VA Secretary Wilkie: 'We Are The Surge Force'
In an interview with NPR, Secretary for Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie said the department was ready to deploy if called on to help with the coronavirus pandemic response.
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Stock Market Rises For A Change
U.S. stock indexes finished the day up as investors tried to absorb the latest financial impacts of the coronavirus. The Dow rebounded, rising nearly 200 points a day after its steep plunge.
Head Of National Guard Says Tens Of Thousands Could Be Called Up
Right now just over 2,000 members of the National Guard are assisting governors in 27 states, but the head of the National Guard Bureau said that number could double by this weekend.
Coronavirus Hits Older People Hardest. But Millennials, Gen Xers Can Be Vulnerable
An analysis of preliminary data from the CDC shows that the risk of serious disease and death from COVID-19 is higher in older age groups in the U.S. But they aren't the only groups at risk.
'No Plans' To Change Republican, Democratic Conventions For Now
"No one knows what's going to happen in July, so we're just not there yet," a DNC spokesperson said.
Chinese Authorities Admit Improper Response To Coronavirus Whistleblower
Li Wenliang's warnings about the virus initially got him reprimanded by authorities in Wuhan. Now, six weeks after he died of COVID-19, Chinese investigators say they should have acted differently.
State Department Tells U.S. Citizens Not To Travel Abroad
The State Department is also warning Americans to "arrange for immediate return to the United States" or prepare for an indefinite period overseas.
Italy Surpasses China's Coronavirus Death Toll
As of Thursday afternoon, the number of deaths in Italy from the coronavirus disease COVID-19 exceeds 3,400 — passing China's tally of more than 3,200 deaths.
FDA Seeks To Expand Treatment For Coronavirus As Part Of White House Response
President Trump spoke about the effort during a briefing at the White House. He also expressed interest in the government possibly taking an equity stake in companies as part of a big stimulus.
Automakers Might Retool To Make Ventilators
Ford and General Motors say they are evaluating whether they could retool their factories to produce much-needed medical equipment as the coronavirus pandemic spreads.