Coronavirus Weekly: U.S. States Ease Lockdowns, Pandemic May Last 2 Years

For today's top coronavirus headlines, check out our virus tracker here: https://trib.al/VfJu6Uv


On this week’s Covid-19 wrap (May 1):
•Inside Iceland’s crazy plan to stop the virus by testing everyone
•Here’s what the recession actually means for you
•Apple and Google have a plan to stop the spread of Covid-19
•See how the lockdown is improving air quality in Nepal


Use the time codes below to skip around, submit questions and interact with our polls.


0:33 - Meet the delivery people risking their health to bring New Yorkers food
2:37 - Go inside Iceland’s crazy plan to stop the coronavirus by testing everyone

6:01 - These photos show the dystopian world of Wuhan, China after lockdown

6:36 - Vote in our poll: How often are you ordering delivery?

6:48 - Medical studies are being pumped out faster than ever before in the age of Covid-19. So, how do you know what you can trust? Bloomberg health reporter Drew Armstrong gives us answers.

10:09 - Send our experts your questions about the virus
10:20 - Captain Tom Moore, the veteran who raised £29 million for UK medical workers, has received over 120,000 birthday cards from around the world to mark his 100th birthday
10:37 - Here’s how to properly wear and discard of your gloves

13:27 - Health-care workers at New York-Presbyterian Queens sing ‘Ain't No Mountain High Enough’ to lift each other up
13:45 - Apple and Google are working together to track Covid-19 cases via your smartphone. Bloomberg tech editor Nate Lanxon explains why critics are skeptical

16:43 - The Himalayas are more splendorous than ever as Nepal's lockdown has led to improved air quality (and better views)

18:58 - The "mini hole" that opened in the ozone over the Arctic has now closed
19:10 – SNEAK PEEK: Watch our new video on why U.S. hospitals are in critical condition: https://trib.al/diQbYxd

19:45 - Bloomberg markets reporter Sarah Ponczek explains what it actually means to be in a recession

22:25 - Millions of Americans continue to file for unemployment

23:00 - What stories do you want to see us cover next week? Tell us in the comments using #QTCovid19


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