Special Report

Shutdown: The Coronavirus

The world copes with an international pandemic.

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Remdesivir offers hope in the battle against COVID-19

Remdesivir seems to help patients recover quicker from COVID-19

Catarina Lamelas Moura • May 1, 2020

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Puerto Rico plans to reopen parts of the economy

But the U.S. territory, as of last week, had the lowest coronavirus testing rate in the country, performing an average of 15 tests a day for every 100,000 people.

Amanda Perez Pintado • May 1, 2020

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San Francisco based doctor comes back home to NYC to help

Dr. Tomas Diaz traveled to New York City to join the fight against COVID-19 at NY Presbyterian Hospital.

Sydney Fishman • May 1, 2020

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News from New York, New Jersey and California in today’s coronavirus roundup

‘New York State on Pause’ will likely continue after May 15, in some areas of the state.

Sydney Fishman • April 30, 2020

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A Central American Poet Explores Identity, Race, and Rhythm… Via Zoom

Since González’s readings rely heavily on body language as well as spoken words, Zoom’s tiny squares of visibility present a challenge.

Emilia Otte • April 30, 2020

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Tavern dishes out food, beer and thanks to truckers

Truck drivers — essential workers that have continued to deliver goods during the coronavirus pandemic — have pulled into this lot in Centerville, Ohio since late March to grab anything from burgers to pulled pork cooked by Mackenzie Manley, owner of Mack’s.

Emily Glass • April 30, 2020

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A glimmer of hope for treatment drug, Florida set to reopen and DeBlasio loses his cool in today’s news

 Patients who have taken remdesivr, have shown improvement in their condition over a quicker period of time.

Bessie Liu • April 29, 2020

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Advocacy groups aim to stop Trump’s immigration ban

In a public statement, the plaintiffs have described Trump’s most recent executive order as “another unlawful attempt to upend the family-based immigration system that is fundamental to our society and shared prosperity.”

Kathleen Taylor • April 29, 2020

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Military stunt pilots, Trump urges governors to reopen schools and Cuomo’s 12 step plan in today’s news roundup

 According to the Washington Post, each team costs at least $60,000 per hour to have in the air with $20,000 of that just to fly the F-16 used by the squadrons. 

Thomas Hengge • April 28, 2020

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Blue Angels and Thunderbirds salute essential workers

The mission was given the name “Operation America Strong” and is happening across the United States. 

Thomas Hengge • April 28, 2020