May 13 WATCH: Your questions about COVID-19 testing, answered By Justin Stabley In the United States, testing for the virus is a key piece of public health officials' approach to containing the COVID-19 pandemic. But what is the state of testing, and is it sufficient, as the states decide to reopen businesses?… Continue reading
May 13 House coronavirus oversight subcommittee holds first hearing By Candice Norwood The hearing comes a day after several Trump administration health officials testified before a Senate committee about safely easing shutdown orders meant to quell the virus. Continue reading
May 13 WATCH: Florida governor urges virus tests for long-term care, hospitals By Rebecca Newman “This is just a fact of life when you have a virus like this that...directs most of its fury to the very elderly,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said. Continue reading
May 13 WATCH: Maryland governor says he’s allowing some counties to reopen at their own pace By Matthew Barakat, Associated Press Unlike other areas of the country that are itching to reopen, wealthy suburbs in northern Virginia and Maryland are insisting on staying shut down. Continue reading
May 13 Powell warns of prolonged recession and unemployment By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Fed and Congress have taken far-reaching steps to try to counter what is likely to be a severe downturn resulting from the widespread shutdown of the U.S. economy. But Powell cautioned that widespread bankruptcies among small businesses and extended… Continue reading
May 13 Paul Manafort released from prison due to virus concerns By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been released from federal prison to serve the rest of his sentence in home confinement over concerns from the coronavirus. Continue reading
May 13 WATCH: Governor delays reopening of Northern Virginia later than rest of the state By Associated Press Northam said Tuesday he’s signed an executive order extending mandated closures and restrictions on businesses in northern Virginia, a heavily populated area where regional officials have said they're not yet ready to reopen. Continue reading
May 13 New refugees struggle to find footing during pandemic By Brady McCombs, Associated Press Starting a new life in the U.S. is never easy for refugees, but doing it during a pandemic has created more struggles. Continue reading
May 13 CDC coronavirus guidance more restrictive than White House By Jason Dearen, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The White House’s plan that was released April 17 included some of the CDC’s approach, but put the onus for reopening decisions was solely on state governors and local officials. Continue reading
May 13 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears cases centered on ‘faithless electors’ in presidential election By Associated Press Wednesday is the last day scheduled for arguments to be heard by telephone because of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading