Jul 08 WATCH: Pence, White House Task Force focuses on school reopening guidelines amid virus surge By Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence will lead the White House Coronavirus Taskforce briefing on Wednesday as hospitalizations for the virus spike in states around the country. Continue reading
Jul 08 Brazil’s president says unproven hydroxychloroquine treatment will cure his virus By Associated Press Bolsonaro said he tested positive for the new coronavirus on Tuesday after months of downplaying its severity while deaths mounted rapidly inside the country. Continue reading
Jul 07 Study shows virus hit African immigrants hardest in France By John Leicester, Associated Press A new study from the French government's statistics agency shows that death rates doubled among immigrants from sub-Saharan Africa and tripled in the Paris region at the height of the country's coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 4:08 More states are seeing ICUs reach capacity as coronavirus spreads By John Yang Coronavirus infections are on the rise in 42 states, with the national total passing the 3 million mark. In the hardest-hit areas, including parts of Florida, intensive care units are filled to the brim with patients, and communities are grappling… Continue watching
Jul 07 Watch 9:49 Schools face unprecedented pressure as they grapple with reopening Parents across the U.S. are wondering what the next school year will hold for their children. While reopening decisions will ultimately be up to state and local officials, President Trump said Tuesday he'll pressure governors to resume in-person classes. Judy… Continue watching
Jul 07 Watch 7:35 In government’s absence, Mexicans turn to cartels for pandemic aid By Nick Schifrin, Ali Rogin President Trump will welcome the president of Mexico to the White House on Wednesday. The country has more than 215,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, the second-highest total in Latin America. More than 20,000 deaths have been recorded from the pandemic… Continue watching
Jul 07 U.S. government launches campaign to reduce high suicide rates By Hope Yen, Associated Press Known as REACH, the campaign is the core part of a $53 million, two-year effort announced by President Donald Trump to reduce suicide. Starting Wednesday, digital ads will hit the internet with the key message that "suicide is preventable."… Continue reading
Jul 07 U.S. notifies U.N. of withdrawal from World Health Organization By Matthew Lee, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, although the pullout won’t take effect until next year, meaning it could be rescinded under a new administration of if… Continue reading
Jul 07 WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visits Miami Care Center By Associated Press On Tuesday, Florida's Democrats said that his refusal to issue statewide orders requiring masks and closing beaches is killing Floridians and spreading the disease. Continue reading
Jul 07 WATCH: New York City mayor gives coronavirus update By Associated Press New York City has rolled out a dozen mask vending machines at 10 subway stations around the city as part of a pilot programme to make personal protective equipment easily available for those riding on mass transit. Continue reading