‘Herculean task’: Chicago public schools scramble to launch online classes
During a typical school day at Chicago’s Benito Juarez Community Academy, James Klock’s high-school students can be found splicing and connecting wiring, getting the hands-on experience needed to become skilled electricians.
U.S. railroad Amtrak receives $1 billion in emergency funding
The U.S. Transportation Department said Friday it released $1 billion in emergency funding for U.S. passenger railroad Amtrak, which has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic.
He smiled to comfort his COVID-19 patient – then he realized his mask was leaking
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Easter weekend begins in coronavirus-hit U.S. with Americans told to remain apart
As American Christians began an Easter weekend under the threat of the coronavirus, political leaders on Friday cautioned the faithful not to gather in churches and the country’s top infectious disease expert urged people to stick with social distancin…
U.S. coronavirus deaths top 17,000: Reuters tally
U.S. deaths due to the coronavirus topped 17,000 on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, although there are signs that Americans staying home was curbing new infections.
U.S. CDC extends “no sail order” for all cruise ships
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended its “no sail order” for all cruise ships, as it looks to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. coronavirus expert Fauci: ‘Now is no time to back off’
The top U.S. infectious disease expert warned on Friday that even though hard-hit spots like New York are showing positive results in the battle against the coronavirus, it is too early to relax restrictions on Americans.
U.S. health expert Fauci: ‘Now is no time to back off’
The top U.S. infectious disease expert warned on Friday that even though hard-hit spots like New York are showing positive results in the battle against coronavirus, it is too early to relax restrictions on Americans.
Some defiant U.S. churches plan Easter services, ignoring public health guidelines
A handful of holdout U.S. churches plan to hold in-person services on Easter Sunday, saying their right to worship in person outweighs public health officials’ warnings against holding large gatherings during the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus forces Americans to find Easter fun at least 6 feet apart
Easter is a special holiday for 6-year-old Nora Heddendorf. It’s a day when she loves to get dolled up in a fancy dress and shiny shoes, and have fun with family and friends hunting for brightly colored eggs.
