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Coronavirus US live: New York governor warns 'no American is immune to this virus' Coronavirus US live: New York governor warns 'no American is immune to this virus'
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Cuomo warns New York’s surge of coronavirus cases could soon be replicated across US and asks states to share medical professionals: ‘Come help us’Cuomo warns New York’s surge of coronavirus cases could soon be replicated across US and asks states to share medical professionals: ‘Come help us’
California Governor Gavin Newsom said at a press conference moments ago that the number of Covid-19 hospitalizations in the state had doubled over the past four days.
The number of ICU patients tripled during that time, Reuters writes.
Newsom did not immediately give figures for those totals. One of our reporters on the west coast will bring us more details shortly.
The House is not expected to return to session until April 20, giving lawmakers at least three weeks away from Capitol Hill.
House majority leader Steny Hoyer sent that notice to members earlier today, as several lawmakers have reported contracting coronavirus.
The House passed the $2 trillion coronavirus package on Friday, and Hoyer’s office said members would receive “sufficient notice” if they needed to return to Washington to pass “critical legislation related to the coronavirus response.”
Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, who said she has been diagnosed with a presumed coronavirus infection, was in Washington on Friday for the House vote on the stimulus package.Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, who said she has been diagnosed with a presumed coronavirus infection, was in Washington on Friday for the House vote on the stimulus package.
The New York Democrat delivered a floor speech and attended the House speaker’s signing ceremony after the bill’s passage.The New York Democrat delivered a floor speech and attended the House speaker’s signing ceremony after the bill’s passage.
Velazquez’s movements raise concerns that she may have passed the virus on to other lawmakers, as several members of Congress have already reported contracting coronavirus.Velazquez’s movements raise concerns that she may have passed the virus on to other lawmakers, as several members of Congress have already reported contracting coronavirus.
Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez said she has been diagnosed with presumed coronavirus and is self-isolating at home.Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez said she has been diagnosed with presumed coronavirus and is self-isolating at home.
Velazquez represents New York’s 7th Congressional District, which covers parts of Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan.Velazquez represents New York’s 7th Congressional District, which covers parts of Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan.
New York City has been hard hit by the pandemic, reporting nearly 800 deaths already, with cases expected to surge over the next couple of weeks.New York City has been hard hit by the pandemic, reporting nearly 800 deaths already, with cases expected to surge over the next couple of weeks.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has issued a statewide “stay at home” order as the Washington metropolitan area sees a surge of coronavirus cases.Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has issued a statewide “stay at home” order as the Washington metropolitan area sees a surge of coronavirus cases.
The order goes into effect today and “shall remain in full force and in effect until June 10, 2020, unless amended or rescinded by further executive order.”The order goes into effect today and “shall remain in full force and in effect until June 10, 2020, unless amended or rescinded by further executive order.”
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Northam’s announcement comes just hours after Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued a similar statewide order, warning the region could be in the next round of coronavirus hot spots.Northam’s announcement comes just hours after Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued a similar statewide order, warning the region could be in the next round of coronavirus hot spots.
Hogan said combatting the virus in the DC region should be a top priority for the federal government, considering “a major outbreak among our critical federal workforce could be crippling to the response.”Hogan said combatting the virus in the DC region should be a top priority for the federal government, considering “a major outbreak among our critical federal workforce could be crippling to the response.”
The Maryland governor said in a Fox News interview earlier today that the number of coronavirus cases in the DC region has more than quadrupled over the past week.The Maryland governor said in a Fox News interview earlier today that the number of coronavirus cases in the DC region has more than quadrupled over the past week.
Amazon workers have walked out at the company’s Staten Island, New York warehouse, demanding increased protective gear and hazard pay as they work through the coronavirus pandemic.Amazon workers have walked out at the company’s Staten Island, New York warehouse, demanding increased protective gear and hazard pay as they work through the coronavirus pandemic.
“Since the building won’t close by itself, we’re going to have to force their hand,” Chris Smalls, lead organizer of the Staten Island strike, told CNBC. He added that workers “will not return until the building gets sanitized”.“Since the building won’t close by itself, we’re going to have to force their hand,” Chris Smalls, lead organizer of the Staten Island strike, told CNBC. He added that workers “will not return until the building gets sanitized”.
Instacart delivery workers are also holding a day of protest, calling on the company to do more to protect them from infection as the numbers of Covid-19 cases soar.Instacart delivery workers are also holding a day of protest, calling on the company to do more to protect them from infection as the numbers of Covid-19 cases soar.
Here’s where the day stands so far:Here’s where the day stands so far:
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo warned that “no American is immune” to coronavirus. New York has seen the highest number of coronavirus cases and deaths, but Cuomo predicted the state’s situation would not be “an anomaly” in the country.New York Governor Andrew Cuomo warned that “no American is immune” to coronavirus. New York has seen the highest number of coronavirus cases and deaths, but Cuomo predicted the state’s situation would not be “an anomaly” in the country.
Trump lashed out against Nancy Pelosi in an interview, calling the Democratic House speaker a “sick puppy.” The comment comes after Pelosi said Trump was responsible for coronavirus deaths because of his administration’s slow response to the pandemic.Trump lashed out against Nancy Pelosi in an interview, calling the Democratic House speaker a “sick puppy.” The comment comes after Pelosi said Trump was responsible for coronavirus deaths because of his administration’s slow response to the pandemic.
Dr Deborah Birx predicted up to 200,000 Americans would die of coronavirus if the country responded “almost perfectly.” But the White House coronavirus response coordinator warned that some Americans do not appear to be taking social distancing guidelines seriously, which could increase the number of fatalities.Dr Deborah Birx predicted up to 200,000 Americans would die of coronavirus if the country responded “almost perfectly.” But the White House coronavirus response coordinator warned that some Americans do not appear to be taking social distancing guidelines seriously, which could increase the number of fatalities.
The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned.The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo closed his press conference by saying the people of New York are “inspired” by the medical professionals who are on the frontlines against coronavirus.New York Governor Andrew Cuomo closed his press conference by saying the people of New York are “inspired” by the medical professionals who are on the frontlines against coronavirus.
“We are all in their debt,” Cuomo said. “We respect them, and we love them for what they are doing.”“We are all in their debt,” Cuomo said. “We respect them, and we love them for what they are doing.”
The governor noted officials needed to repay that debt by ensuring medical professionals have the proper equipment to safely treat coronavirus patients.The governor noted officials needed to repay that debt by ensuring medical professionals have the proper equipment to safely treat coronavirus patients.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the coronavirus statistics from the state are already alarming, and deaths are expected to rise significantly over the next couple of weeks.New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the coronavirus statistics from the state are already alarming, and deaths are expected to rise significantly over the next couple of weeks.
“We’ve lost over 1,000 New Yorkers,” Cuomo said. “To me, we are beyond staggering already.”“We’ve lost over 1,000 New Yorkers,” Cuomo said. “To me, we are beyond staggering already.”
Cuomo announced today that 1,218 New Yorkers have now died as a result of coronavirus, marking an increase of 253 deaths since yesterday.Cuomo announced today that 1,218 New Yorkers have now died as a result of coronavirus, marking an increase of 253 deaths since yesterday.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he is not afraid to “tangle” with Trump about the federal government’s response to coronavirus.New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he is not afraid to “tangle” with Trump about the federal government’s response to coronavirus.
“I’m a tangler,” joked the governor, who has called on the federal government to provide more ventilators to his state.“I’m a tangler,” joked the governor, who has called on the federal government to provide more ventilators to his state.
However, Cuomo added the US response to coronavirus cannot get bogged down in partisan bickering.However, Cuomo added the US response to coronavirus cannot get bogged down in partisan bickering.
“This is no time for politics,” the Democratic governor said. “I’m not going to get into a political dispute with the president.”“This is no time for politics,” the Democratic governor said. “I’m not going to get into a political dispute with the president.”
Cuomo said he was looking for a “partnership” with the federal government to combat the pandemic. “I just want partnership to deal with this,” the governor said. “Forget the politics.”Cuomo said he was looking for a “partnership” with the federal government to combat the pandemic. “I just want partnership to deal with this,” the governor said. “Forget the politics.”
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the state is creating a stockpile of medical equipment to prepare for the apex of the coronavirus crisis.
Cuomo’s comments come a day after Trump suggested New York was mismanaging its supply of medical eqipment. “Something’s going on, and you ought to look into it,” the president said yesterday. “Where are the masks going? Are they going out the back door?”
Asked about Trump’s comments, Cuomo replied, “I don’t know that means. I don’t know what he’s trying to say. If he wants to make an accusation, then let him make an accusation. But I don’t know what he’s trying to say.”
Overall, New York now has 66,497 cases of coronavirus, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said at his press conference.
The virus has now claimed 1,218 lives in the state, up from 965 deaths a day earlier, Cuomo told reporters.
New York has seen far more coronavirus cases and deaths than any other state, accounting for nearly half of the deaths in the country.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo warned that the state’s surge of coronavirus cases and deaths could soon be replicated across the country.
“No American is immune to this virus,” Cuomo said. “I don’t care if you live in Kansas. I don’t care if you live in Texas.”
Cuomo also called on states to share medical professionals as different regions hit their peak number of cases at different points in time.
“In this battle, the troops are our healthcare professionals,” Cuomo said. “We need relief. We need relief for nurses working 12-hour shifts. We need relief for doctors. Help us now and we will return the favor.”
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo emphasized that his statewide order to stay at home is a mandate, not a recommendation.
“If you leave the house, you are exposing yourself to danger. If you leave the house you are exposing others to danger,” Cuomo said.
“I know staying at home can be boring or oppressive but it’s better than the alternative.”
Cuomo has taken some of the most aggressive steps in the country to mitigate the spread of the virus, banning all gatherings of any number of people.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo noted that more than 9,000 people are currently hospitalized with coronavirus.
“What’s happening in New York is not an anomaly,” Cuomo warned, reitering that the state’s situation is a “canary in the coalmine” for other regions of the country.
The governor said he hopes New York can share lessons about this new virus that will be instructive to other states as they combat the pandemic.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo kicked off his press conference a little early, addressing reporters as the number of coronavirus deaths in the state rises.
Cuomo opened his remarks by noting today is National Doctors Day and thanking the medical professionals who are putting themselves in harm’s way to treat patients.
Cuomo is speaking from the Javits Center in New York City, which has been converted into a hospital and will begin receiving patients today.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will hold his daily press conference in about 20 minutes.
The governor, who has become one of the most recognizable faces of the US response to coronavirus, was on hand for the Navy hospital ship Comfort’s arrival to New York earlier today.
Cuomo said he received a briefing about the hospital ship, which will treat non-coronavirus patients to allow New York City’s overrun hopsitals to focus on fighting the virus.
Italy’s rates of new coronavirus cases and ICU admissions appear to be on the decline, providing some much-needed good news to the country that has been most devastated by the pandemic.
Italy is still reporting several hundred deaths a day linked to the virus, but experts say that statistic will likely be the last one to improve.
Italy has seen more coronavirus deaths than any other country, reporting more than 10,000 fatalities from the virus.
A second United States Capitol Police officer has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus.
The USCP confirmed yesterday that an officer had tested positive and has been in quarantine since March 18.
“The USCP has contacted employees in order to identify individuals who may have been in close contact with the affected employee,” a spokesperon told the Hill.
“The Department has taken, and will continue to take, all the necessary steps to ensure that any affected work areas or facilities were properly cleaned.”
The Capitol will be closed to the public until May 1, but many lawmakers, staffers and reporters were still reporting to work last week, raising concerns about spreading the virus.
The cancelation of Capitol tours has been extended until May 1, according to a new statement from the House Sergeant at Arms and Senate Sergeant at Arms.
The tours were originally scheduled to resume Wednesday, but that timeline seemed unlikely to hold, considering Trump has extended federal social distancing guidelines through April.
“We are taking this temporary action out of concern for the health and safety of congressional employees as well as the public,” the statement said. “We appreciate the understanding of those with planned visits interrupted by this necessary, but prudent, decision.”