Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Rudy Giuliani urges Andrew Cuomo to lift hydroxychloroquine restrictions for coronavirus
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has come under increased pressure to lift his executive order prohibiting pharmacists from dispensing the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine outside a hospital or inpatient setting to treat the novel coronavirus. Published April 5, 2020
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis urges state’s 5.7M residents to wear facial masks in public
Nobody would accuse Colorado Gov. Jared Polis of being a fashion icon, but he's hoping to set a new statewide trend by urging Coloradans to start wearing facial masks. The governor donned a colorful cloth face mask festooned with state logos at the end of his Friday press conference as he asked the state's 5.7 million residents to wear non-medical facial coverings when they leave home to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Published April 4, 2020
FDA gives emergency authorization to first coronavirus antibody test
The Food and Drug Administration has issued its first emergency-use authorization for a rapid blood test to detect antibodies against COVID-19 circulating in the bloodstream of those who have recovered from the illness. Published April 3, 2020
David Bernhardt halts prison labor in national parks
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt on Thursday called a halt to the use of prison labor in the national parks after a federal investigation found inmates obtained knives and other contraband after working unsupervised at a campground. Published April 2, 2020
FDA relaxes donation guidelines for gay men as nation’s blood supply dwindles
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration issued Thursday revised blood-donation guidelines that relax the waiting period for sexually active gay men, citing "the significant shortage in the supply of blood" created by the novel coronavirus crisis. Published April 2, 2020
Hydroxychloroquine rated ‘most effective therapy’ by doctors for coronavirus: Global survey
An international poll of more than 6,000 doctors released Thursday found that the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine was the most highly rated treatment for the novel coronavirus. Published April 2, 2020
‘Historic figure’: Gingrich predicts Trump will be hailed for defeating virus, rescuing economy
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich predicted Thursday that President Trump would be remembered by future generations as a "historic figure" for his response to the coronavirus crisis. Published April 2, 2020
Hydroxychloroquine, malaria drug, ignites coronavirus treatment debate
A 65-year-old drug used mainly for treating malaria has suddenly become the world's most hotly debated pharmaceutical, thanks to the novel coronavirus and President Trump. Published April 1, 2020
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer changes course, asks feds for Trump-touted drugs
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked the federal government for hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, days after her administration came under criticism for a statewide crackdown on the drugs touted by President Trump for the novel coronavirus. Published April 1, 2020
Carmen Best, Seattle police chief,: report ‘racist name-calling’ to 911
Police across the nation have their hands full dealing with coronavirus pandemic, but in Seattle, Police Chief Carmen Best wants cops to investigate reports of "racist name-calling." Published March 31, 2020
Idaho law bans transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports
Idaho state Rep. Barbara Ehardt played basketball at Idaho State University and went on to coach on Division I women's teams, but her career might have been over before it started if she had been forced to compete against transgender athletes. Published March 31, 2020
Lindsey Graham calls on China to shut down ‘absolutely disgusting’ wet markets
Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Republican, on Tuesday called for China to shutter its "gross" wet markets, threatening to leverage U.S. trade unless the communist government moves to prevent the spread of deadly viruses originating in such venues. Published March 31, 2020
EPA warns to flush toilet paper only as hoarding takes toll on sewer systems
The frantic coronavirus-spurred run on the nation's toilet paper supply has begun to take its toll on America's sewage systems. Published March 30, 2020
FDA gives emergency approval for antimalarial drugs in treating coronavirus patients
Former coronavirus patients like actor Daniel Dae Kim swear by it, but even after receiving emergency FDA approval, the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine still has an image problem on the left after being touted by President Trump. Published March 30, 2020
Florida, Texas seek to keep New York residents from spreading coronavirus
Gothamites seek to escape from New York are increasingly running into resistance from federal officials and governors worried about the out-of-staters bringing the coronavirus with them. Published March 29, 2020
Kate Brown Oregon coronavirus ad campaign: ‘Don’t accidentally kill someone’
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown isn't pulling any punches with her state's newly launched coronavirus public-awareness campaign promoting social distancing. Published March 29, 2020
Chuck Todd asks Joe Biden: ‘Do you feel a little bit frustrated and powerless’?
In an interview Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press," host Chuck Todd asked former Vice President Joseph R. Biden: "Do you feel a little bit frustrated and powerless right now?" Published March 29, 2020
Larry Kudlow: Coronavirus economic fallout to last weeks or months — ‘hopefully weeks’
National Economic Council director Larry Kudlow said Sunday the economic fallout from the U.S. coronavirus crisis could last weeks or months, warning that he "can't wave a magic wand" to repair the financial damage. Published March 29, 2020
Larry Hogan, Maryland governor: D.C. metro area will look ‘a lot more like New York’ by Easter
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Sunday he doubts the state will be able to loosen its coronavirus restrictions in the next two weeks, saying the Maryland-D.C.-Virginia area at that point will be "looking a lot more like New York." Published March 29, 2020
Jake Tapper grills Bill de Blasio as ‘go about your lives’ coronavirus calls haunt NYC mayor
For weeks, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio encouraged New Yorkers to "go about your lives" as fears of the novel coronavirus spread, advice that has come back to haunt him as the pandemic takes a deadly toll on the Big Apple. Published March 29, 2020
