German leader declares “first phase” coronavirus victory and eases lockdown. 33 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit. No one in New York can be evicted for not paying rent until August 20. Antibody tests are available on the market but experts warn they can lead to false positives.

The White House will wind down the coronavirus task force in coming weeks. At least 90,000 health care workers infected with coronavirus around the world. Study finds blood thinners may help patients with severe Covid-19 infections. Uber is laying off 3,700 as rides plummet due to COVID-19.

Potential coronavirus vaccine tested in Germany could supply “many millions” by end of year. UK’s leading scientific adviser on coronavirus resigns after breaking lockdown rules he helped shape. Gold’s Gym files for bankruptcy after blow from coronavirus pandemic. Female gondoliers in Venice deliver food to elderly amid coronavirus lockdown.

COVID-19 vaccine hunt heats up globally, still no guarantee. Senate returns to Capitol amid pandemic as House stays away. Carnival to resume some cruises on August 1st.  European Commission pledges 1 billion euros for coronavirus global response.

Nurses holding May Day protests nationwide demanding Personal Protective Equipment. World Health Organization wants invite to China’s investigation into virus origins. Trump hoping for lightning-fast vaccine via “Operation Warp Speed”. Nvidia’s chief scientist designs a cheap ventilator to help fight COVID-19

NYC subways to close during overnight hours. Rural Texas hospitals and clinics on brink of closure. Dutch gamble on limited “intelligent lockdown” to control virus. U.S. intel community says coronavirus “not manmade or genetically modified”.

U.S. death toll nears 60,000 as labs race for a vaccine. Quest Diagnostics is selling coronavirus antibody tests directly to consumers. Critical study of Gilead’s Covid-19 drug shows patients are responding to treatment. Study suggests men and women at equal risk of COVID-19 infection, but men fare much worse.

In coronavirus battle, scientists have teamed up with billionaires for COVID-19 ‘Manhattan Project. President Trump Asked If “Light inside the Body” Could Cure COVID-19 — and a Company Wants to Give It a Try. A Ticking Time Bomb’: Advocates Warn COVID-19 Is Spreading Rapidly Behind Bars. NFL to hold 2021 draft in Cleveland from April...

New York hospitals are studying a common heartburn drug as treatment for Covid-19. Iowa takes first steps to relax COVID-19 restrictions Monday. Boris Johnson returns to face growing virus divisions in UK. CDC beginning COVID-19 antibody survey in Georgia counties.

8 In 10 Americans Support COVID-19 Shutdown, Kaiser Health Poll Finds. Navajo Nation Sees High Rate Of COVID-19 And Contact Tracing Is A Challenge. World leaders launch WHO plan to curb COVID-19, U.S. not involved. Dyson Covid-19 ventilators are ‘no longer required’.