Why Reopening Isn't Enough To Save The Economy
A blockbuster new study digs into the economics of the pandemic.
Health & Safety
News Brief: Trump Trip To Arizona, Primary Elections, Gene-Editing Patient
President Trump travels to Arizona to talk about his southern border wall. Five states hold primary elections. And, an update on the first U.S. patient to get treatment from a gene-editing technique.
Former California Governors Unite To Promote Mask Wearing
Arnold Schwarzenegger, three other former governors of the Golden State, and current Gov. Gavin Newsom stressed the importance of face coverings in curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
Black Medicare Patients With COVID-19 Nearly 4 Times As Likely To End Up In Hospital
An analysis of claims data shows stark racial disparities among Medicare beneficiaries diagnosed with COVID-19.
Delta To Resume Flights Between The U.S. And China
The company says it's the first U.S. airline to do so since February after flights were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. The flights will run from Seattle to Shanghai via Seoul, South Korea.
WSSU Program To Host Interview With Fauci
Winston-Salem State Chancellor Elwood Robinson will speak with the nation's top infectious disease expert Tuesday morning.
California Hits New High In COVID-19 Hospitalizations
Officials attribute at least part of the rise to a decline in social distancing as people venture out into the world again. The majority of new cases are in Southern California and the Central Valley.
LGBTQ Clinics Sue Trump Administration Over Discrimination In Trans Health Care
A lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's rule affecting LGBTQ discrimination in health care is filed Monday. Plaintiffs say last week's Supreme Court decision has put "wind in our sails."
How Widespread Coronavirus Testing Helped Meatpacking Plants Halt Outbreaks
Thousands of meatpacking workers have been infected with the coronavirus. Some of their employers now are rolling out large-scale testing, and their experience may offer lessons for other businesses.
Supplies Sent To Labs By Trump Administration To Boost Testing Are Not Always Helpful
The program shipping swabs and other supplies to labs is one of the Trump administration's efforts to ensure sufficient coronavirus testing. But some of these supplies have turned out to be hazardous.