Apr 08 WATCH: Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser gives coronavirus update By Associated Press The warmer weather is bringing violations of social distance guidelines in the nation’s capital, even as health officials predict the city could become one of the next U.S. hot spots in the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: Gov. Edwards warns Louisianans against premature return to normal life By Associated Press As Louisiana sees encouraging signs in fighting the coronavirus, Edwards worries the news could embolden people to lessen their physical distancing from others during the Easter holiday week. Continue reading
Apr 08 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 the city’s response to the novel coronavirus on Wednesday. Continue reading
Apr 08 CDC considers loosening guidelines for some exposed to virus By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The public health agency, in conjunction with the White House coronavirus task force, is considering an announcement as soon as Wednesday, Vice President Mike Pence said. Continue reading
Apr 08 D.C. fights to enforce distancing and braces for virus surge By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press More than 1,200 people have tested positive, with 22 deaths, in Washington. But national and local health officials predict that the worst is yet to come. Continue reading
Apr 08 Japan's state of emergency is no lockdown. What's in it? By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has declared a state of emergency in Tokyo and six other hard-hit Japanese prefectures to fortify the fight against the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 07 Pass/fail grades may help students during the COVID-19 crisis, but could cost them later By Jon Marcus, The Hechinger Report The already dismal rate at which academic credit transfers from one college to another is likely to be even lower for the many courses this semester graded simply “pass.” Competitive professional or graduate programs may not accept them at all. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot gives update on coronavirus response By Courtney Vinopal Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot gave an update on the city's response to the novel coronavirus on April 7. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: Cuomo holds news briefing as NYC deaths exceed 9/11 toll By Marina Villeneuve, Lori Hinnant, Associated Press New York state recorded 731 new coronavirus deaths Tuesday, its biggest one-day jump yet, for a statewide toll of nearly 5,500, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: Joe Biden addresses union members amid coronavirus pandemic By Courtney Vinopal Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden will address Pennsylvania AFL-CIO union members on the second day of the organization’s 44th constitutional convention, which is being held on Facebook and Zoom. Continue reading