May 11 WATCH: New York City mayor says shutdown will continue into June By Candice Norwood The statewide lock down began on March 22, and some regions are expected to begin reopening on May 15. Continue reading
May 11 Here’s who’s being hit hardest by the economic downturn By Candice Norwood The widespread nature of the losses indicates a more significant challenge for the labor market to recover as states begin to reopen businesses. Continue reading
May 11 African researchers look for solutions to address virus crisis By Associated Press Many hope that these efforts to develop ventilators, personal protective equipment, sanitizers and quick-result antibody tests will lead to more independent solutions for future health crises. Continue reading
May 09 White House virus task force members face quarantine By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, another stark reminder that not even one of the nation’s most secure buildings is… Continue reading
May 07 Advocates warn of more immigrant deaths without ICE action By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press Lawyers and immigrant advocates are warning that more people will die of the coronavirus in U.S. immigration custody unless the Trump administration improves conditions and release more detainees. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: New York governor gives coronavirus update By Associated Press On Sunday, Andrew Cuomo announced that New York is banding together with six nearby states to purchase equipment and supplies that have been hard to come by during the pandemic. Continue reading
May 04 As Italy eases long lockdown, leaders push vaccine effort By Associated Press Millions of people were allowed to return to work in Italy Monday as Europe's longest lockdown started to ease. Continue reading
May 02 Watch 5:38 Why your dreams have been more vivid during the outbreak By Mori Rothman Deirdre Barrett is a Harvard University professor and an expert on dreaming who has studied the science of dreams for three decades. And with societal anxieties heightened by the global pandemic, she is now collecting accounts of COVID-19 dreams with… Continue watching
Apr 29 How teachers are trying to reach English language learners during pandemic By Jo Napolitano, The Hechinger Report Many teachers say they are struggling to connect with English-language learners at home, but are using high- and low-tech methods in an attempt to overcome the digital divide and other challenges. Continue reading
Apr 27 WATCH: Texas governor gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Texas Gov. Greg Abbott held a news conference to give an update on the state’s plans to ease stay-at-home restrictions and reopen some businesses. Continue reading