Apr 16 WATCH: NJ Gov. Murphy 'heartbroken' over coronavirus related deaths at nursing home By Courtney Vinopal New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and fellow state officials held a news conference April 16 to give an update on the state’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 16 U.K. government extends virus lockdown by at least 3 weeks By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press The lockdown has been in place since March 23. Schools, pubs, restaurants and most shops are closed, and most people are allowed to leave home only for essential errands or exercise. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: White House offers governors a road map for pandemic recovery By Zeke Miller, Alan Suderman, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The new guidelines are aimed at easing restrictions in areas with low transmission of the coronavirus, while holding the line in harder-hit locations. Continue reading
Apr 16 Medical intelligence sleuths tracked, warned of new virus By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press In late February when President Donald Trump was urging Americans not to panic over the novel coronavirus, alarms were sounding at a little-known intelligence unit situated on a U.S. Army base an hour's drive north of Washington. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: Louisiana Gov. Edwards and Rep. Scalise on importance of social distancing By Courtney Vinopal Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards held a news conference April 16 to give an update on the state’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 16 Reopening country could require thousands more public health workers By Carla K. Johnson, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Experts say the United States does not have enough public health workers to suppress another outbreak. The work could require as many as 300,000 public health workers. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces extension of stay-at-home order By Associated Press New York state will extend its stay-at-home restrictions at least through May 15 amid signs the initial wave of the coronavirus outbreak is slowing down. Continue reading
Apr 16 Africa to roll out more than 1 million coronavirus tests By Cara Anna, Associated Press Africa doesn't have as many virus cases as Europe and the U.S., but the trajectory looks alarmingly similar. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: IMFC held news conference amid coronavirus outbreak By Courtney Vinopal The International Monetary and Financial Committee held a news conference April 16 featuring IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and IMFC Chair Lesetja Kganyago amid the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 16 U.S. job losses mount as economic pain deepens worldwide By Christopher Rugaber, Lori Hinnant, Associated Press The ranks of Americans thrown out of work by the coronavirus ballooned Thursday to more than 20 million in just four weeks, an unprecedented collapse fueling widening protests and propelling President Donald Trump's push to relax the nation's social distancing… Continue reading