COVID-19

Europe eyes new restrictions as virus cases hit record high

By Jamey Keaten, Frank Jordans, Associated Press

Governments across Europe ratcheted up restrictions Tuesday in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus as the continent recorded its highest weekly number of new infections since the start of the pandemic.

EU nations set to adopt common travel rules amid pandemic

By Associated Press

In addition to causing the deaths of at least 151,000 EU citizens and plunging the EU’s economy into recession.

4 Swiss Guards test positive as COVID-19 penetrates Vatican

By Associated Press

The Swiss Guards, the world’s oldest standing army, provide ceremonial guard duty during papal Masses, man the Vatican gates and help protect the 83-year-old Pope Francis.

Iran has highest daily virus death toll, new patient count

By Associated Press

For the second day in a row, Iran shattered its single-day record for new deaths and infections from the coronavirus.

Mobile outreach: A lifeline during COVID-19

By Christopher Booker, Mori Rothman

For Preble Street Resource Center, a social services agency in Portland, Maine, adapting to the pandemic has meant the soup kitchen can’t serve indoor meals, social workers can’t meet clients in their offices, and limiting the number of people allowed…

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Trump makes 1st public appearance since his hospital stay

By Jonathan Lemire, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

President Donald Trump on Saturday made his first public appearance after being hospitalized for the coronavirus, defying public health guidelines to speak to a crowd of hundreds even as the White House refused to declare that he was not contagious.

Lesson not learned: Europe unprepared as 2nd virus wave hits

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Europe’s second wave of coronavirus infections has struck well before flu season even started, with intensive care wards filling up again and bars shutting down. Making matters worse, authorities say, is a widespread case of “COVID-fatigue.”…

Shields and Brooks on pandemic partisanship, VP debate

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including how the pandemic is influencing voters in battleground Wisconsin, President Trump’s response to his own coronavirus diagnosis, the vice…

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Why Americans have grown more hesitant about the COVID-19 vaccine

By Laura Santhanam

Polarizing U.S. politics are fueling division over a COVID-19 vaccine, which is the one thing that can help the planet regain control and restore a semblance of normality, public health experts say.