Apr 23 WATCH: Congress delivers nearly $500 billion more in virus aid By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Associated Press Congress has delivered a nearly $500 billion infusion of coronavirus spending, almost unanimously rushing new relief to employers and hospitals buckling under the strain of a pandemic that has claimed almost 50,000 American lives and one in six U.S. jobs. Continue reading
Apr 23 26 million have sought unemployment benefits since virus hit By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that remains all but shut down, the government said Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 23 Virus warnings urge safety over tradition during Ramadan By Kathy Gannon, Angela Charlton, Associated Press he coronavirus pandemic is cutting off the world's 1.8 billion Muslims from their cherished Ramadan traditions as health officials battle to ward off new infections during Islam's holiest month, haunted by multiple outbreaks traced to previous religious gatherings. Continue reading
Apr 22 Analysis: Supreme Court's first opinion related to COVID-19 was anonymous. Here's why that matters By Marcia Coyle Earlier this month, a U.S. Supreme Court decision put Wisconsinites in the position of choosing between their right to vote and their health when the state held its primary election during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results of that… Continue reading
Apr 22 WATCH: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Mayor Bill de Blasio reiterated the need for more testing across his city in order to gain control of the novel coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 22 2 died with coronavirus weeks before 1st U.S. virus death By Adam Beam, Associated Press Health officials say two people died with the coronavirus in California weeks before the first reported death from the disease. Continue reading
Apr 22 WATCH: Cuomo outlines plan for 'tracing army' to tame outbreak By Associated Press New York will coordinate the massive effort with neighboring New Jersey and Connecticut, accounting for the large number of people who commute into New York City for work. Continue reading
Apr 22 China calls virus lawsuit brought by U.S. state 'very absurd' By Associated Press Foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said the legal action has “no factual and legal basis at all."… Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: New York Gov. Cuomo gives coronavirus update ahead of White House meeting By Associated Press New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is heading to the White House as he seeks billions in federal aid and help with coronavirus testing. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy gives coronavirus update By Courtney Vinopal New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy gave an update April 21 on the state’s response to the novel coronavirus. Continue reading