White House’s Birx to take key role in coronavirus drug distribution
U.S. coronavirus task force response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx will have a leading role in how the first drug to demonstrate a benefit in treating COVID-19 patients will be distributed to hospitals, the White House said on Friday.
U.S. watchdog agency says coronavirus whistleblower should be reinstated
A U.S. government watchdog agency has recommended the temporary reinstatement of a whistleblower who says he was removed as director of a government research office because he raised concerns about coronavirus preparedness, his lawyers said on Friday.
Top Pence aide, married to key Trump adviser, diagnosed with coronavirus
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary, the wife of one of President Donald Trump’s senior advisors, has tested positive for the coronavirus, raising alarm about the virus’ potential spread within the White House’s inner most circle.
Pandemic inflicts historic U.S. job losses, as states struggle to reopen
The coronavirus pandemic triggered the steepest monthly loss of U.S. jobs since the Great Depression, government data showed on Friday, while Michigan and California prepared to put people back to work after a manufacturing shutdown.
Lori Loughlin, other parents lose bid to dismiss U.S. college scam charges
A federal judge on Friday declined to dismiss the charges against “Full House” actress Lori Loughlin and other wealthy parents awaiting trial in the U.S. college admissions scandal after they accused investigators of fabricating evidence.
New York governor says 5-year old died from rare COVID-related complications
A 5-year old boy has died in New York from a rare inflammatory syndrome believed to be linked to the novel coronavirus, highlighting a potential new risk for children in the pandemic, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Friday.
White House defends coronavirus safety measures as another staffer falls ill
The White House on Friday defended measures it has taken to protect President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence as another staffer tested positive for the coronavirus, raising questions about the safety of the United States’ top leaders.
`I’m never going to be the same’: Medics grapple with mental trauma on COVID-19 front line
Anne Messman, a veteran emergency room physician in Detroit, knew something was wrong when she developed insomnia and became unusually irritated with people she loved.
Trump, Pence have not had contact with infected Pence staffer recently: official
U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have not been in contact recently with a member of Pence’s staff who was found to be infected with the coronavirus, a senior administration official said on Friday.
U.S. CDC reopening guidelines are under review: White House
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommended guidelines on when and how localities should reopen activity are being edited, White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany told reporters on Friday.
