Mar 26 U.S. hospitals rush to find beds for surge of virus patients By Associated Press With capacity stretched thin, U.S. hospitals are rushing to find beds for a coming flood of patients, opening older closed hospitals. Continue reading
Mar 26 U.S. jobless claims hit 3.3 million, quadruple previous record By Associated Press The surge in weekly applications was a stunning reflection of the damage the viral outbreak is doing to the economy. Continue reading
Mar 25 Colorado orders residents to stay at home as virus spreads By Associated Press Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said he is taking this “extreme measure,” effective Thursday until April 11 because restrictions taken to date haven't done enough to reduce the spread of the virus. Continue reading
Mar 25 What are surgical masks and respirators, and why are they important in the fight against COVID-19? By Maura Currie The global pandemic caused by COVID-19 has left many health care providers scrambling for basic personal protective equipment, or PPE. … Continue reading
Mar 25 Watch 9:40 Much of the world stands still, but Congress pushes forward on aid deal There are now over 60,000 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in the United States, with more than 600 deaths. Much of the country is under orders to stay home. Meanwhile, both Democrats and Republicans in Congress are hailing a legislative… Continue watching
Mar 25 Watch 12:06 ‘We’re ready’ to pass Senate’s economic relief bill in the House, says Pelosi Congress is reviewing a $2 trillion economic stimulus package to support U.S. businesses and workers amid the coronavirus pandemic. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been central to the negotiations, and she joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why she is satisfied… Continue watching
Mar 25 Watch 6:50 Louisiana governor: States are competing against each other for ventilators Leaders in the states hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic so far are facing difficult choices amid limited resources. One of those states is Louisiana, which has experienced an explosion of cases and was declared a federal disaster by President… Continue watching
Mar 25 Watch 6:40 ER doctor in NYC says ‘everything is transformed’ as COVID-19 grips hospitals New York hospitals are being hit with a crush of patients suffering from COVID-19. There are over 30,000 confirmed cases in the state, and more than 280 people have died. While the hospitalization rate has slowed, it is still doubling… Continue watching
Mar 25 $2 trillion virus rescue bill hits late snags in U.S. Senate By Andrew Taylor, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The measure is the largest economic relief bill in history and both parties' leaders are pushing for quick passage. But several conservative Republican senators want late changes. Continue reading
Mar 25 Idaho issues statewide stay-at-home order By Associated Press Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced the order Wednesday, saying it would remain in effect for 21 days. Continue reading