Apr 15 Feds under pressure to publicly track nursing home outbreaks By Candice Choi, Jim Mustian, Associated Press Federal health officials are coming under increasing pressure to start publicly tracking coronavirus infections and deaths in nursing homes amid criticism they have not been transparent enough in responding to an explosion of outbreaks. Continue reading
Apr 15 WATCH: Trump says data 'encouraging' for releasing guidelines on reopening the country By Associated Press The president said those guidelines will be unveiled Thursday at the White House. Continue reading
Apr 15 Germany outlines first steps to reopen after coronavirus restrictions By Geir Moulson, Associated Press Germany plans to let smaller shops reopen next week and to start reopening schools in early May, but Europe’s biggest economy is keeping strict social distancing rules in place for now. Continue reading
Apr 15 Watch 3:49 Developing countries' fragile hygiene and health care raise COVID-19 risks By Fred de Sam Lazaro Much of the recent news about the coronavirus pandemic has focused on the globe's richer countries. But how is the developing world, where health care resources are strained in the best of times, preparing for COVID-19? To find out, special… Continue watching
Apr 15 WATCH: Joe Biden holds virtual town hall By Candice Norwood Joe Biden held a virtual town hall with individuals working on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis. Continue reading
Apr 15 WATCH: Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser extends stay-at-home order through May 15 By Candice Norwood Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser gave an update on how the nation’s capital is responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 15 5 questions about how the congressional relief bill could affect you and your family By Courtney Vinopal PBS NewsHour’s senior political reporter Dan Bush and correspondent Lisa Desjardins are here to take a closer look, and answer your questions, about what the bill could mean for you, and what’s at stake for the 2020 election. Continue reading
Apr 15 Trump's name to be printed on stimulus checks in unprecedented move By Colleen Long, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Trump’s name will be printed on the stimulus checks that the Internal Revenue Service will be sending to tens of millions of Americans around the country. Continue reading
Apr 15 WATCH: Massachusetts governor gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood “Based on the conversations we’re having every day with our colleagues in the hospital community, we are in the surge,” Gov. Charlie Baker said. Continue reading
Apr 15 Pennsylvania orders employees of essential businesses to wear masks By Candice Norwood Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf holds a news conference to give an update on the state’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading