VOA News By William Gallo SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – President Donald Trump has sent a personal letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, offering U.S. help amid the coronavirus pandemic, the first known contact between the two leaders in months. The letter shows the continued “special and firm” relationship between Kim and Trump, according to […]readmore
VOA News By Ken Bredemeier WASHINGTON – The U.S. Congress is moving toward passage of a massive $1.8 trillion economic aid package to send money to most Americans and many businesses that have been severely impacted by the deadly coronavirus. Aside from the obvious impact of the public health crisis, perhaps two million or more U.S. citizens have been laid off from work as thousands of schools, national businesses and […]readmore
VOA News By Margaret Besheer NEW YORK – With 8.6 million residents cooped up at home indefinitely, New York City’s health department has offered graphic guidance on safe sex practices during the coronavirus pandemic. “You are your safest sex partner,” the 2-page document says. It then encourages individuals to wash their hands and any pleasure devices […]readmore
VOA News By Steve Herman WHITE HOUSE – The United States is moving to further isolate itself from the world amid the global coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico will close to nonessential travelers from midnight on Saturday. «All of those measures that we’re putting in place will protect the health […]readmore
VOA News By Ardita Dunellari As major cities in the United States and around the world roll out strict measures to control the spread of coronavirus, public health experts warn that a couple of weeks of self-isolation will not solve the problem and say the public needs to prepare for extended restrictions in response to the […]readmore
VOA News By Elizabeth Lee LOS ANGELES – California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an order Thursday night for all residents in the most populous state in the U.S. to stay home until further notice. In Los Angeles, a city infamous for its congested roads, traffic is now light. Playgrounds are empty, and restaurants are only open […]readmore
By VOA News The U.S. has extended the deadline for the 2020 census count by two weeks in response to the coronavirus pandemic, just days after the government suspended census field operations for two weeks as well. The decennial counting of everyone in the U.S. helps determine congressional representation in the 50 U.S. states, and it […]readmore
VOA News By Deborah Block ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – Restaurant owner Jim Nicopoulos stands behind the carryout counter waiting on customer Jose Telorio at Primo Restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia. He’s usually in the dining area shaking hands with customers or hugging those he’s known for years. Now, he hopes his regulars will keep his business going a […]readmore