Mar 22 Virus marches on in Italy, Iran, US; medical supplies shrink By Colleen Barry, Frank Jordans, Associated Press Italy, Iran and the United States reported soaring new death tolls as the coronavirus pandemic marched relentlessly across the globe. Continue reading
Mar 21 Economic rescue tops $1 trillion as negotiations continue By Associated Press Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House pushed into the night Saturday on a ballooning $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package, as President Donald Trump urged a deal to steady a nation shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Mar 21 Vice President Mike Pence, wife test negative By Associated Press Pence had announced earlier Saturday that, out of an abundance of caution, he and his wife would be tested for the virus. A member of the vice president's staff had tested positive for the virus. Continue reading
Mar 21 Watch 6:15 Musicians take their shows online as cancellations cascade By Christopher Booker The spread of coronavirus in the U.S. has shut down businesses and schools and forced widespread cancellations, from major sporting events to religious services. But with the help of social media, some artists and musicians are making sure that the… Continue watching
Mar 21 Watch 5:47 What the data is telling us about the coronavirus As more states order residents to hunker down amid a rapidly expanding outbreak, hospitals in the U.S. are preparing for an onslaught of new patients infected with COVID-19. But whether hospitals exceed capacity will depend on how quickly the government… Continue watching
Mar 21 Watch 3:25 As UK schools and pubs close, London avoids lockdown for now London is not under lockdown, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered schools, pubs, and other social venues to close, except for delivery and take out, and people have been warned to stay indoors whenever possible. Frank Langfitt, NPR correspondent and… Continue watching
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 What you need to know today about the virus outbreak By Associated Press The death toll from the global coronavirus pandemic has surpassed 11,000 people worldwide and sickened more than 286,000. 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