Mar 25 Watch 6:40 ER doctor in NYC says 'everything is transformed' as COVID-19 grips hospitals New York hospitals are being hit with a crush of patients suffering from COVID-19. There are over 30,000 confirmed cases in the state, and more than 280 people have died. While the hospitalization rate has slowed, it is still doubling… Continue watching
Mar 25 Watch 5:06 As Russia shuts its borders, how widespread is COVID-19 there? By Lucy Taylor Russian cases of COVID-19 have been low until now, according to the country’s government. But there are serious doubts about the veracity of those numbers, especially in Moscow -- Europe’s largest city. For a population accustomed to packing tightly into… Continue watching
Mar 25 Watch 3:00 Trump urges Congress to pass pandemic economic relief package President Trump held another news briefing on COVID-19 Wednesday evening, this time announcing his intention to sign the pandemic aid package the Senate drafted in conjunction with his administration. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to discuss what Trump said about… Continue watching
Mar 25 WATCH: Pompeo accuses China of disinformation campaign on coronavirus By Zoe Rohrich In a media briefing Wednesday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said China was “the first country to know about the risk to the world from this virus. And they repeatedly delayed sharing that information with the globe."… Continue reading
Mar 25 $2 trillion virus rescue bill hits late snags in U.S. Senate By Andrew Taylor, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The measure is the largest economic relief bill in history and both parties' leaders are pushing for quick passage. But several conservative Republican senators want late changes. Continue reading
Mar 25 'We are collapsing': Virus pummels medics in Spain and Italy By Joseph Wilson, Aritz Parra, Associated Press In Spain, doctors and nurses complain of shortages of the equipment necessary to shield them from contagion and tests for the new virus. There and in Italy, many medical professionals are falling ill. Continue reading
Mar 25 Idaho issues statewide stay-at-home order By Associated Press Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced the order Wednesday, saying it would remain in effect for 21 days. Continue reading
Mar 25 WATCH: Florida governor gives coronavirus updates By Tamara Lush, Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offers updates on hs state's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading
Mar 25 WATCH: California governor says 4 banks to waive mortgage fees By Adam Beam, Associated Press California Governor Gavin Newsom will give an update on the state’s current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads. Continue reading
Mar 25 How uninsured patients can get help during COVID-19 pandemic By Gretchen Frazee States, advocacy organizations and health care professionals are taking steps to ensure that the uninsured can still get testing and treatment in order to help slow the spread of the disease, but that hasn’t dissipated the confusion and worry that… Continue reading