Mar 30 WATCH: Illinois governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker gives an update on the state’s current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads. Continue reading
Mar 30 Hospitals dread the prospect of deciding whom to treat first By Candice Choi, Lori Hinnant, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press U.S. hospitals are bracing for a surge in coronavirus patients who need ventilators and other resources that could soon be in critically short supply. Continue reading
Mar 30 How will we vote? Outbreak revives debate on mail-in ballots By Nicholas Riccardi, Rachel La Corte, Associated Press Democrats say they will continue to push for requiring states to expand mail voting, which they argue is safer than showing up at crowded polling stations. But Republicans blocked that effort in the relief bill and argue it's a politically… Continue reading
Mar 30 WATCH: Virginia governor halts on-campus teaching By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Virginia's governor on Monday ordered all higher education institutions to stop any in-person instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic, a move likely directed at Liberty University. Continue reading
Mar 30 WATCH: Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces stay-at-home order By Associated Press Governor Larry Hogan said medical experts are advising that "in two weeks time, the DC, Virginia and Maryland areas could look like New York and the Tri-State area."… Continue reading
Mar 30 WATCH: New York's Cuomo pleads for relief as virus death toll rises By Jocelyn Noveck, Aritz Parra, Associated Press New York's governor put out an urgent plea for medical volunteers and a Navy hospital ship pulled into port Monday as coronavirus deaths in the city mounted and hospitals buckled in what authorities say could be a preview of what… Continue reading
Mar 30 Macy's, Kohl's, Gap to furlough majority of their workers By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press Macy's is furloughing a majority of its 130,000 workers beginning this week as its sales have collapsed because of the pandemic. Continue reading
Mar 30 Coronavirus response highlights distinct partisan divide By Steve Peoples, Associated Press State and local leaders are struggling to navigate inconsistent federal guidance and fierce political tribalism that is complicating their responses to the coronavirus outbreak. A distinct partisan divide has emerged in recent weeks. Continue reading
Mar 30 John Prine critically ill with COVID-19 symptoms By Associated Press The family of John Prine says the singer-songwriter is critically ill and has been placed on a ventilator while being treated for COVID-19-type symptoms. Continue reading
Mar 30 GM says it's already moving fast despite Trump's use of wartime act By Tom Krisher, Associated Press Experts on managing factory production say GM is already making an extraordinary effort for a company that normally isn't in the business of producing ventilators. Continue reading