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
Apr 05 Watch 6:07 British PM Boris Johnson hospitalized with COVID-19 Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has tested positive for COVID-19, was admitted to the hospital late Sunday. The prime minister has been in isolation at his residence next door to 10 Downing Street. The government says Johnson is running… Continue watching
Mar 30 In isolation, Brits find unity By Ryan Chilcote This isn’t a country coming apart at the seams, writes PBS NewsHour special correspondent Ryan Chilcote. In the middle of lockdown, Britons are actually coming together to face COVID-19. Continue reading
Mar 23 'Stay at home': UK limits gatherings to 2 people in virus response By Danica Kirka, Pan Pylas, Associated Press Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Monday sweeping curbs on everyday activity including the banning of any gatherings of more than two people. Continue reading
Mar 21 Watch 3:25 As UK schools and pubs close, London avoids lockdown for now London is not under lockdown, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered schools, pubs, and other social venues to close, except for delivery and take out, and people have been warned to stay indoors whenever possible. Frank Langfitt, NPR correspondent and… Continue watching
Mar 20 Watch 6:02 Coronavirus pandemic finally hits home for the United Kingdom By Malcolm Brabant In the United Kingdom just days ago, the attitude toward the novel coronavirus pandemic was “keep calm and carry on.” Now, however, the stakes are higher -- and the national feeling more grim. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered pubs… Continue watching