Mar 25 WATCH: North Carolina governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will give an update on the state’s current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads. Continue reading
Mar 25 New unemployment benefit claims rise to levels unseen in recent U.S. history By Rebecca Santana, David A. Lieb, Associated Press U.S. Department of Labor figures to be released Thursday are expected to shatter the old record for the greatest number of new unemployment claims filed in a single week. Continue reading
Mar 25 WATCH: WHO chief says political leadership 'can stop this pandemic' By Associated Press In a virtual press briefing in Geneva, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the U.N. health agency has called repeatedly for heads of state to lead a “whole-of-government” response to the new coronavirus. Continue reading
Mar 25 WATCH: Biden calls for 'meticulous oversight' of virus aid package By Alexandra Jaffe, Bill Barrow, Associated Press Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden spoke about the novel coronavirus pandemic. … Continue reading
Mar 25 WATCH: 'You're really not' a superhero, Cuomo warns as NY virus cases grow By Associated Press New York Governor Andrew Cuomo gave an update on the status of covid-19 on Wednesday, March 25. He said New York now has 5,000 new coronavirus cases in the past day, with the total number of cases now above 30,000. Continue reading
Mar 25 WATCH: Senate passes coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote By Andrew Taylor, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The vote came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too far or not far enough and capped days of difficult negotiations as Washington confronted a national challenge unlike it has ever faced. Continue reading
Mar 24 Novel coronavirus-related crimes capitalize on global panic By Colleen Long, Michael Balsamo, Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, so too do the crimes related to it — transgressions that capitalize on fear, panic and the urge to lay blame, and add to the burden on law enforcement agencies trying to protect vulnerable citizens. Continue reading
Mar 24 Major national parks close to fight virus outbreak By Mead Gruver, Brady McCombs, Associated Press Other parks that remain open have closed shuttles, campgrounds, visitor centers and some trails to prevent the spread of COVID-19. … Continue reading
Mar 24 Watch 6:23 WHO warns U.S. may become coronavirus' new global epicenter, as India locks down Confirmed U.S. cases of coronavirus have reached 50,000, with more than 600 deaths. But as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned of dire conditions in hospitals, Wall Street rallied and President Trump spoke of easing government restrictions soon in order… Continue watching
Mar 24 WATCH: Sen. Bernie Sanders holds town hall with health experts By Justin Stabley Senator Bernie Sanders is expected to hold a roundtable event with a group of health experts to discuss the novel coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. Continue reading