Health & Safety

The IRS is calling back thousands of workers, but says they must provide their own face coverings because the agency has not yet secured enough personal protective equipment.

IRS Tells Thousands To Return To Work, With Their Own Face Masks

4:59pm April 27, 2020

by Brian Naylor

Anyone who returns to work has to wear a face covering, the agency says, but it may not have enough for every employee. The House Ways and Means Committee called the move "completely irresponsible."

Greensboro, Local Groups Will Pass Out Thousands Of Free Masks To Public

4:54pm April 27, 2020

by Keri Brown

Greensboro is partnering with local groups to provide free face masks to the public as concerns over COVID-19 remain. They'll be available starting Wednesday, April 29.

Health & Safety

Tips For Living Alone During The Pandemic

4:20pm April 27, 2020

According to U.S. Census data, more than 36 million Americans live by themselves. A few chime in with suggestions for weathering the pandemic alone.

Health & Safety

ICUs Are Changing To Meet The Needs Of The Coronavirus Patients

4:20pm April 27, 2020

Medical staffs are reeling from the changes COVID-19 has brought to intensive care units — from redesigning the spaces to changing what it means to care for patients who are facing death alone.

Western States Are Planning To Reopen Under The Pressure Of Right-Wing Groups

4:20pm April 27, 2020

Interior Western states had significant coronavirus hotspots but avoided pandemic's worst. Governors are starting to release reopening plans in the face of pressure from right-wing groups.

Health & Safety

'Fuel The Fight' Feeds Health Workers And Gives Local Restaurants A Boost

3:45pm April 27, 2020

by David Ford

A grassroots initiative to purchase food for Triad-area health care workers has surpassed its fundraising goal. The meals are prepared by local restaurant chefs.

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Travelers wear face masks to protect against the spread of the coronavirus at the central station in Munich on Monday. Masks became mandatory in parts of Germany for people shopping and using public transport.

Masks Become Compulsory In Germany As Lockdown Restrictions Slowly Ease

3:01pm April 27, 2020

by Rob Schmitz

Wearing face masks on public transportation and in shops became mandatory in most of Germany on Monday, with some regions threatening fines for those who don't comply.

Until a few weeks ago, Will Thompson was running audiovisual services for big tech industry conferences.

Expecting A Baby During Coronavirus: Gender Reveal Just Isn't The Same

2:31pm April 27, 2020

by Scott Horsley

Restrictions at local hospitals meant Will Thompson hasn't been able to accompany his wife to her prenatal doctor's visits, including one where they expected to learn their baby's gender.

A health worker checks the temperature of passengers about to board a bus on Monday to their villages in Gauhati, India, after they were stranded during a lockdown to curb the spread of the new coronavirus.

Despite The Pandemic, India Sees A Drop In Mortality Under Lockdown

12:04pm April 27, 2020

by Lauren Frayer

With more residents staying indoors, fewer Indians are dying from road and train accidents, leading to a drop in overall mortality. Crime is also down.

President Trump on Friday signed about $484 billion more in relief funds amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Americans Are Generally Skeptical Of Government, But Want It To Intervene In A Crisis

11:36am April 27, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

The coronavirus pandemic is an example of when Americans want competence from their government at all levels and need to be able to trust their leaders.