May 08 AP report: Top White House officials buried CDC report, emails show By Jason Dearen, Associated Press The decision to shelve detailed advice from the nation's top disease control experts for reopening communities during the coronavirus pandemic came from the highest levels of the White House, according to internal government emails and documents. Continue reading
Apr 27 U.S. Health officials ready new guidelines as restrictions ease By Kevin Freking, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The Trump administration is reviewing new federal plans designed to guide restaurants, schools and others as states look to gradually lift their coronavirus restrictions. Continue reading
Apr 03 Early CDC data shows 1 in 5 coronavirus deaths among middle-aged By Associated Press A first look at recent U.S. death certificate data confirms that most of the initial American coronavirus deaths were people age 65 and older. But another 17% were ages 45 to 64. Continue reading
Mar 19 The essential coronavirus FAQ By Lori Todd, Laura Santhanam, Molly Finnegan As scientists and health officials race for answers about the coronavirus, this is a guide to what we do know -- a resource that changes alongside our understanding. Continue reading
Mar 09 Watch 11:17 How economic effects of global virus outbreak ripple beyond stock markets and travel Monday was a tumultuous day in the global battle against coronavirus. Italy’s government banned travel nationwide after new spikes in infections and fatalities. Meanwhile, U.S. stocks had their worst day in over a decade. Special correspondent Christopher Livesay reports from… Continue watching
Feb 25 Watch 7:14 Why U.S. officials are escalating their concerns over novel coronavirus U.S. health officials are expressing a new level of urgency over the possibility that novel coronavirus could spread extensively within the country. The virus appears to have peaked in China, but other global hotspots are emerging. Lisa Desjardins reports and… Continue watching
Feb 25 Virus spread in U.S. is not a question of 'if but when,' health expert says By Laura Santhanam The spread of the novel coronavirus has prompted U.S. public health officials to shift their strategy to contain and mitigate the virus rather than prevent it. Continue reading
Feb 07 Watch 4:29 Death of Chinese doctor who tried to warn of new coronavirus sparks public outrage Chinese officials are now struggling to contain a political revolt while also grappling with outbreak of novel coronavirus. The death of a young doctor who was punished for trying to warn about this new illness has triggered a wave of… Continue watching
Feb 07 Is novel coronavirus or flu a bigger threat? Experts answer your questions By Laura Santhanam What do you need to know about novel coronavirus? The PBS NewsHour turned to public health experts for answers. Continue reading
Feb 04 Most Americans think novel coronavirus is a real threat, poll says By Laura Santhanam More than half of Americans said they were concerned about the spread of novel coronavirus in the U.S., but nearly the same amount said they were not too concerned about the virus spreading in their specific communities, according to the… Continue reading