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Health Insurance Premiums May Rise Due To COVID-19
Covered California say the spike is likely because one one planned for the pandemic.
OpenTable Will Take Grocery, Retail Coronavirus Shopping Reservations
The dinner reservation platform is expanding its platform to enable users to reserve times for grocery and retail shopping as well as take-out order pickups.
US Healthcare May Face Financial Crisis In Coronavirus Aftermath
At the same time credit ratings have turned negative, hospitals are facing mushrooming overtime costs and prices for supplies.
Australia, Netherlands Test Vaccine That May Protect Against COVID-19
BCG may train the body to fight more than tuberculosis. Healthcare workers in Netherlands and Australia to participate in studies.
Trump To Force GM To Make Ventilators
Trump had been resisting the invocation of the Defense Production Act but said negotiations with GM were just taking too long.
Disneyland, Disney World Closed Indefinitely Amid COVID-19 Spread
The theme parks had been scheduled to reopen next week.
4 dead, 138 Ill Aboard MS Zaandam Off Coast Of Panama
Holland America said healthy passengers from the Zaandam are being transferred to the Rotterdam.
Trump Signs $2.2 Trillion COVID-19 Stimulus
The measure was signed just hours after the House gave it final approval on a voice vote.
IMF Says Global Recession Is Underway, Worse Than 2009
She said the IMF will need $2.5 trillion to help emerging markets.
Trump Says GM Won't Meet Ventilator Need Despite Promises
The administration is balking at the $1 billion cost of GM's price tag.
Biden Says Trump Blew Coronavirus Response
“In recent days, there’s been talk that we have to choose between public health and our economy. That’s not just a false choice. It’s a dangerous one” -- Biden
What's Worse, Letting Coronavirus Spread Unabated Or Pausing Economy?
Trump wants to lift guidelines that have stalled the U.S. economy.
US Grand Juries Indict Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
The indictments accuse Maduro of conspiring with FARC to flood the U.S. with cocaine.
Fed Chair Powell Says US May Already Be In Recession
Powell said the first order of business is to get the spread of COVID-19 under control.
WHO Tells Governments: Stop Wasting Time
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says with infections still low in 150 countries, action should be taken now to blunt the spread.
Congress Stalls $2 Trillion Senate Stimulus Plan
GOP senators objecting to expanded unemployment coverage, fearing it would encourage people not to work.
Gilead Asks FDA To Drop Orphan Drug Designation For COVID-19 Treatment
The designation would have given Gilead a monopoly for seven years along with significant tax benefits.
Trade War May Have Weakened US Coronavirus Response
A coalition may be needed between the U.S. and China to fight the pandemic.
Aetna Waives Cost Sharing, Co-Pays For COVID-19 Hospital Stays
The company also is waiving authorization requests to expedite admissions.
More Americans Following Coronavirus Warnings, Guidelines
Gallup noted a 50% increase among Americans avoiding public spaces and even small gatherings.
