Health

Some migrants detained in Louisiana are being released, lawyers say

By Associated Press

Several lawyers say they have been notified that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would start releasing their clients, some of whom had been previously denied parole, amid the ongoing pandemic.

Americans should cover faces when outside, CDC recommends

By Eric Tucker, Zeke Miller, Mike Schneider, Associated Press

New federal guidelines Friday recommend that Americans wear face coverings when in public to help fight the spread of the new coronavirus. President Donald Trump immediately said he had no intention of following the advice himself, saying, “I'm choosing not…

Wisconsin governor calls special session to move state to all-mail primary

By Todd Richmond, Associated Press

Democratic Governor Tony Evers called Friday for the Republican-controlled Legislature to meet in special session to move Wisconsin to an all-mail presidential primary.

‘We’re moving way too slowly’ says California homeless advocate

By Janie Har, Associated Press

California officials have vowed repeatedly to get the roughly 150,000 people experiencing homelessness indoors, but testing shortages and bureaucratic wrangling are making it difficult.

Supreme Court postpones April arguments because of coronavirus

By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

The Supreme Court says it will postpone arguments scheduled for April because of the coronavirus pandemic, but isn't ruling out hearing some arguments within months.

Hungary’s Orban strikes back at EU criticism on extra powers

By Associated Press

Hungary's prime minister has struck back at his critics in the European Union by saying he has "no time" to deal with them during the coronavirus pandemic.

Cleanup of U.S. nuclear waste takes back seat as virus spreads

By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press

Fallout from the global coronavirus pandemic is resulting in more challenges as the nation's only underground repository for nuclear waste finished ramping down operations Wednesday to keep workers safe.

Government’s relief program for small businesses off to a slow start

By Ken Sweet, Joyce M. Rosenberg, Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press

The federal government’s relief program for small businesses is off to a slow start, with few businesses able to apply and some big banks saying they’re not ready to process applications.

Early CDC data shows 1 in 5 coronavirus deaths among middle-aged

By Associated Press

A first look at recent U.S. death certificate data confirms that most of the initial American coronavirus deaths were people age 65 and older. But another 17% were ages 45 to 64.

Cuomo to sign order allowing for ventilators to be taken from private companies

By Marina Villeneuve, John Leicester, Aritz Parra, Associated Press

With coronavirus deaths climbing rapidly in New York, the governor announced Friday he will use his authority to take ventilators and protective gear from private hospitals and companies that aren’t using them.