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
May 04 With split delayed, United Methodists face a year in limbo By David Crary, Associated Press Had there been no coronavirus pandemic, America’s largest mainline Protestant denomination would be convening this week for a likely vote to break up over differences on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBTQ pastors. Continue reading
May 04 Zoos turn to social media to delight, raise money amid virus By Terry Tang, Associated Press The pandemic has jeopardized zoos worldwide that have been forced to close but rely on ticket sales. The struggle has some zoos turning to social media to engage with people who can no longer visit and raise some much-needed cash. Continue reading
May 04 World leaders pledge billions for virus vaccine research By Lorne Cook, Associated Press World leaders, organizations and banks on Monday pledged 7.4 billion euros ($8 billion) for research to find a vaccine against the new coronavirus, but warned that it is just the start of an effort that must be sustained over time… Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: D.C. mayor says more than 5,000 total cases in nation's capital By Candice Norwood This total includes about 260 deaths and 450 people hospitalized as a result of contracting the virus. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: South Dakota governor gives coronavirus update By Associated Press South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is holding a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: New York City will distribute 7.5 million free face masks By Candice Norwood New York City has a sufficient supply of PPE to address the novel coronavirus pandemic for the first time since March, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday. Continue reading
May 04 Lebanon restaurants partially reopen, face faltering economy By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press Lebanon is entering a new phase of its lockdown Monday, allowing restaurants to open at 30 percent capacity during the day. Continue reading