New York reached a grim milestone of 10,000 coronavirus deaths, with Governor Andrew Cuomo announcing the state’s coronavirus outbreak has plateaued. Also, President Trump had a contentious task force briefing where he accused the media of unfair reporting. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
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Asian countries fear coronavirus resurgence: “I am nervous”
With domestic cases in China and other countries mostly tamped down, imported infections are now the biggest danger. Source
California governor to announce plans to ease virus restrictions
Gavin Newsom says moves will be based on science, not politics, after Trump insists only he can decide when curbs will come off Source
Coronavirus updates: Trump defends COVID-19 response as deaths near 24,000
President insists he alone will decide when it’s safe to open the country back up, but some governors and scholars say he’s overstating his power. Source
Nonprofits providing essential services warn of impending funding crisis
Major organizations like the YMCA and United Way want Congress to boost funding to struggling nonprofits. Source
Abortion demand rising amid pandemic
Fear of the outbreak’s impact has driven more women to opt for the procedure even as several states cite it as the reason to ban abortions for now Source
Coronavirus updates from April 13, 2020
There are nearly 600,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the U.S. Source
All or part of abortion bans in two states during pandemic reversed
Federal appeals courts overturn ban in Oklahoma and allow medication abortions to continue in Texas Source
SCOTUS asked to reconsider “public charge” order amid pandemic
The filing cited declarations by doctors who said immigrants are foregoing medical care for coronavirus, fearing immigration consequences. Source
Democrats and GOP at impasse over coronavirus small business relief
Democratic leaders say the small business program should be altered to ensure that loans are properly given out to underserved communities. Source