Apr 02 Watch 6:14 COVID-19 may not discriminate based on race — but U.S. health care does Health officials have stressed that the coronavirus doesn’t discriminate based on race or ethnicity. But disparities long present in the U.S. medical system are now driving what some call a crisis within a crisis: black and brown communities across the… Continue watching
Apr 02 Watch 4:17 Trump administration is expected to reverse direction on face masks The Trump administration is expected to change its position soon on whether Americans who are not health care workers should wear face masks while out in public. Up until now, the CDC has not recommended they do so. Yamiche Alcindor… Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch 4:55 As New York’s death toll approaches 2,000, Cuomo warns other states of what’s to come By John Yang New York’s death toll from COVID-19 is nearing 2,000, and experts warn it will continue to rise. But many other areas of the country are also seeing cases climb and taking steps to try to limit them. President Trump sounded… Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch 6:32 How Miami Mayor Francis Suarez hopes to avoid an ‘apocalyptic’ scenario Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is a public official who has battled COVID-19 on a personal level. Recently out of quarantine, Suarez is now trying to lead his city through the coronavirus crisis. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss ramping up… Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch 7:19 Strategies from hospitals on the front lines of the COVID-19 fight COVID-19 is a huge challenge for many U.S. hospitals, from large cities to rural areas. The next few weeks are expected to be especially difficult, as critical supplies dwindle and health care workers are stressed. William Brangham talks to Dr. Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch 7:00 Should everyone be wearing a mask to protect against coronavirus? By William Brangham Face masks are critical protection for medical workers caring for COVID-19 patients, but should everyone else also be wearing them? So far, federal health officials have warned against the general public wearing face masks when outside the home, but that… Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch 6:36 Asian Americans report rise in racist attacks amid pandemic As coronavirus has spread across the U.S., so have reports of violence against people of Asian descent, and the FBI warns a surge in hate crimes could be yet to come. These fears have led to the creation of a… Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch 5:02 Trump puts focus on national security and data models amid coronavirus outbreak President Trump was in the White House briefing room again Wednesday evening for what has become a regular discussion of his administration’s response to COVID-19. He was joined by other political leaders and health officials -- and this time, by… Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch 3:22 Despite social isolation, these Americans have found new ways to connect By Lisa Desjardins The coronavirus pandemic has forced people to change how they interact with each other and seek out new ways to connect and celebrate. Lisa Desjardins shares a few stories of Americans’ new normal. Continue watching
Mar 31 Watch 4:20 U.S. restrictions on movement likely to persist as death toll tops China’s By Amna Nawaz The U.S. death toll from novel coronavirus has now exceeded that of China. While Italy and Spain have recorded many more deaths, the U.S. has the most confirmed cases of the illness. Dozens of states have limited residents’ movement outside… Continue watching