Apr 03 Early CDC data shows 1 in 5 coronavirus deaths among middle-aged By Associated Press A first look at recent U.S. death certificate data confirms that most of the initial American coronavirus deaths were people age 65 and older. But another 17% were ages 45 to 64. Continue reading
Apr 03 In pivot, Pelosi says next round of aid should build on past bipartisan relief bills By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The California Democrat had earlier pressed goals such as a large public works measure and restoring a deduction for state and local tax payments. Continue reading
Apr 03 In time of crisis, Trump-Pelosi relationship remains broken By Jonathan Lemire, Laurie Kellman, Associated Press President Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have not spoken in five months at a time when the nation is battling its worst health crisis in a century. Continue reading
Apr 03 Cuomo to sign order allowing for ventilators to be taken from private companies By Marina Villeneuve, John Leicester, Aritz Parra, Associated Press With coronavirus deaths climbing rapidly in New York, the governor announced Friday he will use his authority to take ventilators and protective gear from private hospitals and companies that aren’t using them. Continue reading
Apr 03 WATCH: White House gives updates on U.S. coronavirus response By Associated Press The president and the White House coronavirus task force are expected to hold a news briefing at 5 p.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading
Apr 03 Across parts of the Middle East, coronavirus compounds strain after years of war By Jane Ferguson While some countries were grappling with how to enforce social distancing while people were still out in public spaces, the citizens of many Middle East nations watched these images on the news from their homes. Continue reading
Apr 03 4 tips for staying connected during coronavirus, from migrants who live far from family By Lynnette Arnold, The Conversation As social distancing and shelter-in-place orders are implemented to curb the spread of coronavirus, ever more people worldwide are separated from relatives, friends and loved ones. As of March 29, an estimated 229 million Americans, 60 million… Continue reading
Apr 03 Stocks waver after goverment reports 700,000 job losses By Associated Press Stocks are wavering in early trading on Wall Street after the government reported that more than 700,000 jobs were lost last month. Continue reading
Apr 03 NYC mayor urges national enlistment program for doctors By Associated Press New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is calling for a national enlistment program for doctors and nurses to handle an expected surge in coronavirus cases in New York and other places around the country. Continue reading
Apr 03 Novel coronavirus ends 50-year-low jobless rate in U.S. By Michael Sisak, John Leicester, Aritz Parra, Associated Press The U.S. government figures do not include the last two weeks, when nearly 10 million thrown-out-of-work Americans applied for unemployment benefits. Continue reading