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Coronavirus US live: New York governor warns 'no American is immune to this virus' Coronavirus US live: Biden urges faster response from Trump – 'Step up and do your job'
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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’ Democratic frontrunner says president must move ‘more rapidly’ to get help to stricken states as Pelosi rules out remote voting amid pandemic
That’s it from me today. My west coast colleague Maanvi Singh will take over the response for the next few hours,
Here’s where the day stands so far:
Joe Biden called on Trump to move “more rapidly” against coronavirus. The Democratic frontrunner has also demanded that Trump use the powers of the Defense Production Act to speed up production of medical equipment.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo warned “no American is immune” to this virus. The governor predicted his state’s desperate situation would not be “an anomaly” and said New York could prove to be “the canary in the coalmine” of this pandemic.
Nancy Pelosi ruled out the possibility of the House moving toward remote voting, even as several members have reported contracting coronavirus.
Trump called Pelosi a “sick puppy” in an interview, lashing out against the House speaker after she said the president was responsible for coronavirus deaths because of his administration’s slow response to the pandemic.
The governors of Virginia and Maryland issued “stay at home” orders, as the number of coronavirus cases in the Washington metropolitan area continues to rise.
Maanvi will have more coming up, so stay tuned.
The Dow rose nearly 700 points, even as more layoffs were announced in connection to the coronavirus pandemic.
Last week, the Dow saw its best week since 1938, apparently shaking off the report of record-high unemployment claims.
Unemployment numbers are expected to climb once again this week, as major employers like Macy’s announce plans to dismiss many workers.
Joe Biden said Donald Trump must move “more rapidly” in the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic quickly spreading across the US.“We know from experience that speed matters,” Biden said in an interview on MSNBC on Monday afternoon. “We know that you can’t go too fast. It’s about going too slow.”
Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, implored Trump to use the federal Defense Production Act “more aggressively” and said that if he were president he would “surge” more medical supplies and equipment to the most devastated states, such as New York.
He also endorsed an idea from New York governor Andrew Cuomo, who has asked the federal government to send life-saving ventilators and other equipment to his state – the worst hit in the US – and when it is under control New York can send the equipment to other states as they need it.
If elected, Biden said his team has already discussed how swiftly they could replace the pandemic office in the White House, which was shut down by the Trump administration in a reorganization in 2018.
Asked about Trump’s comments about him on Fox & Friends, Biden said it “didn’t warrant a response. It’s bravado. It’s a bunch of malarkey, as they say in my family.”
He called on Trump to stop the attacks and criticism of those who don’t agree with him and instead to “step up and do your job”.
Biden said: “The president has to stop the belittling of the governors with whom he disagrees. Stop making accusations that somehow some New York hospitals, they all of a sudden need more masks, we ought to investigate them ... That is bizarre – absolutely bizarre.”
Biden said the current crisis, which has exposed severe cracks in the US healthcare system, has not made him reconsider his opposition to a government-run healthcare system like Medicare for All. “Single-payer will not solve that at all,” he said.
At the end of the interview, after being asked about his fading presence on the national stage, Biden quipped: “Thanks for giving me the time so they don’t wonder where I am!”
On Monday, Biden’s campaign also launched a new podcast called “Here’s the deal.” The first episode features Ron Klain, the former White House Ebola Response coordinator who is advising the campaign on the coronavirus outbreak, to discuss Trump’s handling of the pandemic.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ruled out the possibility of lawmakers moving toward remote voting amid the coronavirus pandemic.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ruled out the possibility of lawmakers moving toward remote voting amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“There is no way we can engage in remote voting,” Pelosi said on a call with reporters. “Let’s not waste time on something that is not going to happen.”“There is no way we can engage in remote voting,” Pelosi said on a call with reporters. “Let’s not waste time on something that is not going to happen.”
The California Democrat said remote voting may be a possibility “way down the road,” but it won’t be an option in the next couple of months.The California Democrat said remote voting may be a possibility “way down the road,” but it won’t be an option in the next couple of months.
House Democrats added they are already looking at another bill to address fallout from the pandemic, just days after passing the $2 trillion stimulus package.House Democrats added they are already looking at another bill to address fallout from the pandemic, just days after passing the $2 trillion stimulus package.
Pelosi said the next bill could include provisions on clean water improvement, rural broadband and infrastructure, among other things.Pelosi said the next bill could include provisions on clean water improvement, rural broadband and infrastructure, among other things.
The Guardian’s Sam Levine reports:The Guardian’s Sam Levine reports:
North Carolina is making it easier to register to vote online amid the coronavirus pandemic.North Carolina is making it easier to register to vote online amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The state’s board of elections announced Monday they would make it easier for people to register to vote or update their information online if they are already in the state’s DMV database.The state’s board of elections announced Monday they would make it easier for people to register to vote or update their information online if they are already in the state’s DMV database.
The state did not previously have full-blown online voter registration, but allowed people to register if they were completing a DMV transaction online. The state will now allow people, free of charge, to submit a voter registration or update existing information, even if they aren’t completing a DMV transaction. Only people who have an identification card issued by the state DMV can use the online portal, those without one still have to register using a paper form or in person.The state did not previously have full-blown online voter registration, but allowed people to register if they were completing a DMV transaction online. The state will now allow people, free of charge, to submit a voter registration or update existing information, even if they aren’t completing a DMV transaction. Only people who have an identification card issued by the state DMV can use the online portal, those without one still have to register using a paper form or in person.
The change comes as elections officials around the country are seeking to expand opportunities to register to vote and cast a ballot amid the covid-19 pandemic. Several voter registration efforts around the country have already been severely harmed.The change comes as elections officials around the country are seeking to expand opportunities to register to vote and cast a ballot amid the covid-19 pandemic. Several voter registration efforts around the country have already been severely harmed.
Thirty-nine states and the District of Columbia offered online voter registration as of January, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.Thirty-nine states and the District of Columbia offered online voter registration as of January, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
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The Guardian’s Mario Koran writes that California, bracing for a surge on the healthcare system, is moving to meet demands on resources, hospital beds, and the health care professionals needed to meet the surge.The Guardian’s Mario Koran writes that California, bracing for a surge on the healthcare system, is moving to meet demands on resources, hospital beds, and the health care professionals needed to meet the surge.
Speaking from an afternoon press conference now underway, California governor Gavin Newsom announced today they’re easing some restrictions on health care facilities that will allow them to temporarily forego things like required professional-to-patient ratios.Speaking from an afternoon press conference now underway, California governor Gavin Newsom announced today they’re easing some restrictions on health care facilities that will allow them to temporarily forego things like required professional-to-patient ratios.
Newsom also said the state is seeking help from medical professionals who have recently retired, and those who are nearing completion of nursing and medical degrees.Newsom also said the state is seeking help from medical professionals who have recently retired, and those who are nearing completion of nursing and medical degrees.
About 170 of the ventilators the federal government sent Los Angeles County were found to be not working, Newsom said over the weekend, and the ventilators were sent to a Silicon Valley company for repairs.About 170 of the ventilators the federal government sent Los Angeles County were found to be not working, Newsom said over the weekend, and the ventilators were sent to a Silicon Valley company for repairs.
Newsom said Monday the company was making fast work of the repairs.Newsom said Monday the company was making fast work of the repairs.
A Florida sheriff today sought an arrest warrant for the pastor of a megachurch after officials said he held two services with hundreds of people and violated a safer-at-home order put in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus.A Florida sheriff today sought an arrest warrant for the pastor of a megachurch after officials said he held two services with hundreds of people and violated a safer-at-home order put in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
The AP writes:The AP writes:
As recently as last year, Howard-Browne’s church hosted an event with Paula White Cain, who was named an advisor leading Donald Trump’s Faith and Opportunity Initiative. She’s also an unofficial spiritual advisor to the president.As recently as last year, Howard-Browne’s church hosted an event with Paula White Cain, who was named an advisor leading Donald Trump’s Faith and Opportunity Initiative. She’s also an unofficial spiritual advisor to the president.
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.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.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.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.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.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.”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.
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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.”