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| Coronavirus US live: Biden says Trump plan to relax physical distancing could be 'catastrophic' | Coronavirus US live: Biden says Trump plan to relax physical distancing could be 'catastrophic' |
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| Democratic presidential candidate criticizes Trump’s comments about rolling back guidelines and sending Americans back to work | Democratic presidential candidate criticizes Trump’s comments about rolling back guidelines and sending Americans back to work |
| From squats to drones via fines and armed forces, The Guardian’s Maheen Sadiq takes a look at how coronavirus lockdowns are being policed around the world: | |
| Learn more by checking out the full video here. | |
| Economic relief may not come easy for America’s poorest | |
| The US working class and poor may be left out of immediate relief from the $2tn economic stimulus package meant to combat the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. | |
| According to the NY Times, people who don’t have bank accounts may be especially vulnerable: | |
| Anyone who doesn’t already have direct-deposit information on file with the IRS may not see their emergency funds for up to 4 months. | |
| The US Department of Homeland Security was briefed Wednesday that New York City’s morgues are nearing capacity. | |
| From Politico: | |
| The media outlet confirmed that Hawaii and North Carolina have also asked for mortuary help. According to a spokesperson, the disaster response agency is currently reviewing the requests. | |
| WHO: lifting public bans ‘last thing any country needs’ | WHO: lifting public bans ‘last thing any country needs’ |
| Here’s a clip of World Health Organization director, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, condemning calls to bypass or lift social distancing restrictions. | Here’s a clip of World Health Organization director, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, condemning calls to bypass or lift social distancing restrictions. |
| The comments come as US president Donald Trump has vowed to reopen America by Easter. | The comments come as US president Donald Trump has vowed to reopen America by Easter. |
| The federal agency in charge of nursing homes nationwide confirmed that 140 have at least one confirmed coronavirus case. But the Washington Post reports the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) are refusing to say which ones. | The federal agency in charge of nursing homes nationwide confirmed that 140 have at least one confirmed coronavirus case. But the Washington Post reports the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) are refusing to say which ones. |
| From the Post: | From the Post: |
| Despite that concern, CMS officials referred The Post to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for a list of specific nursing homes affected. | Despite that concern, CMS officials referred The Post to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for a list of specific nursing homes affected. |
| Their response? | Their response? |
| A Seattle NPR affiliate announced late Tuesday it is opting out of airing US president Donald Trump’s daily briefings on the coronavirus pandemic. In a tweet thread announcing their decision, KUOW Public Radio cited “a pattern of false or misleading information.” | A Seattle NPR affiliate announced late Tuesday it is opting out of airing US president Donald Trump’s daily briefings on the coronavirus pandemic. In a tweet thread announcing their decision, KUOW Public Radio cited “a pattern of false or misleading information.” |
| The local radio affiliate joined a growing list of media outlets who are vowing not to air the administration’s press conferences. Both the CDC and FDA have had to release corrections or clarifications to the Trump’s comments on public health guidance and vaccine availability. | The local radio affiliate joined a growing list of media outlets who are vowing not to air the administration’s press conferences. Both the CDC and FDA have had to release corrections or clarifications to the Trump’s comments on public health guidance and vaccine availability. |
| From Vanity Fair: | From Vanity Fair: |
| Trump has now has started telling Americans to get back to work, much to the dismay of health experts. | Trump has now has started telling Americans to get back to work, much to the dismay of health experts. |
| Anthony Fauci, director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, even offered blunt contradictions of Trump’s coronavirus guidance, telling Science magazine Trump “could lead to some misunderstanding about what the facts are about a given subject”. | Anthony Fauci, director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, even offered blunt contradictions of Trump’s coronavirus guidance, telling Science magazine Trump “could lead to some misunderstanding about what the facts are about a given subject”. |
| Former vice president, Joe Biden, lashed out at Donald Trump Wednesday over his handling of the coronavirus outbreak, insisting the president “downplayed the seriousness of this crisis for weeks.” | Former vice president, Joe Biden, lashed out at Donald Trump Wednesday over his handling of the coronavirus outbreak, insisting the president “downplayed the seriousness of this crisis for weeks.” |
| “As a result, this virus will hit all of us harder than it otherwise might have hit us, and it’s going to take us longer to recover,” he said. The vice president also criticized Trump for a delayed mobilization of American companies to help provide needed medical supplies and personnel. | “As a result, this virus will hit all of us harder than it otherwise might have hit us, and it’s going to take us longer to recover,” he said. The vice president also criticized Trump for a delayed mobilization of American companies to help provide needed medical supplies and personnel. |
| Biden went on to reject Trump’s call to reopen America and get back to work by Easter: | Biden went on to reject Trump’s call to reopen America and get back to work by Easter: |
| “I’d like to say, ‘Let’s get back to work next Friday.’ That’d be wonderful. But it can’t be arbitrary,” he said. “If we don’t do that, we’re going to find ourselves worse off economically.” | “I’d like to say, ‘Let’s get back to work next Friday.’ That’d be wonderful. But it can’t be arbitrary,” he said. “If we don’t do that, we’re going to find ourselves worse off economically.” |
| Carly Fiorina: Corporations don’t need a bailout | Carly Fiorina: Corporations don’t need a bailout |
| Former Republican presidential candidate, Carly Fiorina, isn’t a fan of an economic stimulus package to combat the coronavirus outbreak, telling MSNBC: | Former Republican presidential candidate, Carly Fiorina, isn’t a fan of an economic stimulus package to combat the coronavirus outbreak, telling MSNBC: |
| The businesswoman and former CEO of Hewlett-Packard went on to suggest the US government should allow corporations like airliners to go into bankruptcy. | The businesswoman and former CEO of Hewlett-Packard went on to suggest the US government should allow corporations like airliners to go into bankruptcy. |
| Fiorina comment’s are in sharp contrast with some Republican lawmakers. | Fiorina comment’s are in sharp contrast with some Republican lawmakers. |
| Earlier Wednesday, Republican senators Lindsey Graham, Ben Sasse and Tim Scott directed their concerns over the bill as it related to possible American workers freeloading off government unemployment benefits. | Earlier Wednesday, Republican senators Lindsey Graham, Ben Sasse and Tim Scott directed their concerns over the bill as it related to possible American workers freeloading off government unemployment benefits. |
| The AP is reporting the 12th and final democratic debate scheduled for April is unlikely to happen as the party increasing accepts former vice president Joe Biden as the presumptive nominee: | The AP is reporting the 12th and final democratic debate scheduled for April is unlikely to happen as the party increasing accepts former vice president Joe Biden as the presumptive nominee: |
| The AP added there’s no evidence that Biden’s camp is clamoring for a debate. Vermont senator Bernie Sanders announced late Tuesday he’d take part in a schedule debate. | The AP added there’s no evidence that Biden’s camp is clamoring for a debate. Vermont senator Bernie Sanders announced late Tuesday he’d take part in a schedule debate. |
| But there’s doubt among both campaigns that one will occur. | But there’s doubt among both campaigns that one will occur. |
| How do Indigenous tribes fair in the coronavirus bailout? | How do Indigenous tribes fair in the coronavirus bailout? |
| Native American sovereign nations have been sidelined in previous economic bailouts and health emergencies. So how do they fare in the $2tn emergency Covid-19 rescue package? | Native American sovereign nations have been sidelined in previous economic bailouts and health emergencies. So how do they fare in the $2tn emergency Covid-19 rescue package? |
| It’s a good start, according to Tom Udall, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. | It’s a good start, according to Tom Udall, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. |
| The deal will establish an $8bn ring-fenced tribal government relief fund which should provide tribes with flexible ‘one stop’ direct access to Covid-19 dollars for economic recovery and continuation of essential government services - depending on what each tribe needs. | The deal will establish an $8bn ring-fenced tribal government relief fund which should provide tribes with flexible ‘one stop’ direct access to Covid-19 dollars for economic recovery and continuation of essential government services - depending on what each tribe needs. |
| The direct part is crucial as tribes do not have guaranteed direct access to many state and federal resources during emergencies including the national stockpile of medicines and medical equipment. | The direct part is crucial as tribes do not have guaranteed direct access to many state and federal resources during emergencies including the national stockpile of medicines and medical equipment. |
| The rescue package also contains over $2bn in emergency supplemental funding for health, education and housing, including: | The rescue package also contains over $2bn in emergency supplemental funding for health, education and housing, including: |
| $1.032 billion for the chronically underfunded Indian Health Service. | $1.032 billion for the chronically underfunded Indian Health Service. |
| $453 million for essential Tribal government programs including the purchase of protective equipment for emergency personnel - this money will be funneled through the Bureau of Indian Affairs | $453 million for essential Tribal government programs including the purchase of protective equipment for emergency personnel - this money will be funneled through the Bureau of Indian Affairs |
| In a statement, Udall said: “No doubt these are key victories. But the fight to make sure Indian Country isn’t left behind in the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic must continue. | In a statement, Udall said: “No doubt these are key victories. But the fight to make sure Indian Country isn’t left behind in the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic must continue. |
| Congress must do more to respond to the unique Covid-19 related public health and economic crises in Indian Country and to uphold our trust and treaty responsibilities to all American Indians and Alaska Natives.” | Congress must do more to respond to the unique Covid-19 related public health and economic crises in Indian Country and to uphold our trust and treaty responsibilities to all American Indians and Alaska Natives.” |
| There are 574 federally recognised tribal nations located across 35 states within the geographic boundaries of the US, including 229 in Alaska. | There are 574 federally recognised tribal nations located across 35 states within the geographic boundaries of the US, including 229 in Alaska. |
| In 2010, 5.2million people or 1.7% of the total population identified as American Indian or Alaska native, and importantly in election year, 3.1million are of voting age. | In 2010, 5.2million people or 1.7% of the total population identified as American Indian or Alaska native, and importantly in election year, 3.1million are of voting age. |
| Here is a clip of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s warning that Donald Trump’s plan to relax social distancing guidelines by Easter could prove “catastrophic.” | Here is a clip of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s warning that Donald Trump’s plan to relax social distancing guidelines by Easter could prove “catastrophic.” |
| My colleague Joan E Greve was also watching Joe Biden’s virtual press conference, which began with the former vice president expressing his sympathy for young people during the coronavirus pandemic: | My colleague Joan E Greve was also watching Joe Biden’s virtual press conference, which began with the former vice president expressing his sympathy for young people during the coronavirus pandemic: |
| My colleague Lauren Gambino is following Joe Biden’s virtual press conference: | My colleague Lauren Gambino is following Joe Biden’s virtual press conference: |