Apr 29 Making public transit safe a next hurdle in easing lockdowns By Mike Corder, Angela Charlton, Associated Press Public transportation systems in cities around the world are key to getting workers back on the job and restarting devastated economies as coronavirus infections decline. Yet officials say mass transit will have to be re-imagined for the pandemic era. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: 5 tips for talking to children about COVID-19 By Justin Stabley The uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic has caused stress for millions across the globe. For children, who have seen their daily lives and schooling structures upended, the stress may manifest in different ways. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: Cuomo says COVID-19 fatalities 'still disgustingly high' in NY By Associated Press New York reported 330 new COVID-19 deaths, continuing a trend of daily fatalities decreasing slowly over the past three weeks. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: WHO looking into safety of hugs for grandparents, official says By Associated Press At a WHO news conference, Maria Van Kerkhove acknowledged that many grandparents “are dying to hug their children, grandchildren” and said the issue was one of the “living reviews” conducted by WHO. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: Pompeo says U.S. will seek to extend a U.N. arms embargo on Iran By Candice Norwood U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo holds a news conference to discuss how his department is addressing the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 29 Joe Biden wins Ohio's mail-in primary delayed by coronavirus By Associated Press Tuesday's primary was the first major test of statewide elections via mail amid an outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: New York's de Blasio defends tweets about funeral that defied social distancing rules By Marina Villeneuve, Michael Hill, Karen Matthews, Associated Press De Blasio holds a news conference to give an update on the city’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 29 U.S. economy shrank at 4.8 percent rate last quarter as virus struck By Associated Press The Commerce Department says the gross domestic product, the total output of goods and services, posted a quarterly drop for the first time in six years. Continue reading
Apr 29 Despite widespread economic hardship, most Americans not ready to reopen, poll says By Laura Santhanam A majority of Americans want life to return to normal when it is safe to do so, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Apr 28 'Truly the last safe haven': Libraries serve vulnerable communities during the pandemic By Courtney Vinopal Like so many other services, libraries around the country have had to quickly adapt to the shutdowns and distancing measures put in place as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but also to figure out how to reach the most… Continue reading