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| US coronavirus: Cuomo urges Trump to grant federal help saying 'minutes count'– live | US coronavirus: Cuomo urges Trump to grant federal help saying 'minutes count'– live |
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| New York governor offers scathing indictment of government’s continued delays and missteps as mayor warns hospital supplies will run out in a week | New York governor offers scathing indictment of government’s continued delays and missteps as mayor warns hospital supplies will run out in a week |
| Fauci: ‘No disagreement’ with POTUS on COVID-19 drug | |
| Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told CBS’ Face the Nation on Sunday that he has no disagreement with President Donald Trump over whether a drug used to treat COVID-19 is actually on the way. | |
| The government’s top infectious disease expert insisted Trump was expressing hope based on anecdotal reports he heard that a malaria drug could be used for the coronavirus. | |
| Last week, Trump asserted that tests had provided evidence the drug is useful for COVID-19, a statement Fauci contradicted during televised White House briefings. | |
| Trump also falsely suggested that the FDA had just cleared the drug specifically for the viral pandemic, forcing the entity to release a statement denying the drug’s approval. It is awaiting clinical trials. | |
| Fauci explained that Trump was merely “trying to bring hope to the people” by relaying new drug information, but added his own job is to “prove definitively from a scientific job that [those drugs] do work.” | |
| President Donald Trump responded to critics of the White House’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, tweeting Sunday that they should not be “blaming the federal government for their own shortcomings.” | |
| Earlier in the day, Democratic lawmakers, including Illinois’ governor JB Pritzker and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, went on Sunday morning political TV shows claiming they to fight with states over medical resources. | |
| The lawmakers questioned why Trump hasn’t yet made military resources available despite triggering the Defense Production Act late last week. Trump, in response, insisted his administration is not to blame for a delayed response to the initial outbreak and lack of resources for medical teams. | |
| Noticeably absent from Trump’s attacks on specific lawmakers is New York governor Andrew Cuomo, who continues to draw praise from his assertive and informative updates on the coronavirus outbreak in his state, in direct contrast to the president. | |
| Still, the president claims rumors (or the quoted words of lawmakers themselves) about a lack of federal cooperation are fake news. | |
| As the US braces for the looming impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Americans are looking for an authoritative voice to reassure the nation it’s prepared. | As the US braces for the looming impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Americans are looking for an authoritative voice to reassure the nation it’s prepared. |
| They’re finding that voice in New York governor Andrew Cuomo. | They’re finding that voice in New York governor Andrew Cuomo. |
| Following his Sunday morning presser in which the governor implored the federal government to step up response efforts and finger-wagged “irresponsible” young people still not social distancing, Cuomo was inundated with responses online from Americans across the country expressing gratitude for his leadership. | Following his Sunday morning presser in which the governor implored the federal government to step up response efforts and finger-wagged “irresponsible” young people still not social distancing, Cuomo was inundated with responses online from Americans across the country expressing gratitude for his leadership. |
| The New York governor’s daily briefings are increasingly drawing comparisons to the often hostile and confusing pressers offered by the White House and President Donald Trump. | The New York governor’s daily briefings are increasingly drawing comparisons to the often hostile and confusing pressers offered by the White House and President Donald Trump. |
| In contrast, Trump has downplayed the virus or provided inaccurate information, forcing the CDC and FDA to issue corrections. Despite the criticism, the president has remained mostly combative with reporters who’ve questioned the appropriateness of his tone and actions amid a growing pandemic. | In contrast, Trump has downplayed the virus or provided inaccurate information, forcing the CDC and FDA to issue corrections. Despite the criticism, the president has remained mostly combative with reporters who’ve questioned the appropriateness of his tone and actions amid a growing pandemic. |
| While actor and producer Mark Ruffalo noted “New Yorkers are lucky to have a leader” like Cuomo, the praise extended beyond state borders. Even viewers outside of New York remarked the governor’s updates are needed break from the chaos coming out of Washington. | While actor and producer Mark Ruffalo noted “New Yorkers are lucky to have a leader” like Cuomo, the praise extended beyond state borders. Even viewers outside of New York remarked the governor’s updates are needed break from the chaos coming out of Washington. |
| US State Department hits France over prisoner swap with Iran | US State Department hits France over prisoner swap with Iran |
| The Trump administration lashed out at France on Sunday for releasing an Iranian man wanted for prosecution. Jalal Rohollahnejad was the subject of a extradition request on charges of violating American sanctions on Iran. | The Trump administration lashed out at France on Sunday for releasing an Iranian man wanted for prosecution. Jalal Rohollahnejad was the subject of a extradition request on charges of violating American sanctions on Iran. |
| He was released from French custody on Friday in an apparent swap instead. In exchange Iran released French researcher Roland Marchal, who had been detained for more than 8 months on charges of violating state security laws. | He was released from French custody on Friday in an apparent swap instead. In exchange Iran released French researcher Roland Marchal, who had been detained for more than 8 months on charges of violating state security laws. |
| US State department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said in a statement: | US State department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said in a statement: |
| Iranian state TV reported late Friday that Marchal had been freed, just hours after French authorities released Ruhollahnejad. | Iranian state TV reported late Friday that Marchal had been freed, just hours after French authorities released Ruhollahnejad. |
| Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls for nationwide closure of immigration courts | Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls for nationwide closure of immigration courts |
| Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren urged US Attorney General Bill Barr to close US immigration courts nationwide as the country grapples with the coronavirus outbreak. | Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren urged US Attorney General Bill Barr to close US immigration courts nationwide as the country grapples with the coronavirus outbreak. |
| In a letter to sent to the US Justice department, Senator Warren called Barr’s handling of immigration and CDC cooperation “irresponsible,” claiming the department is “putting people’s health at risk.” | In a letter to sent to the US Justice department, Senator Warren called Barr’s handling of immigration and CDC cooperation “irresponsible,” claiming the department is “putting people’s health at risk.” |
| “Courtrooms and waiting areas remain full of people,” Senator Warren said. “Limited availability of testing means that we do not know who is sick and transmitting the virus.” | “Courtrooms and waiting areas remain full of people,” Senator Warren said. “Limited availability of testing means that we do not know who is sick and transmitting the virus.” |
| NY Governor to young people: ‘You are not immune to this’ | NY Governor to young people: ‘You are not immune to this’ |
| According to the New York governor Andrew Cuomo, “18-49 year-olds represent 53%” of the total number of confirmed coronaviruses cases statewide. | According to the New York governor Andrew Cuomo, “18-49 year-olds represent 53%” of the total number of confirmed coronaviruses cases statewide. |
| “Too many young people are not taking things serious & this why this is going to get much worse,” Governor Cuomo said. “I say to the young people of America, you are not immune to this. It’s a very nasty sickness.” | “Too many young people are not taking things serious & this why this is going to get much worse,” Governor Cuomo said. “I say to the young people of America, you are not immune to this. It’s a very nasty sickness.” |
| As part of his now-daily briefings on the state’s crisis response, Cuomo laid into young people for continuing to party and congregate in many of the state’s public parks: | As part of his now-daily briefings on the state’s crisis response, Cuomo laid into young people for continuing to party and congregate in many of the state’s public parks: |
| Bill De Blasio, the mayor of New York City, warned on Sunday that essential hospital supplies would be exhausted in barely more than a week, leading to the deaths of many more people. | Bill De Blasio, the mayor of New York City, warned on Sunday that essential hospital supplies would be exhausted in barely more than a week, leading to the deaths of many more people. |
| In comments sharply critical of what he sees as a botched federal response to the escalating Coronavirus crisis, De Blasio said: “It feels like we’re on our own.” | In comments sharply critical of what he sees as a botched federal response to the escalating Coronavirus crisis, De Blasio said: “It feels like we’re on our own.” |
| Speaking on CNN, the mayor said: “We’re about 10 days away now from seeing widespread shortages of ventilators, surgical masks, the things necessary to keep a hospital system running. | Speaking on CNN, the mayor said: “We’re about 10 days away now from seeing widespread shortages of ventilators, surgical masks, the things necessary to keep a hospital system running. |
| “We have seen next to nothing from the federal government at this point. We’ve made this plea publicly, privately, letters, phone calls, very little has arrived. | “We have seen next to nothing from the federal government at this point. We’ve made this plea publicly, privately, letters, phone calls, very little has arrived. |
| “The military has not been mobilized. The Defense Production Act has not been utilized in any way I can see. Not just for New York City, New York state, for a lot of the country, it feels like we’re on our own at this point. We’re not seeing action from the federal government.” | “The military has not been mobilized. The Defense Production Act has not been utilized in any way I can see. Not just for New York City, New York state, for a lot of the country, it feels like we’re on our own at this point. We’re not seeing action from the federal government.” |
| He added bluntly: “If we don’t get more ventilators in the next 10 days, people will die.” | He added bluntly: “If we don’t get more ventilators in the next 10 days, people will die.” |
| New York’s hospitals are dealing with a “deluge” of Coronavirus cases, the New York Times reported, with critical shortages of equipment in several boroughs including Bronx and Brooklyn. By Saturday night, hospitals statewide were already handling more than 10,000 cases. | New York’s hospitals are dealing with a “deluge” of Coronavirus cases, the New York Times reported, with critical shortages of equipment in several boroughs including Bronx and Brooklyn. By Saturday night, hospitals statewide were already handling more than 10,000 cases. |
| Speaking later Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press, De Blasio said: “April is going to be a lot worse than March and I fear May will be worse than April. | Speaking later Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press, De Blasio said: “April is going to be a lot worse than March and I fear May will be worse than April. |
| “If the president does not act, people will die who could have lived otherwise.” | “If the president does not act, people will die who could have lived otherwise.” |
| New York governor Andrew Cuomo called on US President Donald Trump and the federal government to increase its response to the coronavirus pandemic spreading throughout the US. | New York governor Andrew Cuomo called on US President Donald Trump and the federal government to increase its response to the coronavirus pandemic spreading throughout the US. |
| At his daily press conference Sunday, Governor Cuomo implored the president to enact the Defense Production Act, which would mandate firms to make essential medical supplies such as masks. | At his daily press conference Sunday, Governor Cuomo implored the president to enact the Defense Production Act, which would mandate firms to make essential medical supplies such as masks. |
| “We are ready to go as soon as the federal government is ready to go,” he said. “If the federal government did it then they can do it in a very orderly way. They can distribute these goods by need rather than have these states competing with each other.” | “We are ready to go as soon as the federal government is ready to go,” he said. “If the federal government did it then they can do it in a very orderly way. They can distribute these goods by need rather than have these states competing with each other.” |
| In the press conference Cuomo offered a scathing indictment of the federal government’s continued delays and missteps, specifically calling on the president to “cut the red tape, cut the bureaucracy”. | In the press conference Cuomo offered a scathing indictment of the federal government’s continued delays and missteps, specifically calling on the president to “cut the red tape, cut the bureaucracy”. |
| “Time matters, minutes count and this is literally a matter of life and death,” Cuomo said. | “Time matters, minutes count and this is literally a matter of life and death,” Cuomo said. |
| The Defense Production Act, passed in the 1950s, allows the president to “prioritize and accept government contracts” with private sector companies to produce needed materials during war or national emergency. | The Defense Production Act, passed in the 1950s, allows the president to “prioritize and accept government contracts” with private sector companies to produce needed materials during war or national emergency. |
| Despite growing calls, so far, the Trump administration has been inconsistent. Trump first issued an executive order invoking the act this week, but has resisted using it to mobilize private industry. | Despite growing calls, so far, the Trump administration has been inconsistent. Trump first issued an executive order invoking the act this week, but has resisted using it to mobilize private industry. |
| From The New York Times: | From The New York Times: |
| Good day and welcome to the Sunday US liveblog. I’m Kenya Evelyn leading off today’s coverage. | Good day and welcome to the Sunday US liveblog. I’m Kenya Evelyn leading off today’s coverage. |
| We’re following the country’s continued response to the coronavirus pandemic, which you can follow more in depth on our coronavirus live blog | We’re following the country’s continued response to the coronavirus pandemic, which you can follow more in depth on our coronavirus live blog |
| And several key figures are making the rounds on the US Sunday morning shows. We’ll keep you posted on all the latest. Stay tuned. | And several key figures are making the rounds on the US Sunday morning shows. We’ll keep you posted on all the latest. Stay tuned. |