U.S. ‘far behind’ in coronavirus testing as cases rise: Senate Democrat
The United States is “far behind” in testing people for the new coronavirus and the Trump administration should make ramping up that capability its highest priority in fighting the outbreak, the top Democrat in the Senate said on Tuesday.
New Jersey reports first coronavirus-related death
A 69-year-old male from New Jersey has died in the state’s first coronavirus-related death, the state’s health commissioner said on Tuesday.
U.S. appeals court says House panel can access Mueller report material
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday upheld a ruling that granted a Democratic-led House of Representatives committee access to material redacted from former special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 election.
FDA postpones foreign inspections through April on coronavirus concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it was postponing most foreign inspections through April due to the coronavirus outbreak and will rely on measures such as product sampling at borders to ensure safety of imported products.
U.S. can meet ‘full demand’ for coronavirus tests from public officials: Health Secretary
U.S. Health Secretary Alex Azar on Tuesday worked to beat back fears that the country’s capability for testing people for coronavirus is limited, making it hard to know how far the deadly infection has spread.
U.S. CDC reports 696 coronavirus cases, death tally of 25
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday reported 696 cases of coronavirus, an increase of 224 from its previous count, and said the number of deaths had risen by six to 25.
Biden banks on Michigan to bolster lead, Sanders harbors hopes for upset
Joe Biden hopes to take a big step toward the Democratic presidential nomination on Tuesday when six states cast votes, while Bernie Sanders aims for an upset win in Michigan that would keep his White House hopes alive.
Pence says private insurers will cover coronavirus treatment, waive test co-pay
Private U.S. health insurance companies have agreed to cover coronavirus treatment and waive co-payment fees for coronavirus testing, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Tuesday at a White House meeting with insurance company executives.
Coronavirus outbreak requires paid sick leave, food aid for families: House Democrats
U.S. House Democrats on Tuesday said any federal economic assistance during the coronavirus outbreak must help people most directly impacted by the disease, not the wealthy, and that any package would not be ready this week.
CDC’s Redfield: 4,856 people tested for coronavirus in U.S. public health labs
Around 4,900 people had been tested for coronavirus in U.S. public health labs as of Monday, Robert Redfield, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a congressional hearing on Tuesday.
