Apr 21 WATCH: NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio gives coronavirus update By Courtney Vinopal New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio holds a news conference April 21 to give an update on the city’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 21 Conspiracy theorists burn 5G towers claiming link to virus By Kelvin Chan, Beatrice Dupuy, Associated Press In Europe, conspiracy theories linking new 5G mobile networks and the coronavirus pandemic are fueling arson attacks on cell towers. Continue reading
Apr 21 Muslims try to keep Ramadan spirit amid virus restrictions By Samy Magdy, Associated Press As Ramadan begins with the new moon later this week, Muslims around the world are trying to maintain the cherished rituals of Islam's holiest month without further spreading the outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 21 South Korea downplays concerns over Kim Jong Un’s health By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press South Korean officials reported no unusual activity in North Korea on Tuesday following unconfirmed media reports that leader Kim Jong Un was in fragile health after surgery. Continue reading
Apr 21 UN urges world to quickly scale up medicines, vaccines By Cara Anna, Elena Becatoros, Chris Blake, Associated Press The U.N. resolution asked Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to work with the WHO and make recommendations to ensure that all people have equitable and timely access to testing, medical supplies, drugs and future vaccines, especially in developing countries. Continue reading
Apr 21 Trump says he’ll ‘suspend immigration,’ offers no details By Associated Press President Donald Trump said Monday that he will sign an executive order "to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States" because of the coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 20 Massachusetts becomes coronavirus hot spot as cases surge By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Massachusetts has become a hot spot of coronavirus infections, drawing the concern of federal officials and promises of aid from hard-hit New York as the state's death toll prepares to double in less than a week. Continue reading
Apr 20 Some U.S. manufacturers reopening amid fierce political heat By Colleen Long, Gene Johnson, Mike Corder, Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing and a small number of other manufacturers around the U.S. geared up Monday to resume production this week amid pressure from President Donald Trump to reopen the economy and resistance from governors who warn there is… Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Newsom holds a news conference to give an update on the state’s efforts to combat novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy gives coronavirus update By Harry Zahn Gov. Murphy is expected to deliver remarks at 2:00 p.m. ET on Monday. Continue reading