• Study on safety of malaria drugs for coronavirus retracted

    Study on safety of malaria drugs for coronavirus retracted

    Jun 04, 2020 08:45 PM EDT

    Several authors of a large study that raised safety concerns about malaria drugs for coronavirus patients have retracted the report. They say independent reviewers weren't able to verify information that's been widely questioned by other scientists.

  • News Wrap: Florida reports 1,300 new coronavirus cases

    News Wrap: Florida reports 1,300 new coronavirus cases

    Jun 03, 2020 10:45 PM EDT

    ... Rosenstein defended appointing Robert Mueller to lead an investigation into Russian election interference. ... Judy Woodruff: The U.S. topped 1.8 million cases of the coronavirus and passed 107,000 deaths. The state of Florida reported 1,300 new infections, one of its largest one-day surges. But Governor Ron ...

  • WATCH: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio discusses coronavirus reopening

    WATCH: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio discusses coronavirus reopening

    Jun 03, 2020 05:09 PM EDT

    New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday detailed the city's plan to begin Phase 1 of reopening on June 8 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Watch the mayor's remarks in the video player above. The plan includes mandating face coverings for passengers on public transportation, limiting subway ...

  • WATCH: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives coronavirus and ongoing protest update

    WATCH: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives coronavirus and ongoing protest update

    Jun 03, 2020 01:14 AM EDT

    New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo held a news conference to give an update on the state’s response to the nationwide protests over police brutality and George FLoyd’s death.

  • China delayed releasing coronavirus info, frustrating WHO

    China delayed releasing coronavirus info, frustrating WHO

    Jun 02, 2020 06:54 PM EDT

    The WHO repeatedly thanked the Chinese government for its work and commitment to transparency. But behind the scenes, there were significant delays by China and considerable frustration among WHO officials over the lack of outbreak data.

  • 8 states, DC vote amid coronavirus pandemic, social unrest

    8 states, DC vote amid coronavirus pandemic, social unrest

    Jun 02, 2020 02:16 PM EDT

    Party unity will likely be an afterthought this week, however, as more immediate health and safety concerns dominate the national conversation. The coronavirus death toll has surged past 100,000 nationwide, and thousands of new cases are reported each day. At the same time, several major cities, including some voting ...

  • Shields and Brooks on George Floyd, 100K coronavirus deaths

    Shields and Brooks on George Floyd, 100K coronavirus deaths

    May 29, 2020 10:35 PM EDT

    Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including former Vice President Joe Biden’s comments on the death of George Floyd and what action it should prompt, President Trump’s approach toward Twitter and truth and the milestone of 100,000 American deaths from COVID-19.

  • WATCH: DC Mayor Bowser gives coronavirus update as city begins phased-in reopening

    WATCH: DC Mayor Bowser gives coronavirus update as city begins phased-in reopening

    May 29, 2020 06:05 PM EDT

    ... which ranks first in the country for new cases per capita. All told, nearly 8.500 people in the District have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 453 people have died. Still, Waterhouse knows most of his regular clientele is eager to return, but some staff members have talked about ...

  • The coronavirus' human and economic toll continue to expand

    The coronavirus' human and economic toll continue to expand

    May 28, 2020 10:55 PM EDT

    The U.S. death toll from coronavirus is a number of epic proportions: more than 100,000. But health officials believe that even that staggering number may be an undercount due to testing shortages and incomplete reporting of cases. Meanwhile, the pandemic’s economic fallout continues to grow, with another 2.1 million Americans filing for unemployment in the...

  • Sen. Tim Kaine tests positive for coronavirus antibody test

    Sen. Tim Kaine tests positive for coronavirus antibody test

    May 28, 2020 06:24 PM EDT

    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia says he and his wife have tested positive after taking coronavirus antibody tests. Kaine said in a statement Thursday that he and his wife, Anne Holton, were tested for antibodies this month after their health providers thought it possible they'd had ...