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Coronavirus latest: lockdown declared across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut – live Coronavirus latest: lockdown declared across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut – live
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Governor Andrew Cuomo announced wide-reaching measures to curb spread of coronavirusGovernor Andrew Cuomo announced wide-reaching measures to curb spread of coronavirus
As Maryland joined the growing list of state governments enacting mandatory business closures, many concerned about the potential social impact likened the crackdowns to a rarely used executive action known as ‘martial law.’
Not to be confused with the incorrect “Marshall Law” currently trending in the Twitterverse, martial law is a period of time in which portions, or all, of the United States are under the control of its military.
While every governor has the ability to declare it for their states, only the president (in this instance Donald Trump) can impose martial law at the national level.
It’s also important to note that current executive orders announcing statewide curfews or bans on public gatherings are not the same as a formal declaration of marital law, although the closest to that would be New York governor’s use of the state’s National Guard stave off the outbreak in city of New Rochelle, a hotbed of new cases.
Martial law, if enforced, wouldn’t be new, however. The last time martial law was declared anywhere in the US was nearly 60 years ago, in May 1961, when then Alabama governor John Patterson declared martial law to address what he called “outside agitators coming into [the state] to violate our laws and customs.”
Those outside agitators? Civil rights activists later known as Freedom Riders who peacefully protested racial segregation to legions of sanctioned mobs.
New York governor demands all first responders be provided masksNew York governor demands all first responders be provided masks
New York governor Andrew Cuomo has directed all local governments within the state to provide all first responders with masks in a press conference on Monday. Cuomo announced the measure as part of a host of new initiatives meant to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus.New York governor Andrew Cuomo has directed all local governments within the state to provide all first responders with masks in a press conference on Monday. Cuomo announced the measure as part of a host of new initiatives meant to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
In explaining the order, Cuomo cited the dangers posed to “police officers who are encountering people in all different circumstances.”In explaining the order, Cuomo cited the dangers posed to “police officers who are encountering people in all different circumstances.”
“All first responders are showing great courage getting up and going out and doing their job every day,” he said. “I want them to know that we understand the situation they are putting themselves in and that we’re providing the necessary precautions.”“All first responders are showing great courage getting up and going out and doing their job every day,” he said. “I want them to know that we understand the situation they are putting themselves in and that we’re providing the necessary precautions.”
In an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus, New York governor Andrew Cuomo today announced an unprecedented, multi-state initiative that will essentially shut down much of the north-east United States.In an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus, New York governor Andrew Cuomo today announced an unprecedented, multi-state initiative that will essentially shut down much of the north-east United States.
Beginning tonight at 8 p.m. ET, the states of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will institute mandatory closures of public institutions and place bans on large-scale events.Beginning tonight at 8 p.m. ET, the states of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will institute mandatory closures of public institutions and place bans on large-scale events.
So what does a total shutdown mean?So what does a total shutdown mean?
Crowd capacity is set to 50, meaning most ticketed events will be forced to cancel.Crowd capacity is set to 50, meaning most ticketed events will be forced to cancel.
Bars and restaurants will shift to takeout only to minimize crowds within businesses.Bars and restaurants will shift to takeout only to minimize crowds within businesses.
Public spaces like gyms, movie theaters, and even Broadway are ordered closed.Public spaces like gyms, movie theaters, and even Broadway are ordered closed.
Schools will remain closed.Schools will remain closed.
Groceries and other essential businesses will remain open but are subject to new restrictions on maximum capacity and items purchased per customer.Groceries and other essential businesses will remain open but are subject to new restrictions on maximum capacity and items purchased per customer.
President Trump has downplayed the coronavirus 19 timesPresident Trump has downplayed the coronavirus 19 times
According to the Washington Post, US President Donald Trump has downplayed the coronavirus a total of 19 times since the beginning of the year.According to the Washington Post, US President Donald Trump has downplayed the coronavirus a total of 19 times since the beginning of the year.
From the Post:From the Post:
The denials apparently begin as far back as January 22, when Trump first claimed to have the virus “totally under control,” and are as recent as Sunday, when he acknowledged to reporters the coronavirus is “very contagious.”The denials apparently begin as far back as January 22, when Trump first claimed to have the virus “totally under control,” and are as recent as Sunday, when he acknowledged to reporters the coronavirus is “very contagious.”
“It’s incredible. But it’s something that we have tremendous control over,” he said.“It’s incredible. But it’s something that we have tremendous control over,” he said.
The Post will update its running tally as the downplaying is likely to continue, despite a rapid increase in confirmed cases and deaths that have, so far, resulted in nearly a dozen major cities completely shutting down.The Post will update its running tally as the downplaying is likely to continue, despite a rapid increase in confirmed cases and deaths that have, so far, resulted in nearly a dozen major cities completely shutting down.
New York governor Andrew Cuomo has announced wide-reaching measures to curb the spread of coronavirus in the north-east United States.New York governor Andrew Cuomo has announced wide-reaching measures to curb the spread of coronavirus in the north-east United States.
The White House, exercising “an abundance of caution”, announced Monday it had cancelled its annual Easter Egg Roll. The Office of the First Lady cited the recent National Emergency declaration over the growing coronavirus outbreak.The White House, exercising “an abundance of caution”, announced Monday it had cancelled its annual Easter Egg Roll. The Office of the First Lady cited the recent National Emergency declaration over the growing coronavirus outbreak.
“The health and safety of all Americans must be the first priority, especially right now,” said US first lady Melania Trump in a statement announcing the cancellation.“The health and safety of all Americans must be the first priority, especially right now,” said US first lady Melania Trump in a statement announcing the cancellation.
The Easter Egg Roll is an annual tradition in which scores of political elite and lucky lottery winners are invited with their families to participate in activities celebrating the arrival of spring, including an egg race across the White House grounds, and book readings with the president.The Easter Egg Roll is an annual tradition in which scores of political elite and lucky lottery winners are invited with their families to participate in activities celebrating the arrival of spring, including an egg race across the White House grounds, and book readings with the president.
The tradition dates back to 1878 and the Rutherford B. Hayes administration.The tradition dates back to 1878 and the Rutherford B. Hayes administration.
“I deeply regret this cancellation, but we need to make difficult decisions in the short-term to ensure a healthy country for the long-term,” she said.“I deeply regret this cancellation, but we need to make difficult decisions in the short-term to ensure a healthy country for the long-term,” she said.
The first lady followed up by encouraging Americans to listen to state and local officials, and to follow CDC guidelines “in order to help protect the health and well-being of everyone.”The first lady followed up by encouraging Americans to listen to state and local officials, and to follow CDC guidelines “in order to help protect the health and well-being of everyone.”
Notably absent are instructions follow the guidance of her husband, President Donald Trump, who has contradicted CDC health guidelines and impeded assistance to state and local governments.Notably absent are instructions follow the guidance of her husband, President Donald Trump, who has contradicted CDC health guidelines and impeded assistance to state and local governments.
Democratic debate invokes memories of ‘Grumpy Old Men’ in pop cultureSunday’s 11th Democratic debate between former US vice president Joe Biden and Vermont senator Bernie Sanders garnered some comical, although unflattering, pop culture references - including references to the 1993 film ‘Grumpy Old Men’.Democratic debate invokes memories of ‘Grumpy Old Men’ in pop cultureSunday’s 11th Democratic debate between former US vice president Joe Biden and Vermont senator Bernie Sanders garnered some comical, although unflattering, pop culture references - including references to the 1993 film ‘Grumpy Old Men’.
In a heated exchange, Sanders criticized Biden for what he called talks of “cutting social security, cutting Medicare, [and] cutting veterans’ programs” that happened “time and time again” on the Senate floor.In a heated exchange, Sanders criticized Biden for what he called talks of “cutting social security, cutting Medicare, [and] cutting veterans’ programs” that happened “time and time again” on the Senate floor.
After an attempted denial by Biden, Sanders encouraged viewers to see for themselves. “America...go to the YouTube right now,” he said.After an attempted denial by Biden, Sanders encouraged viewers to see for themselves. “America...go to the YouTube right now,” he said.
The remark garnered instant ridicule.The remark garnered instant ridicule.
And comparisons to the popular 1993 film ‘Grumpy Old Men’:And comparisons to the popular 1993 film ‘Grumpy Old Men’:
Sanders made sure to take advantage of the viral moment by following up in a tweet of his own.Sanders made sure to take advantage of the viral moment by following up in a tweet of his own.
The rival presidential hopefuls will square off, once again, as Arizona, Florida, Ohio, and Illinois host their primaries Tuesday.The rival presidential hopefuls will square off, once again, as Arizona, Florida, Ohio, and Illinois host their primaries Tuesday.
US stock trading was halted this morning just seconds after opening, plunging more than 7% Monday. The drop comes despite the Federal Reserve taking emergency action, cutting interest rates to cushion the US economy from the coronavirus pandemic.US stock trading was halted this morning just seconds after opening, plunging more than 7% Monday. The drop comes despite the Federal Reserve taking emergency action, cutting interest rates to cushion the US economy from the coronavirus pandemic.
Follow our business live blog for more as investors prepare for another day record losses.Follow our business live blog for more as investors prepare for another day record losses.
Amid the nation’s growing coronavirus outbreak, servers at the US Health and Human Service Dept. were the target of a cyber-attack Sunday night. The breach was first reported by department officials to Bloomberg White House correspondent Jennifer Jacobs.Amid the nation’s growing coronavirus outbreak, servers at the US Health and Human Service Dept. were the target of a cyber-attack Sunday night. The breach was first reported by department officials to Bloomberg White House correspondent Jennifer Jacobs.
From Bloomberg News:From Bloomberg News:
Good morning. I’m Kenya Evelyn taking over the politics live blog today and we’re unpacking last night’s Democratic debate, as well as the Trump administration’s response to nation’s coronavirus outbreak.Good morning. I’m Kenya Evelyn taking over the politics live blog today and we’re unpacking last night’s Democratic debate, as well as the Trump administration’s response to nation’s coronavirus outbreak.
Stay tuned for more throughout the day.Stay tuned for more throughout the day.
There’s very little detail here yet, but Bloomberg are just breaking that there was a cyber-attack on the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) computer system last night.There’s very little detail here yet, but Bloomberg are just breaking that there was a cyber-attack on the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) computer system last night.
Read it here - Bloomberg: US health agency suffers cyber-attack during Covid-19 responseRead it here - Bloomberg: US health agency suffers cyber-attack during Covid-19 response