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Georgia Republican Governor Brian Kemp admits he just learned asymptomatic people can spread coronavirus, even though health experts had warned about the possibility as early as January
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...eople-n1174976
The global coronavirus death toll is now 51,299. That includes 13,915 in Italy, 10,096 in Spain, 5,603 in the US, 4,503 in France, 3,160 in Iran, 2,921 in the UK, 1,339 in the Netherlands, 1,066 in Germany and 1,011 in Belgium. Infectious disease expert Dr. Harvey Fineberg says people can spread the virus by simply breathing or by talking. That's good to know. So we should be safe as long as nobody breathes or talks.
A dismal record: Nearly 10 million filed for unemployment in last 2 weeks
https://www.npr.org/sections/coronav...-dismal-record
Globally, there have now been 1,012,486 confirmed cases of coronavirus and 52,932 deaths. The death toll in the United States is 5,865. One hundred forty-four of those deaths have occurred in Florida, where Ron De Santis is Governor. He is a member of the Republican party, which now exists in name only. It has become the Donald Trump party – and its leaders march in lockstep with the orange-skinned cult leader to whom they have sold their souls. Nothing matters to them other than Trump, their party, guns and the wealthiest Americans.
Governor Ron DeSantis risked the lives of Floridians
CNN, Apr 2 2020 2:20 PM
Despite surging numbers of coronavirus fatalities in New York and Washington and a rising tide of Florida editorial boards demanding action, Governor Ron DeSantis did not issue a statewide stay-at-home order until April 1. That made Florida the last state with more than 5,000 coronavirus cases to implement a statewide shutdown. "Unlike some other governors, DeSantis ignored the obvious for too long and Floridians likely are sicker for it," the Miami Herald said in a scathing editorial. "His statewide essential-services-only order, though welcome, is indeed too late."
DeSantis drew widespread condemnation for resisting calls to close Florida's beaches to throngs of students partying for Spring Break. As the Palm Beach Post editorial board put it: "There's no denying it: DeSantis is taking his marching orders from President Trump, who is still downplaying the intensity of COVID-19's grip on the nation, ignoring medical experts and playing politics with Americans' very lives."
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/02/opini...uis/index.html
The coronavirus death toll in the United States is now 6,095 – and King Donald continues to play doctor. He needs to stop. He has the same amount of qualifications to offer medical advice as the amount of qualifications he had to be President of the United States: Zero.
Fact-checking coronavirus briefing: Trump says scarves 'better' than masks, exaggerates Europe travel restriction
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/02/polit...l-2/index.html
The coronavirus death toll is now 59,141. That includes 14,681 in Italy, 11,198in Spain, 7,391 in the US, 6,507 in France, 3,605 in the UK, 3,322 in China, 3,294 in Iran, 1,487 in the Netherlands, 1,275 in Germany and 1,143 in Belgium. Those are the official numbers. They could be even worse.
COVID-19's death toll appears higher than official figures suggest
https://www.economist.com/graphic-de...igures-suggest
There have now been 1,188,489 cases of coronavirus worldwide and 64,103 deaths. In the United States, 8,243 have died. And those gun-worshipping NRA leaders apparently think every man, woman and child in America should be allowed to buy a semi-automatic assault weapon and try to shoot and kill all the COVID-19 spores.
NRA suing New York for deeming gun stores non-essential businesses during coronavirus pandemic
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/03/polit...ial/index.html
The coronavirus death toll is now 15,362 in Italy, 11,947 in Spain, 8,442 in the US, 4,313 in the UK and 64,667 worldwide – and King Donald the First, who obviously believes he knows more about COVID-19 than all the world's medical experts combined, is still busy playing doctor.
Trump says he 'may take' hydroxychloroquine, even though there's no evidence it's effective or safe to prevent or treat coronavirus
https://www.businessinsider.com/trum...t-works-2020-4
The COVID-19 death toll is now 68,475, including 15,887 in Italy, 12,418 in Spain and 9,484 in the United States. Appearing today on Fox News Sunday, Surgeon General Jerome Adams said this week will be "the hardest and the saddest." He added, "This is going to be our Pearl Harbor moment, our 9/11 moment, only it's not going to be localized. It's going to be happening all over the country and I want America to understand that." And King Donald the First continues to play doctor.
A timeline of Trump promises and predictions on coronavirus – and how they stack up against the facts
On topics ranging from testing to treatments to the critical supplies that health workers need, reality has continued to fall short of Trump's rhetoric.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/05/polit...rus/index.html
The COVID-19 virus has spread to 209 countries and territories. It has affected 1,330,497 people and left 73,875 dead, including 10,516 in the United States – and King Donald the First continues to play doctor.
Trump still pushing malaria drug as Dr. Anthony Fauci says no 'strong' evidence it treats coronavirus
https://www.aol.com/article/news/202...irus/23970815/
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's now in the ICU according to the BBC and CNN.
Worldwide, the coronavirus death toll is now 88,323 and 1,508,695 people have been infected. The death toll is 17,669 in Italy, 14,792 in Spain, 14,665 in the US, 10,869 in France and 7,097 in the UK. Of the 1,091,010 people who are currently infected, 96% are in mild condition and only 4% are in serious or critical condition.
Live updates: New York announces highest single-day toll from coronavirus; WHO chief pushes back at Trump over threat; Coronavirus pandemic triggers online hate speech targeting Asians, new research finds
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world...s-latest-news/
The coronavirus death toll is now 14,766 in the United States and 88,433 worldwide.
Coronavirus claims an unexpected victim: Florida vegetables
The Associated Press, Apr 8 2020 2:03 PM
Mounds of harvested zucchini and yellow squash ripened and then rotted in the hot Florida sun. Juicy tomatoes were left to wither, unpicked, in farmers' fields. Thousands of acres of fruits and vegetables grown in Florida are being plowed over or left to rot because farmers can't sell to restaurants, theme parks or schools nationwide that have closed because of the coronavirus. Other states are having the same issues. Agriculture officials say leafy greens in California are being hit especially hard and dairy farmers in Vermont and Wisconsin say they have had to dump a surplus of milk intended for restaurants.
https://www.aol.com/article/news/202...bles/23973603/
King Donald the First spent weeks downplaying the seriousness of the coronavirus pandemic before finally declaring it a national emergency on March 13. Asked about his administration's failure to provide widespread access to coronavirus testing, King Donald said, "I don't take responsibility at all." Then, without offering any evidence, he tried to blame Barack Obama. Unbelievable – but typical of King Donald. He has no empathy, no compassion and no decency. The global death toll is now 95,732, including 18,279 in Italy, 16,697 in the US, 15,447 in Spain and 12,210 in France.
Trump approval dips as Americans question his handling of coronavirus crisis
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...risis-n1180321
The coronavirus death toll is now 100,380, including 18,849 in Italy, 17,927 in the United States and 15,970 in Spain. Worldwide, 1,652,926 people have been infected and 369,956 have recovered.
Czech nudists told to wear face masks by police
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/c...ice/index.html
CNN's John Avlon explains how Trump has moved from denial to deflecting blame
https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/...newday-vpx.cnn
The COVID-19 virus has spread to 210 countries and territories. The United States now has 20,042 coronavirus deaths, more than any other country. The death toll is 19,468 in Italy, 16,353 in Spain, 13,197 in France, 9,875 in the UK and 4,357 in Iran. Worldwide, 1,755,360 people have been infected and 106,935 have died.
'My President is not my God': Some churches are planning to host hundreds for Easter Sunday services despite the coronavirus
The federal government recommends no one attend gatherings of more than 10 people but some churches are still encouraging big congregations to attend Easter Sunday services.
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article...virus-outbreak
The COVID-19 death toll is now 21,892 in the United States and 113,555 worldwide. As for those 39,000,000 N95 masks that the United Healthcare Workers West union claimed to have located, it was a scam. The masks never existed but a Pittsburgh businessman could have made a $9,000,000 profit if his fraud had succeeded.
Trove of masks never existed, FBI says
A powerful California union that claimed to have discovered 39 million masks for healthcare workers fighting the novel coronavirus was duped in an elaborate scam uncovered by FBI investigators.
https://www.latimes.com/california/s...asks-fraud-fbi
On Easter Sunday, Los Angeles County experienced its highest single-day total of coronavirus deaths, 31. The death toll is now 22,931 in the United States, 20,465 in Italy and 117,654 worldwide. Meanwhile, power-mad King Donald the First is at it again:
Trump claims he can overrule states on ending COVID-19 shutdowns
Yahoo News, Apr 13 2020 12:41 PM
With millions of Americans locked down at home and out of work, President Trump today asserted his authority to reopen the country at a time of his choosing, although questions remain over the limits of his power because the governors and mayors, not Trump, are the ones who shut the country down in the first place.
"For the purpose of creating conflict and confusion, some in the Fake News Media are saying that it is the Governors decision to open up the states, not that of the President of the United States & the Federal Government," Trump tweeted today. "Let it be fully understood that this is incorrect. It is the decision of the President, and for many good reasons. With that being said, the Administration and I are working closely with the Governors, and this will continue. A decision by me, in conjunction with the Governors and input from others, will be made shortly!"
https://www.aol.com/article/news/202...owns/23976510/
Ohio GOP Governor Mike DeWine: Reopening the US will be 'just as tough, if not tougher' than start of coronavirus outbreak
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...gh-if-n1182516
In one of the Three Stooges shorts, Curly's nose was stuffed up. He complained, "I don't smell so good." Moe said, "You're tellin' me!" Well, researchers have now found a temporary loss of the ability to smell and taste could be a symptom of COVID-19. The death toll is now 23,610 in the United States and 119,587 worldwide.
UCSD researchers tie loss of smell, taste to coronavirus
https://fox5sandiego.com/news/health...o-coronavirus/
King Donald the First continually denounces CNN, the New York Times and the Washington Post as "fake news" and "the enemy of the American people." He claims they are "destroying themselves" with their "hatred" of him. Lately he's also been attacking Fox News and its hosts because they don't worship him the way they used to. How dare anyone criticize King Donald! The COVID-19 death toll is now 23,644 in the United States and 119,699 worldwide.
Trump slams Chris Wallace, Fox News
HuffPost US, Apr 13 2020 8:36 AM
President Donald Trump on Sunday took time out from his COVID-19 fight to check what Fox News was saying about him – and he came up furious at Chris Wallace. "What the hell is happening to Fox News?" Trump tweeted. He slammed "Mike Wallace wannabe" Chris Wallace and said he's convinced the Fox News host is "even worse than Sleepy Eyes Chuck Todd" of MSNBC. He complained that it's a "whole new ballgame" now at Fox. Trump didn't detail what specifically set him off. But Wallace featured Johns Hopkins health expert Tom Inglesby, who said on Fox News Sunday that had the Trump administration taken earlier action against COVID-19, "we'd be in a much better position" now.
https://www.aol.com/article/news/202...news/23976379/
The number of people infected with the coronavirus is now 1,985,135. The COVID-19 death toll has reached 21,067 in Italy, 25,394 in the United States and 125,344 worldwide.
Cuomo says Trump is not a king, can't force states to reopen
The Associated Press, Apr 14 2020 9:07 AM
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo took to morning TV shows today to push back against President Donald Trump's claim of "total" authority to reopen the nation's virus-stalled economy, noting that a President is not an absolute monarch. "We don’t have a king," Cuomo said on NBC's Today. "We have a President. That was a big decision. We ran away from having a king, and George Washington was President, not King Washington. So the President doesn’t have total authority.” The Democratic Governor, whose state has become the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States, was reacting to Trump's assertion Monday that "when somebody is President of the United States, the authority is total." "Nope," Cuomo said.
https://www.aol.com/article/news/202...open/23982200/