Apr 23 U.S. unsure it can meet deadline to disburse funds to tribes By Felicia Fonseca The department says it's still working to determine whether Alaska Native corporations are eligible for a share of the funding. Meanwhile, the list of tribes suing the federal government to try and keep the money out of the hands of… Continue reading
Apr 23 Government puts pressure on public companies to return loans By Associated Press Although the intent of the program is to help small businesses hit by the coronavirus outbreak, some publicly traded companies did secure loans, setting off a backlash. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley California Gov. Gavin Newsom held a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 23 Despite risks, auto workers step up to make medical gear By Tom Krisher, Associated Press Even though most of their factories are shut down to slow the spread of coronavirus, they have stepped up to help fill a critical shortage. Many would get most of their pay even if they stayed at home. Continue reading
Apr 23 VA medical facilities struggle to cope with the coronavirus By Michael Casey, Hope Yen, Associated Press The Department of Veterans Affairs is struggling with shortages of workers at its health care facilities as it cares for veterans infected with the coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 23 COVID-19 emptied these buildings. The virus could lead to unsafe water inside them By Caitlin R. Proctor, Andrew J. Whelton, William Rhoads, The Conversation Office buildings have been left mostly empty for weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic, leaving standing water in pipes where harmful organisms can grow. What happens when those buildings reopen?… Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: South Dakota governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is holding a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: New York governor says antibody survey shows wide exposure to virus By Associated Press New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo held a news conference on the state’s response to the novel coronavirus April 23. Continue reading
Apr 23 Elizabeth Warren's oldest brother dies of coronavirus By Associated Press The oldest brother of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Donald Reed Herring, has died from the coronavirus. The Boston Globe reported that Reed died in Norman, Oklahoma, about three weeks after testing positive for the virus. He was 86. Continue reading
Apr 23 Nursing homes plead for more coronavirus tests By Bernard Condon, Matt Sedensky, Jim Mustian, Associated Press After two months and more than 10,000 deaths that have made the nation’s nursing homes some of the most terrifying places to be during the coronavirus crisis, most of them still don’t have access to enough tests. Continue reading