Democrat Sanders calls on Wisconsin to postpone Tuesday primary
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on Wednesday called on Wisconsin to postpone its April 7 primary, citing the risk from the novel coronavirus. “People should not be forced to put their lives on the line to vote, which is why 15 states...
This is what China did to beat coronavirus. Could America handle it?
In late February, as coronavirus infections mounted in Wuhan, China, local authorities went door-to-door for health checks – forcibly isolating every resident in makeshift hospitals and temporary quarantine shelters, even separating parents from young children who displayed symptoms of COVID-19, no matter how seemingly mild....
Explosion of coronavirus deaths comes as White House issues grim forecast of up to 240K fatalities
“This is going to be a rough two-week period,” President Trump said in a press conference on Tuesday. “As a nation we’re going to have a really rough two weeks. Our strength will be tested and our endurance will be tried.” China – where the...
Trump Said Coronavirus Would ‘Miraculously’ Be Gone By April
President Donald Trump thinks he’s doing a fabulous job getting the country through the coronavirus crisis. He’s more than happy to boast about it. “One of the things I did is I closed down the borders to China and to other areas that are very...
People without symptoms are fueling coronavirus
More data showing people without symptoms are fueling the spread of coronavirus have top officials rethinking whether the general public should be wearing masks. New data out of Iceland shows 50% of those who tested positive said they were asymptomatic. In the US, an estimated...
Russia sending plane filled with medical equipment to US amid coronavirus pandemic
Russia is sending a plane filled with medical equipment to the United States to help fight the coronavirus following a phone conversation between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday. The Russian Embassy Tuesday posted on its social media channels that “Russia may...
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry ‘are positive about the future’ in America, royal source says
“They are positive about the future,” a source close to the couple told People magazine in this week’s issue. “It is an exciting new chapter for them to mark the end of the transition and the official start of their new chapter.” According to the...
Mexican president claims rivals would take over if he self-isolated, as experts decry coronavirus response
Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has remained steadfast against sweeping restriction measures that could help the spread of the coronavirus in his country. This weekend, he balked at the idea of self-isolating, claiming that his rivals would use that time to overpower him politically...
Pakistan’s blame game shifts to Iran as coronavirus cases surge
All hell broke loose in a coronavirus quarantine site in the Pakistani city of Sukkur last week. Those inside, including Shiite pilgrims who had just returned from Iran, brought the doors down in protest. The heated crowd included people who had tested positive for coronavirus...
Coronavirus: Banks bow to pressure and axe shareholder payments
Some of the UK’s biggest banks have agreed to scrap dividend payments and hold onto the cash, which may be needed during the coronavirus crisis. The Bank of England welcomed the decision to suspend the payments to shareholders and urged the banks not to pay...
Coronavirus: Artania cruise ship stand-off continues in Australia
A German cruise ship is defying orders to leave a port in Western Australia following a coronavirus outbreak onboard, local media report. The Australian Border Force ordered the Artania to depart Fremantle after most of the ship’s passengers were evacuated and flown home. But around...
Coronavirus: Top South African HIV scientist Gita Ramjee dies
Tributes are being paid to world-renowned South African scientist Gita Ramjee, who has died from Covid-19-related complications. “She dedicated many years of her life to finding HIV prevention solutions for women,” her colleague and friend Gavin Churchyard told the BBC. Head of UNAids Winnie Byanyima...
The law of generosity combatting coronavirus in Pakistan
As Pakistan imposes greater social distancing measures to combat coronavirus, a Muslim law of generosity is helping to save those out of work. Outside grocery stores in Karachi, a remarkable scene has been unfolding over the past two weeks. Instead of rushing home after shopping...
Trump’s pivot from positivity to ‘up to 240,000 dead’
Americans are waking up to the latest White House estimate that 100,000 to 240,000 Americans are expected to die in the next few weeks. That forecast depends on people strictly following social distancing and isolation guidelines, US health officials warn, and could climb even higher...
Coronavirus pushes gas prices below $2 for first time in 4 years
If you’re heading out to fill up your car, you will see a stark difference in the price you pay at the pump. For the first time in four years, gas prices in the U.S. have dropped below $2 a gallon. AMID CORONAVIRUS, US COULD...
US economy’s recovery from coronavirus could be stunted by excessive corporate borrowing, Janet Yellen says
Former Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen said the high level of corporate debt across Wall Street — aided in part by historically low interest rates and a lack of regulatory oversight — could make it more difficult for the U.S. economy to recover from the...
As oil tanks, Trump talks with Russia’s Putin, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince
Saudi Arabia and Russia are engaged in an oil price war that is decimating the U.S. energy industry as demand falls due to the coronavirus, and President Trump is getting involved. During his coronavirus press briefing on Tuesday, Trump said he spoke by phone with...
Japan’s business mood hits 7-year low as virus revives deflation specter
Japan’s business confidence soured to levels not seen since 2013, a closely watched survey showed, as the coronavirus pandemic hit sectors from hotels to carmakers and pushed the economy closer to recession. The worsening corporate morale underscores the challenge Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faces in...
Coronavirus-induced recession poses lowest risk to East Coast, Midwest cities
While a recent Fox News poll found that 89 percent of registered voters are concerned about an economic recession, if you live in cities like Hartford, Kansas City and Milwaukee you may suffer less of an economic impact from the expected coronavirus related recession. According...
US coronavirus deaths top 4,000, surpass China, as White House projects 100K to 240K virus-related deaths
Coronavirus-related deaths top 4,000 in US as White House task force projects up to 240,000 deaths The number of coronavirus-related deaths topped 4,000 in the U.S. on Tuesday night, just one day after reaching the 3,000 mark. The U.S. has now surpassed China by more...
Trump urges Florida governor to allow coronavirus-stricken ship to dock
President Trump Tuesday urged Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to allow passengers from a Holland America cruise ship to dock in the state a day after the governor said that would be a “mistake.” “They’re dying on the ship,” Trump said during a White House briefing....
Hawaii expands coronavirus self-quarantine rules to include inter-island travel, threatens $5,000 fines and jail
Hawaii will expand its coronavirus 14-day self-quarantine rules to include all residents and visitors traveling between any of the islands. The new mandate takes effect just after midnight Wednesday and comes after the state reported its first death, an older male resident of Oahu who...
Trump finally levels with America about desperate reality of pandemic
President Donald Trump finally leveled with America about the desperate reality of the coronavirus pandemic, warning of cruel weeks to come in one of the most chilling White House moments in modern history. Even with blanket nationwide adoption of stringent mitigation efforts, between 100,000 and...
Joe Biden: ‘Hard To Envision’ How DNC Goes Ahead As Planned Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Former Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday he didn’t see how the Democratic Party could hold its national convention as scheduled in July as cases of COVID-19 continue to spike around the country. “It’s hard to envision that,” Biden, the leading Democratic candidate hoping to...
Coronavirus-related deaths top 4,000 as WH task force projects up to 240,000 deaths in country
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. The number of coronavirus related deaths topped 4,000 in the U.S. on Tuesday night, just one day after reaching the 3,000 mark. The U.S. has now surpassed China...
Florida hasn’t issued a statewide COVID-19 order. Here’s why
JUPITER, Fla. ― Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has refused to issue a statewide “stay-at-home” order to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus because the disease has not hit many areas of the state, he said. At least 30 states have issued statewide stay-at-home orders...
U.S. death toll spirals amid rush to build field hospitals, find supplies
NEW YORK/ LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The U.S. government raced on Tuesday to build hundreds of makeshift hospitals near major cities as healthcare systems were pushed to capacity, and sometimes beyond, by the coronavirus pandemic. Even as millions of Americans hunkered down in their homes...
Why America is scared and confused: Even the experts are getting it wrong
The CDC said Americans don’t need masks — but now they might. The agency said the virus spread through “droplets” from coughs and sneezes — but then warned about catching it from people with no symptoms, or even from surfaces, like subway turnstiles or metal...
Coronavirus Task Force Details ‘Sobering’ Data Behind Its Extended Guidelines
America must brace for 100,000 or more people to die in the coming months in the coronavirus pandemic, the White House’s response team warned Tuesday. “As sobering a number as that is, we should be prepared for it,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci, a top immunologist...
Trump Task Force Spends Nearly 20 Minutes Answering Jim Acosta During White House Briefing
President Donald Trump and the White House coronavirus task force spent nearly 20 minutes answer questions from CNN’s Jim Acosta on Tuesday. Acosta brought up about 15 different questions and interjections as the task force offered him detailed information about the virus and President Trump’s...