Bringing America Back is an ABC News feature that highlights the day's top stories in economic recovery and medical preparedness amid the coronavirus pandemic. These stories delve into the key steps America is taking -- or needs to take. Stay on top of the latest developments regarding states' social distancing measures, advancements in the treatment of COVID-19 and more.
New cleaning protocols. Employee temperature checks. Color-coding on floors to maintain social distancing. Those are just some of the measures that may come into play as COVID-19 helps shape the next evolution of the office.
It took a full month and the help of more than 30 Chinese diplomats, influential private citizens, and American officials for 100,000 coronavirus antibody test kits to make their way from Suzhou, China, to New York City. The tale is emblematic of the delays and confusion in acquiring and administering antibody tests without a national plan, experts warn.
"There's a lot of talk about getting back to normal after COVID-19, but there's a range of issues where getting back to normal isn't desirable," Leo Beletsky, a professor of law and health sciences at Northeastern University, told ABC News. For public health experts, challenges include a chronically ill populace, income disparities, and the effects of structural racism.
A triple antiviral therapy may be effective in treating patients with mild to moderate cases of COVID-19 early, researchers in Hong Kong have found. The three drugs -- ribavirin, lopinavir-ritonavir and Interferon beta 1b -- are already approved to treat other illnesses and didn't have any significant negative side effects. Meanwhile, as researchers race to develop antibody treatments and vaccines to fight the virus, Johnson & Johnson's chief scientific officer told ABC News chief anchor George Stephanopoulos it's unlikely the coronavirus will be eradicated without a vaccine.
There hasn't been any NCAA basketball since the current season was canceled on March 12 -- but the recruiting process is still underway for the 2021 class, with coaches relying on old video and platforms like Zoom to scope out prospective recruits.
About 140 million Americans are expected to receive an emergency coronavirus economic relief payment. Through opportunities like #PledgeMyStimulus and 10Give10, here's a look at how people are giving some or all of their $1,200 check to others.
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