Apr 01 Call for virus volunteers yields army of health care workers By Larry Neumeister, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press An army of health care workers has heeded New York's call for help reinforcing hospitals overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 01 Pennsylvania governor expands state’s stay-at-home order By Associated Press All Pennsylvania residents must stay home as much as possible to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Tom Wolf said Wednesday as he dramatically expanded the footprint of the quarantine to include the entire state. Continue reading
Apr 01 WATCH: Florida governor issues statewide stay-at-home order By Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a statewide stay-at-home order on Wednesday as federal and local pressure mounted for him to abandon the county-by-county approach he had implemented. Watch Gov. Ron DeSantis’ remarks in the player above. Continue reading
Apr 01 WATCH: Minnesota governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gives an update on the state’s current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads. Continue reading
Apr 01 WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Ralph Northam is scheduled to speak at 2 p.m. ET today. Continue reading
Apr 01 WATCH: As New York death toll doubles, Cuomo ponders ‘how does it end?’ By Michael R. Sisak, Angela Charlton, Mark Sherman, Associated Press New York authorities rushed to bring in an army of medical volunteers Wednesday as the statewide death toll from the coronavirus doubled in 72 hours to more than 1,900 and the wail of ambulances in the otherwise eerily quiet streets… Continue reading
Apr 01 WATCH: Louisiana governor gives novel coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Edwards is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m. ET today. Continue reading
Apr 01 WATCH: D.C. mayor gives novel coronavirus update as infections grow among first responders By Associated Press The District of Columbia has announced nine new COVID-19 infections among first responders. Continue reading
Apr 01 WATCH: New Jersey governor gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Phil Murphy is scheduled to speak at 1 p.m. ET today. Continue reading
Apr 01 ‘I heard the roar’: 6.5 earthquake hits Idaho By Associated Press The earthquake was centered 73 miles (118 kilometers) northeast of Meridian, near the rural mountain town of Stanley. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Continue reading