May 18 WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces full Phase 1 of recovery plan By Associated Press Florida is entering the full Phase 1 of its step-by-step plan for recovery, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced in a news conference on Monday. Continue reading
May 18 WATCH: Western New York to begin reopening process By Associated Press Western New York, including the city of Buffalo, has met coronavirus containment goals and can begin to reopen its economy, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday. Continue reading
May 15 Most states still fall short of recommended testing levels By Matthew Perrone, Brian Witte, Gary Robertson, Associated Press As businesses reopen in more of the U.S., more than 4 out of 5 states still fall short of the COVID-19 testing levels that public health experts say are necessary to safely ease lockdowns. Continue reading
May 14 Officials release edited coronavirus reopening guidance By Mike Stobbe, Jason Dearen, Associated Press U.S. health officials have released part of some long-delayed specific guidance that schools, businesses and other organizations can use as states reopen from coronavirus shutdowns. Continue reading
May 14 Virus tests hospitals in pockets of U.S. as some states reopen By Michael Kunzelman, Regina Garcia Cano, Morgan Lee, Associated Press Coronavirus outbreaks are testing the public health networks in pockets of the U.S., while some states prepare to lift lockdown measures, seeing signs of progress. Continue reading
May 14 WATCH: Whistleblower Rick Bright tells lawmakers U.S. lacks vaccine plan By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press America faces the "darkest winter in modern history" unless leaders act decisively to prevent a rebound of the coronavirus, says a government whistleblower who alleges he was ousted from his job after warning the Trump administration to prepare for the… Continue reading
May 13 Wisconsin Supreme Court blocks Evers’ stay-home extension By Todd Richmond, Associated Press The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that Gov. Tony Evers' administration overstepped its authority when it extended the governor's stay-at-home order until May 26. Continue reading
May 11 Shanghai Disneyland reopens with anti-virus controls By Sam McNeil, Associated Press Visitors wearing face masks streamed into Shanghai Disneyland as the theme park reopened in a high-profile step toward reviving tourism that was shut down by the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
May 11 WATCH: As countries restart, WHO warns about lack of virus tracing By Associated Press The World Health Organisation warned Monday there's a risk of coronavirus spreading further as countries start to relax their restrictions. Continue reading
May 07 Store workers become enforcers of social distancing rules By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press Store workers across the country are suddenly being asked to enforce the rules that govern shopping during the coronavirus pandemic. That means customer service employees often must confront shoppers who aren't wearing masks and enforce social distancing measures. Continue reading