Of the 33 pregnant women who tested positive for coronavirus in a new study, 29 were asymptomatic. Source
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Las Vegas mayor demands end to Nevada coronavirus lockdown
While New York is looking to ramp up their coronavirus testing efforts and is calling for federal support, other parts of the country are facing frustration and outrage over stay-at-home orders that some deem unnecessary. Las Vegas’ mayor demanded Nevada end its lockdown, pointing to the state’s relatively low number of confirmed cases. David Begnaud looks around the country to see how the coronavirus pandemic is playing out across the U.S. Source
Virginia nursing home loses 45 residents to COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has been especially deadly for the country’s nursing home populations. In Richmond, Virginia, the Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has lost 45 residents, making it one of the hardest-hit facilities in the U.S. Although some states have deployed the National Guard to run tests, experts say the lack of mandatory testing for residents and employees present some of the biggest problems in the virus’ spread. Jonathan Vigliotti takes a look at how the pandemic is impacting this vulnerable group. Source
Denmark begins opening schools amid coronavirus lockdown
Parts of Europe have begun to slowly lift some coronavirus restrictions, though some people worry the lockdown could be eased too quickly. Denmark reopened schools on Wednesday, with fewer students in a classroom and no touching. Holly Williams spoke to one parent who said it was “lunacy” to expect children to continue social distancing. Source
Tracing the ripple effects of coronavirus’ economic impact
With many Americans stuck inside and millions out of work, few are spending as much money as they did before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Tony Dokoupil traces the ripple effects of the economic crisis for our series Financial Fallout. He speaks to one woman who has not been able to go to her favorite diner since losing her job, and the owner of that diner, who says her story along with many others’ leads to a lack of cash flow that could potentially mean bankruptcy. Source
Michael Che pays rent for 160 to honor grandmother
The SNL star announced he was taking care of their rent “in the spirit and memory” of his grandmother, who died of COVID-19. Source
Medical expert shares warning about insufficient coronavirus test access
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
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