Apr 11 Crime drops around the world as COVID-19 keeps people inside By Stefanie Dazio, Franklin Briceno, Michael Tarm, Associated Press The coronavirus pandemic that has crippled big-box retailers and mom-and-pop shops worldwide may be making a dent in illicit business, too. Continue reading
Apr 11 Italy begins to grapple with how to ease virus restrictions By Colleen Barry, Associated Press With warmer weather beckoning, Italians are straining against a strict lockdown to halt the coronavirus that is just now showing signs of ebbing at the end of five weeks of mass isolation. Continue reading
Apr 11 Are schools open? Governor, NYC mayor give different answers By Karen Matthews, Brian Mahoney, Associated Press The state governor and the New York City mayor are at odds over whether public school sites in the 1.1 million-student district will be shuttered for the rest of the academic year to curb the coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 11 Every 15 seconds: Outbreak overwhelms NYC’s emergency system By Michael R. Sisak, Tom Hays, Associated Press Operators pick up a new call every 15.5 seconds. Panicked voices tell of loved ones in declining health. There are multitudes of cardiac arrests and respiratory failures and others who call needing reassurance that a mere sneeze isn't a sign… Continue reading
Apr 10 Why uncertainty about coronavirus breeds opportunity for misinformation By Courtney Vinopal Americans right now face a dual challenge: to protect themselves and others from the new illness COVID-19, which is highly contagious and potentially deadly, as well as from the dangers of misinformation about the virus. Continue reading
Apr 10 What you need to know about hydroxychloroquine and coronavirus By Laura Santhanam Public health officials have criticized President Donald Trump for pushing a drug without evidence of its efficacy in treating COVID-19. Continue reading
Apr 09 WATCH: Louisiana’s Edwards says he’s weighing keeping schools closed By Candice Norwood Gov. John Bel Edwards said he’s likely to keep Louisiana’s K-12 public schools shuttered for the rest of the school year because of the coronavirus, in response to calls from state education leaders not to reopen them because of public… Continue reading
Apr 09 WATCH: Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves give coronavirus update By Rebecca Newman Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is set to hold a press conference providing an update on his state's response to the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 09 WATCH: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gives coronavirus update By Associated Press New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gave an update on how the city is addressing the novel coronavirus on Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 09 WATCH: Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser gives coronavirus update By Associated Press Washington, D.C.’s Mayor Muriel Bowser gave an update on the city’s response to the novel coronavirus on Thursday. Continue reading