Apr 22 Watch 7:27 Pandemic could mean 260 million people worldwide ‘marching toward starvation’ The United Nations World Food Program warned this week that as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the number of people facing food crisis could double -- to 260 million worldwide. David Beasley, the organization’s executive director, joins Judy… Continue watching
Apr 22 Watch 5:26 Why New York’s health care system is still ‘in a state of shock’ By William Brangham, Jason Kane New York state is seeing signs of improvement in its COVID-19 outbreak, including a reduced hospitalization rate. But in New York City alone, an estimated 35,000 people are hospitalized with the virus -- meaning front-line health care staff still face… Continue watching
Apr 22 Watch 6:31 Sleep, sunlight and self-care: A psychiatrist’s advice for pandemic mental health The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging Americans physically, financially and emotionally. With the dramatic and abrupt life changes the outbreak has caused, what can we do to prioritize our mental health? Dr. Sue Varma, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at New… Continue watching
Apr 22 Watch 3:46 Why was a top federal vaccine expert forced out of his job? Wednesday’s daily briefing of the Coronavirus Task Force came amid new information about a key administration firing. Until Tuesday, Dr. Rick Bright served as a top federal expert on vaccines, heavily involved in the response to COVID-19. Now, Bright says… Continue watching
Apr 22 Social Security and Medicare funds were already at risk. The virus crisis will deplete them faster By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The financial condition of the government’s two biggest benefit programs remains shaky, with Medicare expected to become insolvent in just six years, while Social Security will be unable to pay full benefits starting in 2035, the government said Wednesday. Continue reading
Apr 22 U.S. adds cameras at Mexico border despite drop in crossings By Julie Watson, James Laporta, Associated Press The cameras and deployment of 540 more troops come despite a nine-month decline in apprehensions that indicate fewer people are crossing illegally. Continue reading
Apr 22 WATCH: Trump breaks with Georgia governor over reopening certain businesses ‘too soon’ By Jeff Amy, Russ Bynum, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he “disagreed strongly” with the decision by Georgia's Republican governor to reopen salons, gyms and other nonessential businesses later this week, saying, “It's just too soon.”… Continue reading
Apr 22 2 pet cats in New York test positive for COVID-19 By Associated Press U.S. authorities say that while it appears some animals can get the virus from people, there’s no indication the animals are transmitting it to human beings. Continue reading
Apr 22 WATCH: California governor allows hospitals to resume scheduled surgeries By Associated Press Gov. Gavin Newsom calls it the first significant change to the state’s stay-at-home order that has been in place for more than a month due to the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 22 WATCH: WHO responds to Trump criticism, saying it gave world ‘enough time to respond’ By Associated Press The head of the World Health Organization says the agency declared the outbreak of COVID-19 to be a global emergency “early enough.”… Continue reading