Mar 30 Watch 4:49 More U.S. states lock populations down as COVID-19 cases climb The coronavirus pandemic keeps burning through the U.S. population. The country now has 160,000 confirmed cases of the illness and 2,900 deaths -- and infections are still rising. In New York state, the nation’s worst hot spot, Gov. Andrew Cuomo… Continue watching
Mar 30 Watch 10:12 Why the U.S. is still ‘severely constrained’ in ability to test for COVID-19 Despite recent signs of advancement, many health experts say the U.S. capacity to test for the novel coronavirus remains too limited and progress too slow. President Trump has previously claimed anyone could be tested -- but that isn't what we’re… Continue watching
Mar 30 Watch 5:47 ‘Everyone is afraid’ as Illinois virus cases spike Illinois has become another national hot spot for coronavirus, with a surging number of confirmed cases. Most are in Cook County, the region that is home to Chicago. William Brangham talks to Dr. Claudia Fegan, chief medical officer for Cook… Continue watching
Mar 30 Watch 5:58 As more people order delivery, workers fear virus exposure By Paul Solman More than 250 million Americans in 30 states have been asked or ordered to stay at home. Although some still buy essentials in person at stores, many are ordering online instead. As a result, warehouse and delivery workers and professional… Continue watching
Mar 30 Watch 5:23 Trump bristles amid questions about testing, states’ supply requests President Trump’s Coronavirus Task Force held a briefing Monday evening on the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Yamiche Alcindor was there, and she joins Judy Woodruff to discuss Trump’s latest update on virus testing as well as an exchange… Continue watching
Mar 30 Watch 4:46 The particular pain of losing a loved one during quarantine By Gail Grzybowski, Milwaukee PBS The quarantine orders that define the current moment are changing nearly everything about American life. For families facing loss, that means an inability to gather and grieve as they normally would -- even if coronavirus is not the specific cause… Continue watching
Mar 30 How the coronavirus’ economic toll could also affect public health By Gretchen Frazee Health economists emphasize that how the U.S. responds to this crisis will affect the number of people who die not only from the virus itself, but from the side effects of an economic downturn. Continue reading
Mar 30 Florida pastor arrested for violating rules amid virus outbreak By Tamara Lush, Chris O'Meara, Associated Press Florida officials have arrested the pastor of a megachurch after detectives say he held two Sunday services with hundreds of people and violated a safer-at-home order in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Continue reading
Mar 30 Some Instacart, Amazon workers strike as jobs get riskier By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press The one-day strikes likely had a limited impact on consumers, but the unrest called attention to mounting discontent among low-wage workers who are on the front lines of the pandemic, serving the needs of those who can keep safe working… Continue reading
Mar 30 New York virus death toll rises above 1,200 By Tom Hays, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the number of reported coronavirus deaths in New York shot up by 253 in a single day to just over 1,200. Continue reading