Trump retreats, acknowledges governors will have the authority to open their states when ready; United States coronavirus cases top 600,000, deaths surpass 25,000; Trump touts unproven treatment at meeting with virus survivors;

Global coronavirus cases near two million, deaths top 125,000; Trump says he will encourage some states to open before May 1st, despite current CDC guidelines; Trump promises states will get whatever they need from federal government, including tests; Trump blames World Health Organization for lack of info, even though United States intel warned of potential virus; Trump previously thanked China for its help, but now blames World Health Organization for its support of China; Scientists: United States may have to endure some distancing until 2022; Governor Newsom says California has "bent the curve", reveals six-point plan to reopen the state; California warns of new normal: Face coverings will be "common," possible temperature checks at restaurants, no mass gatherings; Chloroquine study in Brazil halted after 11 patients die; Trump touts drug despite warnings from some medical experts; Washington Post: State department warned of safety issues at Wuhan lab; A nurse who contracted the coronavirus and spent a week on a ventilator describes his difficult recovery; Coronavirus patient still struggling 10 days after leaving the hospital, spent a week on a ventilator; Blessings in disguise; Putting a name and a face to a... mask;

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