May 05 How contact tracing can help the U.S. get control over coronavirus By Laura Santhanam Testing alone without extensive contact tracing is not enough to control COVID-19, public health experts say. But people's memories can quickly complicate the detective work required to mitigate a pandemic. Continue reading
May 04 Watch 4:03 Businesses in the U.S., Europe begin opening doors to a new chapter By Stephanie Sy The start of a new week marked more reopenings across the United States, whose death toll from COVID-19 is now over 68,000. In Washington, D.C., the Senate returned to the Capitol, while the House remained at recess due to the… Continue watching
May 04 Watch 8:08 Grim new projections forecast 'explosive growth' in COVID-19 cases, deaths With the U.S. coronavirus death toll now over 68,000, some fatality projections referenced by the Trump administration have already been surpassed. Roughly 2,000 Americans are dying from the disease every day -- and that number could still rise. Pulitzer Prize-winning… Continue watching
May 04 Watch 6:50 What is contact tracing, and how could it help the U.S. manage COVID-19? By Amna Nawaz, Frank Carlson, Rhana Natour With COVID-19 cases in the U.S. still rising, many experts say the next phase in the pandemic response will require aggressive contact tracing. The technique has been used extensively in prior disease outbreaks elsewhere, but the U.S. currently lacks a… Continue watching
May 04 WATCH: Louisiana governor gives coronavirus update By Nicole Winfield, Tim Sullivan, Associated Press In Louisiana, Republican legislators irritated by Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ decision to extend the state's stay-at-home order through May 15 were eager to return to work. Continue reading
May 04 Senate reopens despite risks as House preps more virus aid By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The 100 senators are convening for the first time since March, while the House is staying away due to the health risks, as the conflicted Congress reflects an uneasy nation. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update By Associated Press Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is extending an executive order mandating that some nonessential businesses close for another week, until May 15. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: WHO hails 'powerful' show of unity on vaccine By Associated Press The World Health Organization Director-General on Monday said that the pledging of billions of euros for research to find a vaccine against the new coronavirus at a video-conference summit hosted by the European Union was "powerful and inspiring". Continue reading
May 04 How robots and other tech can make the fight against coronavirus safer By Cat Wise Around the globe, robots and other technologies, like drones and telehealth devices, are being used in a variety of settings and capacities to assist in the COVID-19 response since there is a level of elevated risk for human workers. Continue reading
May 04 Treasury announces record borrowing of $2.99 trillion By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The Treasury Department says it will need to borrow a record $2.99 trillion during the current April-June quarter to cover the cost of various rescue efforts dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading