May 11 Watch 5:04 The health risks that remain as countries take tentative steps to reopen By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran Across the globe, lockdowns imposed to try to slow the spread of COVID-19 are being lifted, businesses are reopening and people are returning to work. But even in countries that had successfully controlled their coronavirus outbreaks, like South Korea and… Continue watching
May 11 Watch 7:58 This Chicago hospital shows why African Americans are suffering more from COVID-19 Congress has appropriated roughly $175 billion so far to help hospitals and other health care providers weather the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. But some are still struggling to keep up with the need, and racial disparities in the American… Continue watching
May 11 Watch 7:57 Pandemic means Americans with disabilities aren’t getting the services they need By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson, Casey Kuhn For more than 60 million Americans with disabilities, the rapid spread of COVID-19 is especially dangerous. Many live in long-term care facilities, and they are twice as likely to experience poverty as those without disability. But so far, legislation has… Continue watching
May 11 Watch 5:07 What COVID-19 has meant for dating in America By Lisa Desjardins, Frank Carlson During the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants, theaters, parks and other places where people come together are closed in an effort to keep them apart. Meanwhile, people who share a home spending much more time together than they usually do. What do… Continue watching
May 11 Trump’s pandemic response could complicate down-ballot races for Republicans By Daniel Bush President Donald Trump’s much-criticized handling of the public health crisis could make things even harder for Republicans in moderate House districts and the small handful of battleground states that will determine control of the Senate. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 4:51 Minorities hit especially hard by pandemic-driven unemployment By Amna Nawaz The U.S. Department of Labor reported more than 20 million jobs were lost in April, driving unemployment to its highest level since the Great Depression. Among some minorities, the economic toll of the pandemic is even more dire. But more… Continue watching
May 08 Watch 6:41 The U.S. economic crisis is even worse than it appears. Here’s what government can do A new jobs report details a picture of devastating national unemployment not seen since the Great Depression. Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and former assistant secretary of the treasury, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why… Continue watching
May 08 Watch 7:11 Coronavirus hasn’t hurt these areas of the U.S. — but its economic impact has By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson, Casey Kuhn While COVID-19 has devastated parts of the U.S., including hot spots like New York, New Jersey and Louisiana, many counties in Western states have few cases and no deaths. Some officials and residents in those areas feel that pandemic restrictions… Continue watching
May 08 Watch 3:02 Remembering Americans lost to the coronavirus pandemic By Judy Woodruff We again share stories of just a few of the extraordinary Americans who have lost their lives in this devastating novel coronavirus pandemic. Judy Woodruff reports. Continue watching
May 08 Watch 3:52 How this California artist is providing ‘Flowers for Sick People’ By William Brangham During this strange era of shutdowns and social distancing, artists, athletes and musicians across the country are trying to find new ways to channel their energy and share their passion. William Brangham has the story of a California artist who's… Continue watching