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Today's coronavirus update

Berry Craig
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EDITOR'S NOTE: Overwhelmed by the flood of news stories and commentary about the coronavirus pandemic? Who isn't? For the duration of the crisis, we're going to add two features to the website, "COVID-19 News" and a regular roundup of breaking news stories. Most of our coverage will focus on how the pandemic is affecting Kentuckians, especially union members and their families. We will regularly update "COVID 19 News" at the top of the page.

AFL-CIO Press Clips: AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Bloomberg TV

Lexington Herald-Leader: Prestigious medical journal says Trump must be voted out due to coronavirus response

Lexington Herald-Leader: 199 new Kentucky coronavirus cases. Beshear moves up gatherings of 10 to May 22.

Huffington Post: Meatpacking Plants Turn To Trump For Backup Against Lawsuits

New York Times: Changing Subject Amid a Pandemic, Trump Turns to an Old Ploy: Blame Obama

New York Times: DeVos Funnels Coronavirus Relief Funds to Favored Private and Religious Schools

Washington Post: Rick Bright’s testimony confirms our worst fears

Washington Post: Places without social distancing have 35 times more potential coronavirus spread, study finds