Jun 03 Watch 5:28 White House plans to donate 80 million COVID-19 vaccine doses internationally The U.S. will donate 75 percent of its unused COVID-19 vaccine doses to nations in need. The Biden administration announced Thursday its plan to ship 80 million doses by month's end to countries around the world. Nick Schifrin reports, and… Continue watching
Jun 03 U.S. jobless claims drop to 385,000, another pandemic low By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week for a fifth straight week to a new pandemic low, the latest evidence that the U.S. job market is regaining its health as the economy further reopens. Continue reading
Jun 02 Watch 4:33 News Wrap: Biden entices Americans with free beer, cash in bid to inoculate 70% of adults In our news wrap Wednesday, President Joe Biden rolled out new enticements today to get more Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 — ranging from free beer to cash giveaways. There's word that a ring of Venezuelans stole U.S. pandemic stimulus checks… Continue watching
Jun 02 ‘Pandemic misery index’ charts far-reaching, imbalanced impacts of COVID-19 By Kyla Thomas, The Conversation A survey finds that hardship disparities across racial and ethnic groups have persisted throughout the pandemic. Continue reading
Jun 02 The ‘grief pandemic’ will torment Americans for years By Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News More than 5 million Americans lost a loved one to COVID, and the ripple effects could lead to serious illness down the road. Continue reading
May 31 China slams U.S. ‘politicization’ of virus origin By Associated Press China on Monday hit out at the U.S. for its "politicization" of the COVID-19 origin tracing, saying it has obstructed international efforts to "fight the outbreak and save lives."… Continue reading
May 31 Thailand reports record virus cases, Bangkok eases lockdown By Chalida Ekvittayavechnukul, Patrick Quinn, Associated Press Thailand is redoubling efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus in labor camps, factories and markets as the number of new cases surges to record levels. Continue reading
May 28 As COVID dissipates in the U.S., cold and flu viruses may return with a vengeance By Helen Branswell, STAT Some experts point to a series of factors that could make for a rough re-entry to the mixed microbes world of cold and flu viruses. Continue reading
May 28 CEO pay rises to $12.7 million even as pandemic ravages economy By Stan Choe, Associated Press The median pay package for a CEO at an S&P 500 company hit $12.7 million in 2020, according to data analyzed by Equilar for The Associated Press. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: How to take care of your mental health as the world returns to ‘normal’ By News Desk Many Americans are facing mental health challenges as they deal with the tumult of the last year and the uncertainties ahead. The PBS NewsHour will take your questions on Friday about the best ways to maintain your mental health in… Continue reading