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| Coronavirus US news: New York breaks its record for largest single-day Covid-19 death toll | Coronavirus US news: New York breaks its record for largest single-day Covid-19 death toll |
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| Cuomo says state recorded 799 deaths Wednesday, but state recorded lowest number of new hospitalizations since crisis began | Cuomo says state recorded 799 deaths Wednesday, but state recorded lowest number of new hospitalizations since crisis began |
| Joe Biden has released a new plan to “help ease the economic burden on working people” amid the coronavirus pandemic. | |
| The presumptive Democratic nominee proposed lowering the Medicare eligibility age to 60 and forgive student debt from public universities for those making less than $125,000. | |
| “I believe that as we are being plunged into what is likely to be one of the most volatile and difficult economic times in this country’s recent history, we can take these critical steps to help make it easier for working people to make ends meet,” Biden wrote in a Medium post detailing the plan. | |
| The former vice president specifically credited Bernie Sanders, who dropped out of the race yesterday, for helping to bring these proposals forward. | |
| “Senator Sanders and his supporters can take pride in their work in laying the groundwork for these ideas, and I’m proud to adopt them as part of my campaign at this critical moment in responding to the coronavirus crisis,” Biden wrote. | |
| After Sanders announced his decision to suspend his campaign yesterday, Biden made a pitch to his supporters, pledging to address their priorities in his campaign. The effort reflects Biden’s need to unify the party and win over Sanders’ supporters in order to defeat Trump in November. | |
| Trump celebrated the news that Boris Johnson has been moved out of the intensive care unit, wishing the British prime minister a speedy recovery. | Trump celebrated the news that Boris Johnson has been moved out of the intensive care unit, wishing the British prime minister a speedy recovery. |
| The White House said it would start administering coronavirus tests to reporters attending the daily briefing after one journalist who was recently at the White House started showing symptoms. | The White House said it would start administering coronavirus tests to reporters attending the daily briefing after one journalist who was recently at the White House started showing symptoms. |
| The White House Correspondents’ Association said the affected reporter was last at the White House on Tuesday, and the person’s test results are expected later today. | The White House Correspondents’ Association said the affected reporter was last at the White House on Tuesday, and the person’s test results are expected later today. |
| “Out of an abundance of caution, the White House Medical Unit is going to conduct a COVID-19 test on all members of the press who plan to participate in today’s task force briefing, including correspondents, photographers, and technicians,” the White House press office said in a statement. | “Out of an abundance of caution, the White House Medical Unit is going to conduct a COVID-19 test on all members of the press who plan to participate in today’s task force briefing, including correspondents, photographers, and technicians,” the White House press office said in a statement. |
| The White House announced last week that anyone seeing Trump or Vice President Mike Pence would take a rapid coronavirus test to prevent them from catching it. | The White House announced last week that anyone seeing Trump or Vice President Mike Pence would take a rapid coronavirus test to prevent them from catching it. |
| Boris Johnson has been moved out of the intensive care unit, as the British prime minister continues to recover from coronavirus. | Boris Johnson has been moved out of the intensive care unit, as the British prime minister continues to recover from coronavirus. |
| Downing Street said in a statement, “The prime minister has been moved this evening from intensive care back to the ward, where he will receive close monitoring during the early phase of his recovery. He is in extremely good spirits.” | Downing Street said in a statement, “The prime minister has been moved this evening from intensive care back to the ward, where he will receive close monitoring during the early phase of his recovery. He is in extremely good spirits.” |
| For more updates, follow the Guardian’s UK coronavirus blog: | For more updates, follow the Guardian’s UK coronavirus blog: |
| The Trump administration has carried out nearly 10,000 summary deportations or “expulsions” since March 21, using emergency public health measures that have given US Customs and Border Protection broad authority to bypass immigration laws, CBP officials said Thursday, the Washington Post reports. | The Trump administration has carried out nearly 10,000 summary deportations or “expulsions” since March 21, using emergency public health measures that have given US Customs and Border Protection broad authority to bypass immigration laws, CBP officials said Thursday, the Washington Post reports. |
| Congressman Neal Dunn has tested positive for coronavirus, becoming the second members of Florida’s congressional delegation to contract the virus. | Congressman Neal Dunn has tested positive for coronavirus, becoming the second members of Florida’s congressional delegation to contract the virus. |
| Dunn’s office said in a statement that he was not feeling well on Monday and received a coronavirus test, which just came back positive. | Dunn’s office said in a statement that he was not feeling well on Monday and received a coronavirus test, which just came back positive. |
| “Congressman Dunn is feeling great and currently quarantining himself at home per CDC guidelines and working on Phase IV of the Administration’s response to this pandemic,” his office said in a statement. “He expects a full recovery soon.” | “Congressman Dunn is feeling great and currently quarantining himself at home per CDC guidelines and working on Phase IV of the Administration’s response to this pandemic,” his office said in a statement. “He expects a full recovery soon.” |
| Dunn’s diagnosis comes about a month after fellow Florida Republican Mario Diaz-Balart became one of the first two members of Congress to test positive for coronavirus. | Dunn’s diagnosis comes about a month after fellow Florida Republican Mario Diaz-Balart became one of the first two members of Congress to test positive for coronavirus. |
| The first lady’s office created a video urging Americans to wear face coverings in places where social distancing is difficult, such as grocery stores and pharmaries. | The first lady’s office created a video urging Americans to wear face coverings in places where social distancing is difficult, such as grocery stores and pharmaries. |
| “Remember, this does not replace the importance of social distancing,” Melania Trump says in the video. “It is another recommended guideline to keep us all safe.” | “Remember, this does not replace the importance of social distancing,” Melania Trump says in the video. “It is another recommended guideline to keep us all safe.” |
| The CDC has recommended that Americans wear face coverings to help limit the spread of the virus, and some cities like Los Angeles have ordered residents to use them. | The CDC has recommended that Americans wear face coverings to help limit the spread of the virus, and some cities like Los Angeles have ordered residents to use them. |
| The coronavirus pandemic has created some surreal scenes on Capitol Hill, reflected in these photos showing reporters questioning Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell while practicing social distancing and wearing masks: | The coronavirus pandemic has created some surreal scenes on Capitol Hill, reflected in these photos showing reporters questioning Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell while practicing social distancing and wearing masks: |
| Less than three months ago, reporters were crowding around senators to question them about the impeachment trial, but those frantic huddles have become dangerous in the age of coronavirus: | Less than three months ago, reporters were crowding around senators to question them about the impeachment trial, but those frantic huddles have become dangerous in the age of coronavirus: |
| Here’s where the day stands so far: | Here’s where the day stands so far: |
| New York broke its record for the largest single-day coronavirus death toll for the third day in a row. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced at his daily briefing that 799 New Yorkers died from the virus yesterday, bringing the state’s total death toll to 7,067. | New York broke its record for the largest single-day coronavirus death toll for the third day in a row. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced at his daily briefing that 799 New Yorkers died from the virus yesterday, bringing the state’s total death toll to 7,067. |
| Another 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, according to the labor department’s latest report. More than 16 million Americans have filed unemployment claims in the past three weeks. | Another 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, according to the labor department’s latest report. More than 16 million Americans have filed unemployment claims in the past three weeks. |
| Mike Pence’s office is blocking health experts from appearing on CNN in an effort to pressure the network to broadcast the daily White House briefing in full. CNN has only been carrying Trump’s portion of the briefing live before cutting to analysis and fact-checking of the president’s comments, which have frequently included falsehoods. | Mike Pence’s office is blocking health experts from appearing on CNN in an effort to pressure the network to broadcast the daily White House briefing in full. CNN has only been carrying Trump’s portion of the briefing live before cutting to analysis and fact-checking of the president’s comments, which have frequently included falsehoods. |
| The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned. | The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned. |
| Nearly 50 emergency room doctors from New York City’s public hospitals have written an open letter to residents, urging people not to “cut corners,” when physical distancing, hand-washing and self-isolating. | Nearly 50 emergency room doctors from New York City’s public hospitals have written an open letter to residents, urging people not to “cut corners,” when physical distancing, hand-washing and self-isolating. |
| “Every day, our emergency departments are overflowing with patients newly infected with COVID-19, many starving for oxygen and on the brink of death,” the doctors wrote. “Many are older, but some are young. Many have pre-existing medical problems, but some do not. | “Every day, our emergency departments are overflowing with patients newly infected with COVID-19, many starving for oxygen and on the brink of death,” the doctors wrote. “Many are older, but some are young. Many have pre-existing medical problems, but some do not. |
| While we’re constantly searching for new treatments and better ways to care for our patients, too many are dying despite our best efforts. These patients are also our friends, families, and colleagues,” said the letter. | While we’re constantly searching for new treatments and better ways to care for our patients, too many are dying despite our best efforts. These patients are also our friends, families, and colleagues,” said the letter. |
| The bullet point letter repeated many of the public health messages of recent days. The disease is more contagious than previously thought, mimics the flu, can be spread asymptomatically, for example. It urged people to wash their hands, to assume they have Covid-19 if they show any symptoms at all, however mild, and to isolate from family members. | The bullet point letter repeated many of the public health messages of recent days. The disease is more contagious than previously thought, mimics the flu, can be spread asymptomatically, for example. It urged people to wash their hands, to assume they have Covid-19 if they show any symptoms at all, however mild, and to isolate from family members. |
| Millions of people are already taking these measures – but not diligently enough to stop the surge of patients coming to emergency rooms. | Millions of people are already taking these measures – but not diligently enough to stop the surge of patients coming to emergency rooms. |
| “Many of you have taken the steps above to protect yourself and others and we thank you. You are literally saving lives. But many of you have not – or continue to cut corners. This virus does not respect what we do ‘most of the time,’” the doctors wrote. | “Many of you have taken the steps above to protect yourself and others and we thank you. You are literally saving lives. But many of you have not – or continue to cut corners. This virus does not respect what we do ‘most of the time,’” the doctors wrote. |
| “Fellow New Yorkers, we need to do more!” | “Fellow New Yorkers, we need to do more!” |
| House speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell for trying to pass a coronavirus relief bill without holding a vote. | House speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell for trying to pass a coronavirus relief bill without holding a vote. |
| In consultation with the Trump administration, McConnell tried to get the bill, which would have allocated $250 billion in additional funds, approved by unanimous consent. | In consultation with the Trump administration, McConnell tried to get the bill, which would have allocated $250 billion in additional funds, approved by unanimous consent. |
| But Democratic senators objected to the proposal, calling for an extra $250 billion for hospitals and state and local governments. The bill was not able to pass, and senators won’t have a chance to take it up again until the pro forma session on Monday. | But Democratic senators objected to the proposal, calling for an extra $250 billion for hospitals and state and local governments. The bill was not able to pass, and senators won’t have a chance to take it up again until the pro forma session on Monday. |
| House minority leader Kevin McCarthy called the Democrats’ objection “disgusting,” but Pelosi said the fault lied with McConnell for not conferring with Democrats about the bill. | House minority leader Kevin McCarthy called the Democrats’ objection “disgusting,” but Pelosi said the fault lied with McConnell for not conferring with Democrats about the bill. |
| Pelosi said treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin had “asked for a quarter of a trillion dollars in 48 hours with no data,” and McConnell had honored that request. The House speaker dismissed McConnell’s efforts today as a political “stunt” and called for more bipartisan deliberations over the timing and content of the bill. | Pelosi said treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin had “asked for a quarter of a trillion dollars in 48 hours with no data,” and McConnell had honored that request. The House speaker dismissed McConnell’s efforts today as a political “stunt” and called for more bipartisan deliberations over the timing and content of the bill. |
| New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, in his daily briefing, just said that the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on the New York economy are expected to be “more devastating” than the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks “by far”. | New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, in his daily briefing, just said that the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on the New York economy are expected to be “more devastating” than the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks “by far”. |
| New York state is bracing for a hit to its revenues of between $10 billion and $15 billion, with the focus being on the business ghost town that currently is New York City - the city that never sleeps, the crossroads of the world, etc - which is eerily still with non-essential businesses closed and folks on ‘stay home’ orders. | New York state is bracing for a hit to its revenues of between $10 billion and $15 billion, with the focus being on the business ghost town that currently is New York City - the city that never sleeps, the crossroads of the world, etc - which is eerily still with non-essential businesses closed and folks on ‘stay home’ orders. |
| New York governor Andrew Cuomo expressed cautious optimism about signs that the state is flattening the curve of coronavirus cases. | New York governor Andrew Cuomo expressed cautious optimism about signs that the state is flattening the curve of coronavirus cases. |
| However, the governor warned that the state’s progress could be undone if social distancing practices are relaxed too quickly. | However, the governor warned that the state’s progress could be undone if social distancing practices are relaxed too quickly. |
| “Remember, the 1918 Spanish flu came in three waves,” Cuomo said. “We’re on the first wave. Everybody is assuming, well, once we get through this, we’re done. I wouldn’t be so quick to assume that. This virus has been ahead of us from day one.” | “Remember, the 1918 Spanish flu came in three waves,” Cuomo said. “We’re on the first wave. Everybody is assuming, well, once we get through this, we’re done. I wouldn’t be so quick to assume that. This virus has been ahead of us from day one.” |
| New York broke its record for the largest single-day coronavirus death toll for the third consecutive day, governor Andrew Cuomo announced at his daily briefing. | New York broke its record for the largest single-day coronavirus death toll for the third consecutive day, governor Andrew Cuomo announced at his daily briefing. |
| New York recorded 799 deaths from coronavirus yesterday, bringing the state’s total death toll to 7,067. New York has lost about the same number of people to coronavirus as the UK. | New York recorded 799 deaths from coronavirus yesterday, bringing the state’s total death toll to 7,067. New York has lost about the same number of people to coronavirus as the UK. |
| Cuomo said the state would be bringing in additional funeral directors to help deal with the surge of deaths. | Cuomo said the state would be bringing in additional funeral directors to help deal with the surge of deaths. |
| As the state mourns the loss of several thousand New Yorkers, there are also signs that social distancing is flattening the curve. | As the state mourns the loss of several thousand New Yorkers, there are also signs that social distancing is flattening the curve. |
| Yesterday, the state recorded the lowest number of new hospitalizations since the crisis started. The number of ICU admissions and intubations are also down. | Yesterday, the state recorded the lowest number of new hospitalizations since the crisis started. The number of ICU admissions and intubations are also down. |
| “We are saving lives by what we are doing today,” Cuomo said. | “We are saving lives by what we are doing today,” Cuomo said. |
| New York governor Andrew Cuomo is holding his daily briefing on the state’s response to the coronavirus crisis. | New York governor Andrew Cuomo is holding his daily briefing on the state’s response to the coronavirus crisis. |
| The governor noted it has been 18 days since the state’s “stay at home” order went into effect, even though it may feel like “a lifetime” ago. | The governor noted it has been 18 days since the state’s “stay at home” order went into effect, even though it may feel like “a lifetime” ago. |
| Cuomo also said hospitalizations in New York are currently lower than many projections initially predicted, applauding healthcare professionals and other first responders for their work. | Cuomo also said hospitalizations in New York are currently lower than many projections initially predicted, applauding healthcare professionals and other first responders for their work. |
| “We’re flattening the curve so far,” Cuomo said of social distancing measures, emphasizing that New Yorkers cannot get complacent now. | “We’re flattening the curve so far,” Cuomo said of social distancing measures, emphasizing that New Yorkers cannot get complacent now. |
| The Guardian’s David Smith and Emily Holden report: | The Guardian’s David Smith and Emily Holden report: |
| Faced with not one but two crises – public health and economic – Trump and his allies are advancing their agenda, whether in plain sight as a direct response to the pandemic, or under cover while the nation is deeply distracted. | Faced with not one but two crises – public health and economic – Trump and his allies are advancing their agenda, whether in plain sight as a direct response to the pandemic, or under cover while the nation is deeply distracted. |
| Trump touts his wall on the Mexican border almost daily and emphasizes national borders, even though the coronavirus paid them no heed. He has attacked voting rights, assailed federal watchdogs, shredded regulations and signed a bill that hands billions of dollars to corporations while resisting congressional oversight. | Trump touts his wall on the Mexican border almost daily and emphasizes national borders, even though the coronavirus paid them no heed. He has attacked voting rights, assailed federal watchdogs, shredded regulations and signed a bill that hands billions of dollars to corporations while resisting congressional oversight. |
| “Most Americans are not tracking these at all,” said Larry Jacobs, director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the University of Minnesota. “The crisis has created a blizzard condition in which information and criticism is not breaking through. It’s a perfect storm for Trump to push his agenda. You can hear ideologues saying: this is our moment, do not delay.” | “Most Americans are not tracking these at all,” said Larry Jacobs, director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the University of Minnesota. “The crisis has created a blizzard condition in which information and criticism is not breaking through. It’s a perfect storm for Trump to push his agenda. You can hear ideologues saying: this is our moment, do not delay.” |
| Just as George W Bush’s administration exploited 9/11 to expand government powers and threaten civil liberties such as freedom of speech and due process, Trump’s White House scents political opportunity in a national crisis. | Just as George W Bush’s administration exploited 9/11 to expand government powers and threaten civil liberties such as freedom of speech and due process, Trump’s White House scents political opportunity in a national crisis. |