CDC considering recommending general public wear face coverings in public (WaPo)
Should we all be wearing masks? That simple question is under review by officials in the U.S. government and has sparked a grass-roots...
Moderate social distancing yields $8 trillion in economic benefits, study finds (WaPo)
Saving lives and saving the economy are complementary goals, University of Chicago researchers conclude:
When it comes...
More Americans should probably wear masks for protection (NYT)
While wearing a mask shouldn’t replace hand-washing or social distancing, it may be better than nothing, experts say
Why Quebec’s coronavirus cases have skyrocketed (The Globe & Mail)
Montreal has emerged as Canada’s COVID-19 hot spot after an early spring break and close ties to New York and France sowed...
Shortage of seasonal farm workers threatens to create food shortages in Europe (The Globe...
Tomatoes, asparagus, lettuce and other fruits and vegetables are emerging as collateral damage of the coronavirus crisis,...
Sesame Workshop to help parents and children during coronavirus pandemic
New songs, animated Sesame Street spots, and an ongoing release of resources to help caregivers and young children worldwide navigate their new realities in...
GOP senator calls on Trump to reopen parts of economy because ‘death is an...
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin called to reopen parts of the American economy to avoid throwing it into a recession or...
Trump is bragging on Twitter about his ratings! (Vox)
Increasingly, members of the media are concerned this large audience is being given dangerous, incorrect information.
President...
John Prine hospitalized with COVID-19 symptoms: ‘His situation is critical’ (Rolling Stone)
“John was hospitalized on Thursday,” family says in statement. “He was intubated Saturday evening, and continues to receive care”
Trump blames hospitals for mask and ventilator shortages (WaPo)
Trump suggested the sudden massive increase in need for masks might be the result of something nefarious -- despite the very...