Economy Mar 20 The U.S. has $23.5 trillion in debt, so how can it still afford a big coronavirus stimulus package? By William D. Lastrapes, The Conversation
Health Mar 06 Watch 3:28 Can $8 billion in emergency spending help the U.S. curb novel coronavirus? On Friday, President Trump signed a bipartisan, $8 billion emergency spending package to fund the U.S. government response to novel coronavirus. Still, concerns remain over how quickly health officials are able to conduct tests for the illness. Meanwhile, the number… By Amna Nawaz
Health Mar 06 Watch 6:49 How lack of paid sick leave is complicating U.S. virus response As COVID-19 spreads to communities nationwide, financial and logistical concerns about its impact are rising. Among the major questions are whether employers will require workers to take unpaid sick leave, and who will pay for potentially significant medical bills. William…
Health Mar 03 U.S. coronavirus death toll climbs to 9 All of the COVID-19 deaths in the United States so far have been in the Seattle area. By Gene Johnson, Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press
Health Mar 01 Watch 3:30 Washington state coronavirus outbreak ‘a mystery so far’ The coronavirus has now spread to more than 60 countries and more confirmed cases are being reported in the United States. Washington on Saturday reported the first U.S. death from the virus as new cases continue to emerge in the…