Source: Kevin Liptak and Jason Hoffman, cnn.com, April 14, 2020 Trump claimed, “When somebody is president of the United States, your authority is total,” which, according to the constitution, isn’t true. (CNN) President Donald Trump lashed out at criticism of his handling of the coronavirus crisis during a grievance-fueled appearance from the White House that… Continue reading Trump falsely claims he has ‘total authority’ during White House briefing
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In New York, more people have died from COVID-19 than 9/11
Source: Marina Villeneuve and Chris Blake, The Associated Press, globalnews.ca, April 8, 2020 New York authorities are optimistic that the outbreak might finally be easing, but warn the public not to let their guard down. As New York City faced one of its darkest days with the death toll from the coronavirus surging past 4,000… Continue reading In New York, more people have died from COVID-19 than 9/11
UK PM Boris Johnson in intensive care due to COVID-19
Source: Connor Sephton, April 7, 2020 The latest figures show the death rate of those admitted to intensive care in the UK is now exceeding 50%. The prime minister is “extremely sick” and it is very likely he will need a ventilator, according to a medical expert. Boris Johnson has spent the night in intensive care… Continue reading UK PM Boris Johnson in intensive care due to COVID-19
Wild goats take over Llandudno, Wales amid coronavirus lockdown
Source: Aleesha Khaliq, April 2, 2020 Herds of Great Orme Kashmiri goats could be seen strolling the streets and grazing on grass from church grounds, flower beds, and residential properties. (CNN)–A coastal town in north Wales has found a whole new meaning to the phrase herd immunity, after goats were spotted roaming its quiet streets. It… Continue reading Wild goats take over Llandudno, Wales amid coronavirus lockdown
Trump unveils new military counternarcotics mission during coronavirus briefing
Source: Nicole Gaouette and Ryan Browne, April 2, 2020 The day before his announcement, Trump gave the starkest estimate of the pandemic’s toll in the US, saying up to 240,000 Americans could die. Washington (CNN)On a day when more than 800 Americans died of the coronavirus, President Donald Trump used his daily briefing on the… Continue reading Trump unveils new military counternarcotics mission during coronavirus briefing
New York State surpasses 1,000 coronavirus deaths
Source: nytimes.com, March 30, 2020 New York City has one week’s worth of medical supplies. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Sunday offered a grim assessment of the coronavirus pandemic engulfing the state, as he reported that 237 people had died since the day before, the largest one-day increase since the coronavirus outbreak began. And the… Continue reading New York State surpasses 1,000 coronavirus deaths
Coronavirus controls lifted in Hubei province
Source: Joe McDonald, The Associated Press, globalnews.ca, March 25, 2020 Residents of Wuhan are allowed out of the city but cannot leave Hubei until April 8th. Trains carrying factory employees back to work after two months in locked-down cities rolled out of Hubei province, the center of China’s coronavirus outbreak, as the government on Wednesday began lifting the… Continue reading Coronavirus controls lifted in Hubei province
Britian is now on lockdown
Source: Rob Picheta, cnn.com, March 24, 2020 Shops, gyms, and places of worship will all close, and social events including weddings — but not funerals — will be postponed. London (CNN)–The UK is banning people from leaving their homes apart from for a few “very limited” reasons, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday, as… Continue reading Britian is now on lockdown
Florida beachgoers not concered about social distancing
Source: Sophie Lewis, cbsnews.com, March 18, 2020 Helicopter footage and social media posts show thousands of people lying side by side on the beach and swimming in the ocean. Thousands of people in Florida are seemingly ignoring social distancing guidelines during the coronavirus outbreak. Despite warnings from public health experts, photos and videos show beaches… Continue reading Florida beachgoers not concered about social distancing
EU states record highest one-day COVID-19 death toll
Source: bbc.com, March 16, 2020 WHO has now declared Europe the “epicentre” of the pandemic Italy saw 368 deaths bring its total to 1,809, Spain recorded 97 more deaths for a total of 288, and France reported 29 deaths, giving a total of 120. The UK also saw a single-day record, with 14 new deaths… Continue reading EU states record highest one-day COVID-19 death toll