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COVID-19 Issues Tracker & Top-Tier CoverageTuesday, April 21, 20202Notable UpdatesU.S. NewsAccording to national COVID-19 trackers, there are currently over 780,000 cases of coronavirus confirmed by lab tests in all 50 states with over 37,000 deaths reported. Notable new cases include:Massachusetts has become a hot spot of coronavirus infections, drawing the concern of federal officials and promises of aid from hard-hit New York as the state's death toll prepares to double in less than a week.According to the White House task force briefing Monday evening:Trump stated Americans must maintain strict vigilance and continue to practice careful hygiene, social distancing, and the other protective measures.Trump noted some COVID-19 hotspots appear to have a declining number of cases; he went on to point out 30 states have one case or less per 1,000 people, comparing this metric to the number of cases in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Ireland, Switzerland, Singapore, Belgium, Spain, Norway, the Netherlands, Austria and Sweden.The Trump administration is continuing to urge Congress to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program.Due to record-low oil prices, an effort is being made to fill the National Petroleum Reserves with as many as 75 million barrels.A plan is being developed to allocate $75 billion in relief to hospitals and healthcare providers.The Trump administration has issued guidance for resuming elective medical treatments in less impacted areas of the country.?HHS has distributed the first $30 billion in direct payments to healthcare providers; $1.4 billion was invested in community health centers in vulnerable communities.Trump continued to assert the responsibility of testing falls on the states; he went on to condemn the media for their coverage of his administration’s response to ventilator requests.Trump tweeted late Monday night that he will be signing an Executive Order to suspend immigration in light of COVID-19.Three Southern states are moving to reopen parts of their economies, even as health experts and government leaders debate whether there is sufficient coronavirus testing available to relax restrictions; Georgia Governor Kemp announced he plans to open nail salons, massage therapists, bowling allies and gyms from Friday. Restaurants and movie theaters come back statewide next Monday.Facebook will remove some posts on anti-stay-at-home protests being organized in California, New Jersey and Nebraska after consulting with officials in those states.In states that prohibit the sale of “nonessential” items in stores, there continues to be disagreement about what items should be restricted. These rules have provoked a strong reaction among consumers – while some are in favor, differing opinions over what counts as essential versus nonessential is creating confusion and irritation for others.Congressional lawmakers and the Trump administration are on the verge of striking a deal on a nearly $500 billion package to extend funding for an emergency small business lending program, provide additional funding for hospitals and expand funding for coronavirus testing.The U.S. Treasury Department said it had disbursed $2.9 billion in initial payroll assistance to 54 smaller passenger carrier and two major passenger airlines, while it finalized grant agreements with six major airlines.United Airlines announced that it has transformed one of its cargo facilities at George Bush Intercontinental Airport into a food distribution center to aid the Houston Food Bank.Capital BlueCross on Monday announced its latest round of temporary cost waivers and coverage enhancements related to the pandemic.Senior White House and Trump administration officials are planning to launch a sweeping effort in the coming days to repeal or suspend federal regulations affecting businesses.New York has begun "the most aggressive" statewide antibody testing to help determine how much of the population has been infected by and recovered from the coronavirus — a step health officials say is essential for reopening the economy.New states with restrictions to “non-essential” business or implementing “shelter-in-place” policies are:Protests against shelter-in-place orders have emerged in several states including Maryland, Colorado, Washington and Indiana.Notable new companies announcing layoffs/furloughs in the U.S. are:?Disney furloughed 100,000 theme park and hotel workers, including cast members in Florida and elsewhere, because of the coronavirus crisis.A number of colleges will furlough and lay off workers to offset budget cuts and operating costs amid the coronavirus pandemic.Notable new companies that have stopped or are modifying production in the U.S. are:Production has been curtailed at a range of food facilities across the country, including a Kraft Heinz Co. macaroni-and-cheese plant and a Conagra Brands Inc. frozen-meal factory.International NewsAccording to global COVID-19 trackers and official counts, there are at least 2.4 million cases confirmed globally in over 177 countries with at least 166,426 deaths. Notable new cases include:A Guatemalan man who was deported from the United States last week has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.The number of new infections in Milan, Italy are still too high to reopen the capital’s economy.Turkey has surpassed China in its number of confirmed coronavirus cases, as the tally rose to more than 90,000 by Monday, with deaths reaching at least 2,140.Singapore has moved to extend restrictions to combat coronavirus until early June, as the number of cases in the city state exceeded 9,000 due to a growing number of infections in its crowded migrant worker dormitories.President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has lifted a three-week lockdown in two cities, citing improved coronavirus testing and the "severe" impact of the restrictions on the poor and vulnerable in the West African nation.Facebook has launched its coronavirus symptom-tracking survey in the UK and unveiled its first heatmap showing where clusters of sick people are across the US to help predict where the disease may spread next.Analysts predict China’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are poised to suffer most from COVID-19 impact. In China, SMEs make up over 60% of GDP?Business?CNN: There won't be economic recovery if the US doesn't get coronavirus "under control," Fauci saysCNN Health: US coronavirus death toll tops 40,000 as researchers call for more testing before reopening economyCNN Business: What does it mean when oil prices go negative? No, it doesn't mean the gas station will pay you to fill upPennLive: Capital BlueCross adds coverage enhancements, cost waiversUnited: United Airlines Employees Convert Cargo Facilities into Food Distribution CentersBusiness Insider: Shoppers slammed new rules restricting Walmart, Target, and Costco from selling 'nonessential' items but an expert says it could save lives?CNN Politics: Facebook will take down some, but not all, posts promoting anti-stay-at-home protestsCNN: Some Southern states are reopening businesses; US death toll passes 42,000FOX 35: Publix employees required to wear face masks for the duration of the coronavirus pandemicSeattle Times: As Amazon cracks down on dissent, tech and warehouse workers unite over coronavirus, environmentForbes: Could The Holiday Season See Unprecedented Challenges ?For Retail?Nordstrom: Nordstrom Expands Commitment to Protect Environment with New Sustainable Goals and InitiativesFootwear News: Nordstrom Is Phasing Out Plastic Bags at Stores + More Sustainability GoalsAmazon: Amazon's COVID-19 blog: daily updates on how we're responding to the crisisThe Wall Street Journal: To Get Back to Work, Companies Seek Coronavirus Tests for WorkersThe Wall Street Journal: Businesses Strive to Reopen From Coronavirus ShutdownVox: Millennials are getting screwed by the economy. Again.Foreign Policy: Health care workers took a stand against protesters opposing the coronavirus lockdown in ColoradoABC News: Coronavirus economic updates: Walmart to require all employees to wear masksThe New York Times: Gaming Sales Are Up, but Production Is DownThe Wall Street Journal: Coronavirus Spreads to Farms, Packaged-Food PlantsNBC News: Disney furloughs 100,000 theme park and hotel workers amid coronavirus shutdownFood?Wall Street Journal: Coronavirus Spreads to Farms, Packaged-Food PlansMeat + Poultry: Livestock industry to receive $9.6 billion under ag stimulus planWATT AgNet: USDA: Meat, poultry plants need COVID-19 testing kitsHealth?ABC News: Massachusetts becomes coronavirus hot spot as cases surgeUSA Today: Rite Aid is adding more coronavirus testing sites across multiple statesThe Wall Street Journal: When to Reopen: What We Know About Coronavirus Tests, Treatment and VaccinesABC News: Coronavirus News: Teen successfully treated for COVID-19 with blood cleaning therapy?The Guardian: New Yorkers sue World Health Organization over coronavirus responsePolitico: Health care workforce is recession proof. Is it 'pandemic proof?'The Wall Street Journal: Hospitals Face Difficult Recovery From Coronavirus CrisisNBC News: Nurses are protesting working conditions under coronavirus — and say hospitals aren't protecting themUSA Today: Could an old vaccine be a godsend for new coronavirus?The Guardian: Coronavirus causing some anti-vaxxers to waver, experts sayThe New York Times: The Infection That’s Silently Killing Coronavirus PatientsNewsweek: EXPERIMENTAL CORONAVIRUS TREATMENT COLCHICINE TO BE SENT TO PATIENTS' HOMES HOURS AFTER COVID-19 DIAGNOSISThe New York Times Magazine: Coronavirus Is Forcing Medical Research to Speed UpCNN: Protests erupt again over coronavirus shelter-in-place orders. Here's why some governors aren't budging?InternationalCNN Business: A free press in China could have prevented the coronavirus pandemic, media watchdog saysTime: ‘How Can I Get Through This?’ The Impact of Coronavirus on China's Economy Is Only Just BeginningDaily Mail: Facebook launches its coronavirus symptom-tracking survey in the UK and unveils its first heatmap showing where clusters of sick people are across the US to help predict where the disease may spread nextCNN World: Ghana lifts lockdown, citing improved testing and 'severe' impact on the poorThe Guardian: Singapore extends lockdown as Covid cases surge past 9,000The New York Times: Coronavirus Death Toll Soars in Turkey; W.H.O. Warns of Vaccine RoadblockThe Wall Street Journal: Slow to Close Businesses, Italy’s Economic Hub Can’t Shake Off CoronavirusCNN World: The US deported him. Days later, he was hospitalized with coronavirusNBC News: Ravaged by the coronavirus, Italy tiptoes shakily toward reopening economyThe Washington Post: Egypt sends military plane filled with medical aid to help U.S. with coronavirusTravel?USA Today: Europe's tourism industry seeing 'staggering' decline due to coronavirus pandemicNBC Think: The coronavirus will change how we travel. That will probably be good for us.The New York Times: Business Travel Has Stopped. No One Knows When It Will Come Back.Sports?CBS Sports: Coronavirus: COVID-19 will cancel almost half of scheduled sporting events in 2020, per reportLos Angeles Times: Can you get a refund for sports, concerts and other events disrupted by coronavirus? It dependsPolitics?NPR: New York Starts 'Aggressive' Coronavirus Antibody Testing In Quest To Reopen EconomyThe Washington Post: White House readies push to slash regulations as major part of its coronavirus economic recovery planReuters: U.S. Treasury releases $2.9 billion in airline support, finalizes payroll agreementsCNN Politics: Lawmakers close in on next round of coronavirus stimulus, but testing remains key sticking pointCNN Politics: Georgia's reopening is a high-stakes public health bet -- and will likely please TrumpCNN Politics: Trump claims he will temporarily suspend immigration into US due to coronavirus fearsThe Wall Street Journal: Some Governors Move to Reopen as U.S. Coronavirus Cases Top 784,000NPR: Coronavirus Will Likely Change The Nature Of U.S. Political DebateThe Texas Tribune: Dan Patrick says “there are more important things than living and that’s saving this country”NPR: U.S. And Mexico Extend Coronavirus Border Restrictions For Another MonthCNBC: WHO says partisan politics and lack of global solidarity is ‘fueling’ coronavirus pandemicThe Washington Post: Most rate Trump’s coronavirus response negatively and expect crowds will be unsafe until summer, Post-U. Md. poll findsGENERAL INFORMATIONKey dates:4/1/20: Reports emerge that China may have underreported the COVID-19 death toll and the severity of the outbreak4/2/20: Unemployment filing hits a record-breaking number in the U.S.4/3/20: New York sees biggest single-day death toll?4/6/20: Japan announces a State of Emergency4/7/20: China reported its first day without COVID-19-related deaths4/14/20: The U.S. halts funding to the WHO4/14/20: The U.S. recorded its highest single day death toll 2,405 after several days of a downward trend4/16/20: The U.S. rolls out a 3-phase plan to reopen the country4/20/20: The U.S. reports more than 40,000 deaths due to COVID-19?4/21/20: Trump announces he will sign an Executive Order to suspend immigration to the U.S.Relevant Links:WHO press briefings Monday/Wednesday/Friday (LINK)White House Task Force briefing (11:30 AM ET, Twitter)CDC COVID-19 travel advisories (LINK)CDC report on situation in the U.S. (LINK) and Cases in the U.S. (LINK)FDA updates related to COVID-19 (LINK)Tips to prevent spread (CDC, WHO)News outlets with LIVE running updates on COVID-19 (NYT, WSJ, CNN, BBC, The Guardian)Outbreak Trackers: (NYT U.S., NYT World, Foreign Policy, Information is Beautiful)Event Cancellation Tracker ( HYPERLINK "" AdAge, NYT)Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) COVID-19 resource center (LINK)A Guide to State Coronavirus Lockdowns (WSJ)### ................
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