May 12 Counterfeit masks reaching frontline health workers in U.S. By Juliet Linderman, Martha Mendoza, Associated Press The story of how one brand of counterfeits has infiltrated America’s supply chains illustrates how the lack of coordination amid massive shortages has plunged the country’s medical system into chaos. Continue reading
May 12 WATCH: New York investigating childrens' illness linked to virus, Cuomo says By Mary Esch, Associated Press A 9-year-old boy in an upstate New York region with relatively few cases of coronavirus is recovering from a rare inflammatory syndrome thought to be related to the virus. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that the state is now investigating… Continue reading
May 12 WATCH: Sen. Murphy blasts 'criminally vague' guidance from administration on reopening states By Associated Press Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., blasted the Trump administration for “criminally vague” guidance on how states can safely reopen their economies. Continue reading
May 12 LISTEN: Supreme Court divided over Trump tax, bank records The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared likely to reject President Donald Trump's claim that he is immune from criminal investigation while in office. Continue reading
May 12 COVID-19 worsens the role environmental injustice already plays in marginalized communities By Katherine Bagley, Yale Environment 360 Scientist Sacoby Wilson, who has long focused on health issues related to environmental injustice, discusses how social and environmental inequality have contributed to the outsized impact of COVID-19 on low-income neighborhoods and communities of color. Continue reading
May 12 India's prime minister announces huge virus relief package By Sheikh Saaliq, Shonal Ganguly, Associated Press India entered its sixth week of a stringent nationwide lockdown on Tuesday, pushing an economy already enfeebled before the pandemic to the brink of collapse. Continue reading
May 12 WATCH: Senate Judiciary Committee examines liability during pandemic By Justin Stabley The Senate Judiciary Committee will examine liability during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
May 12 WATCH: White House press secretary holds briefing on coronavirus updates By Justin Stabley and Associated Press The White House will hold a news briefing on May 12. Continue reading
May 12 Broadway shutdown extended until at least Labor Day By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Broadway theaters abruptly closed on March 12, knocking out all shows — including 16 that were still scheduled to open — and postponing indefinitely the Tony Award schedule. Continue reading
May 12 As Trump urges reopening, thousands getting sick on the job By David Crary, Associated Press Recent figures show a surge of infections in meatpacking and poultry-processing plants. Continue reading