Top news of the week: 05.05.2020.
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Coronavirus
In Opinion
"Every state is home to entire communities facing this virus without being even able to wash their hands, but the federal government has yet to form an emergency response that addresses their safety," writes George McGraw. https://t.co/knpUxaNvLP
OpenHow Do You Fight the Coronavirus Without Running Water?
Entire communities around the country face this terrifying virus without being even able to wash their hands.
Coronavirus US live: Trump hails Senate return and says Pelosi 'crazy' for not reopening House
President disputes warnings from US Capitol physician and says it is safe for Senate to return to the building next week
Coronavirus live news: Dr Fauci blocked from testifying on US response
The White House says it would be ‘counterproductive’ to allow expert to testify before Congress, as Trump hopes for fewer than 100,000 dead and testing row continues in UK
Coronavirus US live: Trump repeats attacks on press as deaths continue to mount https://t.co/kTIMKUTcNn
OpenCoronavirus US live: Trump repeats attacks on press as deaths continue to mount
The president was subdued but stuck to usual talking points at Monday briefing; US cases continue to creep toward 1m
China bristles at Australia's call for investigation into coronavirus origin
Beijing warns relationship could be damaged ‘beyond repair’ after Australian prime minister Scott Morrison cites ‘extraordinary’ impact of Covid-19
RT @chesaboudin: Feeling very thankful that, so far, we've avoided an outbreak in SF jails.
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Listening to our amazing jail medical team and implementing these best practice public health policies. We reduced the jail population by more than 40% and saved lives.
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OpenCOVID-19 in Prisons and Jails in the United States
This Viewpoint describes the importance of minimizing COVID-19 transmission in prisons and jails and details policies and programs for doing so.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says remdesivir coronavirus trial results show that the mortality rate trended "towards being better" with patients who took the drug, though the WHO says it's too early to comment https://t.co/v1DEdDPtR7 https://t.co/yhmU0xD2D0
OpenCoronavirus pandemic in the US
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted nearly every facet of American life. Follow here for the latest news.
Donald Trump accuses WHO of 'misleading' US over coronavirus – video
'We're coming up with a very distinct recommendation,' Trump said. 'We're not happy with it.'