As the coronavirus tightens its grip across the country, it is cutting a particularly devastating swath through an already vulnerable population — black Americans.
Monthly Archives: April 2020
Trump quietly shuts down asylum at U.S. borders to fight virus
A U.S. Border Patrol agent wouldn’t let Jackeline Reyes explain why she and her 15-year-old daughter needed asylum, pointing to the coronavirus. That confrontation in Texas came just days after the Trump administration quietly shut down the nation’s a…
A path forward: NBA, NHL and MLB tinker with restart options
While the world wrestles with the coronavirus pandemic, the three biggest U.S.-based sports leagues currently affected by the crisis are trying to figure out if, how and where games can be safely played again this year.
Pandemic has set the number of air travelers back decades
The number of Americans getting on airplanes has sunk to a level not seen in more than 60 years as people shelter in their homes to avoid catching or spreading the new coronavirus.
HHS: Federal stocks of protective equipment nearly depleted
The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of the N95 respirators, surgical masks, face, shields, gowns and other medical supplies desperately needed to protect front-line medical workers treating coronavirus patients.
Girl who inspired Charlotte’s Web marijuana oil dies
A girl with a rare form of epilepsy whose recovery inspired the name of a medical marijuana oil that drew families of children with similar health problems to Colorado for treatment has died …
Countries start thinking about easing up on restrictions
Even as coronavirus deaths mount across Europe and New York, the U.S. and other countries are starting to contemplate an exit strategy and thinking about a staggered and carefully calibrated easing of restrictions designed to curb the scourge.
Sisolak limits religious gatherings, closes golf courses
Congregants looking to attend Easter or Passover services this week in Nevada will not be able to gather as part of more-enhanced social distancing protocols …
‘You gave me another chance at life’: Vegas COVID-19 patient leaves hospital
Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas announced that it has sent its most critical COVID-19 patient home from the hospital. In video posted today on Twitter, the patient is …
Station Casinos extending employee pay, benefits through May 15
Station Casinos is extending full pay and benefits for employees through May 15 because of the coronavirus pandemic, Richard J. Haskins, president of …