May 04 WATCH: Louisiana governor gives coronavirus update By Nicole Winfield, Tim Sullivan, Associated Press In Louisiana, Republican legislators irritated by Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ decision to extend the state's stay-at-home order through May 15 were eager to return to work. Continue reading
May 04 Senate reopens despite risks as House preps more virus aid By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The 100 senators are convening for the first time since March, while the House is staying away due to the health risks, as the conflicted Congress reflects an uneasy nation. Continue reading
May 04 Watch 3:59 'It's about human beings.' This photographer's goal in documenting COVID-19 By Mike Fritz For weeks, Getty Images photographer John Moore has brought his camera to the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, documenting the new realities of American life. He has accompanied emergency medical workers dispatched to collect the sick and gone inside… Continue watching
May 04 WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update By Associated Press Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is extending an executive order mandating that some nonessential businesses close for another week, until May 15. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: WHO hails 'powerful' show of unity on vaccine By Associated Press The World Health Organization Director-General on Monday said that the pledging of billions of euros for research to find a vaccine against the new coronavirus at a video-conference summit hosted by the European Union was "powerful and inspiring". Continue reading
May 04 How robots and other tech can make the fight against coronavirus safer By Cat Wise Around the globe, robots and other technologies, like drones and telehealth devices, are being used in a variety of settings and capacities to assist in the COVID-19 response since there is a level of elevated risk for human workers. Continue reading
May 04 Treasury announces record borrowing of $2.99 trillion By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The Treasury Department says it will need to borrow a record $2.99 trillion during the current April-June quarter to cover the cost of various rescue efforts dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
May 04 Turkey announces plan to ease virus restrictions By Associated Press Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a plan to gradually ease restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic as deaths and infections fall. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: New Jersey schools to remain closed for the academic year By Associated Press New Jersey schools will remain closed for the remainder of the academic year because of the coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday. Continue reading
May 04 COVID-19 medical costs could soar as more Americans get sick By Bruce Y. Lee, The Conversation Reopening state economies too soon risks a second wave of the pandemic, and a surge in medical costs. Anyone who pays insurance premiums and taxes will be picking up the tab. Continue reading