan applications. Continue reading
Apr 15 Watch 8:13 Progress on COVID-19 testing, treatments critical to resuming American life Dr. Mark McClellan and Dr. Scott Gottlieb, both former commissioners of the FDA, have been planning how to reignite a U.S. economy devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. But the gradual reopening they lay out would happen only after several key… Continue watching
Apr 15 CEOs raise concerns, urge caution as Trump looks to reopen economy By Aamer Madhani, Kevin Freking, Jill Colvin, Associated Press They, too, want to get the economy going but they have worries about whether there are enough coronavirus tests available to ensure workers can safely return to the job. Continue reading