May 07 WATCH: Pelosi says White House ‘buried’ CDC guidelines By Associated Press "We find out now that there was a CDC report that had much more comprehensive guidelines, and they buried it in the White House," said Pelosi. Continue reading
May 07 California restaurants envision big changes for reopening By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press California restaurants have drafted a plan to guide the industry's reopening. The recommendations obtained by The Associated Press envision a changed world within dining rooms. Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: Pence says he’s confident in states’ reopening plans By Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence says he's confident that states are moving "in a responsible way" in their plans to reopen their economies, despite the failures of many governors to follow federal guidelines. Continue reading
May 07 AP report: Trump administration shelves CDC guide to reopening country By Jason Dearen, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press A set of detailed documents created by the nation's top disease investigators meant to give step-by-step advice to local leaders deciding when and how to reopen public places such as mass transit, day care centers and restaurants during the still-raging… Continue reading
May 05 Workers want virus protections before casinos reopen By Wayne Parry, Associated Press Casino workers across the country want their employers to provide them with protective equipment and adopt tough new cleaning and social distancing policies before the gambling halls reopen during the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
May 05 Pelosi pushes new virus package as GOP resists big spending By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Democrats say key to any plan to reopen the economy is robust testing for the virus. They are also expected to propose another round of direct cash aid for anxious Americans, funds for states to prevent layoffs and more money… Continue reading
May 04 Americans see toll of the pandemic on shopping malls By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press Many Americans are getting their first taste of what pandemic shopping looks like at their local mall. Continue reading
May 04 Turkey announces plan to ease virus restrictions By Associated Press Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a plan to gradually ease restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic as deaths and infections fall. Continue reading
May 02 Watch 6:17 California shuts down beaches as crowds flock to the coast By PBS NewsHour California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday closed all beaches in Orange County after thousands flocked to the coast amid the ongoing global pandemic. The move came as pressure has been mounting on officials to reopen some business in the state. Continue watching
May 02 Most states fall short of coronavirus testing thresholds By Christina A. Cassidy, Matthew Perrone, Jason Dearen, Nicky Forster, Associated Press With no specific guidelines, states are left to figure out what a successful testing program should be while they simultaneously try to reopen their shattered economies. Continue reading