New York governor says ‘worst is over’ as growth in coronavirus deaths declines
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday said “the worst is over” for the state hit hardest by the novel coronavirus, as hospitalizations appeared to be reaching a plateau and deaths increased by 671, the lowest daily total in a week.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday reported 554,849 cases of the new coronavirus, and said the number of deaths had risen to 21,942.
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Major meat companies in the United States and Canada have closed plants temporarily due to cases of the new coronavirus among employees and concerns about its spread.
Trump: It’s my decision when to reopen U.S. economy
President Donald Trump said on Monday it was his decision when to reopen the U.S. economy, not that of state governors, but legal experts disagree and governors are going their own way.
U.S. coronavirus outbreak may peak this week, as more hopeful signs emerge
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U.S. sailor from coronavirus-hit aircraft carrier dies after contracting virus
A U.S. Navy sailor died on Monday after contracting the coronavirus aboard the U.S. aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt, whose captain was fired after warning his crew would die unnecessarily unless strong action was taken.
Results of Wisconsin’s chaotic election to be made public Monday
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New York Governor says ‘worst is over’ as growth in deaths ticks lower
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday that he believed “the worst is over” as hospitalizations appeared to be reaching a plateau and the daily increase in deaths came to 671, the lowest total in about a week.
