Coronavirus: Key reason why virus is out of control in US
A tight deadline has been put in place to reopen the US economy. But there’s an obvious hitch making it impossible to keep the virus in check.
April 19, 2020
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April 09, 2020
It will be a long time before the economy recovers — and it won’t be the same
Coronavirus has devastated the economy. So when will it get better?
April 09, 2020
April 06, 2020
‘It will be bad’: Why the US is screwed
Donald Trump says things are looking “really good”. Meanwhile, his medical experts are telling Americans to brace for the worst week of their lives.
April 06, 2020
April 05, 2020
George W. Bush in 2005: 'If we wait for a pandemic to appear, it will be too late to prepare'
A book about the 1918 flu pandemic spurred the government to action.
April 05, 2020
April 01, 2020
Coronavirus: Things the US has got wrong - and got right
It has been more than two months since the first case of coronavirus was diagnosed in the US. Since then, the outbreak has spread across the nation, with more than 200,000 cases and nearly 4,000 deaths.
April 01, 2020
March 31, 2020
W.H. predicts upward of 240,000 U.S. coronavirus deaths, as Trump warns of 'painful’ weeks ahead
The doctors stressed that the death toll could be lower if Americans radically change their lifestyles over the next few weeks.
March 31, 2020
March 30, 2020
Do you qualify for a stimulus check in Senate’s coronavirus response bill?
One of the key pieces of the coronavirus response bill is the check Americans will be receiving directly from the federal government. Here is a breakdown for who should expect a check, as well as how and when they're going to get it.
March 30, 2020
March 29, 2020
Trump extends social distancing guidelines through April 30 to keep US coronavirus death toll below 100,000
President Donald Trump on Sunday extended the national social distancing guidelines to April 30, walking back his previous remarks that he wanted the country to reopen for business by Easter.
March 29, 2020
March 27, 2020
US passes 100,000 CASES of Covid-19 after becoming world epicenter for virus - Johns Hopkins University
The United States has hit a landmark of more than 100,000 coronavirus infections, widening the gap over other afflicted nations as it solidifies its place as the world’s top hot spot for the lethal illness.
March 27, 2020
March 26, 2020
Jobless claims soar past 3 million to record high
Claims had been expected to hit a record 1.5 million for the week, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.
March 26, 2020
March 26, 2020
Senate Approves Roughly $2 Trillion in Virus Relief
The Senate passed the largest economic stimulus package in recent memory, moving the estimated $2 trillion bill to the House as Congress seeks to give American families and businesses a financial shield against the ravages of the new coronavirus pandemic.
March 26, 2020
March 25, 2020
Dr. Fauci warns of 'imported' coronavirus cases once travel ban lifts
Fauci, a leading expert in the fight against the virus, said the warning comes from China, where the coronavirus originated.
March 25, 2020
March 25, 2020
Senate, White House reach $2 trillion stimulus deal to blunt coronavirus fallout
Both chambers of Congress will aim to pass the mammoth legislation swiftly.
March 25, 2020
March 23, 2020
Trump Considers Defying Health Experts, Ending Social Distancing Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The president is reportedly eager to ease off the COVID-19 guidelines.
March 23, 2020
March 23, 2020
Coronavirus puts a spotlight on the moral compass of America
The individualism the U.S. was founded on might not serve it well in the current public health crisis
March 23, 2020
March 23, 2020
As coronavirus cases spike, Senate fails to pass nearly $2T financial package
The Senate fell far short of the 60 votes needed to pass the bill Sunday evening.
March 23, 2020
March 20, 2020
States Tighten Restrictions as Virus Cases Climb
New York, California, Illinois and Nevada strengthened emergency measures on residents and businesses, as the number of coronavirus deaths world-wide doubled in a week to more than 10,000.1,521
March 20, 2020
March 19, 2020
Trump: 'Tremendous breakthrough’
Donald Trump has announced two “gamechanger” drugs will be made available “almost immediately” to treat coronavirus.
March 19, 2020
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