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| Coronavirus US live: Cuomo says New York only has enough ventilators for next six days | Coronavirus US live: Cuomo says New York only has enough ventilators for next six days |
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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 capacity | 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 capacity |
| 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). | |
| 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. | |
| 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: | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 fair 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 fair 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. |
| New York governor Andrew Cuomo said the state only has enough ventilators in its stockpile for six days. | New York governor Andrew Cuomo said the state only has enough ventilators in its stockpile for six days. |
| Cuomo noted the state released 400 ventilators to New York City last night and would distribute ventilators based on need in the weeks to come. | Cuomo noted the state released 400 ventilators to New York City last night and would distribute ventilators based on need in the weeks to come. |
| The state is exploring ways to expand its ventilator capacity, including splitting ventilator tubes and converting BIPAP machines. | The state is exploring ways to expand its ventilator capacity, including splitting ventilator tubes and converting BIPAP machines. |
| New York governor Andrew Cuomo said the state would start conducting nightly hospital-by-hospital surveys to assess what medical equipment they need. | New York governor Andrew Cuomo said the state would start conducting nightly hospital-by-hospital surveys to assess what medical equipment they need. |
| Cuomo added that it was the “cruelest irony” the country is now dependent on China for the production of crucial medical equipment. | Cuomo added that it was the “cruelest irony” the country is now dependent on China for the production of crucial medical equipment. |
| The governor implored businesses to try to pivot to producing medical equipment like gowns. “We will pay a premium,” Cuomo assured businessowners. | The governor implored businesses to try to pivot to producing medical equipment like gowns. “We will pay a premium,” Cuomo assured businessowners. |
| New York governor Andrew Cuomo said the number of people discharged from the hospital is “way up,” marking some rare good news since cases started to surge. | New York governor Andrew Cuomo said the number of people discharged from the hospital is “way up,” marking some rare good news since cases started to surge. |
| But Cuomo warned the state still needs more hospital beds to prepare for the peak of the crisis. The state is constructing temporary hospitals at places like the Javits Center and Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to add beds for coronavirus patients. | But Cuomo warned the state still needs more hospital beds to prepare for the peak of the crisis. The state is constructing temporary hospitals at places like the Javits Center and Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to add beds for coronavirus patients. |
| The governor said he was more concerned about ensuring the state has enough medical professionals and equipment to deal with the peak of the crisis. “Beds we can find,” Cuomo said. “The harder component is the staff and the supplies.” | The governor said he was more concerned about ensuring the state has enough medical professionals and equipment to deal with the peak of the crisis. “Beds we can find,” Cuomo said. “The harder component is the staff and the supplies.” |
| New York has confirmed 92,381 cases of coronavirus, governor Andrew Cuomo said at his daily briefing. | New York has confirmed 92,381 cases of coronavirus, governor Andrew Cuomo said at his daily briefing. |
| The state has also seen 2,373 deaths linked to the virus, up from 1,941 yesterday. | The state has also seen 2,373 deaths linked to the virus, up from 1,941 yesterday. |
| New York accounts for nearly half of the coronavirus deaths from the entire country. | New York accounts for nearly half of the coronavirus deaths from the entire country. |
| House speaker Nancy Pelosi said she spoke to treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin last night about a potential phase four coronavirus bill. | House speaker Nancy Pelosi said she spoke to treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin last night about a potential phase four coronavirus bill. |
| Pelosi has said she wants to pass another bill in response to the pandemic, which would focus on clean water, rural broadband and infrustructure, among other things. | Pelosi has said she wants to pass another bill in response to the pandemic, which would focus on clean water, rural broadband and infrustructure, among other things. |
| Trump has voiced support for a massive infrastructure bill, but Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell has accused Democrats of trying to force through their agenda while the pandemic is raging. Pelosi said she would call McConnell to discuss the matter. | Trump has voiced support for a massive infrastructure bill, but Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell has accused Democrats of trying to force through their agenda while the pandemic is raging. Pelosi said she would call McConnell to discuss the matter. |
| Ending the conference call, Pelosi reiterated her advice to reporters: “Hydrate. Wash your hands. Pray. Dance like no one is watching.” | Ending the conference call, Pelosi reiterated her advice to reporters: “Hydrate. Wash your hands. Pray. Dance like no one is watching.” |
| House speaker Nancy Pelosi said the new select committee on coronavirus would have subpoena power. | House speaker Nancy Pelosi said the new select committee on coronavirus would have subpoena power. |
| Members of the committee, which will be chaired by House majority whip Jim Clyburn, will specifically look at whether government funds distributed in response to the pandemic are being spent effectively. | Members of the committee, which will be chaired by House majority whip Jim Clyburn, will specifically look at whether government funds distributed in response to the pandemic are being spent effectively. |
| “This is not an investigation of the administration,” Pelosi said. The speaker emphasized the panel would instead “make sure there aren’t exploiters out there.” | “This is not an investigation of the administration,” Pelosi said. The speaker emphasized the panel would instead “make sure there aren’t exploiters out there.” |
| House speaker Nancy Pelosi was asked during her weekly press conference whether she supported a review of the events leading up to the coronavirus crisis. | House speaker Nancy Pelosi was asked during her weekly press conference whether she supported a review of the events leading up to the coronavirus crisis. |
| Bennie Thompson, the chairman of the House homeland security committee, has drafted a bill to form a commission in the style of the 9/11 commission to examine the government’s response to coronavirus. | Bennie Thompson, the chairman of the House homeland security committee, has drafted a bill to form a commission in the style of the 9/11 commission to examine the government’s response to coronavirus. |
| Pelosi said she was open to the idea if the commission were bipartisan and not focused on attributing blame but rather determining what lessons can be learned for future crises. | Pelosi said she was open to the idea if the commission were bipartisan and not focused on attributing blame but rather determining what lessons can be learned for future crises. |
| House speaker Nancy Pelosi said the new select committee on coronavirus would ensure aid money goes to American families and prevent waste of funds. | House speaker Nancy Pelosi said the new select committee on coronavirus would ensure aid money goes to American families and prevent waste of funds. |
| Pelosi compared the panel to the Truman Committee, which rooted out waste and corruption in defense spending during World War II. The commitee ultimately saved the government millions of dollars. | Pelosi compared the panel to the Truman Committee, which rooted out waste and corruption in defense spending during World War II. The commitee ultimately saved the government millions of dollars. |
| House speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the formation of select committee on the coronavirus crisis during her weekly press conference. | House speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the formation of select committee on the coronavirus crisis during her weekly press conference. |
| Pelosi said House majority whip Jim Clyburn will chair the committee, which will be made up of members from both parties. | Pelosi said House majority whip Jim Clyburn will chair the committee, which will be made up of members from both parties. |
| The speaker noted the committee would work to ensure the aid money allocated in the $2 trillion stimulus bill is spent wisely. | The speaker noted the committee would work to ensure the aid money allocated in the $2 trillion stimulus bill is spent wisely. |
| House speaker Nancy Pelosi is holding her weekly press conference over the phone, providing an update on the congressional response to coronavirus. | House speaker Nancy Pelosi is holding her weekly press conference over the phone, providing an update on the congressional response to coronavirus. |
| Pelosi opened the conference call by urging all the reporters listening to stay hydrated and keep washing their hands. | Pelosi opened the conference call by urging all the reporters listening to stay hydrated and keep washing their hands. |
| The speaker added, “You can never dance too much, especially when you’re home.” | The speaker added, “You can never dance too much, especially when you’re home.” |