April 29, 2020 State rep on Florida's coronavirus testing: 'We're not there yet' Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made headlines recently for boasting that the numbers of coronavirus cases in his state are far below than what was expected, but state Rep. Anna Eskamani is urging not to overlook the reality on the ground.
April 29, 2020 Mental health hotlines available during the coronavirus pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has taken a devastating toll on U.S. citizens and its economy.
April 29, 2020 Spain official apologizes for spraying beach with bleach to protect children from coronavirus A Spanish official apologized Tuesday after ordering beaches in a small coastal town be sprayed with a diluted bleach solution the day before children were allowed to stroll outdoors for the first time in six weeks under lockdown measures meant to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
April 29, 2020 New Mexico mayor fires city manager for refusing to defy stay-at-home order, reopen golf course: report A New Mexico mayor reportedly fired his city manager for refusing to reopen a golf course amid the state’s stay-at-home order currently in effect to limit the impact of the coronavirus, according to a report Tuesday.
April 29, 2020 Texas salon owners left in 'dark place' despite state reopening other nonessential businesses As Texas’ stay-at-home order expires this Thursday, some non-essential businesses are eager to get back to work, while others, such as hair salons and barbershops, feel slighted because they still must wait weeks before getting the go-ahead to reopen their doors.
April 29, 2020 'Reopen North Carolina' protest organizer, others arrested for violating coronavirus stay-at-home order One of the organizers, as well as three participants, in a reoccurring protest at the North Carolina state capital opposing Gov. Roy Cooper’s lockdown measures was arrested Tuesday, reports said.
April 28, 2020 Mnuchin: Large companies should apologize for seeking coronavirus small-business loans Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Tuesday said large companies that sought coronavirus relief funds for small businesses should apologize to American taxpayers.
April 28, 2020 Reporter's Notebook: In age of coronavirus, how soon is too soon for Congress to return? “I look forward to seeing all my colleagues next Monday,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said this week, as some in Congress wondered if it was as much a declaration as it was a threat.
April 28, 2020 Illegal drug trade struggles amid coronavirus, giving law enforcement the upper hand Even drug criminals are having a tough time because of the coronavirus, as closed borders and severed supply chains spark headaches for smugglers -- but it’s making life easier for the people in charge of catching them.
April 28, 2020 Experts doubt coronavirus patients will see 'miracle cure' from hormone therapy Female hormone therapy for coronavirus patients is interesting, but likely not a "miracle cure," experts say.