In a recent letter sent to the White House coronavirus task force, Association of American Medical Colleges President Dr. David Skorton called for more federal involvement in the COVID-19 testing process. Americans are still having trouble accessing tests, which Skorton says are necessary to understand what the country is “dealing with.” Dr. Tara Narula speaks to Skorton about his warning to the White House. Source
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Trump weighs easing pandemic guidelines in nine states before May 1
President Trump is holding a call with the governors of all 50 states on Thursday, and is planning to announce a handful of states that can ease social distancing ahead of his own May 1 deadline. However, top health advisers insist that more widespread testing is needed before decisions like that can be made. Paula Reid breaks down the latest information coming from the White House coronavirus task force. Source
Eye Opener: Trump says U.S. has passed coronavirus peak
President Trump said that the U.S. has passed its peak in the coronavirus pandemic. Also, an executive order from New York Governor Cuomo requires residents to wear masks when outside. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Russian jet flies within 25 feet of U.S. spy plane
The 6th Fleet said the Russian SU-35 flew within 25 feet of the U.S. P-8A Poseidon plane in an “unsafe” high-speed, inverted maneuver, putting the American “pilots and crew at risk.” Source
Nurses suspended for refusing to give virus care without N95 masks
They’re part of rising tide of health care professionals protesting having to do their jobs with what they deem inadequate protection. Source
Coronavirus updates from April 15, 2020
The United States accounts for about 30% of them, with almost 640,000. The disease has killed 137,000 people, including nearly 31,000 in the U.S. Source
Coronavirus updates: Almost 31,000 dead in U.S. as COVID-19 spreads
Japan declares a nationwide state of emergency as the outbreak there, as in many places across the U.S., continues to grow. Source
“I felt I met death”: Nurse describes battle to beat coronavirus
47-year-old Marcial Reyes says at one point during his hospitalization, he saw his deceased parents and brother. Source
Trump threatens to adjourn Congress – it would be unprecedented
Move would be bid to get more of his nominees through Senate, but conditions spelled out in Constitution for him to try it aren’t in place. Source
Coronavirus updates: Confirmed cases top 2 million worldwide
The United States accounts for about 30% of them, with almost 640,000. The disease has killed 137,000 people, including nearly 31,000 in the U.S. Source