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Coronavirus US live: New York, Los Angeles and Washington DC extend stay-at-home orders Coronavirus US live: New York, Los Angeles and Washington DC extend stay-at-home orders
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New York’s Andrew Cuomo extends order for another month until 15 May as state flattens the curveNew York’s Andrew Cuomo extends order for another month until 15 May as state flattens the curve
Wisconsin governor Tony Evers has extended the state’s stay-at-home order until May 26. The order was originally supposed to end next Friday. Trump’s approval rating has slightly declined after enjoying a small bump at the onset of the coronavirus crisis, according to a new Gallup poll.
The Gallup survey found that Trump’s approval rating has slipped to 43%, down 6 points since last month. The figure represents his lowest approval rating since November.
However, 43% is still better than the president’s average approval rating since taking office, which Gallup puts at 40%.
Other recent polls have similarly indicated the small uptick in popularity that Trump saw as the country first realized the extent of the coronavirus crisis has proven to be short-lived, and the president has retreated to more familiar territory in terms of his approval rating.
Wisconsin’s governor, Tony Evers, has extended the state’s stay-at-home order until 26 May. The order was originally supposed to end next Friday.
The extension means the state’s non-essential businesses will remain closed through Memorial Day weekend, and schools will not reopen for the remainder of the academic year.The extension means the state’s non-essential businesses will remain closed through Memorial Day weekend, and schools will not reopen for the remainder of the academic year.
“A few weeks ago, we had a pretty grim outlook for what COVID-19 could mean for our state, but because of the efforts of all of you, Safer at Home is working. That said, we aren’t out of the woods just yet,” the Democratic governor in a press release. “A few weeks ago, we had a pretty grim outlook for what Covid-19 could mean for our state, but because of the efforts of all of you, Safer at Home is working. That said, we aren’t out of the woods just yet,” the Democratic governor in a press release.
“As I’ve said all along, we are going to rely on the science and public health experts to guide us through this challenge. So, as we extend Safer at Home, I need all of you to continue doing the good work you’ve been doing so we can keep our families, our neighbors, and our communities safe, and get through this storm together.”“As I’ve said all along, we are going to rely on the science and public health experts to guide us through this challenge. So, as we extend Safer at Home, I need all of you to continue doing the good work you’ve been doing so we can keep our families, our neighbors, and our communities safe, and get through this storm together.”
New Jersey has extended school closures until at least May 15, as the state grapples with a surge in coronavirus cases. New Jersey has extended school closures until at least 15 May, as the state grapples with a surge in coronavirus cases.
Governor Phil Murphy said students would not be able to return to class on April 17, the previously set date, but he has not yet decided to cancel the rest of the academic year, as some other states have done. Governor Phil Murphy said students would not be able to return to class on 17 April, the previously set date, but he has not yet decided to cancel the rest of the academic year, as some other states have done.
“We cannot be guided by emotion, we need to be guided by where the facts on the ground, science and public health take us,” Murphy said at his daily briefing on the state’s response to coronavirus.“We cannot be guided by emotion, we need to be guided by where the facts on the ground, science and public health take us,” Murphy said at his daily briefing on the state’s response to coronavirus.
“And that means it will not be safe to reopen our schools or start sports back up for at lest another four weeks.”“And that means it will not be safe to reopen our schools or start sports back up for at lest another four weeks.”
New Jersey has lost more than 3,000 residents to coronavirus, making it the second-hardest hit state in the country, and New York is sending its neighbor 100 ventilators to help with the surge in cases. New Jersey has lost more than 3,000 residents to coronavirus, making it the second hardest-hit state in the country, and New York is sending its neighbor 100 ventilators to help with the surge in cases.
British foreign secretary Dominic Raab announced the country’s lockdown measures would remain in effect “for at least the next three weeks”.British foreign secretary Dominic Raab announced the country’s lockdown measures would remain in effect “for at least the next three weeks”.
Raab, who has temporarily taken over some key duties of Boris Johnson’s as the prime minister continues to recover from coronavirus, urged British citizens to stay home in order to avoid overwhelming the hospital system.Raab, who has temporarily taken over some key duties of Boris Johnson’s as the prime minister continues to recover from coronavirus, urged British citizens to stay home in order to avoid overwhelming the hospital system.
“Now is not the moment to give the coronavirus a second chance,” Raab said at his press conference.“Now is not the moment to give the coronavirus a second chance,” Raab said at his press conference.
For more of the latest updates from London, follow the Guardian’s UK live blog:For more of the latest updates from London, follow the Guardian’s UK live blog:
Cuomo taps McKinsey for ‘Trump-proof’ NY reopening planCuomo taps McKinsey for ‘Trump-proof’ NY reopening plan
New York’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, has tapped high-powered consultants to develop a science-based plan for the safe economic reopening of the region that can thwart pressure from Donald Trump to move more rapidly, state government sources have told Reuters.New York’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, has tapped high-powered consultants to develop a science-based plan for the safe economic reopening of the region that can thwart pressure from Donald Trump to move more rapidly, state government sources have told Reuters.
Here’s where the day stands so far:Here’s where the day stands so far:
Governor Andrew Cuomo extended New York’s stay-at-home order until 15 May. Cities like Los Angeles and Washington DC have similarly extended their orders for another month in recent days.Governor Andrew Cuomo extended New York’s stay-at-home order until 15 May. Cities like Los Angeles and Washington DC have similarly extended their orders for another month in recent days.
The Small Business Administration said the Paycheck Protection Program had run out of money. The small business loan program created by the stimulus package was originally granted $350bn, and lawmakers remain at a stalemate over a bill to replenish the program’s funds.The Small Business Administration said the Paycheck Protection Program had run out of money. The small business loan program created by the stimulus package was originally granted $350bn, and lawmakers remain at a stalemate over a bill to replenish the program’s funds.
Another 5.24 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, according to the latest report from the labor department. More than 22 million Americans have submitted unemployment claims in the last four weeks.Another 5.24 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, according to the latest report from the labor department. More than 22 million Americans have submitted unemployment claims in the last four weeks.
The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned.The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned.
New York’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, has just concluded his daily briefing on the state’s response to coronavirus.New York’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, has just concluded 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 stay-at-home order has been extended until 15 May. Cuomo’s announcement follows similar extensions already announced for Los Angeles and Washington DC, as many public health experts warn against relaxing restrictions too quickly.New York’s stay-at-home order has been extended until 15 May. Cuomo’s announcement follows similar extensions already announced for Los Angeles and Washington DC, as many public health experts warn against relaxing restrictions too quickly.
Cuomo said the state has controlled the spread of the virus through social distancing. The governor applauded New Yorkers for respecting social distancing guidelines over the past several weeks, and he said their success underscored why they needed to keep up their efforts.Cuomo said the state has controlled the spread of the virus through social distancing. The governor applauded New Yorkers for respecting social distancing guidelines over the past several weeks, and he said their success underscored why they needed to keep up their efforts.
Another 606 New Yorkers died of the virus yesterday. The daily death toll remains high, but Wednesday’s figure represents a slight decrease from Tuesday’s death toll of 752.Another 606 New Yorkers died of the virus yesterday. The daily death toll remains high, but Wednesday’s figure represents a slight decrease from Tuesday’s death toll of 752.
Cuomo acknowledged opposition to his newly announced order on wearing masks, but the governor said New Yorkers must cover their faces whenever social distancing cannot be maintained in order to protect themselves and those around them.Cuomo acknowledged opposition to his newly announced order on wearing masks, but the governor said New Yorkers must cover their faces whenever social distancing cannot be maintained in order to protect themselves and those around them.
Cuomo dismissed Trump’s baseless claim that New York City is inflating its coronavirus death toll. Cuomo said Trump’s accusation, which came after the city revised its death toll to include probable coronavirus deaths, was “even more bizarre than usual”.Cuomo dismissed Trump’s baseless claim that New York City is inflating its coronavirus death toll. Cuomo said Trump’s accusation, which came after the city revised its death toll to include probable coronavirus deaths, was “even more bizarre than usual”.
New York governor Andrew Cuomo’s announcement that the state’s stay-at-home order would be extended until 15 May comes after Los Angeles and Washington DC, similarly extended their orders.New York governor Andrew Cuomo’s announcement that the state’s stay-at-home order would be extended until 15 May comes after Los Angeles and Washington DC, similarly extended their orders.
Los Angeles county announced on Friday it would extend its stay-at-home order for another month, and Washington’s mayor, Muriel Bowser, said yesterday that non-essential businesses and schools would remain closed until 15 May.Los Angeles county announced on Friday it would extend its stay-at-home order for another month, and Washington’s mayor, Muriel Bowser, said yesterday that non-essential businesses and schools would remain closed until 15 May.
Those announcements conflict with Trump’s target date of 1 May to start reopening the economy, but a number of state and local leaders, including Cuomo, have said they will not relax their orders until it seems safe to do so.Those announcements conflict with Trump’s target date of 1 May to start reopening the economy, but a number of state and local leaders, including Cuomo, have said they will not relax their orders until it seems safe to do so.
Governor Andrew Cuomo acknowledged there is “a lot of opposition” to his new order on wearing masks, which require New Yorkers to cover their faces whenever social distancing cannot be maintained, such as on public transportation or in for-fire vehicles. Andrew Cuomo acknowledged there is “a lot of opposition” to his new order on wearing masks, which require New Yorkers to cover their faces whenever social distancing cannot be maintained, such as on public transportation or in for-fire vehicles.
“I understand that people do not like it,” Cuomo said, noting that many people also considered the stay-at-home order to be an example of government overreach.“I understand that people do not like it,” Cuomo said, noting that many people also considered the stay-at-home order to be an example of government overreach.
However, Cuomo emphasized he considered the mask order necessary to avoid unnecessary deaths. “We want to see fewer people die,” Cuomo said. “I’m asking New Yorkers to wear a mask, not to just to protect other people but also to protect you.”However, Cuomo emphasized he considered the mask order necessary to avoid unnecessary deaths. “We want to see fewer people die,” Cuomo said. “I’m asking New Yorkers to wear a mask, not to just to protect other people but also to protect you.”
Governor Andrew Cuomo dismissed Trump’s claim that New York was inflating its coronavirus death toll after the city revised its figure to include probable coronavirus deaths. Andrew Cuomo dismissed Trump’s claim that New York was inflating its coronavirus death toll after the city revised its figure to include probable coronavirus deaths.
Cuomo described Trump’s claim as “even more bizarre than usual,” emphasizing that officials obviously do not want to see the death toll rise. The governor described Trump’s claim as “even more bizarre than usual”, emphasizing that officials obviously do not want to see the death toll rise.
A spokesperson for New York mayor Bill de Blasio similarly said this morning, “These were people with names, hobbies, lives. ... They deserve to be recognized, not minimized.” A spokesperson for New York’s mayor, Bill de Blasio, similarly said this morning: “These were people with names, hobbies, lives ... They deserve to be recognized, not minimized.”
New York governor Andrew Cuomo criticized the federal government for “starving state and local governments” of funds amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Cuomo said he has pressed New York’s own Democratic congressional members, including senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, on getting more funding for states.
Democratic lawmakers are pushing for more money for hospitals and state and local governments in the next coronavirus relief bill, while Republicans are trying to pass a unanimous consent bill to get additional funds for the small business loan program created by the stimulus package.
Governor Andrew Cuomo applauded New Yorkers for flattening the curve of coronavirus cases through their social distancing actions.
“It’s about the behavior of our people,” Cuomo said. “It’s that simple.”
Cuomo described the stay-at-home orders issued by many state and local leaders as “some of the most life-changing policies government has ever issued,” and he expressed gratitude that “people are choosing to do the right thing.”
“I trust in New Yorkers,” Cuomo said. “And what they have done has worked.”
Andrew Cuomo announced the state’s stay-at-home order, known as New York Pause, would be extended for another month until 15 May.
Cuomo said New Yorkers’ actions had brought the infection spread rate, meaning the number of people each infected person goes on to infect, to 0.9. But China’s Wuhan region managed to bring that rate down to 0.3 before the economy was reopened.
“New York Pause has worked,” Cuomo said, arguing the success was indicative of why the order needed to be extended.
He added that wearing masks is “one of the best things we can do” to limit the spread of the virus and move toward reopening.
Governor Andrew Cuomo emphasized that New York had avoided the worst-case scenario predicted by experts weeks ago through social distancing.
“We slowed the infection rate by our actions, and theat’s why we’re in a better place today,” Cuomo said.
But the governor added that the state needed to closely monitor new cases as the economy starts to reopen to avoid a surge in coronavirus infections.
In another sign of New York flattening the curve, governor Andrew Cuomo said the state would send 100 ventilators to New Jersey.
Cuomo similarly announced yesterday that New York would send ventilators to Maryland and Michigan as those states address a surge in coronavirus cases.
A few weeks ago, Cuomo was begging for more medical equipment and staff to come to New York, and he promised the state would “return the favor” once its curve was flattened. He now appears to be following through on that pledge.
New York governor Andrew Cuomo reiterated that the state would need to significantly expand its testing capacity to start reopening the economy.
Cuomo said the state would need to develop a system to quickly identify new coronavirus cases and trace how those cases could spread.
The governor once again said the federal government would need to get involved to sufficiently improve testing. Cuomo acknowledged the federal government is “not eager to get involved in testing,” but he described it as an absolute necessity to move toward reopening.
New York governor Andrew Cuomo said businesses would need to “reimagine” how they can operate as the state looks to reopen the economy.
A number of businesses have switched to telework amid the pandemic, and Cuomo suggested some businesses might continue that practice even as the economy starts to reopen.
Cuomo said these conversations were an opportunity for the state to determine the best possible path forward. “How do we learn the lessons so that this ‘new normal’ is a better New York?” Cuomo said.
New York is seeing evidence that it has effectively controlled the spread of coronavirus, governor Andrew Cuomo said at his daily briefing on the state’s response to the pandemic.
Cuomo announced that coronavirus hospitalizations have slightly dropped from 18,000 to 17,000, and the three-day average of intubations is also down.
The governor emphasized that 2,000 new people were still hospitalized with coronavirus yesterday, but more people are simultaneously being discharged.
“We can control the spread,” Cuomo said. “We did not know for sure we could do that.”
However, the state still recorded 606 deaths from coronavirus yesterday, although that represents a slight decline from Tuesday’s death toll of 752.
Defense secretary Mark Esper said evidence suggests coronavirus came about naturally and was not made in a Chinese lab, echoing similar comments from the chairman of the joint chiefs, General Mark Milley.
“A majority of the views right now is that it was natural, that it was organic,” Esper told the “Today” show in an interview this morning.
But the defense secretary also criticized China for their initial handling of the outbreak, saying Chinese officials had not been transparent about the virus and casting doubt upon Beijing’s latest comments.
“They’ve been misleading us, they’ve been opaque if you will from the early days of this virus,” Esper said. “So I don’t have much faith that they’re even being truthful with us now.”
Trump has similarly pivoted to trying to blame China, as well as the World Health Organization, for the outbreak of the virus as the number of cases continues to climb in the US.
However, the president initially praised Beijing’s response to the virus. Trump said in February, “I think China is very, you know, professionally run in the sense that they have everything under control. ... I really believe they are going to have it under control fairly soon.”
Defying social distancing guidelines, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner traveled with their children to New Jersey earlier this month to celebrate Passover.
The New York Times reports:
As the Times notes, Trump even posted a video to Twitter late last month asking everyone who can practice social distancing to “please do your part” to limit the spread of coronavirus.
The White House confirmed in a statement this morning that Trump had traveled to New Jersey, defending her actions by saying she was practicing social distancing and staying at a “a closed down facility considered to be a family home.”