Apr 24 FDA warns of heart risks with Trump-promoted malaria drug By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press, Marilynn Marchione, AP Chief Medical Writer The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors against prescribing a malaria drug widely touted by President Donald Trump for treating the new coronavirus outside of hospitals or research settings. Continue reading
Apr 24 Trump signs $484 billion measure to aid employers, hospitals By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The bill is the latest effort by the federal government to help keep afloat businesses that have had to close or dramatically alter their operations as states work to slow the spread of the virus. Continue reading
Apr 24 Trump says he was being sarcastic about disinfectant and the virus By Associated Press Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office Friday, President Donald Trump insisted his comments were misconstrued. “I was asking the question sarcastically to reporters like you, just to see what would happen,” Trump said. Continue reading
Apr 24 Coronavirus relief pushing U.S. deficits to staggering heights By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press A recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic and a burst of government spending will nearly quadruple the government’s budget deficit, the Congressional Budget Office said Friday. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: 5 questions answered about workers' rights during the coronavirus pandemic By Courtney Vinopal Roughly 26 million have filed for unemployment benefits in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of others are risking safety to work in essential roles, or are navigating new challenges working at home. So what rights should workers, or… Continue reading
Apr 24 Whitmer extends stay-home order through May 15, eases rules By David Eggert, Associated Press Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday lengthened her stay-at-home order through May 15, while lifting restrictions so some businesses can reopen and the public can participate in outdoor activities like golf and motorized boating during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Cuomo says coronavirus toll 'still devastating' despite lowest number of deaths in weeks By Associated Press The state reported 422 deaths as of Thursday. That's the fewest since March 31. Continue reading
Apr 24 Do not inject disinfectants, Lysol warns after Trump raises idea By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The parent company of Lysol disinfectant warned Friday that its products should not be used internally to treat COVID-19 after President Donald Trump wondered about the prospect during a White House briefing. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Pelosi addresses coronavirus aid, says Trump 'is not listening to medical experts' By Molly Finnegan "Without science in our decision-making, we are not going to be on a very successful path," she said. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: South Dakota governor gives coronavirus update By Erica R. Hendry Noem is expected to speak at 11 a.m. ET. Watch the governor's remarks here. Continue reading