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| Coronavirus US live: Andrew Cuomo details 'horrific level of pain' as deaths pass 10,000 in New York | Coronavirus US live: Andrew Cuomo details 'horrific level of pain' as deaths pass 10,000 in New York |
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| New York’s governor says the state continues to flatten the curve of its coronavirus cases and appears to be hitting a plateau in hospitalizations | New York’s governor says the state continues to flatten the curve of its coronavirus cases and appears to be hitting a plateau in hospitalizations |
| It’s been one month since Trump declared a national emergency over the coronavirus pandemic, and many of his key promises remain unfulfilled. | |
| An in-depth NPR investigation found many of the pledges that Trump made in his March 13 Rose Garden speech have only been parially realized, while others have gone completely ignored. | |
| NPR reports: | |
| Independent congressman Justin Amash pushed back against Trump’s claim that he has the authority to reopen the economy at the federal level, an assertion that is also challenged by constitutional experts. | |
| Amash, who left the Republican party over his opposition to Trump, told the president in a tweet, “Put down the authoritarianism and read the Constitution.” | |
| As NBC News noted, the ability to force businesses to close in the face of a public heath crisis is considered a “police power,” which the Constitution reserves for states. | |
| New York governor Andrew Cuomo has just wrapped up his daily briefing on the state’s response to coronavirus. | New York governor Andrew Cuomo has just wrapped up his daily briefing on the state’s response to coronavirus. |
| Here’s some of what he covered: | Here’s some of what he covered: |
| New York’s coronavirus death toll has surpassed 10,000. Cuomo announced that 671 New Yorkers died of coronavirus yesterday, bringing the state’s total death toll to 10,056, far exceeding that of any other US state. | New York’s coronavirus death toll has surpassed 10,000. Cuomo announced that 671 New Yorkers died of coronavirus yesterday, bringing the state’s total death toll to 10,056, far exceeding that of any other US state. |
| Cuomo said he believes “the worst is over,” but he warned that the state’s progress could be quickly undone if New Yorkers become “reckless” about social distancing. | Cuomo said he believes “the worst is over,” but he warned that the state’s progress could be quickly undone if New Yorkers become “reckless” about social distancing. |
| Cuomo and other Northeast governors will make an announcement this afternoon. Cuomo said he wants to ensure there is coordination across the region once states start to reopen their economies. | Cuomo and other Northeast governors will make an announcement this afternoon. Cuomo said he wants to ensure there is coordination across the region once states start to reopen their economies. |
| Cuomo said he “can’t imagine” Trump will fire Dr Anthony Fauci. The governor said Fauci had been an “extraordinary” asset in the fight against coronavirus and he could not imagine he would be fired, even though Trump reshared a tweet last night suggesting the infectious disease expert should be dismissed. | Cuomo said he “can’t imagine” Trump will fire Dr Anthony Fauci. The governor said Fauci had been an “extraordinary” asset in the fight against coronavirus and he could not imagine he would be fired, even though Trump reshared a tweet last night suggesting the infectious disease expert should be dismissed. |
| New York governor Andrew Cuomo said he “can’t imagine” that Trump will fire Dr Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert. | New York governor Andrew Cuomo said he “can’t imagine” that Trump will fire Dr Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert. |
| Cuomo applauded Fauci as an “extroadionary” asset in the country’s fight against coronavirus. “I think Dr Fauci is great. I think Americans trust him,” Cuomo siad. | Cuomo applauded Fauci as an “extroadionary” asset in the country’s fight against coronavirus. “I think Dr Fauci is great. I think Americans trust him,” Cuomo siad. |
| “As crazy as things get in this world ... I can’t imagine that that would ever happen,” Cuomo said of Trump firing Fauci. | “As crazy as things get in this world ... I can’t imagine that that would ever happen,” Cuomo said of Trump firing Fauci. |
| Governor Andrew Cuomo said the number of coronavirus cases in New York will quickly go up if residents become “reckless” about social distancing. | Governor Andrew Cuomo said the number of coronavirus cases in New York will quickly go up if residents become “reckless” about social distancing. |
| “I’m not confident that the worst is over,” Cuomo said. “The worst can be over, and it is over, unless we do something reckless.” | “I’m not confident that the worst is over,” Cuomo said. “The worst can be over, and it is over, unless we do something reckless.” |
| Cuomo ackowledged the numbers suggest a plateauing of cases, but he added, “Whatever those numbers say is a direct result of what we do.” | Cuomo ackowledged the numbers suggest a plateauing of cases, but he added, “Whatever those numbers say is a direct result of what we do.” |
| The governor, who issued a statwide “stay at home” order about a month ago, also emphasized that “a lot of pain and suffering” had to happen for the state to flatten the curve. | The governor, who issued a statwide “stay at home” order about a month ago, also emphasized that “a lot of pain and suffering” had to happen for the state to flatten the curve. |
| Governor Andrew Cuomo emphasized that no New Yorker should take positive signs about the curve flattening as permission to ease social distancing. | Governor Andrew Cuomo emphasized that no New Yorker should take positive signs about the curve flattening as permission to ease social distancing. |
| “That’s why I’ve said the exact opposite 57 times,” Cuomo told a reporter who asked whether he worried New Yorkers would now abandon social distancing restrictions. | “That’s why I’ve said the exact opposite 57 times,” Cuomo told a reporter who asked whether he worried New Yorkers would now abandon social distancing restrictions. |
| Cuomo said he has sent a message of “stay the course” at “an annoying, repetitive level” because he wants to ensure the state does not reverse the progress it has made. | Cuomo said he has sent a message of “stay the course” at “an annoying, repetitive level” because he wants to ensure the state does not reverse the progress it has made. |
| New York governor Andrew Cuomo said the state will continue dealing with its coronavirus crisis until a vaccine is developed, which will likely not happen for 12 to 18 months. | New York governor Andrew Cuomo said the state will continue dealing with its coronavirus crisis until a vaccine is developed, which will likely not happen for 12 to 18 months. |
| “But there will be points between now and then when we can feel more confident,” Cuomo said. | “But there will be points between now and then when we can feel more confident,” Cuomo said. |
| The governor said he wanted New Yorkers to understand that although the worst might be behind them, precautions will need to be taken for many months to come, even if restrictions are somewhat eased. | The governor said he wanted New Yorkers to understand that although the worst might be behind them, precautions will need to be taken for many months to come, even if restrictions are somewhat eased. |
| Governor Andrew Cuomo warned New Yorkers that there will not be a single moment in the future when coronavirus is declared defeated. | Governor Andrew Cuomo warned New Yorkers that there will not be a single moment in the future when coronavirus is declared defeated. |
| “There’s going to be no epiphany,” Cuomo said. The governor said the state would instead see “points of resolution over time.” | “There’s going to be no epiphany,” Cuomo said. The governor said the state would instead see “points of resolution over time.” |
| With the number of coronavirus hospitalizations starting to plateau, Cuomo acknowledged there were glimmers of hope. “Yes, I think you can say the worst is over,” Cuomo said. | With the number of coronavirus hospitalizations starting to plateau, Cuomo acknowledged there were glimmers of hope. “Yes, I think you can say the worst is over,” Cuomo said. |
| But the governor warned New Yorkers need to continue to be vigilant to prevent a resurgence in coronavirus cases. | But the governor warned New Yorkers need to continue to be vigilant to prevent a resurgence in coronavirus cases. |
| New York governor Andrew Cuomo said he would be making an announcement this morning with other governments from around the Northeast about reopening the economy. | New York governor Andrew Cuomo said he would be making an announcement this morning with other governments from around the Northeast about reopening the economy. |
| Cuomo said he hoped to devise “as coordinated a regional plan as you can” to enable the state to start reopening the economy once coronavirus cases start to subside. | Cuomo said he hoped to devise “as coordinated a regional plan as you can” to enable the state to start reopening the economy once coronavirus cases start to subside. |
| Cuomo noted New York will need to work in conjunction with neighboring states to effectively get people back to work. | Cuomo noted New York will need to work in conjunction with neighboring states to effectively get people back to work. |
| New York governor Andrew Cuomo warned against easing social distancing restrictions too quickly, as the president reportedly looks to reopen the economy by the end of the month. | New York governor Andrew Cuomo warned against easing social distancing restrictions too quickly, as the president reportedly looks to reopen the economy by the end of the month. |
| Cuomo said the state would listen to experts to determine when to relax restrictions, striking a “delicate balance” between restarting the economy and still protecting public health. | Cuomo said the state would listen to experts to determine when to relax restrictions, striking a “delicate balance” between restarting the economy and still protecting public health. |
| The governor said he wanted to “learn from those other countries” that have already started to reopen their economies to determine what next steps to take. | The governor said he wanted to “learn from those other countries” that have already started to reopen their economies to determine what next steps to take. |
| New York governor Andrew Cuomo announced the state’s coronavirus death toll has surpassed 10,000 after this past weekend. | New York governor Andrew Cuomo announced the state’s coronavirus death toll has surpassed 10,000 after this past weekend. |
| New York lost 671 patients to coronavirus yesterday, bringing the state’s total death toll to 10,056. This is nearly four times the state’s death toll from the September 11 attacks, when 2,753 New Yorkers lost their lives. | New York lost 671 patients to coronavirus yesterday, bringing the state’s total death toll to 10,056. This is nearly four times the state’s death toll from the September 11 attacks, when 2,753 New Yorkers lost their lives. |
| Cuomo mourned the loss of thousands of New Yorkers, describing the “horrific level of pain and grief and sorrow” from this crisis. | Cuomo mourned the loss of thousands of New Yorkers, describing the “horrific level of pain and grief and sorrow” from this crisis. |
| New York governor Andrew Cuomo said in his daily briefing that the state continues to flatten the curve of its coronavirus cases. | New York governor Andrew Cuomo said in his daily briefing that the state continues to flatten the curve of its coronavirus cases. |
| Cuomo noted the state appears to be hitting a plateau in the number of hospitalizations, and the three-day average of intubations is down. | Cuomo noted the state appears to be hitting a plateau in the number of hospitalizations, and the three-day average of intubations is down. |
| Trump’s claim that he has the authority to order a federal reopening of the economy also contradicts his own recent comments about govenors’ powers. | Trump’s claim that he has the authority to order a federal reopening of the economy also contradicts his own recent comments about govenors’ powers. |
| “We have a thing called the Constitution, which I cherish, number one,” Trump said on April 4 when asked about why he has not mandated a federal lockdown in response to coronavirus. | “We have a thing called the Constitution, which I cherish, number one,” Trump said on April 4 when asked about why he has not mandated a federal lockdown in response to coronavirus. |
| “Number two, those governors ... they’re doing a great job. They’re being very, very successful in what they’re doing. And as you know, I want the governors to be running things.” | “Number two, those governors ... they’re doing a great job. They’re being very, very successful in what they’re doing. And as you know, I want the governors to be running things.” |
| Trump has tried to shuft responsibility on to the governors as his administration has been criticized for its early response to the pandemic, which makes the president’s latest comment all the more puzzling. | Trump has tried to shuft responsibility on to the governors as his administration has been criticized for its early response to the pandemic, which makes the president’s latest comment all the more puzzling. |
| Trump’s dubious claim that he has the sole authority to determine when the economy reopens likely came in response to a CNN story about how that power likely lies with governors. | Trump’s dubious claim that he has the sole authority to determine when the economy reopens likely came in response to a CNN story about how that power likely lies with governors. |
| Governors from both parties have made clear that they are hesitant to relax social distancing guidelines at all before the number of coronavirus cases begins to subside. | Governors from both parties have made clear that they are hesitant to relax social distancing guidelines at all before the number of coronavirus cases begins to subside. |
| “We do also have to think about how do we eventually ramp up and get some folks back to work. But you can’t just pick a date and flip a switch,” Maryland’s Republican governor, Larry Hogan, said yesterday. “I don’t think it’s going to be that simple.” | “We do also have to think about how do we eventually ramp up and get some folks back to work. But you can’t just pick a date and flip a switch,” Maryland’s Republican governor, Larry Hogan, said yesterday. “I don’t think it’s going to be that simple.” |
| Trump dubiously claimed the federal government has the authority to determine when the country’s economy reopens, even though constitutional experts have said the president likely doesn’t have the authority to implement (or lift) a federal lockdown. | Trump dubiously claimed the federal government has the authority to determine when the country’s economy reopens, even though constitutional experts have said the president likely doesn’t have the authority to implement (or lift) a federal lockdown. |
| “It is the decision of the President, and for many good reasons,” Trump said in a tweet about reopening the country. “With that being said, the Administration and I are working closely with the Governors, and this will continue.” | “It is the decision of the President, and for many good reasons,” Trump said in a tweet about reopening the country. “With that being said, the Administration and I are working closely with the Governors, and this will continue.” |
| But constitutional analysis and Suprme Court precedent seem to indicate much of the authority here lies with individual states. USA Today reports: | But constitutional analysis and Suprme Court precedent seem to indicate much of the authority here lies with individual states. USA Today reports: |
| Results from last week’s Wisconsin primary will start rolling in at 4 pm CT, state election officials said. | Results from last week’s Wisconsin primary will start rolling in at 4 pm CT, state election officials said. |
| Wisconsin’s election was marred by long lines and confusion after Democratic governor Tony Evers’ executive order to cancel in-person voting was blocked by the state supreme court. | Wisconsin’s election was marred by long lines and confusion after Democratic governor Tony Evers’ executive order to cancel in-person voting was blocked by the state supreme court. |
| More than a million absentee ballots have already been returned, but voting rights advocates feared that overall turnout may have been affected by fears about voting in person amid the coronavirus pandemic. | More than a million absentee ballots have already been returned, but voting rights advocates feared that overall turnout may have been affected by fears about voting in person amid the coronavirus pandemic. |
| The Guardian’s Sam Levine covered all of Wisconsin’s chaos in this excellent piece from Friday: | The Guardian’s Sam Levine covered all of Wisconsin’s chaos in this excellent piece from Friday: |
| House appropriations committee chairwoman Nita Lowey said the chamber would likely not return to session next week. | House appropriations committee chairwoman Nita Lowey said the chamber would likely not return to session next week. |
| “I certainly do not think so,” she said when asked whether members would return to Washington on April 20. “I don’t think it’s possible.” | “I certainly do not think so,” she said when asked whether members would return to Washington on April 20. “I don’t think it’s possible.” |
| Lowey noted many members have been conducting meetings remotely as social distancing restrictions remain in effect. | Lowey noted many members have been conducting meetings remotely as social distancing restrictions remain in effect. |
| “Unless it’s safe, I think we are better off doing our work, as we have been doing, passing bills by unanimous consent,” Lowey said. The process of unanimous consent allows for bills to be approved without the House taking a full-chamber vote. | “Unless it’s safe, I think we are better off doing our work, as we have been doing, passing bills by unanimous consent,” Lowey said. The process of unanimous consent allows for bills to be approved without the House taking a full-chamber vote. |
| House majority leader Steny Hoyer previously said that the chamber would not return until April 20 at the earliest, but that could be pushed back, especially considering coronavirus cases are surging in the Washington metropolitan area. | House majority leader Steny Hoyer previously said that the chamber would not return until April 20 at the earliest, but that could be pushed back, especially considering coronavirus cases are surging in the Washington metropolitan area. |