Apr 16 Read the White House’s guidelines for reopening public life in phases By Yamiche Alcindor and Associated Press The guidelines say states or regions should meet certain criteria before moving to a phased opening. Continue reading
Apr 16 Bubonic plague inspired eerily similar reactions among the rich as today’s pandemic By Kathryn McKinley, The Conversation Then – as now – the wealthy fled to the countryside, while the urban poor were forced to work on the front lines. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: Illinois Gov. Pritzker to address regional plans to reopen economy By Associated Press Seven Midwestern governors announced Thursday that they will coordinate on reopening their state economies, after similar pacts were made in the Northeast and on the West Coast. Continue reading
Apr 16 Muslims grapple with how to handle upcoming Ramadan rituals in coronavirus era By Mariam Fam, Associated Press Ramadan, which starts later this month, unites Muslims the world over in fasting and worship. Continue reading
Apr 16 7 Midwest states say they’ll partner on reopening their economies By David Eggert, Associated Press The Midwestern agreement includes Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: NJ Gov. Murphy ‘heartbroken’ over coronavirus related deaths at nursing home By Courtney Vinopal New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and fellow state officials held a news conference April 16 to give an update on the state’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: White House offers governors a road map for pandemic recovery By Zeke Miller, Alan Suderman, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The new guidelines are aimed at easing restrictions in areas with low transmission of the coronavirus, while holding the line in harder-hit locations. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: Louisiana Gov. Edwards and Rep. Scalise on importance of social distancing By Courtney Vinopal Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards held a news conference April 16 to give an update on the state’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 16 Reopening country could require thousands more public health workers By Carla K. Johnson, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Experts say the United States does not have enough public health workers to suppress another outbreak. The work could require as many as 300,000 public health workers. Continue reading
Apr 16 Another 5.2 million seek unemployment benefits, bringing total to almost 22 million in a month By Associated Press Roughly 22 million have sought jobless benefits in the past month — easily the worst stretch of U.S. job losses on record. Continue reading