Apr 14 Ask us your questions about the coronavirus pandemic By Dan Cooney Do you have a question about the novel coronavirus pandemic? Now is your chance to ask the experts. Continue reading
Apr 14 Cities, counties fear losing out on U.S. virus rescue funding By Brian Slodysko, Richard Lardner, Associated Press The $2.2 trillion federal rescue package could fail to deliver badly needed financial aid to thousands of smaller cities and counties where a majority of Americans live, according to documents and interviews with local officials. Continue reading
Apr 14 WATCH: Cuomo pushes back against Trump’s authority to re-open the economy By Associated Press New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo took to morning TV shows Tuesday to push back against President Donald Trump's claim of "total" authority to reopen the nation's virus-stalled economy, noting that a president is not an absolute monarch. Continue reading
Apr 14 WATCH: Trudeau says it will be weeks before Canada restarts economy By Courtney Vinopal Ontario extended its state of emergency for another 28 days. Continue reading
Apr 14 WATCH: NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio gives coronavirus update By Courtney Vinopal New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio holds a news conference to give an update on the city’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 14 China moves to block new virus flare-up on Russian border By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press China is facing a new coronavirus flare-up along its remote northern border with Russia, far from the epicenter of Wuhan, where it has all but declared victory in the battle against the pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 14 Figures show hundreds of COVID-19 deaths in UK nursing homes By Jill Lawless, Sylvia Hui, Associated Press Hundreds more people with COVID-19 have died in Britain than have been recorded in the government's daily tally, official figures showed Tuesday — including a tide of deaths in nursing homes that staff say are being overlooked. Continue reading
Apr 14 New Trump team to explore path to reopening U.S. economy By Jonathan Lemire, Kevin Freking, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The council, which is not expected to include health officials, could bring to the forefront the push-pull tensions within the White House between economists and public health officials over how quickly to reopen the economy vs. proceeding cautiously to ensure… Continue reading
Apr 13 Trump says he’ll decide on easing guidelines, not governors By Darlene Superville, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Trump has pushed to reopen the economy, which has plummeted as businesses have shuttered, leaving millions of people out of work and struggling to obtain basic commodities. Continue reading
Apr 13 WATCH: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp holds a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading