Oct 06 Fed Chair Powell says lack of further stimulus 'would lead to a weak recovery' By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Strong financial support from the government and the Federal Reserve have spurred a solid recovery from the pandemic recession, but the rebound may falter without further aid, Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned Tuesday. Continue reading
Oct 06 FDA discloses vaccine guidelines previously blocked by White House By Zeke Miller, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press In briefing documents posted on its website, the FDA said vaccine makers should follow trial participants for at least two months to rule out safety issues before seeking emergency approval. Continue reading
Oct 06 Kyrgyzstan cancels parliament election results after unrest By Daria Litvinova, Associated Press The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan declared the results of the weekend's parliamentary election invalid on Tuesday after mass protests erupted in the Kyrgyz capital. Continue reading
Oct 05 Watch 5:20 With White House return, Trump seeks to 'show strength' President Trump returned to the White House Monday evening, after spending just under three days at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for coronavirus treatment. How will his medical care continue outside the hospital, and what does his illness mean… Continue watching
Oct 05 CDC says coronavirus can spread indoors in updated guidance By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The top U.S. public health agency says the coronavirus can spread more than 6 feet through the air, especially in poorly ventilated and enclosed spaces. Continue reading
Oct 05 What we know about Trump's COVID-19 illness By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas, Rebecca Oh What the president’s spokespeople have said about his illness, the therapies he has been given so far and what his return to the Oval Office may look like. Continue reading
Oct 05 Trump is receiving a steroid usually given to patients with severe COVID-19 By Andrew Joseph, STAT The announcement from Trump’s medical team Sunday morning that the president is on dexamethasone is sure to increase speculation about the president’s illness and was at odds with the generally upbeat description of his condition provided by his physicians. Continue reading
Oct 05 WATCH: In Miami, Biden says 'If we win Florida, you've won' By Associated Press The former Vice president's first stop was in Little Haiti area of Miami, where he encouraged supporters to vote, because this is the "most important election."… Continue reading
Oct 05 D.C. health department can't reach White House for COVID-19 tracing, Bowser says By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press Officials with the Washington, D.C., Department of Health have been unsuccessful in trying to connect with the White House to assist with contact tracing and other protocols regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading
Oct 05 Watch 5:20 As Trump prepares to depart Walter Reed, confusion over his condition remains By Yamiche Alcindor President Trump is being discharged from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Monday evening, although serious questions about his health remain. His doctor, Sean Conley, said Trump’s “clinical status” supported his release, and Trump tweeted that he feels better than… Continue watching