Apr 24 Whitmer extends stay-home order through May 15, eases rules By David Eggert, Associated Press Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday lengthened her stay-at-home order through May 15, while lifting restrictions so some businesses can reopen and the public can participate in outdoor activities like golf and motorized boating during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Cuomo says coronavirus toll ‘still devastating’ despite lowest number of deaths in weeks By Associated Press The state reported 422 deaths as of Thursday. That's the fewest since March 31. Continue reading
Apr 24 Do not inject disinfectants, Lysol warns after Trump raises idea By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The parent company of Lysol disinfectant warned Friday that its products should not be used internally to treat COVID-19 after President Donald Trump wondered about the prospect during a White House briefing. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Pelosi addresses coronavirus aid, says Trump ‘is not listening to medical experts’ By Molly Finnegan "Without science in our decision-making, we are not going to be on a very successful path," she said. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: South Dakota governor gives coronavirus update By Erica R. Hendry Noem is expected to speak at 11 a.m. ET. Watch the governor's remarks here. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: De Blasio says New York City’s virus declines are ‘just plain good news’ By Molly Finnegan "Our indicators are now moving all in the correct direction," the mayor said in a briefing Friday. Continue reading
Apr 24 Many who lost jobs because of coronavirus believe those jobs will come back, poll shows By Josh Boak, Emily Swanson, Associated Press The economic devastation writ by COVID-19 is clear: 26.4 million people have lost their job in the past five weeks, millions of homeowners are delaying mortgage payments and food banks are seeing lines of cars that stretch for miles. Continue reading
Apr 23 At least 7 dead as storms hit Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana By Associated Press Severe weather is blowing across the South after apparent tornadoes tore through parts of Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 9:55 What’s in the latest congressional pandemic relief package — and what’s not More help is on the way for American small businesses. The House approved a $484 billion measure aimed specifically at aiding smaller employers and hospitals Thursday. It comes as another 4.4 million Americans filed for unemployment. Meanwhile, a New York… Continue watching
Apr 23 Trump’s criticism adds to tough choices in Georgia reopening By Jeff Amy, Associated Press President Donald Trump's blunt disapproval of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's decision to let some businesses reopen is only making decisions tougher for many owners, workers and customers. Continue reading