States to get virus testing kits as White House urges calm
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials said Friday they’re scrambling to get coronavirus testing up and running in every state, as President Donald Trump’s chiefRead More
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Vermont preparing for possible virus cases
WATERBURY, Vt. (AP) — State public health and emergency management officials are planning for the possible cases of COVID-19 in Vermont, though there are noneRead More
Connecticut health lab approved to test for COVID-19
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut Department of Public Health has received federal approval to run diagnostic testing for the coronavirus. Gov. Ned LamontRead More
US reports first drug shortage tied to virus outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — Health officials reported the first U.S. drug shortage tied to the viral outbreak that is disrupting production in China, but they declinedRead More
Maine politician oppose funding virus response with heat aid cut
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Members of the Maine congressional delegation are opposed to a plan from President Donald Trump to divert millions of dollars inRead More
Stocks fall sharply on Wall Street; Dow Jones sinks 3.8 percent
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell sharply in early trading Friday and were on track for their worst week since October 2008 as theRead More
DoorDash prepares to go public as stock market plunges
(CNN) — The food delivery market remains fiercely competitive, a broader reckoning is underway among high-flying tech startups, and stocks have been rattled in recent daysRead More
New virus has infected 83,000 globally, caused 2,800 deaths
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 83,000 people globally. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID-19, referring toRead More
Whistleblower: Feds helping evacuees lacked virus protection
WASHINGTON (AP) — A government whistleblower has filed a complaint alleging that some federal workers did not have the necessary protective gear or training whenRead More
Pence’s handling of 2015 HIV outbreak gets new scrutiny
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump’s choice of Vice President Mike Pence to oversee the nation’s response to the new coronavirus threat is bringing renewedRead More