Apr 15 Watch 8:13 Progress on COVID-19 testing, treatments critical to resuming American life Dr. Mark McClellan and Dr. Scott Gottlieb, both former commissioners of the FDA, have been planning how to reignite a U.S. economy devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. But the gradual reopening they lay out would happen only after several key… Continue watching
Apr 15 Watch 6:38 The intense physical and mental effort required by health care workers amid COVID-19 Florida is among the U.S. states seeing cases of COVID-19 grow significantly. Its surgeon general now says residents will likely need to wear masks in public for up to a year. But for health care workers, protective equipment measures are… Continue watching
Apr 15 Watch 6:20 Working together, South Koreans turn COVID-19 hot zone into containment leader By Bruce Harrison South Korea has transformed from a COVID-19 hot zone to a leader in the global fight against the virus. Companies there are now making millions of test kits for export, and the public is voting in a parliamentary election despite… Continue watching
Apr 15 Watch 6:43 A doctor answers viewer questions about COVID-19 During these confusing and unprecedented times, we all have questions. The NewsHour is beginning a new weekly segment in which viewers submit theirs to us online and via social media, and we’ll do our best to track down some answers. Continue watching
Apr 15 Watch 4:10 Trump says he's confident U.S. is past the peak of COVID-19 At the White House's Wednesday Coronavirus Task Force briefing, President Trump announced that guidelines for reopening parts of the country would be released on Thursday. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to discuss Trump’s intended timeline and why he’s receiving criticism… Continue watching
Apr 15 Mnuchin, Schumer rev up talks as small business aid runs dry By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press A key coronavirus rescue fund nearly exhausted, negotiations are accelerating in Washington over President Donald Trump’s $250 billion emergency request to help smaller employers across the country keep workers on their payroll. Continue reading
Apr 15 California to give cash payments to immigrants hurt by virus By Adam Beam, Associated Press California will give cash payments to immigrants living in the country illegally who have been hurt by the coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 15 CEOs raise concerns, urge caution as Trump looks to reopen economy By Aamer Madhani, Kevin Freking, Jill Colvin, Associated Press They, too, want to get the economy going but they have worries about whether there are enough coronavirus tests available to ensure workers can safely return to the job. Continue reading
Apr 15 Feds under pressure to publicly track nursing home outbreaks By Candice Choi, Jim Mustian, Associated Press Federal health officials are coming under increasing pressure to start publicly tracking coronavirus infections and deaths in nursing homes amid criticism they have not been transparent enough in responding to an explosion of outbreaks. Continue reading
Apr 15 Germany outlines first steps to reopen after coronavirus restrictions By Geir Moulson, Associated Press Germany plans to let smaller shops reopen next week and to start reopening schools in early May, but Europe’s biggest economy is keeping strict social distancing rules in place for now. Continue reading