Nursing Homes Ask States For Immunity From Civil Suits Amid COVID-19
Health care providers and nursing home operators say immunity is necessary because the coronavirus' constant change makes it difficult to address.
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Georgia Gov. Disregards Trump Criticism, Moves Ahead With Plans To Reopen Businesses
"I am confident that business owners who decide to reopen will adhere to Minimum Basic Operations, which prioritize the health and well-being of employees and customers," Gov. Brian Kemp said.
Trauma On The Pandemic's Front Line Leaves Health Workers Reeling
Hospital workers face stresses right now that can compare to fighting a war, and recent research suggests medical staff could be among the hardest hit by the mental health effects of the pandemic.
NFL Kicks Off Its First 'Fully Virtual' Draft Tonight
"Draft day 2020, much different than we ever imagined, but it's going to be fun," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in a video tour of his basement where he'll preside over the three-day event.
President Trump Says Distancing Guidelines May Need To Be Extended
The White House's pandemic task force spoke Thursday following more reports about record unemployment connected with the disaster.
Congress Passes Latest Economic Relief Package to Confront Coronavirus
It is the fourth measure approved by Congress in less than two months to combat the pandemic. This one, totaling $484 billion, will supply fresh funding to a new small business lending program.
EU Leaders Fail To Agree On Coronavirus Economic Recovery Program
The group did endorse the recent recommendation of finance ministers for a short-term rescue package worth more than a half-trillion dollars.
8 In 10 Americans Support COVID-19 Shutdown, Kaiser Health Poll Finds
Only around 20% of Americans say shelter-in-place measures are "causing more harm than good," the Kaiser Family Foundation reports.
He Was 'Zoombombed' In Front Of His Family While Defending His Dissertation
An unknown intruder interrupted Dennis Johnson's Zoom video conference. Johnson hopes his bad experience will bring better protections to the platform.
He Keeps Driving For Lyft 'Because People Need Us'
Many Lyft and Uber drivers have given up on driving, because they aren't making enough money to take the risk of potentially exposing themselves to the coronavirus. Jerome Gage is still at it.