April 16, 2020 Coronavirus takes its toll on local US governments as layoffs, pay cuts loom While thousands fight for their lives, COVID-19's next victim may be closer to home, as cities, counties and states face layoffs, pay cuts and hiring freezes.
April 16, 2020 Australian beer-drinking mayor fined for flouting coronavirus social distancing measures An Australian mayor was slapped with a hefty fine Thursday after being photographed outside a hotel swigging a beer, seemingly violating social distancing measures amid the coronavirus pandemic.
April 16, 2020 California nursing home under investigation after 13 coronavirus deaths, 67 infected A nursing home in California is now under investigation after at least 13 people have died from coronavirus and dozens have been sickened.
April 16, 2020 Venice canals empty after Easter in new satellite images amid coronavirus lockdown New satellite images released by the European Space Agency show Venice waterways virtually empty amid a coronavirus lockdown compared the high amounts of boat traffic seen around Easter the same time last year.
April 16, 2020 California churches sue Newsom over coronavirus stay-at-home order Three southern California churches who want to remain open amid the coronavirus pandemic filed a lawsuit against Gov. Gavin Newsom and other officials on Monday, arguing that stay-at-home orders violate their First Amendment right to freedom of religion and assembly.
April 15, 2020 Sources believe coronavirus outbreak originated in Wuhan lab as part of China's efforts to compete with US There is increasing confidence that the COVID-19 outbreak likely originated in a Wuhan laboratory, though not as a bioweapon but as part of China's attempt to demonstrate that its efforts to identify and combat viruses are equal to or greater than the capabilities of the United States, multiple sources who have been briefed on the details of early actions by China's government and seen relevant materials tell ӣƵ.
April 15, 2020 Trump claims NYC inflating its coronavirus death toll President Trump on Wednesday surmised that New York City was inflating its COVID-19 death toll after health officials released new data that added 3,700 victims who were believed to have had the virus’ symptoms but were never tested.
April 15, 2020 FBI: Coronavirus provides criminals opportunities at 'breathtaking' speed The FBI on Wednesday warned that the public health and economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic are providing criminals with illicit opportunities at “breathtaking” speed.
April 15, 2020 Maryland police issue 'final warning' for resident getting mail without pants on amid coronavirus stay-at-home order A Maryland police department reminded residents on Tuesday to put their pants on when leaving the house to get the mail amid statewide stay-at-home order meant to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
April 15, 2020 NJ police break up toy store gathering of more than 50 people flouting social distancing rules, officials say New Jersey police on Monday broke up a gathering of more than 50 people flouting social distancing rules outside a toy store, according to officials.