May 03 UK PM: At low point, doctors prepared my death announcement By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Prime Minister Boris Johnson has offered more insight into his hospitalization for coronavirus, telling a British newspaper that he knew doctors were preparing for the worst. Continue reading
Apr 27 Over 4 million U.K. jobs furloughed under government plan By Pan Pylas, Associated Press The British government says more than 4 million jobs have been saved in the U.K. as a result of a government scheme aimed at making sure firms hold onto staff during the coronavirus lockdown. Continue reading
Apr 27 Mosque’s makeshift morgue shows virus toll on UK minorities By Associated Press While the mosque in the central England city has been closed, its parking lot has been transformed into a temporary morgue. Continue reading
Apr 21 U.K. Parliament to hold virtual debates amid virus lockdown By Jill Lawless, Associated Press British lawmakers returned Tuesday to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, but much of their business was done remotely. Continue reading
Apr 20 Harry and Meghan say they won’t cooperate with UK tabloids By Jill Lawless, Associated Press They say stories based on “salacious gossip” have upended the lives of acquaintances and strangers alike. Continue reading
Apr 16 U.K. government extends virus lockdown by at least 3 weeks By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press The lockdown has been in place since March 23. Schools, pubs, restaurants and most shops are closed, and most people are allowed to leave home only for essential errands or exercise. Continue reading
Apr 14 Figures show hundreds of COVID-19 deaths in UK nursing homes By Jill Lawless, Sylvia Hui, Associated Press Hundreds more people with COVID-19 have died in Britain than have been recorded in the government's daily tally, official figures showed Tuesday — including a tide of deaths in nursing homes that staff say are being overlooked. Continue reading
Apr 13 WATCH: Cuomo calls virus ‘a killer’ as NY death toll surpasses 10,000 By Eric Tucker, Aritz Parra, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Governments are struggling with the delicate balance between keeping people safe from a highly contagious disease and making sure they can still make a living or have enough to eat. Continue reading
Apr 09 British prime minister moved out of intensive care as condition improves By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says Johnson is "making positive steps forward" in the ICU at St. Thomas' Hospital and is in good spirits. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 7:15 U.S. death toll passes 10,000; British prime minister in ICU The U.S. death toll from coronavirus has passed 10,000, as public health officials warn Americans to brace for a sad and somber week. Although cases appear to be leveling off in New York, they are surging in Michigan and other… Continue watching