Governors take steps to reopen as anti-lockdown protests continue; Bagpipe-playing fireman brings moment of peace in fight against coronavirus Source
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A criminal past means no Paycheck Protection Program loan
“It makes us feel like second-class citizens,” said one ex-convict who was denied federal aid for his cleaning business. Source
Coronavirus updates: New York aims to double testing capacity as death toll rises
More than 44,800 people have died due to COVID-19 in the United States, many of them in New York City. Source
Nurses protest unsafe conditions in front of White House
Nurses held photos of fellow RNs who have died from the coronavirus. Source
Coronavirus cases spike at Ohio prisons
The number of coronavirus cases has spiked to nearly 4,000 in the Ohio prison system, officials said. Source
FDA approves first at-home coronavirus test
The test kit costs $119 and is expected to be available for consumers in most states within weeks. Source
“Friends” cast joins All In Challenge to raise money for coronavirus relief
“Can’t wait to meet and hug you guys when this is all over,” cast member Jennifer Aniston posted on Instagram. Source
New York Governor Cuomo says state plans to double coronavirus testing in coming weeks
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says the state aims to double its coronavirus testing from 20,000 to 40,000. Cuomo said the state also wants to move to contact tracing for those who test positive. Watch his remarks. Source
Negative oil prices: What does that mean?
“It’s the worst oil price in history,” an expert says. But lower prices at the pump may not help Americans stuck at home. Source
Massachusetts ramps up contact tracing program
Massachusetts is hoping to flatten the curve by deploying “contact tracers,” detectives who track down and warn people who have been exposed to the coronavirus. Meg Oliver reports. Source