Mar 21 Watch 3:11 One doctor’s view from the front line of the outbreak By Karla Murthy As the number of coronavirus cases rapidly rise in New York City, healthcare workers are bracing themselves for an expected deluge of cases amid the outbreak. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Karla Murthy spoke with Dr. Alexis Langsfeld, who works in… Continue watching
Mar 21 Watch 5:47 What the data is telling us about the coronavirus As more states order residents to hunker down amid a rapidly expanding outbreak, hospitals in the U.S. are preparing for an onslaught of new patients infected with COVID-19. But whether hospitals exceed capacity will depend on how quickly the government… Continue watching
Mar 21 Watch 3:25 As UK schools and pubs close, London avoids lockdown for now London is not under lockdown, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered schools, pubs, and other social venues to close, except for delivery and take out, and people have been warned to stay indoors whenever possible. Frank Langfitt, NPR correspondent and… Continue watching
Mar 21 AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s breathless takes on drugs for virus By Calvin Woodward, Hope Yen, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press “Could be a game changer.” “Very exciting.” “The way they acted with this kind of speed is an incredible thing.” “Very powerful.” “This could be a tremendous breakthrough. Tremendous breakthrough.” “We’re going to be able to make that drug available… Continue reading
Mar 21 Factories pivot to fight coronavirus, but challenges abound By Tom Krisher, Associated Press General Motors, Ford, Rolls-Royce and other companies are talking to governments about converting idled factories to make vital goods to fight the coronavirus such as ventilators and surgical masks. Continue reading
Mar 21 Curfews and lockdowns multiply as virus advances rapidly By Frank Jordans, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Streets, squares and highways are deserted in many parts of the world as curfews and lockdowns multiply in the face of a rapidly advancing virus that is severely straining health systems. Continue reading
Mar 21 Nursing Home Outbreaks Lay Bare Chronic Industry Problems By Bernard Condon, Candice Choi, Associated Press Burgeoning coronavirus outbreaks at nursing homes in Washington, Illinois, New Jersey and elsewhere are laying bare the industry’s long-running problems, including a struggle to control infections and a staffing crisis that relies on poorly paid aides who can't afford to… Continue reading
Mar 19 No family, fanfare for NASA astronaut launching next month By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press A NASA astronaut who's about to leave the planet for six months will blast off without any family or fanfare because of the coronavirus. Continue reading
Mar 19 Understanding the coronavirus By Vika Aronson Since the first U.S. case was reported in late January, the new coronavirus has turned our lives upside down. But how did we get here? And what can we do to protect ourselves? Peter Daszak, a zoologist who has studied… Continue reading
Mar 19 Blood donors urgently needed to avert shortage amid outbreak By Lauren Neergaard Blood has a short shelf life and regular donations are needed to replenish it. Even with elective surgeries canceled, hospitals will need blood on hand for trauma or other emergencies. Continue reading