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Coronavirus, Spain, New York: Your Thursday Briefing Coronavirus, Spain, New York: Your Thursday Briefing
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We’re covering coronavirus outbreaks in Madrid and New York City, and a diagnosis for Prince Charles of Britain. We also explain why you can’t yet legally smoke Macedonian marijuana.We’re covering coronavirus outbreaks in Madrid and New York City, and a diagnosis for Prince Charles of Britain. We also explain why you can’t yet legally smoke Macedonian marijuana.
Spain’s coronavirus death toll climbed above 3,400 on Wednesday, overtaking China’s as it reported 738 more fatalities. It also had a record 8,000 new cases, or about 3,000 more than in Italy, where the rise in deaths and new infections appears to be leveling off.Spain’s coronavirus death toll climbed above 3,400 on Wednesday, overtaking China’s as it reported 738 more fatalities. It also had a record 8,000 new cases, or about 3,000 more than in Italy, where the rise in deaths and new infections appears to be leveling off.
Many of Spain’s deaths have been reported in nursing homes, and soldiers have found some residents abandoned, or dead, in their beds. El País, Spain’s leading newspaper, said in an editorial that the situation had exposed “a bitter black hole in our welfare state.”Many of Spain’s deaths have been reported in nursing homes, and soldiers have found some residents abandoned, or dead, in their beds. El País, Spain’s leading newspaper, said in an editorial that the situation had exposed “a bitter black hole in our welfare state.”
Here are the latest updates from around the world and maps of where the pandemic, which has now claimed over 20,000 lives, has spread.Here are the latest updates from around the world and maps of where the pandemic, which has now claimed over 20,000 lives, has spread.
In other news:In other news:
The pandemic’s jarring economic impacts have prompted aggressive public spending across the eurozone, a rarity in a group where many leaders usually insist on budget austerity. Next up: A video call today between all 27 E.U. leaders to debate a contentious proposal for the bloc to jointly issue so-called “corona” bonds.The pandemic’s jarring economic impacts have prompted aggressive public spending across the eurozone, a rarity in a group where many leaders usually insist on budget austerity. Next up: A video call today between all 27 E.U. leaders to debate a contentious proposal for the bloc to jointly issue so-called “corona” bonds.
Prince Charles, 71 and the first in line to the British throne, has the virus, along with more than 8,000 other people in that country. He had met Queen Elizabeth II, 93, only a day before medical advisers said he might have become infectious.Prince Charles, 71 and the first in line to the British throne, has the virus, along with more than 8,000 other people in that country. He had met Queen Elizabeth II, 93, only a day before medical advisers said he might have become infectious.
The death of a supermarket clerk in northern Italy has raised fears of infection further still, and has turned people who fill often overlooked jobs into unlikely heroes.The death of a supermarket clerk in northern Italy has raised fears of infection further still, and has turned people who fill often overlooked jobs into unlikely heroes.
President Vladimir Putin of Russia postponed a constitutional referendum that would allow him to crash through term limits, but he stopped short of imposing a nationwide lockdown.President Vladimir Putin of Russia postponed a constitutional referendum that would allow him to crash through term limits, but he stopped short of imposing a nationwide lockdown.
The leaders of Mexico and Brazil — two of Latin America’s largest nations — have largely dismissed the dangers of the virus. An analyst called the approach “a recipe for social implosion in a region that was already in a state of social upheaval.”The leaders of Mexico and Brazil — two of Latin America’s largest nations — have largely dismissed the dangers of the virus. An analyst called the approach “a recipe for social implosion in a region that was already in a state of social upheaval.”
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New York State, with 285 deaths and more than 30,000 confirmed cases, is the epicenter of the U.S. outbreak. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Wednesday that the state’s stringent restrictions on social gatherings appeared to be slowing the virus’s spread.New York State, with 285 deaths and more than 30,000 confirmed cases, is the epicenter of the U.S. outbreak. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Wednesday that the state’s stringent restrictions on social gatherings appeared to be slowing the virus’s spread.
But New York City’s hospitals are now experiencing the kinds of surges that have already overwhelmed advanced health care systems in China and western Europe. Case in point: Thirteen coronavirus patients died in a 24-hour period this week at Elmhurst Hospital Center, in the borough of Queens.But New York City’s hospitals are now experiencing the kinds of surges that have already overwhelmed advanced health care systems in China and western Europe. Case in point: Thirteen coronavirus patients died in a 24-hour period this week at Elmhurst Hospital Center, in the borough of Queens.
Video: A doctor at that hospital, which is struggling to get by with a few dozen ventilators, offered a rare look inside.Video: A doctor at that hospital, which is struggling to get by with a few dozen ventilators, offered a rare look inside.
Looking ahead: All of New York City’s more than 1,800 intensive-care beds are expected to be full by Friday, according to an official briefing obtained by The Times. A thousand beds in yet-to-open makeshift hospitals in Manhattan may be available within a few days, but a 1,000-bed hospital ship is not scheduled to arrive until mid-April.Looking ahead: All of New York City’s more than 1,800 intensive-care beds are expected to be full by Friday, according to an official briefing obtained by The Times. A thousand beds in yet-to-open makeshift hospitals in Manhattan may be available within a few days, but a 1,000-bed hospital ship is not scheduled to arrive until mid-April.
In other news:In other news:
The U.S. has an estimated 160,000 to 200,000 ventilators, but could eventually need up to a million. Public health experts and ex-officials are calling on the federal government to take control of the existing supply.The U.S. has an estimated 160,000 to 200,000 ventilators, but could eventually need up to a million. Public health experts and ex-officials are calling on the federal government to take control of the existing supply.
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a $2 trillion economic stimulus bill that would substantially expand unemployment benefits, create a $500 billion bailout fund for distressed businesses and send direct payments of $1,200 to millions of Americans. The House is expected to quickly approve the measure on Friday, sending it to President Trump for his signature.The U.S. Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a $2 trillion economic stimulus bill that would substantially expand unemployment benefits, create a $500 billion bailout fund for distressed businesses and send direct payments of $1,200 to millions of Americans. The House is expected to quickly approve the measure on Friday, sending it to President Trump for his signature.
States are making rules to discourage residents of other states from visiting.States are making rules to discourage residents of other states from visiting.
As normal life grinds to a halt in much of the world, artists are processing the changes.As normal life grinds to a halt in much of the world, artists are processing the changes.
Our Opinion desk compiled a collection of recent artwork, from Lisbon to Los Angeles, that riffs in mostly whimsical ways on how the pandemic has changed our lives. The collection includes graphic novels; an emotional diagram that vaguely resembles a paint catalog; and sketches of coronavirus-specific “products,” like a “hand holding extender” prosthesis that keeps germs at bay.Our Opinion desk compiled a collection of recent artwork, from Lisbon to Los Angeles, that riffs in mostly whimsical ways on how the pandemic has changed our lives. The collection includes graphic novels; an emotional diagram that vaguely resembles a paint catalog; and sketches of coronavirus-specific “products,” like a “hand holding extender” prosthesis that keeps germs at bay.
Above, part of a scene from a quarantine-themed coloring book about New York City, by the illustrator Tomi Um.Above, part of a scene from a quarantine-themed coloring book about New York City, by the illustrator Tomi Um.
Germany: The leaders of a far-right faction within the opposition Alternative for Germany party have asked their members to “cease their activities,” but the party itself has not asked those members to leave. Analysts say it may all just reflect internal power struggles.Germany: The leaders of a far-right faction within the opposition Alternative for Germany party have asked their members to “cease their activities,” but the party itself has not asked those members to leave. Analysts say it may all just reflect internal power struggles.
Jamal Khashoggi: Turkey announced the indictment of 20 Saudi nationals on murder and other charges in the killing of the dissident Saudi journalist inside his country’s Istanbul consulate in 2018. But none of those men are in the country, and Turkish law does not allow for trials in absentia.Jamal Khashoggi: Turkey announced the indictment of 20 Saudi nationals on murder and other charges in the killing of the dissident Saudi journalist inside his country’s Istanbul consulate in 2018. But none of those men are in the country, and Turkish law does not allow for trials in absentia.
Snapshot: Above, growing marijuana in North Macedonia. Entrepreneurs there already export oils, extracts and tinctures for medical use, and they want to begin exporting the smokable kind as well. But a push to make that legal has been tied up in Parliament.Snapshot: Above, growing marijuana in North Macedonia. Entrepreneurs there already export oils, extracts and tinctures for medical use, and they want to begin exporting the smokable kind as well. But a push to make that legal has been tied up in Parliament.
Playing on: The Belarusian Premier League is the only professional one in Europe that hasn’t postponed games because of the virus. The league’s president has called the pandemic “a bloated psychological situation.”Playing on: The Belarusian Premier League is the only professional one in Europe that hasn’t postponed games because of the virus. The league’s president has called the pandemic “a bloated psychological situation.”
What we’re reading: The Twitter feed of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. “While the museum is closed during the coronavirus pandemic, its head of security, Tim Send, has also been running its social media accounts,” says Chris Stanford, on the Briefings team. “A self-professed Twitter newbie, he provides a virtual tour of the exhibits, charmingly punctuated by dad jokes.” What we’re reading: The Twitter feed of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. “While the museum is closed during the coronavirus pandemic, its head of security, Tim Tiller, has also been running its social media accounts,” says Chris Stanford, on the Briefings team. “A self-professed Twitter newbie, he provides a virtual tour of the exhibits, charmingly punctuated by dad jokes.”
Sam Sifton, the founding editor of NYT Cooking and a former culture editor, has been named assistant managing editor to oversee The Times’s cultural and lifestyles coverage, a role that has new urgency in a time of pandemic.Sam Sifton, the founding editor of NYT Cooking and a former culture editor, has been named assistant managing editor to oversee The Times’s cultural and lifestyles coverage, a role that has new urgency in a time of pandemic.
Many of us are “staying home these days, some working and learning remotely, others out of work, many quietly freaking out alongside loved ones, everyone wondering what exactly to do right now that’s not panicky or scared but joyful, nourishing, fun,” Sam writes. “Our reporters and critics have a lot of ideas about that, and we’ll bring you more every day.”Many of us are “staying home these days, some working and learning remotely, others out of work, many quietly freaking out alongside loved ones, everyone wondering what exactly to do right now that’s not panicky or scared but joyful, nourishing, fun,” Sam writes. “Our reporters and critics have a lot of ideas about that, and we’ll bring you more every day.”
Here are some of the ideas he’s pulling together from across the newsroom.Here are some of the ideas he’s pulling together from across the newsroom.
Cook: Have you made these Katharine Hepburn brownies yet? (NYT Cooking is making many more recipes free for readers.)Cook: Have you made these Katharine Hepburn brownies yet? (NYT Cooking is making many more recipes free for readers.)
Play: There’s Myst, an immersive computer game from the 1990s, or Google street view, which allows you to explore how places have changed over time.Play: There’s Myst, an immersive computer game from the 1990s, or Google street view, which allows you to explore how places have changed over time.
Watch: Patrick Stewart reads Shakespeare on Twitter, Ballet Hispánico dances on Instagram and museums expand their digital offerings. Here’s a rundown of fine-art offerings.Watch: Patrick Stewart reads Shakespeare on Twitter, Ballet Hispánico dances on Instagram and museums expand their digital offerings. Here’s a rundown of fine-art offerings.
New York City is now the center of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., with more than 17,000 confirmed cases, and the state’s case count is doubling every three days, the governor said.New York City is now the center of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., with more than 17,000 confirmed cases, and the state’s case count is doubling every three days, the governor said.
To understand why, we spoke to Brian Rosenthal, an investigative reporter on our Metro desk who has written about the challenges facing the city in its fight to stop the outbreak. Below is his conversation with our Briefings contributor Jonathan Wolfe, for our Coronavirus Briefing.To understand why, we spoke to Brian Rosenthal, an investigative reporter on our Metro desk who has written about the challenges facing the city in its fight to stop the outbreak. Below is his conversation with our Briefings contributor Jonathan Wolfe, for our Coronavirus Briefing.
What is it about New York City that has made the virus surge here?What is it about New York City that has made the virus surge here?
According to the experts, the single biggest factor is simply the density of the city. Twenty-eight thousand people live in every square mile of New York.According to the experts, the single biggest factor is simply the density of the city. Twenty-eight thousand people live in every square mile of New York.
New York has been testing a lot of people. Are the big numbers just a product of that?New York has been testing a lot of people. Are the big numbers just a product of that?
We looked into it. New York has conducted more tests than any other state. Even after you account for that, however, the number of cases in New York is much higher.We looked into it. New York has conducted more tests than any other state. Even after you account for that, however, the number of cases in New York is much higher.
If you just compare the percentage of tests that have come back positive, it’s about 25 percent in New York, and in California it’s about 5 percent. That doesn’t necessarily mean that five times as many people in New York have it, but it is a sign that the virus is probably more widespread in our community than in California.If you just compare the percentage of tests that have come back positive, it’s about 25 percent in New York, and in California it’s about 5 percent. That doesn’t necessarily mean that five times as many people in New York have it, but it is a sign that the virus is probably more widespread in our community than in California.
What would explain the difference?What would explain the difference?
What the experts think is that this virus was circulating in the city for much longer than we thought, and it spread before we put in place these social-distancing measures. We are starting to see the ramifications of that now, days and weeks after the virus spread, because it takes time for symptoms to show up.What the experts think is that this virus was circulating in the city for much longer than we thought, and it spread before we put in place these social-distancing measures. We are starting to see the ramifications of that now, days and weeks after the virus spread, because it takes time for symptoms to show up.
Does New York’s experience offer any lesson?Does New York’s experience offer any lesson?
I think the most important lesson for the general public is to take this seriously, because the number of cases can escalate extremely quickly, and it will catch you off guard.I think the most important lesson for the general public is to take this seriously, because the number of cases can escalate extremely quickly, and it will catch you off guard.
That’s it for this briefing. See you next time.That’s it for this briefing. See you next time.
— Mike— Mike
Thank youTo Mark Josephson and Eleanor Stanford for the break from the news. You can reach the team at briefing@nytimes.com.Thank youTo Mark Josephson and Eleanor Stanford for the break from the news. You can reach the team at briefing@nytimes.com.
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