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Dr. Anthony Fauci says whether schools reopen in the fall is 'complicated,' will depend on the region
Key PointsFauci: Virus cases plateauing, coming downThe question of whether to reopen schools in the fall has a "complicated answer" and the decision will depend on the coronavirus' transmission in certain regions of the U.S., White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Friday. "It has to be a bit of a — and I don't mean lengthwise — a bit of a complicated answer, because the United States is a large country," he said during an interview Friday on CNBC's "." "When you're talking about getting back to a degree of normality and school openings and things like...…Key PointsFauci: Virus cases plateauing, coming downThe question of whether to reopen schools in the fall has a "complicated answer" and the decision will depend on the coronavirus' transmission in certain regions of the U.S., White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Friday. "It has to be a bit of a — and I don't mean lengthwise — a bit of a complicated answer, because the United States is a large country," he said during an interview Friday on CNBC's "." "When you're talking about getting back to a degree of normality and school openings and things like...WW…
New York Gov. Cuomo considering a quarantine on travelers from Florida as coronavirus cases rise
Business News and FinanceVIEW IN APPKEY POINTS New York Gov. said Thursday that he's considering imposing a quarantine on travelers arriving in the state from places like Florida where cases have spiked. "I haven't made a decision yet, but I have had experts advise me of that. It is a real concern," Cuomo said when asked about whether he'd consider imposing some sort of quarantine measure or taking health precautions at airports where travel has increased."It could happen, and it's something I'm considering," he said. In late March, as New York quickly became the...…Business News and FinanceVIEW IN APPKEY POINTS New York Gov. said Thursday that he's considering imposing a quarantine on travelers arriving in the state from places like Florida where cases have spiked. "I haven't made a decision yet, but I have had experts advise me of that. It is a real concern," Cuomo said when asked about whether he'd consider imposing some sort of quarantine measure or taking health precautions at airports where travel has increased."It could happen, and it's something I'm considering," he said. In late March, as New York quickly became the...WW…
Texas reports a record number of hospitalized coronavirus patients after state reopened early
Key PointsTexas reports record coronavirus hospitalizations after state reopened earlyTexas reported a record number of hospitalizations Monday — weeks after Gov. Greg Abbott took the lead among governors in easing social distancing measures to help bring jobs back. There are currently 1,935 Covid-19 patients in hospitals across the state, topping the previous hospitalization record of 1,888 patients on May 5, according to new data from the Texas Department of State Health Services.Texas was among the first states to relax its statewide stay-at-home order, and...…Key PointsTexas reports record coronavirus hospitalizations after state reopened earlyTexas reported a record number of hospitalizations Monday — weeks after Gov. Greg Abbott took the lead among governors in easing social distancing measures to help bring jobs back. There are currently 1,935 Covid-19 patients in hospitals across the state, topping the previous hospitalization record of 1,888 patients on May 5, according to new data from the Texas Department of State Health Services.Texas was among the first states to relax its statewide stay-at-home order, and...WW…
Coronavirus task force makes plea to young people: 'You will infect someone who's vulnerable'
Key PointsAs more young people become infected with in states with increasing case numbers, they may not be at risk of serious disease but could infect someone who is, members of the White House coronavirus task force warned on Friday. "People are infecting other people, and ultimately you will infect someone who's vulnerable," Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said during a press briefing. said that there are 16 states reporting a rise in the total number of cases and the percentage of tests coming back positive....…Key PointsAs more young people become infected with in states with increasing case numbers, they may not be at risk of serious disease but could infect someone who is, members of the White House coronavirus task force warned on Friday. "People are infecting other people, and ultimately you will infect someone who's vulnerable," Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said during a press briefing. said that there are 16 states reporting a rise in the total number of cases and the percentage of tests coming back positive....WW…
Asymptomatic spread of coronavirus is 'very rare,' WHO says
Key PointsWHO rushes to clarify comments on asymptomatic coronavirus transmissionWorld Health Organization officials on Tuesday walked back the comments below that were made on Monday after drawing criticism from epidemiologists across the world. Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, head of the WHO's emerging diseases and zoonosis unit, said Tuesday that asymptomatic spread is a "really complex question" and much is still unknown. "We don't actually have that answer yet," she said. "I was responding to a question at the press conference. I wasn't stating a policy of WHO or anything like...…Key PointsWHO rushes to clarify comments on asymptomatic coronavirus transmissionWorld Health Organization officials on Tuesday walked back the comments below that were made on Monday after drawing criticism from epidemiologists across the world. Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, head of the WHO's emerging diseases and zoonosis unit, said Tuesday that asymptomatic spread is a "really complex question" and much is still unknown. "We don't actually have that answer yet," she said. "I was responding to a question at the press conference. I wasn't stating a policy of WHO or anything like...WW…
Coronavirus updates: EU asks U.S. to reconsider cutting ties with WHO as India extends lockdown in 'containment zones'
Dr. Scott Gottlieb on Trump terminating relationship with WHOPresident Donald Trump announced Friday that he is after repeatedly criticizing the group for its response to the coronavirus crisis and accusing the agency of being "China-centric." Trump's strained relationship with the WHO could bring complications as scientists around the world race for a Covid-19 cure and treatment.Before Trump's WHO announcement, French drugmaker Sanofi said it is as a treatment for Covid-19 while the WHO reviews safety data on the Trump-touted drug. Later Friday, Moderna announced that the first...…Dr. Scott Gottlieb on Trump terminating relationship with WHOPresident Donald Trump announced Friday that he is after repeatedly criticizing the group for its response to the coronavirus crisis and accusing the agency of being "China-centric." Trump's strained relationship with the WHO could bring complications as scientists around the world race for a Covid-19 cure and treatment.Before Trump's WHO announcement, French drugmaker Sanofi said it is as a treatment for Covid-19 while the WHO reviews safety data on the Trump-touted drug. Later Friday, Moderna announced that the first...WW…
California to allow hair salons and barbershops to reopen in majority of state's counties, Gov. Newsom says
Key PointsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that he would ease the state's restrictions on barbershops and hair salons for some counties in the state that meet certain health criteria. The state, which issued one of the earliest statewide stay-at-home orders in mid-March, has been reopening its economy statewide in phases. The state is currently in phase two of its reopening plan, which has allowed for the resumption of retail businesses and manufacturing jobs with modifications. Counties in the state that , including less than 25 new cases per 100,000 residents in...…Key PointsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that he would ease the state's restrictions on barbershops and hair salons for some counties in the state that meet certain health criteria. The state, which issued one of the earliest statewide stay-at-home orders in mid-March, has been reopening its economy statewide in phases. The state is currently in phase two of its reopening plan, which has allowed for the resumption of retail businesses and manufacturing jobs with modifications. Counties in the state that , including less than 25 new cases per 100,000 residents in...WW…
Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a press conference on the coronavirus outbreak
Key Points[The stream is slated to start at 11:30 a.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.]New York Gov. is holding his daily press conference on the outbreak, which has infected more than 299,600 people across the state as of Thursday, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.On Wednesday, Cuomo said he is ordering New York City's subway authority to for all trains after reports that the subway system has deteriorated with trains filled with homeless people and rampant crime. He added that some crimes have...…Key Points[The stream is slated to start at 11:30 a.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.]New York Gov. is holding his daily press conference on the outbreak, which has infected more than 299,600 people across the state as of Thursday, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.On Wednesday, Cuomo said he is ordering New York City's subway authority to for all trains after reports that the subway system has deteriorated with trains filled with homeless people and rampant crime. He added that some crimes have...WW…
Dr. Anthony Fauci pleads with young people: 'You're propagating the pandemic'
Business News and FinanceVIEW IN APPKEY POINTS White House coronavirus advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci urged young Americans to not take the coronavirus lightly, saying doing so could propagate the pandemic. "You have to have responsibility for yourself but also a societal responsibility that you're getting infected is not just you in a vacuum. You're propagating the pandemic," Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in an interview Thursday evening.The comment by Fauci came as state health officials...…Business News and FinanceVIEW IN APPKEY POINTS White House coronavirus advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci urged young Americans to not take the coronavirus lightly, saying doing so could propagate the pandemic. "You have to have responsibility for yourself but also a societal responsibility that you're getting infected is not just you in a vacuum. You're propagating the pandemic," Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in an interview Thursday evening.The comment by Fauci came as state health officials...WW…
New York to investigate potential coronavirus cluster from graduation after Florida traveler tests positive
Key PointsNew York Gov. announced on Saturday that the state's department of health will investigate a high school graduation ceremony after a student who recently traveled to Florida tested positive for , according to a press release. Four people who were in contact with the student have tested positive for the coronavirus since the drive-in ceremony was held on June 20 in Westchester county, just north of New York City, according to the release.All of the individuals who have tested positive are now self isolating and anyone associated with the graduation ceremony at Chappaqua Train...…Key PointsNew York Gov. announced on Saturday that the state's department of health will investigate a high school graduation ceremony after a student who recently traveled to Florida tested positive for , according to a press release. Four people who were in contact with the student have tested positive for the coronavirus since the drive-in ceremony was held on June 20 in Westchester county, just north of New York City, according to the release.All of the individuals who have tested positive are now self isolating and anyone associated with the graduation ceremony at Chappaqua Train...WW…