Health & Safety

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz provides an update on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic during a news conference on Monday.

Minnesota Gov. Walz Says More Testing Is Needed Before Many Businesses Can Reopen

5:57pm May 08, 2020

by David Greene

Gov. Tim Walz is hesitant to reopen businesses until his state's daily testing rate dramatically increases. "You can't flip it like a switch and say you're open if you don't have testing," he says.

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The Census Bureau says it will continue its relaunch of limited field operations for the 2020 census next week in some rural communities in nine states.

More Census Workers To Return To Rural Areas In 9 States To Leave Forms

5:46pm May 08, 2020

by Hansi Lo Wang

The Census Bureau says it plans to continue its relaunch of limited 2020 census operations on May 13, when the next round of workers is set to resume hand-delivering paper forms in rural communities.

A 93-year-old veteran of World War II observes a moment of silence at the Cenotaph war memorial in London, where British residents — like much of Europe — marked a subdued 75th anniversary of V-E Day.

V-E Day: Europe Celebrates A Subdued 75th Anniversary During COVID-19 Pandemic

5:04pm May 08, 2020

"Today, 75 years later, we are forced to commemorate alone, but we are not alone!" Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier says, celebrating international unity in the post-war era.

Rick Bright filed a complaint this week with the Office of Special Counsel, a government agency responsible for whistleblower complaints.

Attorneys: Watchdog Wants Coronavirus Scientist Reinstated Amid Probe

5:03pm May 08, 2020

by Brian Naylor

Rick Bright, a top scientist working on a vaccine, says he was reassigned for not focusing on treatments favored by President Trump, even though they lacked "scientific merit."

Pence press secretary Katie Miller, with chief of staff Marc Short in March, is the second person in the White House orbit to test positive for the virus this week.

Pence Spokeswoman Katie Miller Tests Positive For Coronavirus

4:02pm May 08, 2020

by Alana Wise

The case is the second confirmed by the White House this week. President Trump said Miller hasn't come into contact with him but has "spent some time" with the vice president.

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How To Prevent Glasses From Fogging Up While Wearing A Mask

4:01pm May 08, 2020

Some Americans who wear face masks have faced a problem: Their glasses keep fogging up. Optometrist Joseph Allen shares some tips on how to treat spectacles before putting on a mask.

Coronavirus Update: The U.S. Health Care Industry Is Challenged By The Pandemic

4:01pm May 08, 2020

The health care sector has cut 1.4 million jobs in April. And as COVID-19 has consumed health care resources, other essential routine procedures — like screenings for strokes — have gone down.

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Some Questions On The Future Of The Coronavirus Vaccine, Answered

4:01pm May 08, 2020

by Joe Palca

Scientists work tirelessly to find a coronavirus vaccine. But there are some questions to answer: How soon a viable vaccine would be developed? Would billions of people worldwide be able to to get it?

As Some Applaud NC Reopening Measures, Health Officials Urge Vigilance

3:07pm May 08, 2020

by David Ford

North Carolina enters the first phase of its plan to gradually reopen today.

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Businesses need employees to feel safe returning to offices, but plans to track their movements are raising fears about greater workplace surveillance.

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Your Boss May Soon Track You At Work For Coronavirus Safety

3:04pm May 08, 2020

by Shannon Bond

Companies around the country are figuring out how to safely reopen office during the pandemic. The new normal might involve smartphone apps and badges to track employees.