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The brother of New York governor, Andrew Cuomo, announced his diagnosis in a memo and said he would host his show from homeThe brother of New York governor, Andrew Cuomo, announced his diagnosis in a memo and said he would host his show from home
New York governor Andrew Cuomo said the state has ordered 17,000 ventilators from China at a price of roughly $25,000 each.
Cuomo said the state’s financial commitment to the ventilators underscores how badly they are needed to mitigate the coronavirus death toll.
“The last thing I want to do is buy a single ventilator I don’t need,” Cuomo said, adding that the state is “broke.”
But Cuomo said the ventilators have been “very slow in coming out” due to the “tremendous demand” for the equipment right now.
The governor said he has a “firm expectation” on receiving 2500 ventilators in the next two weeks.
New York governor Andrew Cuomo said the state will hit the peak of its coronavirus crisis in seven to 21 days.
“This does me no good,” Cuomo said of the estimate. “The range is too broad.”
Cuomo also noted that there are ranges in the estimates of how many ventilators and hospital beds will be nedded once the number of coronavirus cases hits its highest point.
New York governor Andrew Cuomo said there was a lesson to be learned from his brother’s coronavirus diagnosis.
Cuomo noted his brother, CNN host Chris Cuomo, was considered an essential worker. CNN said the host was at its New York offices as recently as last Friday.
The governor said he told his brother two weeks ago that their elderly mother could not go over to his home out of concern of spreading the virus.
Cuomo reflected on how his mother could have been exposed if those visits had not abruptly ended. “This virus is that insidious,” Cuomo said.
New York governor Andrew Cuomo confirmed his brother, CNN host Chris Cuomo, has been diagnosed with coronavirus.
“He is going to be fine,” the governor said of his brother. “He’s young, in good shape, strong, not as strong as he thinks, but he will be fine,” Cuomo joked.
The governor said he learned of the diagnosis earlier today. “I spoke to him this morning, and he’s going to be quarantined in his basement at home,” Cuomo said.
The governor then reflected on his relationship with his brother. “You see one dimension, you see a person in his job,” Cuomo told reporters. “He’s a really sweet, beautiful guy, and he’s my best friend.”
News of CNN anchor Chris Cuomo’s positive coronavirus test broke as his brother Andrew, the governor of New York, was beginning his daily press conference in Albany.
Andrew is discussing Chris now, but here’s what happened when the two brothers spoke to each other in prime time on Monday night.
Andrew made headlines by repeatedly rebuffing Chris’s questions about whether he will run for president and also determinedly refused to engage with questions about Donald Trump’s handling of the crisis.
But perhaps the most heartwarming section of the interview, mindful of the older Cuomo’s advice that New Yorkers “seek joy” during the coronavirus shutdown, came at the end, when Cuomo the younger discussed his keeping of the secret of their mother’s pasta sauce. Here’s some clips from the transcript.
Chris Cuomo: …Last night I was doing what I do for my family which is make my mother’s sauce. She taught me how to make the sauce, which is something that is very coveted. And she said I can only teach he, not she, he who will carry it on best.
“…I had a picture of her behind me as I always do when I’m cooking in the kitchen, a picture of my mother to remember our bond and how I care for her that she taught me how to make the sauce. She didn’t teach anybody else.
“And she called me and said, is Andrew there? I said, ‘No, mom, I’m all alone here out on the island with my family.’ And she said, ‘Where is he?’ And I said, ‘He’s up in Albany in the house with the big gates and the attack dog. And she said, ‘Oh, that’s too bad.’ And I said, ‘It’s OK, mom. I love him and I’ll make sauce for him, too.’ And she started to cry, and then I said goodbye. That’s what happened.
Governor Cuomo: You’ve always been good at manipulation. You’ve always been the meatball of the family. Look, some of us have to work, right? I don’t have the luxury of working one hour a day. God bless you. I’m happy for you.”
After some more back and forth, Chris Cuomo said: “Stay safe. I’ll talk to you soon. I’ll send you some sauce.”
Governor Cuomo: Love you, brother.
Chris Cuomo: Mom’s secret sauce.
Governor Cuomo: Thanks, thanks. I know. Meatball.
Chris Cuomo: I heard it. It’s a term of endearment in Italian circles, to be the meatball. Please hang up on him now. Thank you very much. He has a lot of work to do.”
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New York governor Andrew Cuomo said “nobody knows” when the coronavirus crisis may end, and New Yorkers should prepare accordingly.New York governor Andrew Cuomo said “nobody knows” when the coronavirus crisis may end, and New Yorkers should prepare accordingly.
“I can say this, it’s not going to be soon,” Cuomo said of when the crisis may start to dissipate. “So calibrate yourself and your expectations, so you are not disappointed every morning when you wake up.”“I can say this, it’s not going to be soon,” Cuomo said of when the crisis may start to dissipate. “So calibrate yourself and your expectations, so you are not disappointed every morning when you wake up.”
Cuomo noted the state may hit its peak number of cases anytime in the next month or so.Cuomo noted the state may hit its peak number of cases anytime in the next month or so.
New York governor Andrew Cuomo said the state is trying to prepare for when it hits its peak number of coronavirus cases, which will likely come in the next few weeks.New York governor Andrew Cuomo said the state is trying to prepare for when it hits its peak number of coronavirus cases, which will likely come in the next few weeks.
“We’ve been behind this virus from day one,” Cuomo said, arguing officials and hospitals need to prepare for the likely surge in cases.“We’ve been behind this virus from day one,” Cuomo said, arguing officials and hospitals need to prepare for the likely surge in cases.
The governor noted the state is creating a stockpile of medical equipment to prepare for the apex of the crisis. “We are gathering equipment we don’t need today,” Cuomo said. “Because today is not the apex of the battle.”The governor noted the state is creating a stockpile of medical equipment to prepare for the apex of the crisis. “We are gathering equipment we don’t need today,” Cuomo said. “Because today is not the apex of the battle.”
New York govenor Andrew Cuomo is holding his daily press conference on the state’s response to coronavirus in Albany.New York govenor Andrew Cuomo is holding his daily press conference on the state’s response to coronavirus in Albany.
Cuomo said New York has confirmed 172,196 cases of coronavirus and 1,550 deaths, accounting for about half of all deaths in the country.Cuomo said New York has confirmed 172,196 cases of coronavirus and 1,550 deaths, accounting for about half of all deaths in the country.
The governor also noted new coronavirus-related hospitalizations surged to its highest level yet in the past 24 hours.The governor also noted new coronavirus-related hospitalizations surged to its highest level yet in the past 24 hours.
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, the brother of New York governor Andrew Cuomo, has been diagnosed with coronavirus.CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, the brother of New York governor Andrew Cuomo, has been diagnosed with coronavirus.
CNN announced the news in a memo, saying Cuomo would continue hosting his show from home. He was last in CNN’s New York offices last Friday.CNN announced the news in a memo, saying Cuomo would continue hosting his show from home. He was last in CNN’s New York offices last Friday.
The CNN host has repeatedly conducted remote interviews of his brother, who has become one of the most recognizable faces of the US response to coronavirus, since the crisis started.The CNN host has repeatedly conducted remote interviews of his brother, who has become one of the most recognizable faces of the US response to coronavirus, since the crisis started.
New York City has seen 932 deaths from coronavirus, marking an increase of 142 since yesterday morning, according to the latest statistics.New York City has seen 932 deaths from coronavirus, marking an increase of 142 since yesterday morning, according to the latest statistics.
The city has also seen more than 40,000 cases, the majority of them being people under the age of 50.The city has also seen more than 40,000 cases, the majority of them being people under the age of 50.
Coronavirus has claimed more than 3,000 American lives, with yesterday becoming the deadliest day of the pandemic for the US yet.Coronavirus has claimed more than 3,000 American lives, with yesterday becoming the deadliest day of the pandemic for the US yet.
Those figures mean the coronavirus death toll has now surpassed that of the September 11 attacks, which claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 Americans.Those figures mean the coronavirus death toll has now surpassed that of the September 11 attacks, which claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 Americans.
Nearly half of the coronavirus deaths have occured in New York, although the state’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, has warned other states may soon see a similar rate of coronavirus cases and deaths.Nearly half of the coronavirus deaths have occured in New York, although the state’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, has warned other states may soon see a similar rate of coronavirus cases and deaths.
Trump called on Congress to pay a $2tn infrastructure bill just days after the president signed a $2tn package meant to aid the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.Trump called on Congress to pay a $2tn infrastructure bill just days after the president signed a $2tn package meant to aid the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
In his tweet suggesting an infrastructure bill, Trump mentioned “Phase 4,” an apparent reference to Democrats’ calls for another coronavirus bill after three others were signed into law.In his tweet suggesting an infrastructure bill, Trump mentioned “Phase 4,” an apparent reference to Democrats’ calls for another coronavirus bill after three others were signed into law.
House speaker Nancy Pelosi said yesterday that the fourth coronavirus bill would focus on clean water, rural broadband and infrastructure, among other things.House speaker Nancy Pelosi said yesterday that the fourth coronavirus bill would focus on clean water, rural broadband and infrastructure, among other things.
But Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell expressed skepticism this morning about passing another piece of legislation amid the pandemic.But Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell expressed skepticism this morning about passing another piece of legislation amid the pandemic.
And of course, Trump’s talks of “infrastrucuture week” have become a running joke in Washington, considering his administration has repeatedly tried and failed to pivot to infrastructure as its main legislative focus.And of course, Trump’s talks of “infrastrucuture week” have become a running joke in Washington, considering his administration has repeatedly tried and failed to pivot to infrastructure as its main legislative focus.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will hold a press briefing in about 30 minutes.
The governor will likely be asked about the rising coronavirus death toll in New York City, which has reported more than 900 fatalities connected to the virus.
Congressman Max Rose announced he would deploy to the National Guard to help with coronavirus response efforts.
Rose, a captain in the Army National Guard, will deploy tomorrow and serve as an operations officer at Staten Island facilities in the coming weeks, his office said in a statement.
“Over the past month I have seen acts of incredible bravery and sacrifice by our first responders, nurses, doctors, and essential workers who never thought they’d be on the frontlines of a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic,” Rose, a freshman Democrat, said in the statement.
“My activation and deployment is nothing compared to what our city, state, and country has asked of all them. And it’s certainly nothing compared to the other men and women serving in uniform both here at home and overseas. I am just trying to do my duty and my small part.”
Dr Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said he believes the country is already starting to see the effects of social distancing restrictions.
“If you look now, we’re starting to see glimmers that [social distancing] is actually having some dampening effect,” Fauci told CNN.
Fauci’s comments come as officials in the San Francisco area are reporting they are seeing fewer coronavirus cases than expected two weeks after ordering residents to stay home.
But Fauci added that he is skeptical about some potential treatments for coronavirus, such as the anti-malaria drug chloroquine, which Trump has said could be a “game changer” in the fight against the virus.
“You have to hearken back to the facts,” Fauci said. “There is no definitive evidence that this works.”
Republican senator Rick Scott called for most testing to be done in his home state of Florida, where governor Ron DeSantis has not yet issued a statewide “stay at home” order.
DeSantis has faced some criticism over his response to the virus after footage circulated of spring breakers visiting Florida beaches earlier this month.
But Scott resisted criticism of DeSantis in a CNBC interview this morning. “I’m not going to second guess somebody in the middle of a crisis,” Scott said.
But the freshman senator added: “Here’s where I think Florida needs to step up: we have to get more testing done.”
House majority leader Steny Hoyer urged members to keep their schedules “very flexible” in the weeks and months to come.
Hoyer said yesterday that the House was not expected to reconvene until 20 April , but the Democratic leader warned the chamber will later have to make up for time lost because of the pandemic.
“I would urge you to keep your schedules very flexible,” Hoyer wrote in a “Dear Colleague” letter to House members.
“In order to make up for time that has been lost, the House may meet during weeks that had previously been scheduled as District Work Periods, and four-day weeks may become five-day weeks.”
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine complained about the lack of “widespread testing” in a CNN interview this morning, echoing reported complaints from other governors.
DeWine, who has been widely praised for his aggressive response to the virus, said the state would see its peak number of cases sometime between mid-April and mid-May, but it is difficult to know for sure because of the current level of testing.
Montana Governor Steve Bullock reportedly complained to Trump yesterday that his state has struggled to identify and track coronavirus patients because of inadequate testing.
But DeWine said he believed the social distancing measures being practiced across the state are already having an effect and urged residents to continue respecting the guidelines.
“My message to my fellow Ohioans is that we can’t let up now,” DeWine said. “We’ve got to really, really stay at this.”
House speaker Nancy Pelosi said Democrats’ fourth coronavirus bill would help to serve state and local leaders grappling with the pandemic.
On a call yesterday with reporters, Pelosi said the legislation would include proposals on clean water, infrastructure and rural broadband.
However, in a separate interview this morning, Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell downplayed the possibility of passing such legislation.
“I’m not going to allow this to be an opportunity for the Democrats to achieve unrelated policy items they wouldn’t otherwise be able to pass,” McConnell said.
House speaker Nancy Pelosi also commented on her tense relationship with the president amid the coronavirus pandemic. (The pair have not spoken in five months.)
“If it’s necessary, I’m sure we will speak,” Pelosi told MSNBC. But she added that she didn’t know what she would learn from speaking to Trump.
The House speaker said she mostly communicates with Trump through television interviews. “That is what he hears is what people say publicly – much more than in a call,” Pelosi said.
House speaker Nancy Pelosi made an appearance on MSNBC this morning and called for more testing to fight the coronavirus crisis.
“Proper testing, that has been a problem since the start,” Pelosi said. “Testing, testing, testing.”
Governors reportedly complained to Trump yesterday that they have struggled to provide adequate testing in their states.
Pelosi, who has been extremely critical of the White House’s handling of the pandemic, also defended Congress’ handling of the crisis, saying she is “proud” of the work lawmakers have done.
Trump quickly weighed in on the Democratic speaker’s appearance over Twitter, saying she “wasn’t bad” despite her “usual complaining.”
Hello and welcome to our live blog coverage of the coronavirus emergency. New York governor Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday night that the peak number of concurrent cases in the state, still the country’s foremost hotspot, was expected to arrive in the coming six to 21 days.
As of Tuesday morning there were more than 164,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the United States and 3,161 had died, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. In New York state there were 67,384 confirmed cases and 1,342 deaths. Neighboring New Jersey had the second-most cases with 16,636 cases and 198 deaths.
In an animated conversation with CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, his younger brother, Andrew Cuomo, the governor, whose handling of the crisis has won strong approval, denied that he would respond to calls from some quarters that he run for president.
Cuomo also had nice words for Donald Trump, who has demanded praise from governors as a condition of their states receiving federal aid. Cuomo’s praise in this case found its mark, with Fox News picking up the comment and Trump tweeting about it.
Here’s a bit of the interview: