Apr 22 Watch 8:10 The U.S.-China battle to control COVID-19 narrative — and blame By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has accused China of a cover-up during the early days of COVID-19, the latest in the U.S. rhetorical pressure campaign. China has pushed back, launching an information war that included conspiracy theories and highly publicized… Continue watching
Apr 22 Watch 6:31 Sleep, sunlight and self-care: A psychiatrist’s advice for pandemic mental health The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging Americans physically, financially and emotionally. With the dramatic and abrupt life changes the outbreak has caused, what can we do to prioritize our mental health? Dr. Sue Varma, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at New… Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 7:27 What’s different about the latest Senate coronavirus aid bill On Tuesday, the Senate renewed its effort to mitigate economic pain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lawmakers approved a $483 billion relief package including money for hospitals, testing and small business lending -- especially targeted to business categories less successful… Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 11:31 Pelosi on latest pandemic relief bill, expanding COVID-19 testing and Trump Late Tuesday, the Senate unanimously passed a $483 billion bill providing additional relief and aid amid the COVID-19 pandemic. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was instrumental in developing this legislation. She joins Judy Woodruff to discuss how the bipartisan deal… Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 5:37 Why doctors are worried about severe kidney damage in some COVID-19 patients Although the novel coronavirus is known for causing respiratory symptoms, there are new questions about its impact on other parts of the body. COVID-19 may be linked in some patients with increases in inflammation of the heart as well as… Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 5:30 How Uganda’s history of epidemics has prepared it for COVID-19 By Michael Baleke Poor health care infrastructure in some African countries is making them particularly susceptible to the novel coronavirus. But the nation of Uganda has only 58 confirmed cases so far, and experts say its experience with previous viral outbreaks, such as… Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 7:00 We need a vaccine to vanquish COVID-19. Here’s how scientists are trying to find it Science correspondent Miles O’Brien has spent the past few weeks in Seattle, reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic and producing a film for FRONTLINE about how things unfolded in the city where the disease made its U.S. debut. He joins William… Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 2:59 How Trump plans to limit U.S. immigration In his daily White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing, President Trump discussed his new push to limit U.S. immigration via a forthcoming executive order. Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the details of the expected 60-day partial suspension, why… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 4:26 Crowds gather to protest restrictions, but health experts issue grim warning By William Brangham Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 7:43 Why getting the U.S. back to normal in the next couple months is a ‘fantasy’ As the novel coronavirus pandemic wears on, debate is brewing over how long the associated shutdowns should last. The New York Times’ Donald McNeil has covered epidemics for close to two decades and reported recently on why American society could… Continue watching