Apr 06 Top Wisconsin court blocks governor’s move to delay election By Scott Bauer, Steve Peoples, Associated Press The Wisconsin election is being viewed as a national test case in a broader fight over voter access in the age of the coronavirus with major implications for the presidential primary contests ahead and, possibly, the November general election. … Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 6:24 What’s it like to be pregnant amid a pandemic? New and prospective mothers share stories By Amna Nawaz, Jaywon Choe, Rhana Natour Across the U.S., expectant parents and those who have recently given birth are confronting an unanticipated layer of stress due to coronavirus. Health care providers have had to rethink how best to offer prenatal care at a time people are… Continue watching
Apr 06 Watch 7:43 Pritzker: Federal government has delivered less than 10 percent of PPE Illinois requested Roughly 10 weeks ago, a woman in Chicago became the second known case of novel coronavirus in the U.S. Now, the number of confirmed infections in Illinois is nearing 12,000, and more than 300 people have died. The state’s governor,… Continue watching
Apr 06 Watch 6:54 How the fragile health care systems of the Middle East are bracing for COVID-19 By Jane Ferguson The number of coronavirus cases in the Middle East has risen to nearly 60,000, doubling in a single week. Governments in the region are scrambling to try to prevent the virus' spread, knowing that their fragile health care systems stand… Continue watching
Apr 06 Worried about your finances during the coronavirus pandemic? Here are some tips. By Courtney Vinopal The economic downturn spurred by shutdowns meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus has been swift, but there are measures people can take now to manage their personal finances during this difficult time. Continue reading
Apr 06 Polish parliament approves election only by postal vote By Vanessa Gera, Monika Scislowska, Associated Press Parliament also empowered house speaker Elzbieta Witek to push back the date of the election, if necessary. Continue reading
Apr 06 Why child welfare experts fear a spike of abuse during COVID-19 By Laura Santhanam No one knows how long this pandemic will last, and that uncertainty can cause anxiety, tension and irritability for children and caregivers. Continue reading
Apr 06 WATCH: Chicago mayor calls virus deaths in black community ‘devastating’ By Kathleen Foody, Associated Press Mayor Lori Lightfoot's comments on Monday follow a WBEZ report highlighting the disproportionate number of black residents among those who have died of COVID-19 complications in the city. Continue reading
Apr 06 For some states, coronavirus restrictions spark backlash against government intervention By Daniel Bush The governor of the state with the greatest number of novel coronavirus cases in the U.S. issued a blunt warning last week to less densely populated parts of the country hoping to avoid New York’s fate. Continue reading
Apr 06 WATCH: Trump, White House coronavirus task force hold news briefing By Alexandra Jaffe, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Speaking at his daily press briefing on Monday, Trump said Biden "gave me his point of view" and confirmed an earlier statement from the Biden campaign that the former vice president offered some suggestions on how to deal with the… Continue reading