Health

Scale of 'army' needed to trace NYC infections would be unprecedented, experts say

By Michael Hill and Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

In the coming weeks, the state and city plan to start building up what Gov. Andrew Cuomo has called an "army" of people to try to trace everyone who might have been exposed.

Shields and Brooks on Trump's briefings, coronavirus aid

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including President Trump’s controversial medical commentary, the respective roles of federal and state governments in the crisis, American public opinion on…

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'Do not call me a hero.' Listen to an ICU nurse's plea for fighting the coronavirus

By Jason Kane

After a particularly brutal week caring for COVID-19 patients at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, KP Mendoza considered one final task: writing a will.

WATCH: Trump, White House coronavirus task force hold news briefing

By Jonathan Lemire, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

President Trump and the White House coronavirus task force held a news briefing.

U.S. states build stockpiles of malaria drug touted by Trump

By Brady McCombs, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

State and local governments across the United States have obtained 30 million doses of a malaria drug touted by President Trump to treat patients with the new coronavirus despite warnings from doctors that more research is needed.

Africa dangerously behind in global race for virus gear

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

Africa's coronavirus cases surged 43% in the past week but its countries are dangerously behind in the global race for scarce medical equipment.

FDA warns of heart risks with Trump-promoted malaria drug

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press, Marilynn Marchione, AP Chief Medical Writer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors against prescribing a malaria drug widely touted by President Donald Trump for treating the new coronavirus outside of hospitals or research settings.

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.

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…

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.