Apr 07 Coronavirus case counts are going to go up – but that doesn't mean social distancing is a bust By Abram Wagner, The Conversation COVID-19 has a long incubation time, and testing can take days to get results. Don't let continually rising case numbers make you give up on staying at home. Continue reading
Apr 07 A singing hospital worker and more #SongsOfComfort By Joshua Barajas World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma weeks ago sought to soothe our anxieties by performing mini concerts that anyone could watch, and he put out a call for others to join him under the hashtag #SongsOfComfort. Many people heeded the call, recording… Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: Joe Biden addresses union members amid coronavirus pandemic By Courtney Vinopal Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden will address Pennsylvania AFL-CIO union members on the second day of the organization’s 44th constitutional convention, which is being held on Facebook and Zoom. Continue reading
Apr 07 Online grocery services struggle to meet spike in demand By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press A pandemic forcing everyone to stay home could be the perfect moment for online grocery services. In practice, they've been struggling to keep up with a surge in orders, highlighting their limited ability to respond to an unprecedented onslaught of… Continue reading
Apr 07 Japan declares state of emergency, ramping up virus battle By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a month-long state of emergency Tuesday for Tokyo and six other prefectures to ramp up defenses against the spread of the coronavirus as the number of infections surges. Continue reading
Apr 07 Congress, White House pursue next coronavirus bill By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Congressional leaders are jolting ahead with another coronavirus rescue package as President Donald Trump indicated that Americans will need more aid during the stark pandemic and economic shutdown. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: U.K. government holds news briefing, Johnson in stable condition By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent the night in the intensive care unit of a London hospital with the new coronavirus, but is not on a ventilator, a senior government minister said Tuesday, as pressure grew on the government to… Continue reading
Apr 06 After virus fades, service industries may be changed forever By Paul Wiseman, Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press he coronavirus crisis is upending service businesses, and the crisis may permanently change the way Americans work, shop and socialize, even after the disease fades away. Continue reading
Apr 06 Voices from coronavirus isolation By Vika Aronson As the coronavirus pandemic continues, one thing most of us are struggling with, regardless of where or who we are, is an overwhelming feeling of isolation. In this special episode, correspondent Lisa Desjardins and digital arts editor Joshua Barajas talk… Continue reading
Apr 06 Israeli leader announces lockdown over Passover holiday By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press Speaking on Monday, Netanyahu did offer citizens some hope by saying he expects to ease widespread restrictions after the week-long festival. Continue reading