Apr 01 Watch 7:15 Taiwan's aggressive efforts are paying off in fight against COVID-19 By Nick Schifrin As the coronavirus pandemic spreads around the world, Taiwan seems to have it under control. The island is only 80 miles off the coast of mainland China and very near to where the virus originated; plus there were many daily… Continue watching
Apr 01 Democrats proposing commission to study U.S. pandemic response By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press House Democrats are drafting legislation that would create a bipartisan commission to study the U.S. government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, modeled on one that examined the 9/11 attacks. Continue reading
Apr 01 WATCH: Illinois governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker gives an update on the state’s current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads. Continue reading
Apr 01 Watch 5:02 Trump puts focus on national security and data models amid coronavirus outbreak President Trump was in the White House briefing room again Wednesday evening for what has become a regular discussion of his administration’s response to COVID-19. He was joined by other political leaders and health officials -- and this time, by… Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch 3:22 Despite social isolation, these Americans have found new ways to connect By Lisa Desjardins The coronavirus pandemic has forced people to change how they interact with each other and seek out new ways to connect and celebrate. Lisa Desjardins shares a few stories of Americans’ new normal. Continue watching
Apr 01 Federal inmates to be locked in cells for 14 days amid virus By Michael Balsamo, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The compound, known as FCC Oakdale, has emerged as ground zero in the federal prison system's struggle to contain COVID-19 behind bars. Continue reading
Apr 01 Nevadans ordered to stay at home By Associated Press The governor’s order doesn’t apply to the homeless or people making essential trips such as to get groceries, receive health care or receive goods or services from businesses that have been allowed to stay open, such as pharmacies, hardware stores… Continue reading
Apr 01 WATCH: Trump acknowledges dwindling stockpile at coronavirus task force briefing By Associated Press President Donald Trump acknowledged that the federal stockpile is nearly depleted of personal protective equipment used by doctors and nurses to protect themselves from the new coronavirus. "It is,” Trump told reporters at a press briefing Wednesday, “because we're sending… Continue reading
Apr 01 California cities want transparency rules waived in pandemic By Juliet Williams, Associated Press The request by the League of California Cities includes everything from environmental rules to public records laws that give people a window into how the government spends public money. Continue reading
Apr 01 How accurate are China's virus numbers? By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Intentional or not, there is reason to believe that more people in China died of COVID-19 than the official tally, which stood at 3,312 at the end of Tuesday. The same applies to the 81,554 confirmed cases, now exceeded by… Continue reading