Military recruiting struggles as enlistment stations close
WASHINGTON — Marine Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Meyer does his best recruiting face-to-face. He can look people in the eye, read their body language and get insight into whether they would…
Competition for supplies sharpening as pandemic worsens
NEW YORK — Scarce supplies of medical equipment are leading to growing competition within the U.S. and among nations, in what one French politician called a “worldwide treasure hunt.” The…
Some states receive masks with dry rot, broken ventilators
Some states and cities that have been shipped masks, gloves, ventilators and other essential equipment from the nation’s medical stockpile to fight the coronavirus have gotten an unwelcome surprise: the…
Hawaii: Delay international military drill over virus
Hawaii’s governor says he will ask the U.S. military to postpone the world’s largest maritime exercises because of the coronavirus pandemic By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press April 4, 2020, 3:14…
Some states receive masks with dry rot, broken ventilators
Some states and cities that have been shipped masks, gloves, ventilators and other essential equipment from the nation’s medical stockpile to fight the coronavirus have gotten an unwelcome surprise: the…
Pinched by shutdown orders, Hobby Lobby closes stores
Hobby Lobby says the ongoing threat of the coronavirus has forced it to close its stores until further notice April 4, 2020, 12:16 AM 3 min read 3 min read…
‘Disaster’ feared if sick moved to California nursing homes
A California directive that could open the way for some patients sickened with COVID-19 to be sent from overburdened hospitals to nursing homes is being criticized by industry officials who…
Dog food delivered to western Alaska amid virus concerns
Two animal welfare groups combined to have 8,000 pounds of dog food delivered to southwest Alaska By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press April 3, 2020, 11:06 PM 3 min read ANCHORAGE,…
Face masks recommended, though Trump says he won’t wear one
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his administration is encouraging many Americans to wear face masks in public, though he stresses that the recommendation is optional and is conceding that…
White House: CDC to recommend Americans cover faces when outside, Trump calls it 'voluntary'
White House: CDC to recommend Americans cover faces when outside, Trump calls it ‘voluntary’ Source link
As Africa locks down, some deliveries of aid are threatened
More than half of Africa’s 54 countries have closed their land, air and sea borders, while fears rise that the coronavirus-related restrictions are delaying access to critical aid By CARA…
Insurance marketplaces offer help with coronavirus job cuts
More than a million people could swamp the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplaces in the coming months as employers lay off staff during the coronavirus pandemic By TOM MURPHY…