Apr 29 WATCH: 5 tips for talking to children about COVID-19 By Justin Stabley The uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic has caused stress for millions across the globe. For children, who have seen their daily lives and schooling structures upended, the stress may manifest in different ways. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: New York’s de Blasio defends tweets about funeral that defied social distancing rules By Marina Villeneuve, Michael Hill, Karen Matthews, Associated Press De Blasio holds a news conference to give an update on the city’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 29 Despite widespread economic hardship, most Americans not ready to reopen, poll says By Laura Santhanam A majority of Americans want life to return to normal when it is safe to do so, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Apr 28 ‘Truly the last safe haven’: Libraries serve vulnerable communities during the pandemic By Courtney Vinopal Like so many other services, libraries around the country have had to quickly adapt to the shutdowns and distancing measures put in place as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but also to figure out how to reach the most… Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 4:36 More states lift restrictions, as small businesses struggle to secure relief By Amna Nawaz Nine states have begun lifting pandemic restrictions in a bid to revive struggling economies. Many small businesses have tried to secure financial relief from the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program -- but the initiative’s second round has been plagued with… Continue watching
Apr 28 Oklahoma, Utah face scrutiny over malaria drug purchases By Sean Murphy, Brady McCombs, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Republican state leaders in Oklahoma and Utah are facing backlash for spending millions of dollars combined to purchase malaria drugs promoted by President Trump to treat COVID-19 patients that many other states obtained for free and that doctors warned shouldn't… Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 4:19 Why have Australia and New Zealand been so successful at managing COVID-19? By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran New Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, announced this week that the country has eliminated the novel coronavirus, but warned that residents must stay vigilant. Neighboring Australia has also experienced relatively high success in battling COVID-19. Nick Schifrin reports on how… Continue watching
Apr 28 Watch 7:49 The dangerous global flood of misinformation surrounding COVID-19 By John Yang, Sam Lane, Mike Fritz Misinformation and conspiracy theories about COVID-19 have spread rapidly online, creating what some experts are now calling an “infodemic.” Health officials across the globe are scrambling to refute a flood of bogus claims, some of which could have harmful consequences. Continue watching
Apr 28 U.S. House postpones return amid virus worries By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Facing the stark, startling reality that Congress may not be able to fully resume for a year, House leaders are desperately reaching for new, work-from-away options. Continue reading
Apr 28 Bolsonaro’s latest crisis threatens Brazil’s virus response By David Biller, Marcelo de Sousa, Associated Press As Brazil careens toward a full-blown public health emergency and economic meltdown, President Jair Bolsonaro has managed to add a third ingredient to the toxic mix: political crisis. Continue reading