The Latest: White House says not enough following guidelines
NewThe Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and…
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Nursing home infections, deaths surge amid lockdown measures
Nursing homes across the country have been in lockdown for weeks under federal orders to protect their frail, elderly residents from coronavirus, but…
Continue ReadingWhite House considering direct payments to hospitals to cover COVID-19 treatment costs for uninsured Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House considering direct payments to hospitals to cover COVID-19 treatment costs for uninsured…
Continue ReadingWhat you need to know today about the virus outbreak
More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — doubling a record high set just one week earlier — in a sign that…
Continue ReadingFederal judge refuses to postpone Wisconsin’s presidential primary but extends absentee voting window
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Federal judge refuses to postpone Wisconsin’s presidential primary but extends absentee voting…
Continue ReadingEnergy stocks lead U.S. markets higher as the price of oil soars 25% on hopes for a truce in Saudi-Russia price war
NEW YORK (AP) — Energy stocks lead U.S. markets higher as the price of oil soars 25% on hopes for a truce in Saudi-Russia price…
Continue ReadingPassengers of 2 cruise ships with coronavirus cases given green light to disembark at Florida port, commissioner says
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Passengers of 2 cruise ships with coronavirus cases given green light to disembark at Florida port, commissioner…
Continue ReadingConfirmed cases of coronavirus top 1 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University tally
NEW YORK (AP) — Confirmed cases of coronavirus top 1 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University…
Continue ReadingAP-NORC poll: Half of working Americans say they or a household member have lost income due to the coronavirus pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — AP-NORC poll: Half of working Americans say they or a household member have lost income due to the coronavirus…
Continue ReadingSon: Jazz great Ellis Marsalis Jr. dead, 85; COVID involved
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ellis Marsalis Jr., the jazz pianist, teacher and patriarch of a New Orleans musical clan, died late Wednesday from pneumonia…
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