Jul 14 WATCH: Pence says school reopening is 'right thing to do' amid virus surge By Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press Appearing at Louisiana State University, the Republican vice president described the nation as “in a much better position today to deal with the pandemic” even as virus cases surge across much of the country. Continue reading
Jul 14 Global vaccine plan may allow rich countries to buy more By Maria Cheng, Associated Press Politicians and public health leaders have publicly committed to equitably sharing any coronavirus vaccine that works, but the top global initiative to make that happen may allow rich countries to reinforce their own stockpiles while making fewer doses available for… Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Former FEMA head, emergency officials testify on U.S. response to COVID-19 By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press The House Homeland Security Committee will hold a hearing July 14 on COVID-19 supply preparedness and response on both the state and federal level. Continue reading
Jul 14 4 questions about reopening schools during COVID-19, answered By Justin Stabley As confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in the U.S., so does the debate over whether schools should reopen to students in the fall. Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Energy secretary testifies on department's oversight of COVID-19 pandemic By Courtney Vinopal Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette will testify July 14 before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce about the Department of Energy's oversight during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Jul 14 How the UK is reopening amid COVID-19 — and what the U.S. can learn By Ryan Chilcote, Rachel Wellford, Vika Aronson, Erica R. Hendry, Emily Carpeaux The United Kingdom is entering a new phase of reopening after more than three months in lockdown. Hair salons, movie theaters and the all-important English pubs can finally do business again. The key question now: How will the government get… Continue reading
Jul 13 Seattle mayor, City Council at odds over 50 percent police budget cut By Martha Bellisle, Associated Press Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan is blasting the City Council's plan to cut the police department's budget by 50% and instead proposed transferring a list of functions out of the police budget. Continue reading
Jul 13 Analysis: Why some schools stayed open during the 1918 flu pandemic By Dr. Howard Markel During the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic, when an estimated 675,000 people died in the U.S. alone, the majority of public schools were closed for weeks to months on end. But three major cities kept their schools open amid valid questions and… Continue reading
Jul 13 Watch 4:07 As coronavirus surges, Trump and White House attack Fauci By Yamiche Alcindor Hospitals across the U.S. are facing a widespread surge of coronavirus patients as new infection records continue to be set. Given the rising case numbers, some officials are calling for a return to more restrictions on residents and businesses. Meanwhile,… Continue watching
Jul 13 Watch 6:48 'Teachers are scared' to be in school, Florida educator says Although President Trump and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos are urging schools to reopen in person this fall, other officials fear the health risks are too high, especially as the virus surges in many states. Florida is one of them --… Continue watching