Mar 21 AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s breathless takes on drugs for virus By Calvin Woodward, Hope Yen, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press “Could be a game changer.” “Very exciting.” “The way they acted with this kind of speed is an incredible thing.” “Very powerful.” “This could be a tremendous breakthrough. Tremendous breakthrough.” “We’re going to be able to make that drug available… Continue reading
Mar 21 New York may establish temporary hospitals for virus cases By Associated Press New York state officials are considering establishing temporary hospitals on college campuses and in New York City's main convention center in preparation for a possible onslaught of coronavirus patients, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday. Continue reading
Mar 21 Factories pivot to fight coronavirus, but challenges abound By Tom Krisher, Associated Press General Motors, Ford, Rolls-Royce and other companies are talking to governments about converting idled factories to make vital goods to fight the coronavirus such as ventilators and surgical masks. Continue reading
Mar 21 Curfews and lockdowns multiply as virus advances rapidly By Frank Jordans, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Streets, squares and highways are deserted in many parts of the world as curfews and lockdowns multiply in the face of a rapidly advancing virus that is severely straining health systems. Continue reading
Mar 21 Nursing Home Outbreaks Lay Bare Chronic Industry Problems By Bernard Condon, Candice Choi, Associated Press Burgeoning coronavirus outbreaks at nursing homes in Washington, Illinois, New Jersey and elsewhere are laying bare the industry’s long-running problems, including a struggle to control infections and a staffing crisis that relies on poorly paid aides who can't afford to… Continue reading
Mar 20 Virus prompts U.S. and Mexico to restrict border travel By Ben Fox, Elliot Spagat, Associated Press Both countries and Canada also agreed to immediately turn back anyone trying to cross their borders illegally, with U.S. officials saying that the unchecked entry of people from around the world poses a potential health risk because of the rapidly… Continue reading
Mar 20 8 books to read in the time of the coronavirus By Courtney Vinopal If there’s an upside to this period of “social distancing,” it might be an unfettered excuse for voracious readers to dive into all types of literature. Continue reading
Mar 20 Student scientists, athletes and artists miss opportunities when learning moves online By Meredith Kolodner and Jon Marcus, Caroline Preston, Delece Smith-Barrow, The Hechinger Report The closing of colleges and universities has disrupted the educations of millions of students. But it’s affecting the lives of many in ways that are not yet widely understood. Continue reading
Mar 20 The U.S. has $23.5 trillion in debt, so how can it still afford a big coronavirus stimulus package? By William D. Lastrapes, The Conversation The Trump administration is asking for $850 billion in stimulus spending to address the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Mar 20 Stocks give up gains after New York tightens virus clampdown By Alex Veiga, Associated Press The Dow Jones Industrial Average erased an early gain of 444 points and was down 180 points, or 0.9%, in afternoon trading. Continue reading