U.S. Senate returns to Washington amid concerns about coronavirus risk
The U.S. Senate convened in Washington for the first time in nearly six weeks on Monday, despite concern it might put lawmakers and staff at risk of contracting the coronavirus, but made clear it could take weeks to pass any new relief legislation.
California sees ‘ray of sunshine,’ takes first steps toward reopening
California on Monday announced the state’s first tentative steps to reopen from a lockdown designed to contain the spread of the coronavirus, giving a green light for retail stores to open this week, though with restrictions.
New projection puts U.S. COVID-19 deaths at nearly 135,000 by August
A new forecast projects nearly 135,000 deaths due to COVID-19 in the United States through the beginning of August mainly due to reopening measures under way, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington said …
Researchers nearly double U.S. coronavirus death projection due to easing
Nearly 135,000 Americans were forecast to die from COVID-19 through the beginning of August, almost double the last prediction, due to loosening of lockdowns, according to an updated forecast from the University of Washington on Monday.
U.S. targets fraud in coronavirus antibody test market with tighter rules
The United States on Monday began requiring antibody tests for the new coronavirus to undergo a regulatory agency review, acknowledging that its earlier policy had opened the door to fraud.
California governor says some businesses may begin reopening this week
California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Monday that some retail businesses in the state may begin reopening as early as this week if data shows that the coronavirus pandemic is not worsening and testing continues to ramp up.
CDC reports 1,152,372 coronavirus cases, 67,456 deaths
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday reported 1,152,372 cases of the coronavirus, and said the number of deaths had risen to 67,456.
Internal U.S. document foresees surge of coronavirus deaths, NY Times says
An internal U.S. government document projects a surge in coronavirus cases and a sharp rise in daily deaths by June 1, the New York Times reported on Monday, even as President Donald Trump urged states to lift restrictions to quell the pandemic.
Fears overnight closure of New York subway will push homeless ‘into the shadows’
NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Plans to close New York City’s subways at night to disinfect trains during the coronavirus pandemic risk pushing hundreds of homeless people “further into the shadows”, housing experts warned, calling for safe al…
New York governor outlines reopening plan with construction, manufacturing first
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday outlined a phased reopening of business activity in the state hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, starting with select industries like construction and the least affected regions.
