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
Apr 28 Pence comes under fire for going maskless at Mayo Clinic By Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence chose not to wear a face mask while touring the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. It's an apparent violation of the world-renowned medical center's policy requiring them. Continue reading
Apr 28 Tribes urge U.S. Treasury to disburse coronavirus relief funding By Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press At least 18 tribes sued the federal government seeking to keep any portion of the $8 billion in funding allocated to tribes out of the hands of Alaska Native corporations. A judge in Washington issued a ruling late Monday to… Continue reading
Apr 28 WATCH: California governor gives coronavirus update By Pat Eaton-Robb, Associated Press California schoolchildren could return to their classrooms as early as July though there likely will be modifications. Continue reading
Apr 28 Turkey sends medical equipment to help U.S. fight virus By Associated Press A top official said Turkey is sending 500,000 surgical masks, 4,000 overalls, 2,000 liters (528 gallons) of disinfectant, 1,500 goggles, 400 N95 masks and 500 face shields. Turkey has sent similar medical equipment aid to a total of 55 countries… Continue reading