Mar 23 Hunt for medical gear to fight virus becomes all-consuming By Lori Hinnant, Foster Klug, Associated Press The hunt for ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe on Monday, as new coronavirus infections soared and political paralysis stalled efforts for a quick aid package from Congress. Continue reading
Mar 23 Congressional rescue talks continue as coronavirus crisis expands By Andrew Taylor, Jonathan Lemire, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House churned late into the night over a now nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package, as the coronavirus crisis deepened, the nation shut down and the first U.S. senator tested… Continue reading
Mar 23 War-torn Syria braces for lockdown after first virus case is confirmed By Albert Aji, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press The arrival of the global pandemic in Syria as well as the Gaza Strip has raised concerns it could run rampant in some of the most vulnerable areas in the Middle East. Continue reading
Mar 22 IOC looking at postponing Tokyo Olympics in 4 weeks of talks By Associated Press The IOC will look at postponing the Tokyo Olympics during four weeks of talks amid mounting criticism by athletes and sports officials during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Mar 22 Watch 7:12 The impact isolation can have on mental health during the outbreak As society adjusts to the new realities of living amid a global pandemic and the isolation that is beginning to come along with it, many are overrun with the fears and anxieties of what to do next. Others already were… Continue watching
Mar 22 Watch 6:22 Services change rapidly to protect seniors from COVID-19 By Molly Enking, Sam Weber Seniors are among those most at risk from COVID-19. But social services are rapidly changing to help this vulnerable community. NewsHour Weekend’s Molly Enking visited Citymeals on Wheels, the largest delivery program of senior meals in the U.S., and a… Continue watching
Mar 22 WATCH: Trump speaks at White House Coronavirus Task Force news conference By News Desk President Trump speaks at the White House Coronavirus Task Force news conference. Continue reading
Mar 22 Watch 4:10 What trends are researchers seeing with the coronavirus? An interactive map tracking the number of coronavirus cases globally in near real time has become an important tool for researchers, health officials and the public at large. It was created by Johns Hopkins engineering professor Lauren Gardner and her… Continue watching
Mar 22 New York to shut down as it becomes next virus hot spot By Jim Mustian, Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press New York City's mayor prepared Monday to order his city behind closed doors in an attempt to slow a pandemic that has swept across the globe and threatened to make the city of 8.5 million one of the world's biggest… Continue reading
Mar 22 WATCH: Senate to vote on coronavirus relief bill By News Desk U.S. Senate to vote on coronavirus relief bill. Continue reading