Nations feel economic pressures to loosen virus rules
The decisions are complicated because each nation is on its own coronavirus arc, with some places seeing increasing daily levels of deaths or infections while others are stabilizing.
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Fears of ‘Wild West’ as COVID-19 blood tests hit the market
More than 70 companies have signed up to sell so-called antibody tests in recent weeks, according to U.S. regulators. The rapid tests typically use a finger-prick of blood on a test strip.
Hoosiers fostering dogs in record numbers amid pandemic
Shelters report large increases in the number of four-legged fosters since stay-at-home orders took effect—and while humans are advised to practice social distancing, dogs, well, they don’t know what that means.
OPEC, oil nations agree to nearly 10M barrel cut amid virus
OPEC, Russia and other oil-producing nations on Sunday finalized an unprecedented production cut in hopes of boosting crashing prices amid the coronavirus pandemic and a price war, officials said.
Some doctors moving away from ventilators for virus patients
Some hospitals have reported unusually high death rates for coronavirus patients on ventilators, and some doctors worry that the machines could be harming certain patients.
Fauci says parts of U.S. could open next month
He says a “rolling re-entry” will be required based on the status of the new coronavirus pandemic in various parts of the country.
Winnebago plans to begin reopening Indiana RV plants in May
Winnebago and other RV manufacturers temporarily idled their manufacturing plants last month after stay-at-home orders were issued in Indiana and other states where RVs are produced.
Global pact to contain oil price crash takes shape
The deal paves the way for cuts that experts estimate could reach 15 million barrels a day. Such a move would be unprecedented both in its size and the number of participating countries, many of whom have long been bitter rivals in the energy industry.
Consumer prices slump 0.4% as virus puts chill on spending
Consumer prices saw their largest monthly decline in five years, revealing the downward pressure that the coronavirus pandemic is exerting on the cost of gasoline, airfares, hotel rooms and other goods and services.
U.S. gig workers, self-employed face delays in jobless aid
A whole new category of people—gig workers, independent contractors and self-employed people—were extended unemployment aid during the pandemic. Yet most states are still updating their systems to process these applications.
White House says no ‘surprise’ billing for COVID-19 patients
Hospitals taking money from the $2 trillion stimulus bill will have to agree not to send “surprise” medical bills to patients treated for COVID-19, the White House said Thursday.
Wiped out of toilet paper? Here’s why
millions of people have been panicking about their household supply. Store shelves have been emptied. Amazon is often out of stock. And social media is bursting with jokes and pleas for a roll or two.
Federal Reserve rolls out $2.3T plan to buttress cities, businesses
The Fed said Thursday that it is activating a Main Street Business Lending Program authorized by the CARES Act, the largest economic relief package ever passed by Congress.
Rural Indiana virus worry: ‘What more could I have done?’
Decatur County and two other counties in southeast Indiana have among the highest per-capita infection rates in the country, topping the Seattle area and some counties near hard-hit Detroit.
Former Purdue President Steven Beering dies at 87
Under Beering’s 18-year-tenure, Purdue University grew its liberal arts programs, promoted diversity and added 20 major buildings. Enrollment of international students grew threefold to become the largest at any public university.
CDC weighs loosening guidelines for some exposed to virus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering changing its guidelines for self-isolation to make it easier for those who have been exposed to someone with the coronavirus to return to work if they are asymptomatic.
Wall Street rally fizzles as oil prices suddenly plunge
The Dow Jones industrial average closed the day with a 26-point loss after losing an earlier gain of 937 points.
After virus fades, service industries might be changed forever
The pandemic is almost sure to leave a mark on the way people work, shop and socialize, perhaps permanently shifting the way many industries operate.
Dow skyrockets 1,627 points on signs new virus deaths could be slowing
A worldwide rally gained steam on Wall Street on Monday, propelling major indexes up more than 7%, as traders cheered glimmers of hope that the deadliness of the coronavirus outbreak could be slowing in some of the hardest-hit areas.
IndyCar planning new October race on IMS road course
The added stop at Indianapolis, called the Harvest GP, would be the third trip to the speedway in one season for IndyCar.