Health Care March 2020

Coping With Virus (Mis)information Overload

From honest mistakes to deliberate attempts to mislead, incorrect information about COVID-19 have been circulating. The following offers guidance how to tell fact from fiction.

Administration March 2020

‘Things Are Going To Get Worse…’

The Surgeon General on COVID-19: “Things are going to get worse before they get better.” Congress and the White House are struggling to complete the economic rescue package.

Financing March 2020

Fed To Buy Government Debt To Aid Economy

The Federal Reserve said it would buy as much government debt as it judges as needed to aid the U.S. economy. It is also going to be lending to businesses, as well as local governments.

Global March 2020

Parents Turn Teachers Amid Virus

The novel coronavirus pandemic has forced parents to become teachers to their children, juggling their jobs with finding ways to implement and supplement school requirements.

Health Care March 2020

Major Updates On Coronavirus

President Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act, suspended interest on federally owned student loans and closed U.S.-Mexico border. SAT requirements will not be enforced.

Health Care March 2020

New York Locks Down Against The Virus

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered residents to stay home, directed workers of nonessential businesses to stay home and banned gatherings throughout the state.

Financing March 2020

Income Tax Filing Deadline Moved To July 15

Normally, Tax Day is April 15. However, the treasury secretary announced that Tax Day has been moved this year to July 15.

Health Care March 2020

All Californians Ordered To Stay Home

The governor of California has ordered that all Californians stay home indefinitely. On Capital Hill a $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package is being drafted.

Health Care March 2020

UVA Health Has Developed Test For COVID-19

COVID-19 testing is available through the University of Virginia health system. The university said it is one of a few institutions that have developed their own test for COVID-19.

Health Care March 2020

States Suspending Standardized Tests

Several states including Texas and Washington state are canceling standardized tests for this year in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Georgia is suspending the testing.

Technology March 2020

Ethics And Technology In The Classroom

Schools across the U.S. have been trying to utilize more technology in the classroom. But how does bringing more technology into the classroom impact ethics in the classroom?

Health Care March 2020

COVID-19 Updates In Spanish Is A Mixed Bag In US

Finding updates in Spanish on the coronavirus can vary from state to state and city to city with some offer bilingual press conferences and others not posting updates online in Spanish.