Apr 07 Virus crisis cuts off billions sent to poor around the world By Gisela Salomon, Sonia Pérez D., Michael Weissenstein, Associated Press The devastation wrought by COVID-19 across the developed world in cutting into the financial lifelines for people in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot gives update on coronavirus response By Courtney Vinopal Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot gave an update on the city's response to the novel coronavirus on April 7. Continue reading
Apr 07 Column: How colleges, hospitals and cities can work together to save lives By Dr. Michael Apkon, Joseph Curtatone, Breanna Lungo-Koehn, Dr. Anthony P. Monaco, Dr. Assaad Sayah In most major cities, there are natural partners that are uniquely suited to help relieve this unprecedented strain from the novel coronavirus pandemic on the hospital system. The key is to get started planning right now. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: Trump, White House coronavirus task force hold news briefing By Associated Press President Trump and the White House coronavirus task force hold a news briefing. Continue reading
Apr 07 Despite movie theater closures, film lovers find new solutions By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Movie theaters may be closed, but friends are still finding ways to watch together while staying apart thanks to applications like Netflix Party. Continue reading
Apr 07 Sen. Rand Paul says he's recovered from coronavirus, volunteering at hospital By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press The Republican lawmaker tested positive for the virus in March, becoming the first case of COVID-19 in the Senate. Continue reading
Apr 07 Schumer proposes $25,000 'heroes' pay for frontline workers By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The pay would go to nurses, truck drivers grocery store clerks and others he said are are keeping Americans safe. Continue reading
Apr 07 New York City sees biggest 1-day jump in virus deaths By Michael Hill and Marina Villeneuve, Karen Matthews, Associated Press New York state recorded 731 new coronavirus deaths Tuesday, marking the biggest one-day jump in the outbreak. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday the state's death toll since the beginning of the outbreak is now 5,489. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: New Jersey governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy provided an update on how the state is responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 07 Trump sidelines watchdog tapped for virus rescue oversight By Eric Tucker, Matthew Daly, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Glenn Fine, the acting Defense Department inspector general and a veteran watchdog, had been selected by peers last month for the oversight position. But Trump has instead nominated a replacement inspector general at the Pentagon and appointed an acting one… Continue reading