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New York to Seize Ventilators to Help Swamped Hospitals

Cuomo orders National Guard to move equipment to places with the greatest need

(Newser) - New York will begin sending the National Guard into hospitals and other places in the state to seize ventilators and take them where they're needed more. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the executive order Friday, the Hill reports. He said some hospitals don't have many COVID-19 cases and have...

Another Potential Vaccine Surfaces in Pittsburgh
Another Potential Vaccine
Surfaces in Pittsburgh
new study
Apr 3, 2020 2:15 PM CDT

Another Potential Vaccine Surfaces in Pittsburgh

It shows promise in mice, and researchers are seeking permission to start clinical trials

(Newser) - The world is thought to be a year or so away from a coronavirus vaccine, but another potential candidate has entered the race. This one is out of the University of Pittsburgh, where researchers report that their vaccine created antibodies in mice, reports TribLive . The researchers are now appealing to...

The Navy Fired Him. His Crew Just Showed How They Feel

Capt. Brett Crozier gets loyal send-off from USS Roosevelt sailors a day after firing over virus memo

(Newser) - The captain of a Navy aircraft carrier fired Thursday after asking superiors to let him evacuate crew members sick from the coronavirus received a heartfelt goodbye from the sailors in his charge. Per USA Today , videos on social media showed rousing shows of support Friday aboard the USS Roosevelt, now...

Kushner's Stockpile Comments Cause a Fuss

HHS tweaks wording on website after he talks about role of federal supply in helping states

(Newser) - On Thursday, Jared Kushner made his first appearance at a White House coronavirus briefing and discussed state requests for medical gear from the government's stockpile, formally known as the Strategic National Stockpile. He suggested governors were asking for federal gear without knowing the status of their own supplies, reports...

As Virus Sweeps Through UK, a Rare Move From Queen

Elizabeth will be speaking to the nation Sunday evening

(Newser) - The British prime minister came down with COVID-19 ; so did Prince Charles . Now, the latter's mum will take to the mic Sunday to address the coronavirus that's already infected more than 38,000 in the United Kingdom as of Friday, with just over 3,600 deaths. The BBC...

Couple Finds Creative Solution on Wedding Guests

Packaging company donates cardboard cutouts for Michigan pair's nuptials

(Newser) - Cardboard cutout wedding guests will make for a not-so-cookie-cutter wedding as a Michigan couple prepares to tie the knot during the coronavirus pandemic. After Amy Simonson and Dan Stuglik's wedding plans were disrupted amid the outbreak, a packaging company donated more than 100 cardboard cutouts to pose as stand-ins...

Coronavirus Has Made Snitches of Us All
As Virus Cases Rise,
So Does Snitching
the rundown
Apr 3, 2020 12:09 PM CDT

As Virus Cases Rise, So Does Snitching

Neighbors are tattling on other neighbors amid COVID-19 pandemic

(Newser) - Time calls it "a snitching epidemic." Slate calls it "when petty neighbors become the social distancing police." Others think it's precisely what is needed. As the coronavirus pandemic ravages the globe, neighbors are increasingly tattling on neighbors or local businesses violating social distancing rules....

She Wanted to Help Make Masks. But Not Just Any Masks

College student Ashley Lawrence's virus masks have plastic strip to aid deaf, hard of hearing

(Newser) - Ashley Lawrence is a senior studying education for the deaf and hard of hearing at Eastern Kentucky University, so when the coronavirus pandemic began taking hold and Lawrence saw people start to volunteer to make masks, the 21-year-old got an idea: Why not make masks for the deaf community near...

Odd Virus Symptoms Crop Up: 'There's No Ventilator for the Brain'

Seizures, dizziness, and 'altered mental status' observed in some COVID-19 patients

(Newser) - Chris Cuomo recently described his COVID-19 symptoms, and in addition to the fever, shivering, and body aches typically associated with the coronavirus, the CNN anchor relayed a "freaky" anecdote about hallucinating images of his late father and other people from his past. It's not clear exactly what happened...

Another Blow to Nursing Home Hit Hard by COVID-19

Washington's Life Care Center fined $611K for inadequate care, other issues

(Newser) - A Seattle-area nursing home linked to perhaps the first coronavirus death in the US, along with dozens more, is facing fines of more than $600,000. Federal and state inspectors uncovered numerous failures at Life Care Center of Kirkland, where two-thirds of residents and dozens of staff members have tested...

Jared Kushner Playing Huge Role in Virus Response
Jared Kushner Is Now
Under a Giant Spotlight
the rundown
Apr 3, 2020 9:56 AM CDT

Jared Kushner Is Now Under a Giant Spotlight

President's son-in-law seen as point person at White House, and not everyone is happy

(Newser) - At Thursday's White House press briefing on the coronavirus outbreak, presidential son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner appeared at the podium for the first time during the crisis, notes Forbes . Among other things, Kushner said he was taking control of the White House effort to make sure states received masks,...

Here Is What's Really Behind the Toilet Paper Shortage

The issue starts with where we're going the bathroom these days, writes Will Oremus

(Newser) - Haters love to blame "hoarders" and "panic buyers" for the lack of toilet paper on store shelves and to decry the "irrationality" of people who rushed stores to stock up amid the coronavirus pandemic. But at Medium , Will Oremus explains the truth lies elsewhere. Yes, there were...

That Stimulus Check? It Could Take 5 Months to Arrive

Those with direct deposit info on file should see money mid-month

(Newser) - Take a deep breath because it could be up to five months before you get a check from the government. Despite early assurances from Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin that Americans would be getting stimulus checks as soon as Monday, a memo obtained by CNN and NBC News suggests the first...

Roy Moore Is Advising Church Defying Coronavirus Order

'There is no more clear violation of the First Amendment,' he says

(Newser) - After losing heavily in his bid to run for a Senate seat again, former Alabama Supreme Court chief justice Roy Moore is riding into battle once more—against measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Moore appeared Thursday at the Life Tabernacle Church in Central City, Louisiana, which has...

Jobless Report Is Out: 'There's No Comparison to This Shock'

March's report only scratches the surface of damage

(Newser) - For the last 113 straight months, the first Friday of each month came with a question: How many new jobs were created over the previous 30 days? No more, thanks to the coronavirus. The epic streak came to an abrupt end with Friday's unemployment report for March, which shows...

Corona Has Stopped Brewing Beer
Corona Has Stopped
Brewing Beer
Apr 3, 2020 7:31 AM CDT

Corona Has Stopped Brewing Beer

Grupo Modelo suspends production after Mexico shuts nonessential services

(Newser) - Corona is once again making headlines, and we're not talking about the virus. Well, we kind of are. Per AFP , Grupo Modelo—the Mexican brewer that owns Corona beer, as well as the Modelo and Pacifico brands—on Thursday suspended production at its 11 breweries in Mexico through the...

The Current Hot Item: Pulse Oximeters
Why Pulse Oximeters Are
Suddenly Super Popular
the rundown
Apr 3, 2020 7:10 AM CDT

Why Pulse Oximeters Are Suddenly Super Popular

They're selling out online, likely thanks to coronavirus

(Newser) - On Tuesday morning, Andy Cohen went on Today to talk about his experience with COVID-19. Since he has asthma, the coronavirus was particularly concerning for him, and his doctor recommended he use something called a pulse oximeter. News articles about the devices have also started popping up amid the pandemic,...

As Trump, Schumer Clash, a 'Nasty' Letter Is Sent

President said NY was unprepared for outbreak because of 'impeachment hoax'

(Newser) - President Trump and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer spent Thursday clashing over the administration's coronavirus response, with Schumer criticizing the White House's "tardiness and inadequacy" and Trump firing back in more personal terms. Trump, who was impeached by the House in December, called the Democrat a "...

Cut Yourself Some Slack: It's OK to Take It Easy Now

Trying to be productive can add to the stress of isolation: experts

(Newser) - You might be feeling a tad lazy what with all those images of home workouts, fresh-baked bread, and organized closets shared online. But in the midst of a crisis, taking care of yourself—and leaving the rest on the back burner—is doing enough, writes Taylor Lorenz at the New ...

56% of Coronavirus Deaths Occurred in Just 3 Countries

A look at where the numbers stand

(Newser) - On March 26, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide hit 500,000. A week later, it reached 1 million , according to the Johns Hopkins University tracker . Almost a quarter of the cases—and 6,000 of the more than 53,000 COVID-19 deaths—are in the US. The true...

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