Jun 10 Arizona hospitals at 83 percent capacity, elective surgery may stop By Bob Christie, Associated Press Wednesday's report from the Department of Health Services comes as the state deals with a surge in virus cases and hospitalizations that experts say is likely tied to Gov. Doug Ducey's ending of statewide closure orders in mid-May. Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch 6:35 As coronavirus rises in Alabama, experts worry over lack of 'guardrails' in reopening By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Maea Lenei Buhre Although Americans are trying to move closer to their pre-pandemic routines, there are signs the coronavirus continues to spread in places that have eased restrictions. One of those is Alabama, among the last states to issue a stay-at-home order and… Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch 6:55 What this global health expert sees in states where COVID-19 is surging As Americans attempt to return to pre-pandemic habits and activities, COVID-19 continues to spread. More than 20 states have seen a jump in coronavirus cases in the past couple of weeks, and hospitalizations have increased significantly in at least eight. Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch 4:40 Syrian civilians prepare for a new battle with invisible foe: coronavirus By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran The brutal war in Syria is now in its 10th year, and amid renewed bombing by the air corps of Bashar al-Assad and his Russian backers, a new worry looms: coronavirus. The country’s health care system has been destroyed in… Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch 8:22 Americans with disabilities need more support during pandemic, say advocates Nearly one in four Americans lives with a disability. For some, that means a compromised immune system and greater risk for the coronavirus. Advocates are sounding the alarm that Congress needs to do more to help this population of society’s… Continue watching
Jun 10 Federal judge briefly stops U.S. from expelling migrant teen By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press A federal judge has temporarily stopped President Donald Trump's administration from expelling a teenager to Honduras under a policy enacted during the coronavirus pandemic that didn't give the teen a chance under federal law to stay in the United States. Continue reading
Jun 10 'We need help': Small cities face fiscal calamity from virus By Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press Local officials in smaller cities and counties that were cut off from the $2 trillion coronavirus relief package passed by Congress in late March are now pleading for a massive cash infusion from the federal government to help them stave… Continue reading
Jun 10 WATCH: White House press secretary holds news briefing amid nationwide protests By Associated Press White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany is expected to hold a press briefing Wednesday amid nationwide calls for police reform. Continue reading
Jun 10 Europe reopens borders amid worst global recession in memory By Angela Charlton, Colleen Barry, Pablo Gorondi, Associated Press The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Wednesday that global economic output could fall by as much as 7.6% this year if a second wave of infections emerges. Continue reading
Jun 09 WATCH: Senate Finance Committee hearing on role of unemployment insurance amid COVID-19 By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on role of unemployment insurance amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading