Macy’s says it will rehire as many furloughed employees as it can once in-store retail business resumes. Source
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NYC paramedics overwhelmed by coronavirus cases: “9/11-type calls”
“I have never seen anything like this before in my career, or in my lifetime, to be honest,” Lilian Bonsignore, chief EMS operator for the city’s fire department said. Source
NYC med students will be allowed to join the coronavirus fight
“It’s all hands on deck,” according to New York’s governor, who has also called upon “former” qualified health care workers to help those who become ill. Source
Eye Opener: New York sees over 1,000 coronavirus deaths
New York has reported over 1,000 fatalities due to the coronavirus pandemic as a Navy ship docks in Manhattan to assist overwhelmed hospitals. Also, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is refusing to let the Zaandam cruise ship, with confirmed coronavirus cases onboard, dock in Fort Lauderdale. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
His coronavirus test wasn’t processed, but he got billed $9,000
Congress passed a law making coronavirus tests free, but all costs may not be covered by all insurers. Source
Coronavirus updates: U.S. suffers deadliest day yet in COVID-19 crisis
Americans have been thrust to the forefront of the pandemic, with at least 32 states telling all but essential workers to stay at home. Source
Watch live: New York Governor Cuomo gives coronavirus update
More than 66,000 people in New York have been infected with COVID-19. Source
Doctor pulled over for speeding, trooper gives her N95 masks
“This complete stranger, who owed me nothing and is more on the front lines than I am, shared his precious masks with me, without my even asking,” the doctor said. Source
Maxine Waters blasts Trump for handling of coronavirus outbreak
The Democratic congresswoman called Mr. Trump a “failure” and said his “ignorance and incompetence are appalling.” Source
Pelosi looks ahead to “phase 4” coronavirus relief package
Pelosi has suggested that the package could include a rollback on the state and local tax deduction limit. Source