Internal U.S. document foresees surge of coronavirus deaths, NY Times says
An internal U.S. government document projects a surge in coronavirus cases and a sharp rise in daily deaths by June 1, the New York Times reported on Monday, even as President Donald Trump urged states to lift restrictions to quell the pandemic.
Fears overnight closure of New York subway will push homeless ‘into the shadows’
NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Plans to close New York City’s subways at night to disinfect trains during the coronavirus pandemic risk pushing hundreds of homeless people “further into the shadows”, housing experts warned, calling for safe al…
New York governor outlines reopening plan with construction, manufacturing first
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday outlined a phased reopening of business activity in the state hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, starting with select industries like construction and the least affected regions.
Facing fraud, U.S. FDA resets coronavirus antibody test market rules
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday said it would require antibody tests for the new coronavirus to undergo an agency review, reversing an earlier policy that had allowed fraudulent products to be marketed.
Cuba calls attack on Washington embassy terrorism; police say gunman heard voices
Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Monday called a gun assault last week on its embassy in Washington a “terrorist attack”, while U.S. court papers said the suspected gunman was a psychotic Cuban emigre who heard voices.
Smooth sailing in U.S. Supreme Court’s first teleconference case; Thomas joins fray
The first U.S. Supreme Court arguments conducted by teleconference – a break from tradition due to the coronavirus pandemic – played out smoothly on Monday in a case involving hotel reservation website Booking.com, with even the typically silent Justic…
Senate returns to Washington amid concerns about coronavirus risk
U.S. senators returned to Washington for the first time in nearly six weeks on Monday, amid concerns that their legislative sessions could put lawmakers and staff at risk of contracting the new coronavirus.
Trump order to buy U.S.-made medical supplies coming soon: Navarro
U.S. President Donald Trump plans an executive order soon to address the lack of medical product manufacturing in the United States during the novel coronavirus outbreak, the White House said on Monday.
U.S. states plow ahead with reopening; Trump warns death toll could hit 100,000
Ohio and other U.S. states on Monday planned to ease more restrictions on businesses even as President Donald Trump acknowledged that as many as 100,000 Americans could die in a pandemic, exceeding recent White House projections.
U.S. FDA tightens regulations for COVID-19 antibody tests
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it now expects makers of antibody tests for the new coronavirus to submit requests for emergency use authorization of their tests within 10 days from when the test is validated.
