As protesters decry U.S. coronavirus lockdown, officials urge caution
The U.S. debate over restrictions for fighting the coronavirus intensified on Monday, as protesters labeled mandatory lockdowns as “tyranny,” while medical workers and health experts cautioned that lifting them too soon risked unleashing a greater disa…
U.S. coronavirus deaths top 42,000 as protesters demand restrictions end: Reuters tally
U.S. coronavirus deaths topped 42,000 on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, as more protesters gathered in state capitals to demand an early end to the lockdowns, while officials pleaded for patience until more testing becomes available.
Trump hopes for deal in U.S. Congress on small business program, vote possible in Senate Tuesday
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he hoped negotiators in Congress would reach a deal to provide more aid for small businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic, with a vote possible in the Senate on Tuesday.
U.S. Senate sees possible Tuesday coronavirus vote, Pelosi said optimistic
The U.S. Congress inched toward a $450 billion deal to help small businesses and hospitals hurt by the coronavirus pandemic, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi saying she expected an agreement on Monday as the Senate set a Tuesday session for a potential …
California researchers test everybody in one town for coronavirus
Researchers began testing an entire town in northern California for the novel coronavirus and its antibodies on Monday, one of the first such efforts since the pandemic hit the United States.
Connecticut reports spike in coronavirus cases, cites CDC classification changes
Connecticut on Monday reported the state’s highest one-day totals for novel coronavirus cases and related deaths, attributing the jump to a revised total count due to new classifications from federal regulators.
Trump says New York Governor Cuomo will visit White House on Tuesday
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will visit the White House on Tuesday to discuss coronavirus response.
Michigan governor calls on protesters to avoid unsafe demonstrations
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Monday pleaded for residents of her state to refrain from holding more demonstrations protesting the coronavirus-related shutdown because of the need to follow guidelines designed to contain the spread of the virus…
Schumer urges Fed’s Powell to open loan programs to nonprofits, local governments
U.S. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said he had urged Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell in a phone call on Monday to open Fed’s Main Street Lending program to nonprofits and local governments.
Suburban NYC county residents sue WHO over coronavirus pandemic response
Residents of a suburban New York City county that was one of the earliest U.S. hot spots for the coronavirus sued the World Health Organization on Monday, accusing it of gross negligence in covering up and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
