“What are we going to do with 400 ventilators when we need 30,000?” Cuomo said in response to FEMA sending 400 ventilators to New York. Source
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Coronavirus updates: U.S. could become new epicenter, WHO says
About 20% of people on the planet have been told to stay home to stop the spread of COVID-19. Source
New York is splitting one ventilator between two patients
“What are we going to do with 400 ventilators when we need 30,000?” Cuomo said in response to FEMA sending 400 ventilators to New York. Source
Priest dies of coronavirus after giving up his ventilator
His parish bought a ventilator for 72-year-old priest Don Giuseppe Berardelli – but he gave it up to help save others. Source
Mass. governor speaks as non-essential businesses close
The order requires all non-essential businesses in the state to close their in-person workplaces until April 7. Source
20 House Democrats urge Trump to issue nationwide shelter in place order
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna and 19 of his colleagues sent a letter to the White House on Tuesday. Source
Trevor Noah talks finding comedy amid crisis
“People are searching for human interaction and genuine interactions,” Noah said during an appearance on “CBS This Morning” Tuesday. Source
Biz owner tells workers: “We’re going to get through this together”
As the virus bears down, Bryan and Michael Morin are going all out to ensure their pizzeria employees still get paid. Source
Senate debates coronavirus relief bill as more workers face layoffs
Emotions ran high in the Senate chamber on Monday as lawmakers debated into the night on how to best soften coronavirus’ blow to the economy. Negotiations centered around a new $500 billion fund for loans to big industries, which Democrats say does not include enough rules to govern who gets what. As they spoke, General Electric announced it would lay off about 2,500 workers. Nancy Cordes breaks down Congress’ latest push to help U.S. industries and workers. Source
Trump says coronavirus closures may last weeks, not months
While the federal government is still urging people to stay at home amid the pandemic, President Trump said he will decide on Monday whether to ease current coronavirus restrictions. He argued that dire economic conditions caused by prolonged shutdowns could lead to suicides, which he claimed would result in an even higher death toll. Mr. Trump’s statement goes against the advice of medical experts who say the coronavirus will not be contained in just a matter of weeks. Paula Reid breaks down the president’s Monday evening coronavirus briefing, where Dr. Anthony Fauci was noticeably absent. Source