Apr 24 Trump signs $484 billion measure to aid employers, hospitals By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The bill is the latest effort by the federal government to help keep afloat businesses that have had to close or dramatically alter their operations as states work to slow the spread of the virus. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: 5 questions answered about workers' rights during the coronavirus pandemic By Courtney Vinopal Roughly 26 million have filed for unemployment benefits in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of others are risking safety to work in essential roles, or are navigating new challenges working at home. So what rights should workers, or… Continue reading
Apr 24 Do not inject disinfectants, Lysol warns after Trump raises idea By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The parent company of Lysol disinfectant warned Friday that its products should not be used internally to treat COVID-19 after President Donald Trump wondered about the prospect during a White House briefing. Continue reading
Apr 24 COVID phobia is keeping people with serious heart symptoms away from ERs By Usha Lee McFarling, STAT A survey of nine major hospitals showed the number of severe heart attacks being treated in U.S hospitals had dropped nearly 40%. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 9:55 What's in the latest congressional pandemic relief package -- and what's not More help is on the way for American small businesses. The House approved a $484 billion measure aimed specifically at aiding smaller employers and hospitals Thursday. It comes as another 4.4 million Americans filed for unemployment. Meanwhile, a New York… Continue watching
Apr 23 Trump's criticism adds to tough choices in Georgia reopening By Jeff Amy, Associated Press President Donald Trump's blunt disapproval of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's decision to let some businesses reopen is only making decisions tougher for many owners, workers and customers. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 9:16 What these 2 Georgia mayors think about reopening their state Georgia’s governor says the state will allow some businesses to reopen beginning this Friday -- a week before his stay-at-home order expires. It’s a decision President Trump says he opposes. So far, Georgia has seen more than 20,000 cases and… Continue watching
Apr 23 Watch 6:49 EU ambassador says bloc overcoming slow COVID-19 response with solidarity In Europe, leaders are discussing the same tough questions confronting the United States. When should pandemic restrictions be lifted? How hard will the road to recovery be? The European Union has agreed to create a massive recovery fund to try… Continue watching
Apr 23 WATCH: New Jersey governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy held a news conference April 23 on the state’s response to the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 23 U.S. unsure it can meet deadline to disburse funds to tribes By Felicia Fonseca The department says it's still working to determine whether Alaska Native corporations are eligible for a share of the funding. Meanwhile, the list of tribes suing the federal government to try and keep the money out of the hands of… Continue reading