(CNN)While President Donald Trump's May 1 deadline to reopen parts of the economy looms, state and local government officials, along with public health experts, are calling for contact tracing teams to start tracking coronavirus positive patients to both contain the virus and start reopening some businesses.But with only two weeks to go, many parts of the country don't have contact tracing teams that are up to speed enough to reopen places, according to experts.Contact tracing is a widely used method in public health that relies on identifying every person who tests positive with an...…(CNN)While President Donald Trump's May 1 deadline to reopen parts of the economy looms, state and local government officials, along with public health experts, are calling for contact tracing teams to start tracking coronavirus positive patients to both contain the virus and start reopening some businesses.But with only two weeks to go, many parts of the country don't have contact tracing teams that are up to speed enough to reopen places, according to experts.Contact tracing is a widely used method in public health that relies on identifying every person who tests positive with an...WW…

By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — When President Donald Trump for “opening up America again” last week, of businesses and institutions that could reopen were restaurants, movie theaters and places of worship – so long as they adhered to strict social distancing protocols. Tucked near the bottom of the list, right above a warning that bars should stay closed, was a curious inclusion: gyms.While an integral part of many Americans’ routines, gyms and fitness clubs would seem to present a particular risk for contact spread of a contagious virus. Filled with people sweating and...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — When President Donald Trump for “opening up America again” last week, of businesses and institutions that could reopen were restaurants, movie theaters and places of worship – so long as they adhered to strict social distancing protocols. Tucked near the bottom of the list, right above a warning that bars should stay closed, was a curious inclusion: gyms.While an integral part of many Americans’ routines, gyms and fitness clubs would seem to present a particular risk for contact spread of a contagious virus. Filled with people sweating and...WW…

Washington (CNN) is open to some negotiation on his $1.9 trillion , a senior administration official told CNN, but the $600 billion counterproposal announced by Sunday is "not going to scratch the itch."The White House is specifically open to considering scaling down stimulus checks for families making more than $150,000 per year, the official said, but the administration is not considering cutting off months of unemployment insurance access or money going to schools. The official told CNN that if the Republican counterproposal moved forward, lawmakers would have to return to negotiating...…Washington (CNN) is open to some negotiation on his $1.9 trillion , a senior administration official told CNN, but the $600 billion counterproposal announced by Sunday is "not going to scratch the itch."The White House is specifically open to considering scaling down stimulus checks for families making more than $150,000 per year, the official said, but the administration is not considering cutting off months of unemployment insurance access or money going to schools. The official told CNN that if the Republican counterproposal moved forward, lawmakers would have to return to negotiating...WW…

(CNN)Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler, the Republican incumbent, conceded to Democratic Sen.-elect Raphael Warnock on Thursday -- two days after Election Day and CNN and after several other news organizations .Loeffler thanked her supporters in a video and said she had called Warnock to offer her congratulations. She also promised that she would still be politically active."I fully intend to stay in this fight for freedom, for our values and for the future of this great country," Loeffler said.It took some time for Loeffler to get to this place. Her defeat was evident on election night as she...…(CNN)Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler, the Republican incumbent, conceded to Democratic Sen.-elect Raphael Warnock on Thursday -- two days after Election Day and CNN and after several other news organizations .Loeffler thanked her supporters in a video and said she had called Warnock to offer her congratulations. She also promised that she would still be politically active."I fully intend to stay in this fight for freedom, for our values and for the future of this great country," Loeffler said.It took some time for Loeffler to get to this place. Her defeat was evident on election night as she...WW…

Atlanta (CNN)All eyes are on Georgia as the state begins early voting on Monday for two Senate runoff elections that will determine control of the US Senate.But there will be fewer early voting sites available in some parts of the state than there were for the November general elections, which has upset voting rights and advocacy groups in the state who say the changes will lead to longer lines, longer wait times and more barriers -- especially for voters of color. Democrats Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock are challenging incumbent GOP Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler,...…Atlanta (CNN)All eyes are on Georgia as the state begins early voting on Monday for two Senate runoff elections that will determine control of the US Senate.But there will be fewer early voting sites available in some parts of the state than there were for the November general elections, which has upset voting rights and advocacy groups in the state who say the changes will lead to longer lines, longer wait times and more barriers -- especially for voters of color. Democrats Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock are challenging incumbent GOP Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler,...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The homeowner in Duluth, Georgia, opened her screen door and softly said, “I’m not good at English.” The two volunteers, clutching clipboards and political fliers, were on the Korean woman’s porch to talk about the January 5 Senate runoffs.“I speak some Korean,” said Grace Pai, in Korean. “It’s terrible,” Pai added in broken Korean. Pai explained how she and her fellow volunteer, Syed Hussain, were canvassing houses for the Asian American Advocacy Fund to talk to Asian American voters for Democratic challengers in the runoffs.“My mother...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The homeowner in Duluth, Georgia, opened her screen door and softly said, “I’m not good at English.” The two volunteers, clutching clipboards and political fliers, were on the Korean woman’s porch to talk about the January 5 Senate runoffs.“I speak some Korean,” said Grace Pai, in Korean. “It’s terrible,” Pai added in broken Korean. Pai explained how she and her fellow volunteer, Syed Hussain, were canvassing houses for the Asian American Advocacy Fund to talk to Asian American voters for Democratic challengers in the runoffs.“My mother...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Georgia Republican Sen. David Perdue has declined an invitation to debate Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff ahead of the January runoff election for his seat, CNN has learned, and will instead be represented by an empty podium.Perdue declined an invitation to participate in a December 6 debate with his Democratic rival, said MaryLynn Ryan, the chair of the Atlanta Press Club, which is hosting two separate debates for both Senate runoffs.Ossoff’s campaign told CNN they have accepted the Press Club’s invitation, with Ossoff tweeting Sunday,...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Georgia Republican Sen. David Perdue has declined an invitation to debate Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff ahead of the January runoff election for his seat, CNN has learned, and will instead be represented by an empty podium.Perdue declined an invitation to participate in a December 6 debate with his Democratic rival, said MaryLynn Ryan, the chair of the Atlanta Press Club, which is hosting two separate debates for both Senate runoffs.Ossoff’s campaign told CNN they have accepted the Press Club’s invitation, with Ossoff tweeting Sunday,...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Supreme Court told election officials across the state on Thursday – a week before the deadline to mail ballots – that they can’t mail out absentee ballots until the court decides whether to add the Green Party’s presidential ticket to the ballot.The September 17 deadline for when the 1,850 municipal clerks need to mail out absentee ballots to Wisconsin voters who asked for one is set in state law.The 4-3 decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court was split among partisan lines, with all four conservative justices agreeing that the process of...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Supreme Court told election officials across the state on Thursday – a week before the deadline to mail ballots – that they can’t mail out absentee ballots until the court decides whether to add the Green Party’s presidential ticket to the ballot.The September 17 deadline for when the 1,850 municipal clerks need to mail out absentee ballots to Wisconsin voters who asked for one is set in state law.The 4-3 decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court was split among partisan lines, with all four conservative justices agreeing that the process of...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Some of President loyal supporters are becoming well-practiced in the art of forgiveness, saying they are drawn to his record and willing to overlook his rhetoric.“I think his personality is hard to deal with, his way of handling people is difficult,” said Karen Deeter, a Florida retiree who moved here from Illinois. “He’s not a politician, but he’s gotten some things done.”After one of the most controversial weeks of his presidency, as the nation navigates the interwoven crisis of , a and a still-flaring , signs of his reelection are...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Some of President loyal supporters are becoming well-practiced in the art of forgiveness, saying they are drawn to his record and willing to overlook his rhetoric.“I think his personality is hard to deal with, his way of handling people is difficult,” said Karen Deeter, a Florida retiree who moved here from Illinois. “He’s not a politician, but he’s gotten some things done.”After one of the most controversial weeks of his presidency, as the nation navigates the interwoven crisis of , a and a still-flaring , signs of his reelection are...WW…