Tag: Coronavirus
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What are the arguments for and against universal or mass COVID-19 testing before the economy can reopen?
Testing before reopening the economy has emerged as one of the major areas of debate around when states should end COVID-related stay-at-home orders. Proponents of universal or mass testing for COVID-19 before the economy can reopen argue universal testing is necessary to avoid a second wave and that universal testing will increase confidence among the…
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Coronavirus Daily Update: May 13th, 2020
As part of Ballotpedia’s coverage on the coronavirus pandemic, we are compiling a daily summary of major changes in the world of politics, government, and elections happening each day. Here is the summary of changes for May 13, 2020. State stay-at-home orders Read more: States with lockdown and stay-at-home orders in response to the coronavirus…
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Federal Judge issues order regarding inmate releases at federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut
On May 12, 2020, U.S. District Court Judge Michael Shea for the District of Connecticut issued an order directing officials at the federal prison in Danbury to identify inmates with health conditions that make them vulnerable to the coronavirus and to provide a list to the court in about 13 days. The order follows a…
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Coronavirus Daily Updates: May 12th, 2020
As part of Ballotpedia’s coverage on the coronavirus pandemic, we are compiling a daily summary of major changes in the world of politics, government, and elections happening each day. Here is the summary of changes for May 12, 2020. State stay-at-home orders Read more: States with lockdown and stay-at-home orders in response to the coronavirus…
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Sen. Lamar Alexander to self-quarantine after staff member tests positive for coronavirus
On Sunday, May 10, Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) announced he would self-quarantine for 14 days after a member of his staff tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Instead of returning to D.C., Alexander will work remotely from Tennessee. He chairs the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. Ballotpedia tracks politicians…
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Louisiana to lift stay-at-home order, reopen select businesses on May 15
Yesterday, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) unveiled the “Roadmap to a Resilient Louisiana” reopening plan, the first phase of which is set to take effect on May 15, 2020. Under the plan, the following businesses will be permitted to reopen at 25% capacity at that time: gyms and fitness centers; barber shops and hair/nail…
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Coronavirus Daily Update: May 11th, 2020
As part of Ballotpedia’s coverage on the coronavirus pandemic, we are compiling a daily summary of major changes in the world of politics, government, and elections happening each day. Here is the summary of changes for May 11, 2020. State stay-at-home orders Read more: States with lockdown and stay-at-home orders in response to the coronavirus…
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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker to self-quarantine after staff member tests positive for coronavirus
On May, 11, 2020, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) announced that he and members of his office would self-quarantine after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 last week. All senior members of Pritzker’s staff have tested negative for the virus. Pritzker received a test Sunday, May 10, which also came back negative. Ballotpedia tracks…