U.S. coronavirus death toll passes 35,000: Reuters tally
U.S. coronavirus deaths rose above 35,000 on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, as some states were expected to announce timetables for lifting restrictions aimed at blunting the pandemic.
‘No excuses’: Moderate Democrats urge quick deal on small-business coronavirus aid
Some moderate Democrats key to their party’s control of the U.S. House of Representatives are urging Speaker Nancy Pelosi to move quickly to replenish a fund to help small businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic, saying other party priorities can w…
California records highest daily number of coronavirus deaths: governor
Ninety-five people in California have died from coronavirus-related disease as of Friday morning, the most in any 24-hour period since the pandemic began, Governor Gavin Newsom said.
FAA, CDC to update guidance to flight crews on coronavirus precautions
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plan to update guidance for airline flight crews about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic amid concerns from pilots, but regulators are not mandating new…
Voting by mail in the spotlight as U.S. Congress debates how to secure November elections
Congress is scrambling for ways to safeguard the Nov. 3 U.S. elections amid the coronavirus pandemic, with a partisan fight shaping up over a Democratic proposal to require states to offer the option of voting by mail.
San Diego Comic-Con canceled for first time amid coronavirus outbreak
San Diego Comic-Con, an annual celebrity-studded showcase of superhero films and pop culture, has been canceled for the first time in its 50-year history due to the global coronavirus outbreak, organizers said on Friday.
New York governor attacks Trump for ‘passing buck’ on pandemic response
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Friday launched a blistering attack on President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus crisis, accusing him of “passing the buck” to the states and favoring big business over communities hardest hit.
Some U.S. states inch toward easing coronavirus curbs after Trump unveils guidelines
The governors of Michigan, Florida and other states outlined tentative steps on Friday to reopen their economies, a day after President Donald Trump unveiled guidelines for a phased lifting of restrictions for stopping the coronavirus pandemic.
Michigan Governor Whitmer aims to begin reopening state economy on May 1
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said on Friday she is hopeful the state can begin to reengage parts of its economy beginning on May 1, days after facing a barrage of criticism for her strict measures to combat the new coronavirus.
‘Nature welcomes the change’: with no tourists, wildlife roams California’s Yosemite
A bear ambles across a forest glade and a herd of deer stroll down a silent road. At Yosemite National Park in Northern California, coronavirus restrictions mean no tourists – and bolder wildlife.
