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
Apr 15 Government nears lending limit on small business program By Associated Press It’s unclear how much money has actually been distributed from the program, which launched April 3. Thousands of business owners are still awaiting word on their loan applications. Continue reading
Apr 15 Watch 8:13 Progress on COVID-19 testing, treatments critical to resuming American life Dr. Mark McClellan and Dr. Scott Gottlieb, both former commissioners of the FDA, have been planning how to reignite a U.S. economy devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. But the gradual reopening they lay out would happen only after several key… Continue watching
Apr 15 Watch 6:43 A doctor answers viewer questions about COVID-19 During these confusing and unprecedented times, we all have questions. The NewsHour is beginning a new weekly segment in which viewers submit theirs to us online and via social media, and we’ll do our best to track down some answers. Continue watching
Apr 15 Watch 4:10 Trump says he’s confident U.S. is past the peak of COVID-19 At the White House's Wednesday Coronavirus Task Force briefing, President Trump announced that guidelines for reopening parts of the country would be released on Thursday. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to discuss Trump’s intended timeline and why he’s receiving criticism… Continue watching