Mar 31 WATCH: Cuomo warns that ‘if you go out,’ chance of infection is ‘very high’ By Colleen Long, Karen Matthews, David Rising, Associated Press The deepening crisis in New York hit close to home for the governor when he disclosed, teary-eyed, that his brother, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, has become infected. Continue reading
Mar 31 Global virus infections top 800,000 as Spain sees record deaths By Aritz Parra, David Rising, Nick Perry, Associated Press Spain's coronavirus deaths jumped by a record number Tuesday as the country's medical system strained to care for its tens of thousands of infected patients and the world total climbed to more than 800,000 case. Continue reading
Mar 31 Judges temporarily block abortion bans in Texas, Ohio, Alabama amid virus By David Pitt, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Federal judges on Monday temporarily blocked efforts in Texas and Alabama to ban abortions during the coronavirus pandemic, handing Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers a victory as clinics across the U.S. filed lawsuits to stop states from trying to… Continue reading
Mar 30 How the coronavirus’ economic toll could also affect public health By Gretchen Frazee Health economists emphasize that how the U.S. responds to this crisis will affect the number of people who die not only from the virus itself, but from the side effects of an economic downturn. Continue reading
Mar 30 WATCH: New York’s Cuomo pleads for relief as virus death toll rises By Jocelyn Noveck, Aritz Parra, Associated Press New York's governor put out an urgent plea for medical volunteers and a Navy hospital ship pulled into port Monday as coronavirus deaths in the city mounted and hospitals buckled in what authorities say could be a preview of what… Continue reading
Mar 30 Country singer Joe Diffie dies of coronavirus complications By Associated Press Country singer Joe Diffie, who had a string of hits in the 1990s with chart-topping, rock-tinged singles such as “Home” and “Pickup Man” has died after testing positive for COVID-19. Continue reading
Mar 30 What Thoreau’s ‘Walden’ can tell us about social distancing and focusing on life’s essentials By Robert M. Thorson, The Conversation 'Walden,' published in 1854, is a manual for solitude with a purpose. Continue reading
Mar 30 WATCH: NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks following arrival of Navy hospital ship By Associated Press Mayor Bill de Blasio said President Donald Trump's suggestion that thousands of medical masks are disappearing from New York City hospitals is "insulting" to front-line medical workers. Continue reading
Mar 30 Coronavirus response highlights distinct partisan divide By Steve Peoples, Associated Press State and local leaders are struggling to navigate inconsistent federal guidance and fierce political tribalism that is complicating their responses to the coronavirus outbreak. A distinct partisan divide has emerged in recent weeks. Continue reading
Mar 30 WATCH: Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards gives update on coronavirus response By Courtney Vinopal Gov. John Bel Edwards is expected to give an update on the coronavirus response in Louisiana today. Louisiana has one of the highest fatality rates from COVID-19 thus far, with more than 2,300 confirmed cases and at least 150 deaths. Continue reading