Month: April 2020

President Donald Trump snapped at critics of his response to the coronavirus outbreak while he was holding a White House briefing, where he reeled off a list of objections about press coverage and airing a reel […]

Virus Becomes Latest Battle Between Iran, U.S.

While both Tehran and Washington face the same invisible enemy in the coronavirus pandemic, Iran and the U.S. remain locked in retaliatory pressure campaigns that now view the outbreak as just the latest battleground, The […]

Global Shares Rise as Investors Brace for Hit

Shares rose Tuesday in Europe and Asia on Tuesday though investors were bracing for news on how the coronavirus pandemic has hurt corporate earnings and the Chinese economy, The Associated Press reported. France’s CAC 40 […]

China Tightens Russia Border Checks

China has approved early-stage human tests of two experimental vaccines to combat the new coronavirus as the country where the virus was first detected battles to contain imported cases, especially from Russia, Reuters reported. Russia […]

New York, California and Other States Start Planning Life After Crisis

Ten U.S. governors on the east and west coasts banded together on Monday in two regional pacts to coordinate gradual economic reopenings as the coronavirus crisis finally appeared to be slowing down, Reuters writes. Announcements […]

Sanders Endorses Biden for President

Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee for president on Monday, adding the weight of his left-wing support to Biden’s candidacy and taking a major step toward bringing unity to the party’s […]

N.Y. Passes 10,000 Deaths, CDC Says U.S. Near Peak

Around seventy coronavirus vaccines are in development, with three being tested in human trials, the World Health Organization said. The outbreak has stabilized across the U.S., according to the head of the Centers for Disease Control and […]

U.S. Sailor From Coronavirus-Hit Aircraft Carrier Dies After Contracting Virus

A U.S. Navy sailor died on Monday after contracting the coronavirus aboard the U.S. aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt, whose captain was fired after warning his crew would die unnecessarily unless strong action was taken, Reuters […]

Pelosi, Schumer Reiterate Calls for ‘Interim’ Coronavirus Relief Bill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated their calls for an “interim emergency” coronavirus relief package on Monday, renewing their efforts to get more than $500 billion in additional funding for Americans, […]

Broad Coronavirus Testing Crucial in Lifting Restrictions, U.S. Experts Claim

The United States needs to ramp up testing for the coronavirus as the White House considers when and how to lift stay-at-home restrictions and lockdowns triggered by the pandemic, U.S. health experts said on Sunday, […]

South Korea to Ship Coronavirus Testing Kits to U.S.

South Korea plans to send kits designed to run up to 600,000 coronavirus tests to the United States on Tuesday after an appeal from President Donald Trump, a Seoul official said, Reuters writes. Trump made […]

Oil Gains on OPEC+ Deal

Global equities weakened on Monday as investors braced for more indications of economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic while oil prices rose in choppy trade following a landmark deal by OPEC and its allies to […]

Russian Border Becomes China’s Frontline Against Second Virus Wave

China’s northeastern border with Russia has become a frontline in the fight against a resurgence of the coronavirus epidemic as new daily cases rose to the highest in nearly six weeks – with more than […]

Fauci Comments on Virus Response Draw Trump’s Ire

Social restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus could have saved lives if they’d been started earlier, and when they’re eased new cases are certain to arise, said the nation’s top infectious disease […]

British PM Johnson Claims He Risked Dying During Virus Treatment

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised doctors for saving his life during his week-long hospitalization for Covid-19 treatment that has left him too weakened to resume immediate leadership of the government, Bloomberg reported. Looking pale […]

Canada Passes Historic Wage Bill to Ward Off Coronavirus Crisis

Canadian lawmakers approved a bill to subsidize wages by 75% in a bid to stabilize the economy as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the coronavirus his generation’s greatest challenge yet, Bloomberg reports. The flagship C$73 […]

Saudi Arabia Delays Crude Pricing Decision

Saudi Arabia delayed a key pricing decision for its crude exports yet again as talks to secure an agreement among global producers for an unprecedented joint supply cut entered a fourth day, Bloomberg reports. State […]

Two Thirds of COVID-19 Patients Reportedly Improve After Gilead Drug

More than two-thirds of severely ill COVID-19 patients saw their condition improve after treatment with remdesivir, an experimental drug being developed by Gilead Sciences Inc., according to new data based on patient observation, Reuters writes. […]

Man beats lumber store employee over mask rule

WHO Investigating Reports of Recovered COVID Patients Testing Positive Again

The World Health Organization (WHO) said that it was looking into reports of some COVID-19 patients testing positive again after initially testing negative for the disease while being considered for discharge, Reuters writes. South Korean […]

New York City Mayor Orders Public Schools Shut for Rest of School Year

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Saturday public schools will remain closed for the rest of the school year as the city battles the novel coronavirus outbreak, Reuters reported. “Having to tell […]

U.S. Records World’s Highest Coronavirus Death Toll

The United States surpassed Italy on Saturday as the country with the highest reported coronavirus death toll, recording more than 20,000 deaths since the outbreak began, Reuters reported. The grim milestone was reached as President […]

Treasury Wants Warrants, Repayment From Major U.S. Airlines on 30% of Grant Money

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told major airlines on Friday he wants them to repay some of the $25 billion in cash grants the U.S. Congress approved last month to cover payroll costs as airlines weather […]

South Korea Plans Tracking Wristbands to Enforce Quarantine

South Korea announced plans Saturday to strap tracking wristbands on people who defy quarantine orders, while Christians across the globe were urged to stay home on Easter weekend as the coronavirus death toll passed 100,000. […]

Trump Says Ending U.S. Shutdown Biggest Decision Yet

President Donald Trump said on Friday he faced his biggest decision yet with regard to when to re-open the U.S. economy from its coronavirus shutdown and pledged to listen to health experts when making that […]

Empty Churches, Food Drive Mark Start of Easter Weekend

Political leaders and health experts urged Americans celebrating Good Friday and the Easter weekend under threat of the coronavirus to avoid church gatherings and observe the holidays at home as the U.S. death toll from […]

LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Special Edition––Biden vs. Trump

April 10, 2020 John Ganjei

Your Daily Polling Update for Friday, April 10, 2020 TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 45%Same as yesterday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on eight polls, ranging from 42% (Reuters) to 49% (Fox News). Without these […]

Top U.S. Health Expert Warns Its Not the Time to Back Off Social Distancing

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, […]

New York Confirms More Coronavirus Cases Than Any Country

The New York governor signed an order to bring in additional funeral directors as the number of coronavirus cases in the state outpaced all countries except the United States, CNN reported. Governor Andrew Cuomo’s executive […]

Europe Looking at Several More Weeks of Virus Lockdowns

Italy and Spain are preparing for several more weeks under lockdown as volatile coronavirus infection rates prevent Europe’s governments from easing curbs on public life, Bloomberg reports. Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, whose country has […]

COVID-Infected Medics Head Back to Front Lines

“Be strong, mum, we really love you,” is what Dr. Aurelie Gouel’s kids tell the ICU physician when she sets off for long hospital shifts trying to save critically ill coronavirus patients, The Associated Press […]