May 24 States' reporting of virus testing data leads to confusion By Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press In some places, there have been data gaps that leave local leaders wondering whether they should loosen or tighten restrictions. In others, officials are accused of spinning the numbers to make their states look better and justify reopening. Continue reading
May 24 Muslims celebrate major holiday amid curfews, virus fears By Joseph Krauss, Niniek Karmini, Associated Press Muslims around the world on Sunday began celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a normally festive holiday marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, with millions under strict stay-at-home orders and many fearing renewed coronavirus outbreaks. Continue reading
May 24 Joe Biden wins Hawaii presidential primary delayed by virus By Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press Joe Biden won the Democratic Party of Hawaii’s party-run presidential primary on Saturday, which was delayed by more than a month because of the coronavirus. Continue reading
May 23 Watch 8:31 Thousands lost medical coverage as pandemic approached By Simon Ostrovsky, Owen Kibby Since President Trump took office the number of people without health insurance in the U.S. has risen by nearly 2 million, joining tens of millions of others without coverage. Health professionals now worry some coronavirus victims may avoid visiting doctors,… Continue watching
May 23 Watch 4:49 How to form a COVID-19 social 'bubble' or 'quaranteam' By Megan Thompson As the country begins to open up, more people may be considering expanding their social circles beyond their immediate household. MIT Technology Review’s Gideon Lichfield recently broke two months of isolation to form a “bubble” or “quaranteam” with friends, and… Continue watching
May 23 AP FACT CHECK: Trump trashing virus science he doesn't like By Hope Yen, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press, Marilynn Marchione, AP Chief Medical Writer So it was this past week when he took very personally a scientific study that should give pause to anyone thinking of following Trump's lead and ingesting a potentially risky drug for the coronavirus. He branded the study's researchers, financed in… Continue reading
May 23 Density, poverty keep Los Angeles struggling against virus By Brian Melley, Associated Press The nation’s most populous county is not looking to reopen more widely until the next summer holiday, July 4th. That's because the number of coronavirus cases has grown at a pace that leaves it unable to meet even the new,… Continue reading
May 23 Debt and coronavirus push Hertz into bankruptcy protection By Tom Krisher, Associated Press Hertz has filed for bankruptcy protection, unable to withstand the coronavirus pandemic that has crippled global travel and with it, the heavily indebted 102-year-old car rental company’s business. Continue reading
May 23 Alabama coronavirus outlook worsening amid state reopening By Jay Reeves, Associated Press With Alabama's coronavirus caseload worsening while casinos, churches and more reopen, the state's most recognizable person had some stern words about bringing COVID-19 under control. Continue reading
May 23 Cuomo eases ban on groups; NYC beaches open By Associated Press New Yorkers experiencing cabin fever after two months of coronavirus quarantine were offered an unexpected reprieve when Gov. Andrew Cuomo eased the state's ban on gatherings in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Continue reading