Apr 21 Watch 5:37 Why doctors are worried about severe kidney damage in some COVID-19 patients Although the novel coronavirus is known for causing respiratory symptoms, there are new questions about its impact on other parts of the body. COVID-19 may be linked in some patients with increases in inflammation of the heart as well as… Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 5:30 How Uganda’s history of epidemics has prepared it for COVID-19 By Michael Baleke Poor health care infrastructure in some African countries is making them particularly susceptible to the novel coronavirus. But the nation of Uganda has only 58 confirmed cases so far, and experts say its experience with previous viral outbreaks, such as… Continue watching
Apr 21 China: It’s time to cooperate against virus By Associated Press “As the two biggest economies in the world, China and the United States need to lead the effort to fighting the coronavirus,” Consul-General Huang Ping said. Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch 7:00 We need a vaccine to vanquish COVID-19. Here’s how scientists are trying to find it Science correspondent Miles O’Brien has spent the past few weeks in Seattle, reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic and producing a film for FRONTLINE about how things unfolded in the city where the disease made its U.S. debut. He joins William… Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 2:59 How Trump plans to limit U.S. immigration In his daily White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing, President Trump discussed his new push to limit U.S. immigration via a forthcoming executive order. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the details of the expected 60-day partial suspension, why… Continue watching
Apr 21 Cuomo presses Trump in meeting for more help on virus testing By Jonathan Lemire, Marina Villeneuve, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The New York governor said he told Trump that a rapid increase in testing was a crucial “benchmark” that his state and others need before they can safely reopen the economy and help communities return to a semblance of normalcy. Continue reading
Apr 21 Virus misinformation flourishes in online protest groups By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press A wave of Facebook groups launched by pro-gun advocacy groups and conservative activists has mobilized people to protest stay-at-home orders in states around the country. There's little basis in reality for many of the claims on the sites. Continue reading
Apr 21 READ FULL: Lawmakers reach a deal on $500 billion Paycheck Protection Program By Lisa Desjardins After two weeks of negotiations, Republicans and Democrats agreed on a nearly $500 billion deal to extend rescue programs for millions of small businesses which had run out of funding last week. Continue reading
Apr 21 South Africa announces $26 billion to help struggling nation By Cara Anna, Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press South Africa’s president has announced an “extraordinary budget” of $500 billion rand ($26 billion) to address the huge socioeconomic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: Louisiana governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards held a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading