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New York’s governor says the state only has enough ventilators stockpiled for six days and that the state is looking for ways to expand capacityNew York’s governor says the state only has enough ventilators stockpiled for six days and that the state is looking for ways to expand capacity
The Congressional Budget Office expects unemployment to exceed 10 percent during the second quarter of the year.
“Gross domestic product is expected to decline by more than 7 percent during the second quarter,” the CBO said. “If that happened, the decline in the annualized growth rate reported by the Bureau of Economic Analysis would be about four times larger and would exceed 28 percent.”
The agency is also predicting long-lasting economic impact from the coronavirus pandemic, potentially stretching through the end of next year.
“CBO expected the effects of job losses and business closures to be felt for some time; the unemployment rate underlying the cost estimate was 9 percent at the end of 2021,” the agency said.
The Guardian’s Patrick Greenfield reports:
Two coronavirus-stricken cruise liners have been granted permission to dock in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after local officials reached an agreement with the vessels’ operators.
The Zaandam and Rotterdam will now proceed to Port Everglades, where hundreds of passengers will disembark and people in a critical condition will be transferred to a hospital.
Four people have died on the Zaandam and dozens are sick with flu-like symptoms on the vessels.
Commerce secretary Wilbur Ross is receiving criticism for claiming in late January that coronovirus could help the US job market.Commerce secretary Wilbur Ross is receiving criticism for claiming in late January that coronovirus could help the US job market.
“Every American’s heart has to go out to the victims of the coronavirus, so I don’t want to talk about a victory lap over a very unfortunate, very malignant disease,” Ross told Fox Business as China grappled with the virus.“Every American’s heart has to go out to the victims of the coronavirus, so I don’t want to talk about a victory lap over a very unfortunate, very malignant disease,” Ross told Fox Business as China grappled with the virus.
“But the fact is, it does give businesses yet another thing to consider when they go through their review of their supply chain. ... So I think it will help to accelerate the return of jobs to North America.”“But the fact is, it does give businesses yet another thing to consider when they go through their review of their supply chain. ... So I think it will help to accelerate the return of jobs to North America.”
The unemployment report released this morning showed 6.65 million Americans filed for unemployment last week, bringing the two-week total of claims to 9.95 million.The unemployment report released this morning showed 6.65 million Americans filed for unemployment last week, bringing the two-week total of claims to 9.95 million.
Some Americans may not see their checks from the stimulus package for nearly five months, according to a memo being circulated by House Democrats.Some Americans may not see their checks from the stimulus package for nearly five months, according to a memo being circulated by House Democrats.
NBC News reports:NBC News reports:
That delay could be hugely damaging for millions of American families, considering nearly 10 million people have filed for unemployment benefits in just the past two weeks.That delay could be hugely damaging for millions of American families, considering nearly 10 million people have filed for unemployment benefits in just the past two weeks.
Joe Biden and Donald Trump criticized each other in dueling statements responding to the alarming unemployment report released earlier today.Joe Biden and Donald Trump criticized each other in dueling statements responding to the alarming unemployment report released earlier today.
“My heart goes out to the millions of Americans who filed for unemployment claims this week, and the millions more who worry what next week holds for them,” Biden said in a statement.“My heart goes out to the millions of Americans who filed for unemployment claims this week, and the millions more who worry what next week holds for them,” Biden said in a statement.
The Democratic frontrunner said while Trump was “not responsible for the coronavirus,” his administration’s “erratic and unacceptably slow federal response” has had devastating consequences.The Democratic frontrunner said while Trump was “not responsible for the coronavirus,” his administration’s “erratic and unacceptably slow federal response” has had devastating consequences.
“Now we have more coronavirus cases than anywhere in the world, and that is dealing body-blows to our economy and to the welfare and well-being of millions upon millions of Americans,” Biden said.“Now we have more coronavirus cases than anywhere in the world, and that is dealing body-blows to our economy and to the welfare and well-being of millions upon millions of Americans,” Biden said.
Trump’s reelection campaign responded to Biden’s statement by accusing the former vice president of “ineffectively sniping from the sidelines, stumbling through television interviews, and hoping for relevance and political gain.”Trump’s reelection campaign responded to Biden’s statement by accusing the former vice president of “ineffectively sniping from the sidelines, stumbling through television interviews, and hoping for relevance and political gain.”
Tim Murtaugh, Trump’s communications director, said in a statement from the campaign, “Americans are facing a public health emergency and are worried about their jobs and the economy, but Joe Biden’s record and proposals prove that he is ill-suited for a role in this fight.”Tim Murtaugh, Trump’s communications director, said in a statement from the campaign, “Americans are facing a public health emergency and are worried about their jobs and the economy, but Joe Biden’s record and proposals prove that he is ill-suited for a role in this fight.”
The Guardian’s Vivian Ho reports on the latest from California:The Guardian’s Vivian Ho reports on the latest from California:
California crossed the threshold of 10,000 positive coronavirus cases on Thursday, with at least 59,000 tests still pending, according to local data.California crossed the threshold of 10,000 positive coronavirus cases on Thursday, with at least 59,000 tests still pending, according to local data.
The numbers reflect a 15.6% jump over just the past 24 hours, with 213 deaths reported, according to Sonoma County officials.The numbers reflect a 15.6% jump over just the past 24 hours, with 213 deaths reported, according to Sonoma County officials.
Thursday marked the start of the third week of California governor Gavin Newsom’s statewide shelter-in-place order that shut down non-essential businesses and mandated that residents stay at home. Schools statewide have been closed for three weeks as well, with plans not to reopen again through the end of the school year in June.Thursday marked the start of the third week of California governor Gavin Newsom’s statewide shelter-in-place order that shut down non-essential businesses and mandated that residents stay at home. Schools statewide have been closed for three weeks as well, with plans not to reopen again through the end of the school year in June.
Despite these early efforts to flatten the curve, state projections still predict that California will run out of hospital beds in May.Despite these early efforts to flatten the curve, state projections still predict that California will run out of hospital beds in May.
As of Wednesday, 774 Californians were in intensive care unit beds, which was “roughly a quadrupling of where we were six days ago,” Newsom said. Total hospitalizations -- 1,855 -- was “roughly a tripling of where we were just six days ago.”As of Wednesday, 774 Californians were in intensive care unit beds, which was “roughly a quadrupling of where we were six days ago,” Newsom said. Total hospitalizations -- 1,855 -- was “roughly a tripling of where we were just six days ago.”
The CDC director said Americans should prepare for coronavirus to make a return later in the year.The CDC director said Americans should prepare for coronavirus to make a return later in the year.
Dr Robert Redfield said the number of coronavirus cases may subside once warmer weather sets in, but that’s still not clear, and the virus will likely return until a vaccine is developed.Dr Robert Redfield said the number of coronavirus cases may subside once warmer weather sets in, but that’s still not clear, and the virus will likely return until a vaccine is developed.
The evidence is mixed on whether the virus, like the flu, is less likely to spread during the summer months, and experts have called for more experiments to test the theory.The evidence is mixed on whether the virus, like the flu, is less likely to spread during the summer months, and experts have called for more experiments to test the theory.
The FDA is easing regulations on gay men giving blood as many blood banks report a dangerous drop in donations amid the pandemic.The FDA is easing regulations on gay men giving blood as many blood banks report a dangerous drop in donations amid the pandemic.
“At the FDA, we want to do everything we can to encourage more blood donations, which includes revisiting and updating some of our existing policies to help ensure we have an adequate blood supply, while still protecting the safety of our nation’s blood supply,” the agency said in a statement.“At the FDA, we want to do everything we can to encourage more blood donations, which includes revisiting and updating some of our existing policies to help ensure we have an adequate blood supply, while still protecting the safety of our nation’s blood supply,” the agency said in a statement.
“Based on recently completed studies and epidemiologic data, the FDA has concluded that current policies regarding certain donor eligibility criteria can be modified without compromising the safety of the blood supply.”“Based on recently completed studies and epidemiologic data, the FDA has concluded that current policies regarding certain donor eligibility criteria can be modified without compromising the safety of the blood supply.”
Gay men will now be allowed to donate blood after refraining from sexual contact for three months instead of the previous requirement of a year.Gay men will now be allowed to donate blood after refraining from sexual contact for three months instead of the previous requirement of a year.
Those who have recently gotten tattoos or piercings will also be able to donate blood after three months instead of a year.Those who have recently gotten tattoos or piercings will also be able to donate blood after three months instead of a year.
The number of coronavirus deaths around the world has now passed 50,000, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins.The number of coronavirus deaths around the world has now passed 50,000, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins.
The number of coronavirus cases worlwide is also expected to soon reach 1 million, with more than 980,000 cases already reported.The number of coronavirus cases worlwide is also expected to soon reach 1 million, with more than 980,000 cases already reported.
The staggering death toll will only increase in the weeks to come, as the US alone predicts at least 100,000 deaths from the virus.The staggering death toll will only increase in the weeks to come, as the US alone predicts at least 100,000 deaths from the virus.
Alexandra Villareal reports on the latest in New York City:Alexandra Villareal reports on the latest in New York City:
“The cavalry keeps coming”, says New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio as 250 ambulances and 500 EMTs and paramedics arrived from around the country thanks to reinforcements from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema).“The cavalry keeps coming”, says New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio as 250 ambulances and 500 EMTs and paramedics arrived from around the country thanks to reinforcements from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema).
In a video Thursday morning, de Blasio told the story of two men from Kalamazoo, Michigan, who drove their ambulance all the way to New York City to be of service.In a video Thursday morning, de Blasio told the story of two men from Kalamazoo, Michigan, who drove their ambulance all the way to New York City to be of service.
This surge in federal aid comes even as de Blasio warns the city is still short 3.3 million N95 masks, 2.1 million surgeon masks and 100,000 isolation gowns for a Sunday deadline, numbers he called big but reachable.This surge in federal aid comes even as de Blasio warns the city is still short 3.3 million N95 masks, 2.1 million surgeon masks and 100,000 isolation gowns for a Sunday deadline, numbers he called big but reachable.
On Thursday morning, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said there were 51,809 confirmed coronavirus cases in New York City. As of Wednesday evening, New York City had 10,000 hospitalized Covid-19 patients, and counted 1,374 deaths because of the pandemic.On Thursday morning, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said there were 51,809 confirmed coronavirus cases in New York City. As of Wednesday evening, New York City had 10,000 hospitalized Covid-19 patients, and counted 1,374 deaths because of the pandemic.
Here’s where the day stands so far:Here’s where the day stands so far:
New York is expected to run out of ventilators in six days, governor Andrew Cuomo said. The state has 2,200 ventilators in its stockpile, and officials are exploring ways to expand capacity by splitting ventilator tubes and converting BIPAP machines.New York is expected to run out of ventilators in six days, governor Andrew Cuomo said. The state has 2,200 ventilators in its stockpile, and officials are exploring ways to expand capacity by splitting ventilator tubes and converting BIPAP machines.
The Democratic convention has been delayed a month because of the pandemic. The Democratic National Commitee said the nominating convention would now take place the week of August 17 in Milwaukee.The Democratic convention has been delayed a month because of the pandemic. The Democratic National Commitee said the nominating convention would now take place the week of August 17 in Milwaukee.
House speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the formation of a select committee on coronavirus. Pelosi said the bipartisan committee would work to ensure funds from the $2 trillion stimulus bill are “spent wisely.”House speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the formation of a select committee on coronavirus. Pelosi said the bipartisan committee would work to ensure funds from the $2 trillion stimulus bill are “spent wisely.”
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 has just wrapped up his daily briefing on the state’s coronavirus response.New York governor Andrew Cuomo has just wrapped up his daily briefing on the state’s coronavirus response.
Here are some of the highlights:Here are some of the highlights:
Cuomo said the state only has enough ventilators in its stockpile to last another six days.Cuomo said the state only has enough ventilators in its stockpile to last another six days.
The state is using every possible method to expand its ventilator capacity, including splitting ventilator tubes and converting BIPAP machines.The state is using every possible method to expand its ventilator capacity, including splitting ventilator tubes and converting BIPAP machines.
The state has confirmed 92,381 coronavirus cases and 2,373 deaths.The state has confirmed 92,381 coronavirus cases and 2,373 deaths.
Cuomo said the numbers being reported in Long Island, which has confirmed more than 19,000 cases, are “concerning.”Cuomo said the numbers being reported in Long Island, which has confirmed more than 19,000 cases, are “concerning.”
Cuomo’s brother, CNN host Chris Cuomo, joined the briefing via video conference to give an update on his own battle with coronavirus. Cuomo said he was “doing pretty well all things considered.”Cuomo’s brother, CNN host Chris Cuomo, joined the briefing via video conference to give an update on his own battle with coronavirus. Cuomo said he was “doing pretty well all things considered.”
Returning to Andrew Cuomo’s daily briefing, the New York governor said the state has 2,200 ventilators in its stockpile.Returning to Andrew Cuomo’s daily briefing, the New York governor said the state has 2,200 ventilators in its stockpile.
Cuomo said data indicates about 350 people come in to hospitals every night needing a ventilator, meaning the state is expected to run out in about six days.Cuomo said data indicates about 350 people come in to hospitals every night needing a ventilator, meaning the state is expected to run out in about six days.
The governor noted earlier that the state is taking every possible step to expand its ventilator capacity, including converting BIPAP machines and splitting ventilator tubes.The governor noted earlier that the state is taking every possible step to expand its ventilator capacity, including converting BIPAP machines and splitting ventilator tubes.
“We’re doing more than any other state or country has tried to do in terms of back-up contingency plans,” Cuomo said.“We’re doing more than any other state or country has tried to do in terms of back-up contingency plans,” Cuomo said.
The delay of the Democratic convention means the two parties’ conventions will now take place back to back.The delay of the Democratic convention means the two parties’ conventions will now take place back to back.
The Democratic convention is now scheduled to take place the week of August 17 in Milwaukee, and the Republican convention is set for the week of August 24 in Charlotte.The Democratic convention is now scheduled to take place the week of August 17 in Milwaukee, and the Republican convention is set for the week of August 24 in Charlotte.
Democrats originally scheduled their convention early to avoid conflicting with the 2020 Olympics, but the games have also been postponed.Democrats originally scheduled their convention early to avoid conflicting with the 2020 Olympics, but the games have also been postponed.
The Democratic National Committee has confirmed the party’s nominating convention will be postponed until mid-August.The Democratic National Committee has confirmed the party’s nominating convention will be postponed until mid-August.
“Leadership means being able to adapt, and that’s exactly what our party is doing,” DNC chairman Tom Perez said in a statement.“Leadership means being able to adapt, and that’s exactly what our party is doing,” DNC chairman Tom Perez said in a statement.
“Ultimately, the health and safety of our convention attendees and the people of Milwaukee is our top priority. And we will continue to be in contact with local, state, and federal health officials as we monitor this fluid situation.”“Ultimately, the health and safety of our convention attendees and the people of Milwaukee is our top priority. And we will continue to be in contact with local, state, and federal health officials as we monitor this fluid situation.”
The Democratic convention has been postponed until August because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports.The Democratic convention has been postponed until August because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports.
The New York Times reports:The New York Times reports:
The reports come one day after Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden said that he beleived the nominating convention would have to be postponed.The reports come one day after Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden said that he beleived the nominating convention would have to be postponed.
CNN host Chris Cuomo, who has been diagnosed with coronavirus, appeared at New York governor Andrew Cuomo’s briefing today via video conference.CNN host Chris Cuomo, who has been diagnosed with coronavirus, appeared at New York governor Andrew Cuomo’s briefing today via video conference.
“I’m doing pretty well all things considered,” the CNN host told his brother. “This is tough. I get it now.”“I’m doing pretty well all things considered,” the CNN host told his brother. “This is tough. I get it now.”
Cuomo jokingly complained about how the virus is preventing him from cutting his hair and didn’t miss a chance to make fun of his brother.Cuomo jokingly complained about how the virus is preventing him from cutting his hair and didn’t miss a chance to make fun of his brother.
“You look like you’ve been cutting your own hair, which some people are good at, some people are not,” the CNN host said to his brother.“You look like you’ve been cutting your own hair, which some people are good at, some people are not,” the CNN host said to his brother.