Health

AP analysis: Some states are opening up without meeting key virus benchmarks

By Michelle R. Smith, Nicky Forster, Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press

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.

Store workers become enforcers of social distancing rules

By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press

Store workers across the country are suddenly being asked to enforce the rules that govern shopping during the coronavirus pandemic. That means customer service employees often must confront shoppers who aren't wearing masks and enforce social distancing measures.

Esper, in first trip since March, defends coronavirus efforts

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

Esper flew to the headquarters of U.S. Northern Command in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to meet with Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy, who is spearheading the military's support for civilian agencies combating the virus. It is Esper's first trip beyond Washington since he…

Advocates warn of more immigrant deaths without ICE action

By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

Lawyers and immigrant advocates are warning that more people will die of the coronavirus in U.S. immigration custody unless the Trump administration improves conditions and release more detainees.

California restaurants envision big changes for reopening

By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press

California restaurants have drafted a plan to guide the industry's reopening. The recommendations obtained by The Associated Press envision a changed world within dining rooms.

Many Pacific islands are untouched by COVID-19. Its arrival could be disastrous

By Maea Lenei Buhre

Several governments in the Pacific have warded off the coronavirus so far by imposing early and strict quarantines. But the benefit of being a rural island is likely to disappear if the highly infectious disease is introduced.

Tourists arrested as Hawaii tries to curb virus spread

By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press

Police in Hawaii are cracking down on rogue tourists who are visiting beaches, riding personal watercraft, and generally flouting strict requirements that they quarantine for 14 days after arriving.

New York City to test 140,000 for antibodies in next month

By Associated Press

Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City will test 140,000 people for coronavirus antibodies between next week and early June…

WATCH: Pence says he's confident in states' reopening plans

By Associated Press

Vice President Mike Pence says he's confident that states are moving "in a responsible way" in their plans to reopen their economies, despite the failures of many governors to follow federal guidelines.

WATCH: Trump meets with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to discuss coronavirus efforts

By Darlene Superville, Jill Colvin, Paul Weber, Associated Press

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has removed jail as a punishment for violating his coronavirus restrictions following outcry by conservatives over a Dallas salon owner who was jailed for refusing to keep her business closed.