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As hospitals plead for supplies, FEMA director has no answers on mask shipments

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 07:36 AM PDT

As hospitals plead for supplies, FEMA director has no answers on mask shipmentsA day after he was unable to deliver specifics at a White House briefing, FEMA Director Peter Gaynor again had no answers during multiple Sunday morning interviews.


What's the purpose of the phrase 'Chinese virus'?

Posted: 21 Mar 2020 11:20 AM PDT

What's the purpose of the phrase 'Chinese virus'?President Trump and other conservatives have begun referring to coronavirus as the "Chinese virus," saying they want to ensure that China's government is held accountable. The change in word choice has raised accusations of racism.


Shelter in place, stay at home, quarantine: What do coronavirus restrictions mean?

Posted: 21 Mar 2020 07:50 AM PDT

Shelter in place, stay at home, quarantine: What do coronavirus restrictions mean?In an effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic, governors in Connecticut, Illinois and New York announced executive orders on Friday requiring all nonessential workers to stay home as much as possible — a day after California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a similar order requiring all nonessential workers to stay home. In total, about 75 million Americans will be affected. 


Federal law enforcement document reveals white supremacists discussed using coronavirus as a bioweapon

Posted: 21 Mar 2020 02:20 PM PDT

Federal law enforcement document reveals white supremacists discussed using coronavirus as a bioweaponWhite supremacists discussed plans to weaponize coronavirus via "saliva," a "spray bottle" or "laced items," according to a weekly intelligence brief distributed by a federal law enforcement division on Feb. 17. 


Remains of missing Colorado boy, 11, found in Florida

Posted: 20 Mar 2020 05:50 PM PDT

Remains of missing Colorado boy, 11, found in FloridaInvestigators want to know if anyone saw suspect Leticia Staunch in the Panhandle in early February


State Department charters flights to evacuate Americans stranded in Guatemala by coronavirus pandemic

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 04:33 PM PDT

State Department charters flights to evacuate Americans stranded in Guatemala by coronavirus pandemicU.S. State Department has chartered flights to evacuate hundreds of Americans stranded in Guatemala after airport closes amid coronavirus outbreak.


Gilead puts emergency access to experimental coronavirus drug on hold amid surging demand

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 03:07 PM PDT

Gilead puts emergency access to experimental coronavirus drug on hold amid surging demandGilead Sciences Inc said on Sunday it was temporarily putting new emergency access to its experimental coronavirus drug remdesivir on hold due to overwhelming demand and that it wanted most people receiving the drug to participate in a clinical trial to prove if it is safe and effective. The spread of the virus in Europe and the United States has "flooded an emergency treatment access system that was set up for very limited access to investigational medicines and never intended for use in response to a pandemic," it said. Gilead said it would keep processing previously approved requests.


Virus now in Gaza, Syria, raising fears in vulnerable areas

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 12:47 AM PDT

Virus now in Gaza, Syria, raising fears in vulnerable areasThe arrival of the coronavirus in the Gaza Strip, an impoverished enclave where the health care system has been gutted by years of conflict, and Syria, which has been devastated by nine years of civil war and sanctions, raised fears Sunday that the pandemic may soon prey on some of the most vulnerable populations in the world. Authorities in Gaza, which has been under an Israeli and Egyptian blockade since the Islamic militant group Hamas seized power from rival Palestinian forces in 2007, confirmed its first two cases overnight, in returnees who had come from Pakistan. In Syria, where the civil war is grinding on through its 10th year, Health Minister Nizar Yazigi announced the first confirmed coronavirus case Sunday.


Ohio governor and health director announce a 'stay at home' order for at least 2 weeks: 'This is a war on a silent enemy'

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 12:20 PM PDT

Ohio governor and health director announce a 'stay at home' order for at least 2 weeks: 'This is a war on a silent enemy'The order only allows for grocery stores, gas stations, pharmacies, police and fire stations, and hospitals to remain open.


No bipartisan coronavirus bill yet, Pelosi warns

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 10:30 AM PDT

No bipartisan coronavirus bill yet, Pelosi warns House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said her fellow Democrats plan to introduce their own bill aimed at limiting the coronavirus outbreak's toll on the American economy even though she still hopes to agree upon a deal with Republicans.


How a bill co-sponsored by Elizabeth Warren and signed by Trump could reshape the next presidential transition

Posted: 21 Mar 2020 02:00 AM PDT

How a bill co-sponsored by Elizabeth Warren and signed by Trump could reshape the next presidential transitionIn approximately 10 months, a new presidential administration will take shape. And how it does so could have great consequences in the years to come. That's why there's reason to cheer a bill that could ensure that the transition is conducted with the proper ethical strictures in place — the kinds of strictures that did not exist in 2016.


Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls Justice Department emergency proposals 'abhorrent'

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 10:35 AM PDT

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls Justice Department emergency proposals 'abhorrent'The coronavirus pandemic should not be an excuse for the suspension of civil rights, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said Sunday. During an appearance on CNN's State of the Union, host Jake Tapper asked Ocasio-Cortez to respond to the emergency proposals submitted to Congress by the Justice Department, including one which would give Attorney General William Barr the power to ask chief district judges to pause court proceedings when the court is overwhelmed by an emergency like the ongoing pandemic.That has set off some alarms because of what it could mean for habeas corpus, Politico reports. People have the constitutional right to appear before a judge after arrest and ask for a release, but there are fears the emergency proposal would allow the court to detain people indefinitely without trial during times of crisis.Ocasio-Cortez told Tapper she finds the idea "abhorrent" and said there's a "long history" of governments using emergencies to strip away civil rights. She argued it's particularly important now to keep an eye out for increasingly authoritarian measures. > On CNNSOTU @AOC tells @jaketapper it is "abhorrent" that DOJ proposed to Congress limiting the right to a speedy trial during the coronavirus crisishttps://t.co/S3Q8liJNMD> > -- State of the Union (@CNNSotu) March 22, 2020More stories from theweek.com How bad will the coronavirus crash get? 5 uplifting cartoons about coronavirus heroes Rand Paul is the first senator to test positive for coronavirus


Why Italy? The factors behind a coronavirus disaster

Posted: 21 Mar 2020 07:34 AM PDT

Why Italy? The factors behind a coronavirus disasterExperts list a range of reasons -- from Italy's relatively high age to its strained healthcare system to some old fashioned bad luck -- that add up to a disaster not seen in generations. More than 4,000 people have died in Italy in the month since a 78-year-old builder from the Lombardy region of Milan became the first known European fatality of COVID-19.


A group of Florida college students traveling together on spring break have tested positive for the novel coronavirus

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 01:04 PM PDT

A group of Florida college students traveling together on spring break have tested positive for the novel coronavirusFour of the students are self-isolating on campus, and two others are self-isolating elsewhere, the University of Tampa said.


Exclusive: U.S. axed CDC expert job in China months before virus outbreak

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 03:14 PM PDT

Exclusive: U.S. axed CDC expert job in China months before virus outbreakSeveral months before the coronavirus pandemic began, the Trump administration eliminated a key American public health position in Beijing intended to help detect disease outbreaks in China, Reuters has learned. The American disease expert, a medical epidemiologist embedded in China's disease control agency, left her post in July, according to four sources with knowledge of the issue. The first cases of the new coronavirus may have emerged as early as November, and as cases exploded, the Trump administration in February chastised China for censoring information about the outbreak and keeping U.S. experts from entering the country to help.


US raps France for prisoner swap with Iran

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 05:50 AM PDT

US raps France for prisoner swap with IranThe Trump administration on Sunday harshly criticized France for releasing an Iranian man wanted for prosecution by the United States in an apparent prisoner swap with Iran. The State Department said it "deeply regrets" the "unilateral" French decision to release Jalal Rohollahnejad, who was the subject of a U.S. extradition request on charges of violating American sanctions on Iran. Spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said in a statement that France had failed to uphold its obligations under a joint extradition treaty and harmed the cause of justice.


New York's governor just warned that coronavirus closures could last for as long as 9 months, and up to 80% of the population might get the virus

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 01:07 PM PDT

New York's governor just warned that coronavirus closures could last for as long as 9 months, and up to 80% of the population might get the virus"This is not a short term situation," Cuomo said. "It is going to be, four months, six months, nine months."


Emirates to suspend all passenger flights from March 25

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 08:08 AM PDT

Emirates to suspend all passenger flights from March 25Dubai carrier Emirates Airline announced on Sunday it will suspend all passenger flights from March 25 amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. Emirates passenger flights normally serve 159 destinations. The United Arab Emirates on Friday announced its first two deaths from the COVID-19 disease, having reported 153 infections so far, of which 38 people have recovered.


Op-Ed: Can Democrats take back the Senate? Possibly. Here's how

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 10:00 AM PDT

Op-Ed: Can Democrats take back the Senate? Possibly. Here's howTo oust Republicans from Senate control, Democrats need to focus their efforts on a handful of key states.


German leader Angela Merkel in quarantine after doctor tests positive for coronavirus

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 12:29 PM PDT

German leader Angela Merkel in quarantine after doctor tests positive for coronavirusGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel was in quarantine Sunday after a doctor who administered a vaccine to her tested positive for the new coronavirus.


Costa cruise resumes disembarking passengers in Italy; Ruby Princess guests to quarantine

Posted: 21 Mar 2020 06:17 PM PDT

Costa cruise resumes disembarking passengers in Italy; Ruby Princess guests to quarantineCosta Luminosa continued its disembarkation process in Savona, Italy Saturday. The ship was allowed to dock despite the country being under lockdown.


For some Americans, Trump's 'Chinese virus' has dark echoes

Posted: 21 Mar 2020 06:29 PM PDT

For some Americans, Trump's 'Chinese virus' has dark echoesPresident Donald Trump's insistence on speaking of a "Chinese virus" has a dark historical precedent for some Asian Americans, who say his word choice is fueling an at times violent backlash. Speaking daily on the global coronavirus pandemic, Trump has incessantly called COVID-19 the "Chinese virus," with one photo even showing his notes in which he had crossed out clinical terms preferred by health professionals. Asian American advocates say that such language plays into centuries-old stereotypes of the community as perpetually foreign and unclean -- and signals, incorrectly, that individuals of one ethnicity are responsible for spreading illness.


Dozens test positive for coronavirus after attending wedding

Posted: 21 Mar 2020 07:06 PM PDT

Dozens test positive for coronavirus after attending wedding"It's a very serious situation and our main priority is the health and safety of our guests and the broader community," the bride, Emma Metcalf, said.


Russian army sends coronavirus help to Italy after Putin phone call

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 10:21 AM PDT

Russian army sends coronavirus help to Italy after Putin phone callThe Russian military will start sending medical help to Italy on Sunday to help it battle the coronavirus after receiving an order from President Vladimir Putin, Russia's Defense Ministry said in a statement.


Italy coronavirus deaths jump by almost 800, government shuts most workplaces

Posted: 21 Mar 2020 02:27 PM PDT

Italy coronavirus deaths jump by almost 800, government shuts most workplacesItaly recorded a jump in deaths from coronavirus of almost 800 on Saturday, taking the toll in the world's hardest-hit country to almost 5,000. "It is the most difficult crisis in our post-war period," Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said in a video posted on Facebook, adding "only production activities deemed vital for national production will be allowed". Conte did not specify which factories and businesses will be considered crucial to keep the country going.


Coronavirus: New York warns of major medical shortages in 10 days

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 03:47 PM PDT

Coronavirus: New York warns of major medical shortages in 10 daysNew York's mayor issues a stark warning as the state struggles to slow the spread of coronavirus.


White supremacists discussed using the coronavirus as a bioweapon, explosive internal document reveals

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 07:17 AM PDT

White supremacists discussed using the coronavirus as a bioweapon, explosive internal document revealsThey suggested leaving "saliva on door handles" at FBI offices, spitting on elevator buttons, and spreading the virus in "nonwhite neighborhoods."


A coronavirus vaccine is the only thing that can make life 'perfectly normal' again, former FDA commissioner says

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 10:10 AM PDT

A coronavirus vaccine is the only thing that can make life 'perfectly normal' again, former FDA commissioner saysThe rapid spread of the novel coronavirus may slow down in the United States in the not-so-distant future, but that doesn't mean life will go back to normal.In an appearance on Sunday's edition of Face the Nation, former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb told CBS' Margaret Brennan he expects a "slow transition" for society even if the epidemic peaks, as he expects, in late April and peters off in June. That's because it could come back in the fall, so until there's a vaccine "life's never going to be perfectly normal."In the meantime, he said some antiviral drugs currently in trial look like they could be effective in combatting the virus, but he wasn't ready to say that there's any single development that's been overwhelmingly convincing.> NEWS: @ScottGottliebMD says there's no antiviral drug that is in proper trials that's proven effective in preventing the coronavirus> > "Right now, there is no drug that looks like it's proven so overwhelming in early stage clinical trials that we can say it's highly promising. " pic.twitter.com/CRzwVDaZZb> > -- Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) March 22, 2020New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), who has been at the forefront of the pandemic, shared Gottlieb's prediction that life will revert back to the way it was anytime soon. He rattled off a wide range of time, suggesting things may be altered for anywhere between nine and 12 months. > Cuomo during his daily preser. How long will this last? > "It's gonna be 4 months, 5 months, 9 months....we're in that range." > "Start planning accordingly." > "Life is going to go. Different. But life is going to go on." > Stop hoarding. "The toilet paper is going to be there."> > -- Michael Barbaro (@mikiebarb) March 22, 2020More stories from theweek.com How bad will the coronavirus crash get? 5 uplifting cartoons about coronavirus heroes Rand Paul is the first senator to test positive for coronavirus


How Mortgages Can Ease the Downturn

Posted: 21 Mar 2020 06:36 AM PDT

How Mortgages Can Ease the DownturnWhen it comes to getting cash to struggling Americans, government checks aren't the only option.


President Trump Says Has Not Compelled Companies to Make Coronavirus Gear Despite Nationwide Shortages

Posted: 21 Mar 2020 11:42 AM PDT

President Trump Says Has Not Compelled Companies to Make Coronavirus Gear Despite Nationwide ShortagesPresident Trump has not yet forced any companies to produce equipment to fight the novel coronavirus despite healthcare workers reporting nationwide shortages, he said at a Saturday briefing by the administration's coronavirus task force.The president invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday, a law that gives the government authority in emergencies to harness industrial production to help in a time of need.However, Trump said there had been no need to force companies to produce equipment yet because "we have so many companies making so many products" voluntarily. He said on Saturday that Hanes had retrofitted factories to make N95 masks and Pernod Ricard, an alcohol manufacturer, had switched facilities in three states into factories making hand sanitizer that will be distributed to New York and other states.Many of these products will be sold on the open market but the federal government will not bid against states, Trump said."We have the Act to use in case we need it. But we have so many things being made… They've just stepped up... We have never never seen anything like that," he said. "They are volunteering."The picture has been much different on the frontline. Healthcare workers have told The Daily Beast that they are reusing single-use gear and fashioning new equipment out of protective material because of extreme shortages in personal protective equipment (PPE) in hospitals. Some hospitals are rationing gear at levels they have never seen. There have been 22,177 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the U.S. and 278 deaths, according to the latest figures from John Hopkins University.The Department of Health & Human Services had just placed an order for "hundreds of millions" of N95 masks to be made available to healthcare providers across the country in the coming days, United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Assistant Secretary for Health Brett Giroir said. More gear was being deployed through the Strategic National Stockpile—a repository of pharmaceuticals and medical products for use in a public health emergency. One Mask Only: Coronavirus Docs and Nurses Forced to Make Terrifying CompromisesFederal stockpiles of personal protective equipment, masks, ventilators and other equipment was being distributed to states who had requested them through FEMA, the task force said. However, officials struggled to say on Saturday how many masks there were, and how and when they would be made available.Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said reporters were not "making things up" when they reported on hospital shortages."I get the calls every night the way you get emails. It's a serious issue," he said. "We don't want that to happen. But it is happening." He reiterated the need for states to apply for equipment through FEMA and said large amounts of additional PPE were coming into the system "very soon." "Sooner than weeks. It's going to be days, I would hope," he added. "We're going to try to make it days the best possible way we can."Trump's comments came as Vice President Mike Pence appealed again on Saturday for Americans to postpone non-critical healthcare producers so equipment can instead be diverted to the coronavirus crisis. He also reiterated previous pleas for non-essential healthcare workers, like dentists, to donate their supplies.Trump acknowledged that the administration was trying to get equipment to states faster. "The people working on this are incredible. But there are tremendous amounts of not only masks, but ventilators, and respirators... It's all being manufactured right now," he said.Read more at The Daily Beast.Get our top stories in your inbox every day. Sign up now!Daily Beast Membership: Beast Inside goes deeper on the stories that matter to you. Learn more.


We need an immediate five-week national lockdown to defeat coronavirus in America

Posted: 21 Mar 2020 08:30 AM PDT

We need an immediate five-week national lockdown to defeat coronavirus in AmericaLocking down the country would reduce infections and allow time for massive testing. There will be staggering human and economic costs if we delay.


Airlines appear to come up short in bid to win cash grants in rescue package

Posted: 21 Mar 2020 12:24 PM PDT

Airlines appear to come up short in bid to win cash grants in rescue packageWASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) - A last-ditch effort by the chief executives of major U.S. airlines to try to win cash grants to weather the coronavirus crisis looked to be unsuccessful, four congressional aides and airline officials said late Saturday. Airlines had made a last ditch plea urging that $29 billion of $58 billion sought in assistance for airlines be in the form of cash grants. The CEOs of 10 U.S. passenger and cargo carriers had said in a letter that without direct cash assistance, "draconian measures" such as furloughs may be necessary.


Republicans: It's time to ban the Chinese government from Twitter for its 'whitewash' of coronavirus history

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 02:57 PM PDT

Republicans: It's time to ban the Chinese government from Twitter for its 'whitewash' of coronavirus historyTwitter is officially blocked in China. But that isn't stopping Chinese government officials from spreading disinformation online.


Romania bars foreigners in coronavirus fight

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 02:55 AM PDT

Romania bars foreigners in coronavirus fightRomania's government barred most foreigners from entering the country on Saturday and tightened restrictions on movement inside the country to try to limit the spread of the new coronavirus. "Foreign citizens and stateless persons are banned from entering Romania through all border points," Interior Minister Marcel Vela said during a national address. Exceptions would be allowed for those transiting through Romania using corridors to be agreed with neighbouring states, he added.


We've been flooded with thousands of reader questions on coronavirus. We're answering them.

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 08:59 AM PDT

We've been flooded with thousands of reader questions on coronavirus. We're answering them.Is it safe to get carry-out food? How do you actually die from the coronavirus? USA TODAY answers your questions about the COVID-19 virus.


Mnuhcin: Economy could stabilize if money injected now

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 09:40 AM PDT

Mnuhcin: Economy could stabilize if money injected nowTreasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reaffirmed his belief Sunday that the U.S. isn't facing a "financial crisis that's going to go on for years" if the government acts swiftly.In an appearance on Fox News Sunday, Mnuchin laid out the tentative plan for a coronavirus stimulus package for guest host John Roberts. He said step one is aiding small businesses with forgivable loans of two weeks cash flow to pay workers. Next comes the direct deposits, in which a family of four would receive around $3,000 as bridge money to get them through the downturn. The secretary also said there will be enhanced unemployment insurance, more money for hospitals, and up to $4 trillion in Federal Reserve liquidity. > Treasury Sec. Mnuchin on the latest in the stimulus bill:> > -$3,000 check for family of 4 ($1k/adult $500/child) > -Small biz loans up to 2 weeks cashflow > -Enhanced unemployment insurance > -$100bn+ for hospitals > -Up to $4 trillion in Fed liquidity for hurt industries pic.twitter.com/pfUft0HKuU> > — Heather Long (@byHeatherLong) March 22, 2020He said he hopes the bill gets passed Monday by Congress and that the economy could start heading back to its pre-virus levels in a 10 to 12 week period if it does. But there's no time to waste. "We need to get the money into the economy now," he said. "If we do that, we think we can stabilize the economy. I think the president has every expectation that this is going to look a lot better four or eight weeks from now."More stories from theweek.com How bad will the coronavirus crash get? 5 uplifting cartoons about coronavirus heroes Rand Paul is the first senator to test positive for coronavirus


Africa's mountain gorillas also at risk from coronavirus

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 04:11 AM PDT

Africa's mountain gorillas also at risk from coronavirusAs the coronavirus infects more people around the world, conservationists are warning of the risk to another vulnerable species: Africa's endangered mountain gorilla. Congo's Virunga National Park, home to about a third of the world's mountain gorillas, is barring visitors until June 1, citing "advice from scientific experts indicating that primates, including mountain gorillas, are likely susceptible to complications arising from the COVID-19 virus."


Trump's coronavirus eviction freeze won't keep a roof over our heads, advocates say

Posted: 21 Mar 2020 10:22 AM PDT

Trump's coronavirus eviction freeze won't keep a roof over our heads, advocates sayTens of millions of renters will get little relief from the administration's plan at a time when people are losing their jobs.


Iran's Khamenei rejects U.S. help offer, vows to defeat coronavirus

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 12:57 AM PDT

Iran's Khamenei rejects U.S. help offer, vows to defeat coronavirusThe United States' offer to help Iran in its fight against the new coronavirus pandemic is strange, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a televised speech on Sunday, describing U.S. leaders as "charlatans and liars". Tensions between the two countries have been running high since 2018, when U.S. President Donald Trump exited Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal with six world powers and reimposed sanctions that have crippled the Iranian economy.


Italy sees signs of hope in 651 new virus deaths

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 01:19 PM PDT

Italy sees signs of hope in 651 new virus deathsItalian health officials voiced cautious hope Sunday after the coronavirus death toll edged down from the previous day's world record and the rate of infections slowed. The Mediterranean country's world-topping toll from its month-long crisis approached 5,500 and the number of COVID-19 infections neared 60,000. The number of new infections rose by a relatively modest 10.4 percent.


CNN anchor denounces 'stupid and racist' behavior after a passerby hurled a racial slur at Asian-American colleague

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 01:06 PM PDT

CNN anchor denounces 'stupid and racist' behavior after a passerby hurled a racial slur at Asian-American colleagueHe "should be self-quarantined from society anyway," CNN anchor Jake Tapper said, defending Kyung Lah, an Asian-American who grew up in Chicago.


Strongest earthquake in 140 years rattles Croatia's capital, at least 1 dead

Posted: 21 Mar 2020 11:41 PM PDT

Strongest earthquake in 140 years rattles Croatia's capital, at least 1 deadThe star marks the epicenter of a strong earthquake that rattled Croatia on Sunday morning, local time. (USGS) A strong earthquake rattled Zagreb on Sunday morning, local time, killing at least one person and littering the streets with debris.The temblor, which struck 5.7 miles (9.2 km) to the north of Zagreb and had a depth of 6.2 miles (10 km), was rated a magnitude 5.4, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).There has been at least one strong aftershock thus far with a magnitude of 4.6.> Zagreb hit by 5.3 magnitude earthquake ~30 minutes ago just as full lockdown started. Now everyone's outside grouped in front of their buildings. This won't help. pic.twitter.com/QPzAIqUSkM> > -- Filip Radelic (@fichek) March 22, 2020A teenage boy has reportedly died after a roof collapse in Zagreb."We received a report of the collapse of the building at Djordjiceva 13. An ambulance team took to the field and found a seriously injured child who showed no signs of life," said Zarko Rasic, director of the Zagreb Institute of Emergency Medicine, via a local news outlet. The boy's death was confirmed at a nearby hospital.People across the capital shared images on Twitter of debris from damaged buildings littering the streets, including the Croatian Parliament building. Vehicles were also seen nearly completely crumpled.The historic Zagreb Cathedral also suffered damage, with the top of one of the spires being broken off. The cathedral was severely damaged in 1880 when a significant earthquake shook the city.> Zagreb Cathedral tower is damaged pic.twitter.com/Pazq7ghNOp> > -- Ankica Zovko (@anacasey17) March 22, 2020"It felt like a train was coming through my apartment, in all my time in the city I have never felt anything like that before," a resident told The Dubrovnik Times.Electricity has been cut in parts of the capital, the news agency reported.All occupants at Zagreb's airport were evacuated from the building after the earthquake. No infrastructure or runway damage was found and the airport is now operating on a normal schedule.CLICK HERE FOR THE FREE ACCUWEATHER APPPrior to the earthquake, a lockdown was put in place in Zagreb and elsewhere across Croatia to combat the spread of coronavirus."Now everyone's outside grouped in front of their buildings. This won't help," wrote one person on Twitter after the earthquake struck."This was the strongest earthquake in Zagreb in the last 140 years, but there is no need to panic and go to gas stations in large numbers," government officials stated on Twitter. "Regardless of the situation, we emphasize once again the importance of keeping a distance and following the instructions to combat COVID ー 19!"By Sunday afternoon, local time, the Office of Emergency Management announced that they would provide meals and shelter for residents who cannot return to their homes.It was also announced that no major damage has been reported to the hospitals in Zagreb.For cleanup and recovery efforts in the coming days, AccuWeather meteorologists expect a storm to move into the area with snow by Tuesday.> Zagreb earthquake pic.twitter.com/vLaDbaAaNz> > -- Dante Buu (@DanteBuu) March 22, 2020> Ovo je jezivo u Zagrebu sa zemljotresom sta se desilo. Usred sranja sa koronom. zagreb zemljotres pic.twitter.com/qp9mapMpbV> > -- Sale (@SaleVieDub) March 22, 2020


Coronavirus aid bill includes $3,000 for families, $4 trillion liquidity for Fed - Mnuchin

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 07:44 AM PDT

Coronavirus aid bill includes $3,000 for families, $4 trillion liquidity for Fed - MnuchinThe coronavirus economic relief bill being finalized by the U.S. Congress will include a one-time $3,000 payment for families and allow the Federal Reserve to leverage up to $4 trillion of liquidity to support the nation's economy, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Sunday. Mnuchin, speaking on the "Fox News Sunday" television program, said the additional liquidity measures would allow the U.S. central bank to help a broad base of businesses to get through next 90 to 120 days. Trump administration officials hoped to finalize the legislation on Sunday and see a vote on Monday, Mnuchin said, adding that further steps could be taken if the crisis did not abate in 10 to 12 weeks.


Why this Nobel laureate predicts a quicker coronavirus recovery: 'We're going to be fine'

Posted: 22 Mar 2020 02:10 PM PDT

Why this Nobel laureate predicts a quicker coronavirus recovery: 'We're going to be fine'A Nobel laureate predicted China's recovery weeks before it happened. Analyzing the numbers, he sees a much brighter global outcome than many experts.


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