Apr 16 U.S. will send aid to Palestinians to fight virus By Associated Press It’s the first new U.S. assistance to the Palestinians since the administration slashed and then virtually eliminated all aid to them as it moved to coordinate its policy with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Continue reading
Apr 01 WATCH: Louisiana governor gives novel coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Edwards is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m. ET today. Continue reading
Apr 01 WATCH: D.C. mayor gives novel coronavirus update as infections grow among first responders By Associated Press The District of Columbia has announced nine new COVID-19 infections among first responders. Continue reading
Apr 01 WATCH: New Jersey governor gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Phil Murphy is scheduled to speak at 1 p.m. ET today. Continue reading
Mar 26 Elderly inmates at risk as pandemic also impacts prisons By David Montgomery, Stateline “You’re going to see devastation that’s unbelievable.”… Continue reading
Mar 25 WATCH: Senate passes coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote By Andrew Taylor, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The vote came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too far or not far enough and capped days of difficult negotiations as Washington confronted a national challenge unlike it has ever faced. Continue reading
Mar 25 COVID-19 around the world: Spain’s deaths leap and Prince Charles now infected By Associated Press Charles, the 71-year-old heir to the British throne, is showing mild symptoms of COVID-19 and is self-isolating at a royal estate in Scotland. Continue reading
Mar 20 Lab supply shortages add new challenges to coronavirus testing By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — First, some of the coronavirus tests didn’t work. Then there weren’t enough to go around. Now, just as the federal government tries to ramp up nationwide screening, laboratory workers are warning of a new roadblock: dire shortages… Continue reading
Mar 19 Celebrities get virus tests, raising concerns of inequality By Associated Press The concerns over preferential treatment underscore a fundamental truth about inequalities baked into the American health care system. Continue reading
Mar 13 Watch 5:26 South Korea proves pandemic response requires more than money By Bruce Harrison South Korea’s government is spending nearly $10 billion to fight novel coronavirus, which has infected nearly 8,000 people there. But the effort to contain the illness requires more than just money -- entire communities must come together, sharing information, volunteering… Continue watching