Mar 26 WATCH: House to begin debate on $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill By Associated Press The House is considering a Senate-backed bill that provides an unparalleled $2.2 trillion in aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Mar 26 U.S. jobless claims hit 3.3 million, quadruple previous record By Associated Press The surge in weekly applications was a stunning reflection of the damage the viral outbreak is doing to the economy. Continue reading
Mar 25 Read the Senate's full coronavirus aid package bill By Lisa Desjardins Senators from both parties agreed on the final text of a proposed, sweeping bill aimed at rescuing both the struggling medical sector and quickly collapsing United States economy late on Wednesday night. Continue reading
Mar 25 Colorado orders residents to stay at home as virus spreads By Associated Press Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said he is taking this “extreme measure,” effective Thursday until April 11 because restrictions taken to date haven't done enough to reduce the spread of the virus. Continue reading
Mar 25 Canada imposes mandatory self-isolation for those returning to country By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Health Minister Patty Hajdu said on Twitter that the government is making it mandatory to better protect Canada's most vulnerable. Continue reading
Mar 25 What are surgical masks and respirators, and why are they important in the fight against COVID-19? By Maura Currie The global pandemic caused by COVID-19 has left many health care providers scrambling for basic personal protective equipment, or PPE. … Continue reading
Mar 25 Watch 9:40 Much of the world stands still, but Congress pushes forward on aid deal There are now over 60,000 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in the United States, with more than 600 deaths. Much of the country is under orders to stay home. Meanwhile, both Democrats and Republicans in Congress are hailing a legislative… Continue watching
Mar 25 Watch 12:06 'We're ready' to pass Senate's economic relief bill in the House, says Pelosi Congress is reviewing a $2 trillion economic stimulus package to support U.S. businesses and workers amid the coronavirus pandemic. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been central to the negotiations, and she joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why she is satisfied… Continue watching
Mar 25 Watch 6:50 Louisiana governor: States are competing against each other for ventilators Leaders in the states hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic so far are facing difficult choices amid limited resources. One of those states is Louisiana, which has experienced an explosion of cases and was declared a federal disaster by President… Continue watching
Mar 25 UN chief says some warring groups heed call for ceasefires By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The U.N. chief points to communist guerrillas in the Philippines announcing a cease-fire from Thursday to April 15 in response to his appeal. Continue reading