Mar 23 Watch 9:22 Where Senate negotiations on the next COVID-19 relief bill stand As the global spread of the novel coronavirus accelerates, over a fifth of the world’s population is being asked to stay home. More than 35,000 cases and at least 400 deaths are confirmed in the U.S. Meanwhile, Congress is struggling… Continue watching
Mar 23 Watch 11:59 What doctors are seeing in emergency departments across the country Concern is growing around the country over how frontline health care workers will deal with a potential surge of patients. Doctors, nurses and other medical professionals are also worried about their own health and that of their families. William Brangham… Continue watching
Mar 23 Watch 5:45 What precautions health care facilities should be taking to protect their workers What else can be done to protect frontline health care workers and reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus? Dr. Atul Gawande has just published a piece outlining the specific insights he has derived from the outbreak experiences of Hong… Continue watching
Mar 23 Watch 6:59 Coronavirus could ravage vulnerable populations in war zones, say experts Fighting the novel coronavirus pandemic is difficult enough in developed countries and regions like the U.S. and Western Europe. In areas with active conflicts and large populations of refugees, the challenge is even harder, and the situations are growing more… Continue watching
Mar 23 Watch 4:18 In briefing, Trump expresses eagerness to return economy to normal On Monday evening, the White House held another briefing to update the country on national measures to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Once again, President Trump was flanked by members of the team leading the effort, including Vice President Mike Pence. Continue watching
Mar 22 Chaos, inconsistency mark launch of drive-thru virus testing By Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press Drive-thru sites have been opening around the United States to make it quicker and safer to test people for the new coronavirus. But much like the rest of the U.S. response to the pandemic, the system has been marked by… Continue reading
Mar 21 AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s breathless takes on drugs for virus By Calvin Woodward, Hope Yen, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press “Could be a game changer.” “Very exciting.” “The way they acted with this kind of speed is an incredible thing.” “Very powerful.” “This could be a tremendous breakthrough. Tremendous breakthrough.” “We’re going to be able to make that drug available… Continue reading
Mar 21 Curfews and lockdowns multiply as virus advances rapidly By Frank Jordans, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Streets, squares and highways are deserted in many parts of the world as curfews and lockdowns multiply in the face of a rapidly advancing virus that is severely straining health systems. Continue reading
Mar 21 Nursing Home Outbreaks Lay Bare Chronic Industry Problems By Bernard Condon, Candice Choi, Associated Press Burgeoning coronavirus outbreaks at nursing homes in Washington, Illinois, New Jersey and elsewhere are laying bare the industry’s long-running problems, including a struggle to control infections and a staffing crisis that relies on poorly paid aides who can't afford to… Continue reading
Mar 20 Watch 5:19 More states lock down residents as Trump defends virus response More of the country shut down Friday to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. New York and Illinois joined California in ordering everyone except essential workers to stay home. Meanwhile, President Trump invoked emergency powers to move medical… Continue watching