May 03 In a time of COVID-19, 'Obamacare' still part of the action By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The ban on insurers using preexisting conditions to deny coverage is a key part of the Obama-era law that the Trump administration still seeks to overturn. Continue reading
May 02 Back in session: Senate risks a return but House stays away By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press “We will continue to stand together for the American people — even as we stand 6 feet apart,” McConnell said ahead of the opening. Continue reading
May 02 Watch 5:27 Tenant groups call for a rent strike as economy flounders By Sam Weber, Connie Kargbo The first of May marked the second rent day since coronavirus shutdowns began. With more than 30 million people filing for unemployment benefits in recent weeks, tenant groups across the country on Friday called for a rent strike until the… Continue watching
May 02 Watch 6:17 California shuts down beaches as crowds flock to the coast By PBS NewsHour California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday closed all beaches in Orange County after thousands flocked to the coast amid the ongoing global pandemic. The move came as pressure has been mounting on officials to reopen some business in the state. Continue watching
May 02 Watch 6:35 Will antibody testing help ease lockdown restrictions? As scientists rush to find a vaccine that could end the global pandemic, some cities and states in the U.S. are relying on antibody testing to get a better picture of how the virus has spread and how many people… Continue watching
May 02 As warmer weather beckons, NYPD to enforce social distancing By Jim Mustian, Tom Hays, Associated Press Officers set out on foot, bicycles and cars to break up crowds and remind those enjoying the weather of public health restrictions requiring they keep 6 feet away from others. Continue reading
May 02 Most states fall short of coronavirus testing thresholds By Christina A. Cassidy, Matthew Perrone, Jason Dearen, Nicky Forster, Associated Press With no specific guidelines, states are left to figure out what a successful testing program should be while they simultaneously try to reopen their shattered economies. Continue reading
May 02 Western Europe relaxes virus measures, Russia numbers spike By Joseph Wilson, David Rising, Jim Heintz, Associated Press Countries in Western Europe are moving ahead with the gradual relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions. But Russia and Pakistan on Saturday reported their biggest one-day spikes in new infections, a sign the pandemic is far from over. Continue reading
May 01 WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam held a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
May 01 Health official says U.S. missed some chances to slow virus By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press A top health official says the U.S. government was slow to understand how much coronavirus was spreading from travelers from Europe, which helped drive the acceleration of outbreaks. Continue reading