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United States Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 91,000

United States deaths caused by the coronavirus reaches 91,000, as New York study shows higher death rates among Black and Latino people. Meanwhile, all states will have reopening plans underway by the end of the week. However, the United States-Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential travel and Hawaii extends its 14 day quarantine for arriving visitors. Southwest Airlines reports an improvement in its bookings. A key model has slightly lowered its projected death toll, as rates of new coronavirus cases are up in 17 states, down in 16 and steady in 17. Massachusetts now has 87,000+ coronavirus cases and 5,800 coronavirus deaths. Offices, stores and barbers are cleared to reopen June 1 in Boston. Wolf Blitzer discusses Trump defending his use of unproven drug while defying warning about the drug's risks. Trump has defended his use of the drug three times in 24 hours. Trump says it gives him an "additional level of security." With Memorial Day approaching, New York will allow ceremonies with up to 10 people in attendance. Meanwhile, Oklahoma packs hundreds into graduation ceremony. Wolf Blitzer discusses colleges ending in-person classes after Thanksgiving 2020. The NFL plans to reopen its facilities with restrictions as its upcoming season looms. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 20, 202038 min

U.S. coronavirus death toll surpasses 90,000, 1.5 million cases

Trump says he’s taking now hydroxychloroquine even though the FDA has warned against taking the drug. Trump is also saying that it was secretary Pompeo that asked for the inspector general to be fired. California moves to next phase of re-opening. Texas also reopening despite biggest one day jump in new cases. Drug company is saying vaccine shows promise in stopping coronavirus. The rate of cases is trending down in 18 states, up in 17, and steady in 15. The University of South Carolina will end in-person classes after Thanksgiving. Big automakers resuming production at U.S. plants today. Trump says reopening “moving quickly but safely”. Pompeo refused to be interviewed by IG office investigating his role in fast-tracking Saudi arms sales. CNN is reporting that the fired inspector general was investigating Pompeo’s role in Saudi arms sale. Schools face decisions on reopening for Fall term. The University of Arizona plans to test faculty, staff & students, reduce class sizes and plan to elevate dorm cleaning. Trump says his administrations response “negates” restaurant CEO’s suggestion that industry’s recovery will be difficult. Trump says restaurants will be “back into business like you had it” despite restriction on customer limits. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 19, 202038 min

U.S. Coronavirus death toll surpasses 87,000; Trump claims fully approved vaccine available to public by years end; White House defends scrapping of Obama pandemic playbook.

Trump: "Vaccine or no vaccine, we're back"; rate of new cases down in 28 states, up in 7, steady in 15; the number of new coronavirus cases is going down in more than half of states amid reopening moves; 48 states partially reopened or easing restrictions by this weekend; U.S. retail sales plunge a record 16.4% in April; Texas reports highest one day death toll 2 weeks after reopening; protesters demand Michigan Gov speed up reopening; some NC sheriffs pushing to allow indoor church services; some parts of New York eligible to reopen today, but millions remain under stay-at-home orders; beaches in NY, CT, DE and NJ to open Memorial Day weekend; DeBlasio says NYC beaches "Not ready" to reopen; Maryland stay-at-home order just ended, but Baltimore & some counties still closed; New vaccine chief: early data suggests doses by end of year; Trump: working to manufacture multiple vaccines; Trump defends rapid coronavirus tests used by WH as FDA warns they may be infections; WH: Trump "streamlined" the national security council; China softens tone towards U.S. after weeks of growing tension; China stresses need for stable relations with U.S.; CNN: DOJ officials were at odds before deciding to drop Flynn case; tracking the pandemic's impact on communities of color.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 202037 min

U.S. coronavirus death toll surpasses 85,000; Ousted vaccine chief: 12 to 18 months for a vaccine an "aggressive schedule," will likely take longer;New York Stock Exchange to partially reopen trading floor in late May

Ousted vaccine chief: "Time is running out," virus is "everywhere"; rate of new coronavirus cases, deaths in U.S. trending down; Los Angeles requires face coverings outdoors; Ousted chief warns of "darkest winter" without planning; Wisconsin Governor: "Wild West" after state's stay-at-home order struck down; Florida's Miami-Dade & Broward Counties to reopen Monday; 18 states reporting mysterious illness in children; Louisiana to reopen gyms, barbers, casinos at reduced capacity; NYC Mayor: "Good day" as virus tracking indicators go down; Parts of New York State to begin reopening tomorrow; Trump's Mar-A-Lago Resort to partially reopen Saturday; Trump calls ousted vaccine chief a "disgruntled employee" after damning testimony about ignored coronavirus warnings; Trump again fails to wear a mask while touring a mask facility; Trump: I "totally" disagree with Fauci on reopening schools; Ousted vaccine chief: Was met with "indifference" when I warned about a lack of protective equipment; Ousted vaccine chief: Americans "need to be told the truth"...There are "not enough tests"; GOP's Burr to step down as Senate Intel Chair as FBI probes his stock trades after coronavirus briefings; More than 36 million Americans filed new jobless claims in past 2 months; Number of new coronavirus cases going down in 24 states, rising in 9 states and holding steady in 17 states; Delaware slowly reopens as new cases rise; NJ plans to open beaches Memorial Day weekend;Wisconsin Governor: "Wild West" after state's stay-at-home order struck down; Wisconsin Supreme Court calls Democratic Governor's stay-at-home order unlawful and unenforceable; Some in Wisconsin pack bars after court overturns Governor's stay-at-home order; Global coronavirus deaths surpass 300,000; Questions about accuracy of Russia's coronavirus numbers; Russia second to U.S. in total coronavirus cases; Russians manipulating numbers to lower death count; China intensifies widespread testing and screening; Wuhan plans to test all 11 million residents over 10 days; Study: Young children not getting enough to eat in nearly 20% of American householdsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15, 202037 min

United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 83,000; Sources: Administration officials are questioning if the United States coronavirus death toll is inflated; DC extends stay-at-home order to June 8; Businessman: Government ignored offer to make masks;

At least 48 states will be partially reopen by Sunday as some areas extend stay-at-home orders; Sources: Trump questioning if United States coronavirus death toll is inflated as Fauci says it's likely too low; Ousted vaccine chief to warn of "darkest winter in modern history"; Kushner says he's unaware of any talks on altering election day after suggestion Nov 3 might not be firm; Federal chief: Burden of this crisis has "Fallen most heavily on those least able to bear it"; Leaders named for "warp speed" vaccine effort; L.A. County reopens beaches as stay-at-home orders likely to last three more months; Grocery prices soaring at highest rate in 46 years; Goldman Sachs warns 1-in-4 Americans could be unemployed; Key model projects 147,000 United States deaths by early August; Cases on the rise in South Dakota, Delaware and Arkansas amid push to reopen United States; DC extends stay-at-home order to June 8; CNN poll: 13% rise in visits with friends or family; Multiple states reporting mysterious reactions in children; Nation's largest University system won't bring students back in fall; Trump comments on Dr. Fauci: "He wants to play all sides of the equation"; Whistleblower to testify Trump administration unprepared for pandemic; Michigan governor on protests: "When people congregate they take it back to their communities"; Michigan governor on protests: "When people congregate they take it back to their communities"; New York Times: Michigan has biggest weekly jump in number of people leaving their homes; Michigan governor says she has not talked to Biden about Vice President role; Trump says Fauci's answer on schools reopening "not acceptable"; Russia's reported cases surge, second only to United States; Putin's spokesman hospitalized with coronavirus; Russian-made ventilators linked to spare of hospital fires; Britain allowing people to return to work; London subway station: 60 percent of normal during rush hour; Confusion over UK government's coronavirus messaging; Trump slams Fauci on opening schools;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 14, 202042 min

Los Angeles County likely to remain under stay-at-home order through July; Fauci: United States death toll "Almost certainty higher" than 81,000+ reported; Coronavirus model touted by White House now projects 147,000 United States deaths by August 4th;

United States coronavirus death toll nearing 82,000; Fauci warns of ignoring guidelines on reopening: "Real risk you will trigger an outbreak that you will not be able to control; Fauci, other top health officials urge more testing after Trump declared "We have prevailed" on testing; Fauci: "Going in right direction," but outbreak not controlled; Businesses reopening despite health experts' warnings; At least 48 states will be partially reopened after this week; New York mayor: Changes unlikely before early June; CNN poll: Majorities say government doing poor job, worse to come; Union: Thousands of meat plant workers infected or exposed; Fauci: "Bridge too far" to expect vaccine by fall school term; Disney World accepting July hotel reservations; Major league baseball preparing for short season; Fauci warns of "suffering and death" if United States reopens too soon; GOP's Romney slams Trump administration response to virus, says United States testing rate "nothing to celebrate"; Fauci pushes back on Senator Paul's demand that schools reopen, "We out to be very careful" when it comes to children; Pence seen for the first time wearing a mask when arriving at White House; HHS official predicts "40 to 50 million tests per month" by September; South Dakota sees steepest jump in new cases on week-to-week basis; South Dakota reports hundreds of new cases over past days; South Dakota not under a stay-at-home order; Wuhan, China, to test millions after new virus outbreak; Everyone in Wuhan to be tested over 10-day period; South Korea tracing people who visited virus hot spot; 10,000+ tested after new outbreak in South Korea; Germany reports surge in coronavirus cases; Germany sees major outbreaks in meat processing plants; Putin's spokesman hospitalized with coronavirus; Russia reporting 10,000+ new coronavirus infections a day; Patients die in Russian hospital fires caused by ventilators;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 13, 202038 min

Trump plays down spread of virus in West Wing; Trump accuses Obama of a crime, doesn't say what it is; Trump claims anyone who wants a test can get one; Trump asks Asian-American reporter to "ask China" about coronavirus deaths;

Trump: "We have prevailed on testing"; Trump says numbers are coming down substantially as United States deaths surpass 80,000; Trump walks out of news conference after heated exchange with reporter; New memo directs white house staffers entering the west wing to wear a mask; Fauci, heads of CDC and FDA quarantining after virus exposure; Key model raises projected United States death toll to 137,000 by August as states see "explosive increases in mobility"; Trump administration announces $11 billion going to states to support coronavirus testing; Minnesota projected to remain at peak of cases for two weeks;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 12, 202041 min

Virus hits the West Wing: two staffers close to Trump and Pence test positive this week; California loosening some restrictions today, will issue guidance on next phase Tuesday; At least 47 states partially reopening by Sunday amid concerns of fueling sec

20.5 million jobs lost in April, worst in U.S. history; At least 47 states partially reopening by Sunday amid concerns of fueling second wave of virus; U.S. coronavirus death toll surpasses 76,000; Trump claims jobs "will be back very soon" as top advisor warns worst is yet to come; Federal agency says removal of vaccine chief may have been retaliation; Pence staffer tests positive for covid one day after Trump valet revealed to have virus; Some meat plants reopening despite outbreaks; Study: travel into Georgia spiked after reopening; California's first community-spread case of coronavirus originated from a nail salon; California the first state borrowing from Federal GOVT to pay unemployment benefits; Dr. Murray: Rise of mobility likely leading to increased transmission; Key model forecasts 134,000 U.S. deaths by early August; Doctors raise concerns about distribution of coronavirus drug; No comprehensive plan for distribution of Remdesivir; Study: Remdesivir reduced some hospital stays by 4 days; U.S. GOVT has few answers on how hospitals will get Remdesivir; Only enough Remdesivir for about 200,000 patients; U.S. unemployment soars to 14.7%, worst since Great Depression; Unemployment rate for black Americans 16.7%; Unemployment rate among Hispanics 18.9%; Steepest job losses in leisure and hospitality industries; Russia cancels VE Day parade as new coronavirus cases spike; New questions about truthfulness of Russian GOVT virus info; British PM compares coronavirus crisis to WWII; U.K. considering when to change "stay at home" messaging; Questions emerge about accuracy of Mexico's death count.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 202038 min

White House rejects CDC guidelines for safe reopening as United States death toll surpasses 75,000; Valet to President Trump tests positive for coronavirus; Federal government not tracking antibody testing from all states;

Personal valet to President Trump tests positive for coronavirus, Trump has since tested negative; White House becomes epicenter of culture war over wearing face masks; 44 states partially reopening by Sunday as new cases climb in at least 19 states; Justice Department drops case against Michael Flynn; 3.2 million Americans file new unemployment claims, more than 33 million claims since mid-March; Trump says he'll be tested daily after White House valet tests positive; New York governor: "We are going through hell, but we'll keep on going"; Three major pork plants reopening after outbreaks; FDA clears new vaccine for expanded trial; Rhode Island governor not extending stay-at-home order, will begin reopening state this weekend; Rhode Island governor: "The economic devastation in this state and every state around this country is untenable"; Rhode Island governor clears way for shops to reopen: Theaters, bowling alleys, museums, gyms, salons, barber shops remain closed; Rhode Island joins with other states to buy critical medical supplies; Providence mayor: "Socially shame" people not wearing masks; Justice Department files to drop case against Michael Flynn, Court still must approve; Justice Department: Flynn's questioning was "untethered to" and "unjustified by" FBI's counter-intel probe; New White House press secretary once called out Trump for "racist statement"; Dr. Gupta answers your questions about the virus;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 202037 min

White House: Notion that everyone needs to be tested is "nonsensical"; Study: Blood thinner may help with severe coronavirus cases; At least 43 states partially reopening as new hot spots emerge across United States;

White House: Dr. Fauci house testimony was blacked because lawmakers didn't act in good faith; White House holds briefing as United States coronavirus deaths top 72,000; Trump says Fauci and Birx will continue on coronavirus task force as he reverses course on disbanding it; At least 43 states partially reopening as new hot spots emerge across United States; New York Governor Cuomo: "You have states that are opening where you still are on the incline, I think that's a mistake"; Study: Coronavirus killing more African Americans than any other group in United States; Delaware governor announces limited reopening Friday; Delaware governor: "We are seeing the curve flattening out"; Delaware seeing hot spots in poultry plants; Delaware governor: Stay-at-home order is in effect until May 15 "or until the public health threat is eliminated"; Study: 29 percent of patients on ventilators died with blood thinners compared to 69 percent without blood thinners dying; Former CDC director: As bad as this has been, it's "just the beginning"; United States coronavirus deaths surpasses 72,000, cases top 1.2 million; California governor: Some retail shops can begin to reopen Friday; Study: 90 percent of those who tested positive for virus reported being unable to work from home; The new normal: Masks, distancing, no handshakes; Russian doctors mysteriously fall out of windows after criticizing working conditions, virus response; As cases spread, Putin to lead virus management for first time; Germany pushing ahead on Human trials of potential vaccine; Germany begins easing lockdown restrictions; German soccer league to resume play this month; China: United States "smear campaign" is a republican political strategy; Children in Wuhan return to school; Dr. Gupta answers your questions about the virus;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 7, 202037 min

More states reopening as death toll tops 70,000; Ousted vaccine director files whistleblower complaint saying his early coronavirus warnings were ignored; Death toll in Britain surpasses Italy, highest in Europe;Dr. Gupta answers questions about the virus

Pence: White House may disband coronavirus task force around end of May; Trump visits Arizona as experts warn about easing restrictions; Ousted vaccine director files whistleblower complaint saying his early coronavirus warnings were ignored, to testify to congress next week; Trump says Fauci can testify before GOP senate panel, but not Democratic house; Trump spy chief nominee: Pandemic and its origins must be intel's immediate focus; Trump: Task force did "great job" but now looking at safety and economy; Fauci on reopening: "How much suffering are you willing to accept?"; Key model doubles United States death toll to 134,000 by August; New York Governor: "The faster we reopen... The higher the human cost"; First United States participants in experimental vaccine study get doses; New York governor urges congress to pass bill aiding state and local governments; Trump: We have to get our country open even though some people will be affected badly; Virginia governor: Probably will start easing restrictions May 15; French doctors find coronavirus case from December; Italy allows restaurant takeout in phased reopening;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 6, 202037 min

Key model forecasts 134,000 United States deaths, almost double last estimate; Trump administration privately projects 3,000 daily deaths as cases rise to 200,000 per day by early June; Dr. Murray: Rise of mobility likely leading to increased transmission

Source: Trump administration internal estimate says 3,000 United States deaths a day by June; At least 42 states will be partially reopened this week; Trump publicly raises projected United States death toll: could hit 100,000; China pushes back against United States claims that coronavirus originated from Wuhan lab; Trump attacks Bush 43's message of unity; Trump administration moves to further limit coronavirus task force members from testifying to congress; California governor: Retail shops can begin to reopen Friday; More states reopening as death toll tops 68,000; Trump: "Very confident" vaccine will be available by end of year; FDA shifts policy to require antibody test markers to promptly seek emergency use authorization; Boston mayor expects number of cases in city to surpass 10,000 today; Growing concern about outdoor crowds and lack of distancing after warmer weekend; Florida begins first phase of reopening; Florida allowing restaurants, retailers, parks, beaches to reopen except in 3 biggest counties; Miami beach closes park due to nearly 8,000 social distancing and face coverings violations; Texas reopening despite weekend spike in new cases; Texas reopening as new coronavirus cases drop after four straight days of 1,000+; Dr. Gupta answers your questions about the virus;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 5, 202037 min

FDA authorizes emergency use of Remdesivir to treat Coronavirus, More than 30 states ease restrictions as death toll climbs, U.S. and China play the blame game over Coronavirus outbreak

CDC report: limited testing and continued travel fueled early Coronavirus transmission in U.S., U.S. death toll surpasses 64,000, Fauci warns of "significant risk" as 30+ states ease restrictions, CDC report: Mardi Gras and other large events near end of February sped the spread of virus in U.S., Source: Trump was told "majority" of intel community believes Coronavirus came out of a Chinese lab, Ohio, Louisiana, Michigan extend stay-at-home orders, California governor Newsom says he's "days away" from lifting some stay-at-home restrictions, New York governor: schools to be closed the rest of the academic year, New York City mayor apologizes for singling out Jewish community after crowded funeral, Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers your questions about the virusTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 202037 min

Stay-At-Home orders in seven states expiring tonight; Sources: Trump administration drawing up plans to punish China for coronavirus pandemic;Dr. Fauci: FDA moving "really quickly" to approve drug Remdesivir to treat coronavirus;

CDC may advise schools, churches, restaurants to make big changes as they begin to reopen; Fauci: United States goal to manufacture vaccine by January; United States coronavirus death toll nearing 62,000; California governor orders Orange County beaches closed after crowds; 30 million have filed new jobless claims since mid-March; At least 31 states moving to reopen despite deaths, warnings; Federal guidelines on social distancing expire tonight; Los Angeles offers free testing to all residents; Trump: I've done a "spectacular job" as United States deaths near 62,000; Pence wears a mask during visit to GM plant after failing to cover his face at Mayo Clinic; New Jersey Governor Murphy: "Productive and broad discussion" today with Trump; Wolf with principal investigator in Remdesivir study; Remdesivir trial shows "positive effect" on recovery time; Ohio reopening faces new test: Angry business owners; Barron Trump's private school keeping funds from federal loan program;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 1, 202038 min

New York Times: FDA expected to issue emergency authorization for remdesivir; Administration launching "operation warp speed" to accelerate development of vaccine; Florida governor announces plan to reopen businesses;

Fauci: Early studies show remdesivir can block coronavirus effects; States reopening despite not meeting 14 days of declining cases; Soon: Florida government to announce details of reopening; United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 60,000; New York City mayor apologizes for singling out Jewish community after crowded funeral; United States economy shrinks by nearly 5 percent in first quarter, worst drop since height of the 2008 financial crisis; Trump orders meat plants to stay open despite outbreaks amid over United States food supply chain; Kushner calls Trump administration's coronavirus response "a great success story" as deaths near 60,000; Top administration official: "no way" Trump's claim of five million tests a day can be carried out; Fauci: Remdesivir trial shows "clear-cut" effect in treating coronavirus; Vice President Pence criticized for not wearing mask during Mayo Clinic visit; Sources: Trump erupted at campaign manager over sliding poll numbers as he fumes over coronavirus criticism; Fauci: Early Remdesivir trial shows patients had lower mortality rate; Fauci: Early Remdesivir trial shows "significant, positive effect"; Fauci: Early Remdesivir trial shows drug can cut recovery time; Fauci: Date from Remdesivir study shows recovery time improved from 15 days to 11; Trump on testing: "I don't know that all of that's even necessary"; Trump: Amount of tests being produced might not be necessary; Tampa Bay Times: Florida State officials asked medical examiners to hold data; What it takes for states to reopen now;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 30, 202044 min

United States coronavirus cases surpass one million, 57,000+ deaths; Key model revises forecast to 74,000 deaths in United States by August; Despite misgivings, Texas lifts stay-at-home order on Friday;

New model project thousands more may die if states open too early; California governor outlines phased reopening plan: retail businesses, schools "weeks away"; Trump ordering meat processing plants to stay open; Newly released White House testing guidelines appear to fall short of levels recommended by two health experts; Vice President Pence tours Mayo Clinic without a mask despite policy requiring visitors to wear masks; Washington Post: Trump intel briefings repeatedly warned of virus threat; United States coronavirus cases surpass 1 million, 1/3 of global infections; Some state unemployment funds are running out of money; Fauci: If we "prematurely try to open up," coronavirus could "rebound"; Fauci: "We need to have a productive partnership" between the states and federal government on testing; Texas to allow restaurants, retail stores and malls to reopen Friday with 25 percent capacity limit; Small business loans website crashes on first day of reopening; About 60 million Americans still waiting for stimulus checks; People getting stimulus checks with a letter signed by Trump as millions still wait for payment; Dr. Gupta answers your questions about the virus;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 202038 min

Awaiting White House news conference as number of United States coronavirus cases nears one million; Borger: Doctors, medical experts are filling a leadership vacuum left by the president; Georgia restaurants and theaters reopen today, despite warnings;

Sources: White House will release overview and "blueprint" for increased coronavirus testing as states reopen; Texas governor will let Stay-At-Home order expire Thursday; United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 55,000, almost one million cases; White House schedules, cancels, then reschedules briefing as Trump lashes out and airs grievances; Source: White House may scale back coronavirus task force meetings soon; Birx: United States needs a Covid-19 testing "breakthrough"; White House tired to pivot Trump's focus from virus to economy; More states move to reopen as United States cases near one million; Glitches hamper round two of small business loan funding; Tyson wants meat plant closures could cause major gaps in food supply; New York governor: 7,500 people tested in antibody study, about 15 percent positive; New York Times: Trump suggested to government that some schools should reopen before end of academic year; Crowds flock to open southern California beaches amid heat wave; awaiting Trump statement after White House cancels task force briefing; Trump news conference on coronavirus;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 28, 202047 min

CDC urges proper use of disinfectants after Trump dangerously suggests internal use might treat virus, NY Times: Trump rarely attends task force meetings, businesses are reopening, but are they safe?

Trump falsely denies he suggested looking into internal disinfectant to treat virus, claiming he was "sarcastic", Lysol warns against use after Trump comments, head of Navy recommends reinstating commander ousted for sounding alarm about Coronavirus on aircraft carrier, U.S. Coronavirus death toll surpasses 50,000, GA, OK reopening some businesses today despite warnings, Atlanta mayor urges people to stay home as state reopens, White House Coronavirus Task Force BriefingTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 202052 min

Key Coronavirus model updates projections, now says some states should wait even longer to reopen; Science vs. Politics in Trump administration coronavirus response; Source: Dr. Fauci not at today's White House coronavirus task force briefing;

Public labs still can't meet demand for testing, Fauci"not overly confident" with test capacity; Antibody tests suggest 1-in-5 New York City residents may have had virus; Health department "appalled" by bodies transported in truck; Model: Hidden outbreaks in United States far earlier than first thought; New coronavirus model: Georgia won't be able to safely reopen until at least June 22; Source: Coronavirus task force had to convince Trump to denounce Georgia governor's reopening decision; CDC director tries to, but doesn't, walk back comments that virus could be as difficult next fall or winter; Top vaccine doctor says he was removed from federal post after questioning drug Trump touted, accuse Trump administration of "false statements'; New York Governor: Senator McConnell calling for state bankruptcies instead of federal funding is "one of the dumbest ideas"; Model: Hidden outbreaks in United States far earlier than first thought; Drug maker says Remdesivir trial posted online prematurely, showed "inconclusive" results; New York researcher: Initial results of Hydroxychloroquine study are ready, but state hasn't released them; United States death toll surpasses 47,000;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 202039 min

Doctor says he was removed from federal post after questioning drug Trump praised; Las Vegas mayor calls Nevada's shutdown "total insanity"; New York, Connecticut, New Jersey to cooperate on contact tracing;

Key model shows Georgia, 11 other states should wait until at least June 8 to reopen; United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 46,000; Source: Other task force members share CDC chief's concern that a second wave may be more devastating; New study finds no benefits, higher death rate in patients taking hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19; Coronavirus killed Americans weeks earlier than thought; California becomes first state to recommend testing without symptoms; New York governor: New York, Connecticut, New Jersey to launch "nation-leading" contact tracing effort; Iowa governor won't close meat processing plants despite virus outbreaks; New York governor on reopening: "No time to act stupidly"; Las Vegas mayor: I offered to use city's reopening as a "control group" to see if infections rise, was told no; Las Vegas mayor rejects responsibility to help casinos and hotels safely reopen: "It's up to them"; Las Vegas mayor wants to reopen casinos but offers no plan on how to do it safely; Key model: Georgia can't safely reopen until at least June 19, state reopening some businesses Friday; "An army of tracers" needed to control coronavirus spread; Dr. Gupta answers your questions about the virus; Key vaccine doctor removed from job;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 202038 min

Washington Post: Possible second wave of infections this winter likely worse; Georgia reopening gyms, hair and nail salons, body art studios, massage therapists, bowling alleys starting Friday; DC mayor revamps virus response for jails, mental hospital;

New York governor talks testing and funding with Trump in "productive" White House meeting; United States death toll tops 43,000 as some states move to reopen; New study finds no benefits, higher death rate in patients taking hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19; Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee move to reopen businesses, despite not meeting Trump administration's "phase one" requirement; Senate approves new $484 billion package to help small businesses; Director of key Trump administration vaccine agency suddenly departs; Abbott labs warns its rapid coronavirus tests can produce false negative under certain conditions; DC among United States cities reporting high rate of coronavirus deaths among African Americans; Nursing homes bearing brunt of deaths, infections; "An army of tracers" needed to control coronavirus spread; White House coronavirus task force briefing;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 202042 min

Washington Post: Possible second wave of infections this winter likely worse; Georgia reopening gyms, hair and nail salons, body art studios, massage therapists, bowling alleys starting Friday; DC mayor revamps virus response for jails, mental hospital;

New York governor talks testing and funding with Trump in "productive" White House meeting; United States death toll tops 43,000 as some states move to reopen; New study finds no benefits, higher death rate in patients taking hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19; Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee move to reopen businesses, despite not meeting Trump administration's "phase one" requirement; Senate approves new $484 billion package to help small businesses; Director of key Trump administration vaccine agency suddenly departs; Abbott labs warns its rapid coronavirus tests can produce false negative under certain conditions; DC among United States cities reporting high rate of coronavirus deaths among African Americans; Nursing homes bearing brunt of deaths, infections; "An army of tracers" needed to control coronavirus spread; White House coronavirus task force briefing;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 202042 min

Awaiting White House coronavirus task force briefing; 5,500+ conformed cases in Boston, 175 deaths; What reopening looks like across the United States; New York rolls out statewide antibody testing today; Dr. Gupta answers your questions about the virus;

Georgia governor clears gyms, bowling alleys, body art studios, hair and nail salons to open as early as Friday; Trump passes buck on testing as Pence tries to reassure governors; United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 41,000 as need for testing grows; Governors call Trump's testing claims "absolutely false," "Delusional"; Fauci: "We still have a way to go" on antibody tests; Concern grows in some United States cities as earlier hot spots ease; Some states, cities and towns take first steps to reopen; Hundreds defy state orders, medical experts to protest restrictions; Tennessee governor says state will begin to reopen on May 1; Harvard study; Untied States must triple test to safely reopen; Trump insists testing is "a local thing", Fauci urges "partnership" between federal and states; Trump defends protesters defying his administration's own guidelines; Oil has its worst day ever, finishes at negative $37 a barrel; Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee announce plans to reopen some businesses; Boston Mayor: "The worst is yet to come for a lot of people"; Detroit begins testing essential workers for virus; Detroit able to test people without coronavirus symptoms; Preliminary results in hydroxychloroquine study expected soon;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 202037 min

Trump attacks governors a day after saying they "call the shots", calls to "liberate" democrat states with stay-at-home protests, new model: some states need to wait until at least late June, early July to start reopening, Report: experimental drug may he

U.S. coronavirus death toll surpasses 34,000, New York Governor Cuomo responds to new attack by Trump: if he's "home watching TV" he should "go to work", angry senate democrats press Pence on testing, get no clear answers, Senator King: "never been so mad" after phone call with Pence; slams Trump "dereliction of duty" on testing, 4,100 confirmed cases in Rhode Island, 118 deaths, New Jersey Governor: students will likely wear masks when schools reopen, new model estimates 60,308 U.S. deaths by August 4th, down about 8,500 from previous estimate, Friedman: government needs to focus its investments for the "after coronavirus era", report: experimental drug may help treat Covid-19 symptoms, Study: small percentage of sample have Coronavirus antibodies, many feeling pain despite two trillion dollar stimulus planTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 202037 min

In complete reversal, Trump tells governors they "call the shots" on reopening; Soon: Trump to announce guidelines to reopen economy in three phases; What the "new normal" in the United States may look like; Private lab's rapid-results test draws praise;

Trump plan: In phase one of reopening, schools should remain closed; Trump plan: Gyms can open in phase one as long as they maintain social distancing, but bars should remain closed; United States coronavirus death toll almost 31,000; Record 22 million filed for first-time jobless claims since mid-March. Tip leads police to 17 bodies at New Jersey nursing home; Trump to unveil reopening guidelines as states and cites extends stay-at-home orders; Business leaders governors tell trump testing inadequate to reopen; Soon: Trump unveils reopening guidelines amid health, business warnings; Trump plan: states should have ability to quickly set up safe and efficient screening and testing sites before reopening; Trump reopening plan urges continued hand washing, face coverings; Trump plan: some restaurants can reopen under strict social distancing guidelines during phase one; Trump plan calls for a two-week sustained decrease in cases before states reopen; Awaiting coronavirus briefing; One-on-one with New Orleans mayor; Mayors say sporting events, concerts unlikely this year; New Orleans mayor extenders stay-at-home order until May 16; Praise for rapid-results test; Detroit mayor: Hundreds of officers tested, now back at work; Most dramatic rise in jobless claims since labor department started tracking in 1967;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 202037 min

United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 27,000; Awaiting White House coronavirus briefing; What it's like to fend off Covid-19 while staying home;

Industry leaders tell Trump: More testing before reopening; L.A. Times: Los Angeles may ban concerts, sporting events until 2021; Los Angeles County sees record deaths for second straight day; New York Governor: Distancing won't completely end until "we have a vaccine"; Study: People may be most infections before showing symptoms; New face covering orders in New York, Maryland and Los Angeles; Governors across the United States emphasizing science, not politics, to decide when to reopen; FDA authorizes two more coronavirus antibody tests; CDC: 9,200+ health care workers have been infected; Union: 30 food and grocery workers dead, thousands impacted; New York Governor: Ordering public wearing of mouth/nose coverings when unable to do social distancing; Business leaders press Trump for more testing; Testing delays; Global backlash after Trump cuts World Health Organization funding amid crisis; Testing bottlenecks; Update on vaccine development; Harvard study says United States may need to endure periods of social distancing until 2022 if vaccine isn't found; Lead scientist: Vaccine could be available to public next spring; Coronavirus patients dying at home; Officials struggle to keep track of virus deaths in homes;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 202038 min

United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 25,000, cases nearing 600,000; Awaiting White House coronavirus briefing; Harvard scientists: United States may need social distancing until 2022; Dr. Gupta answers your questions about the virus;

Battle escalates between Trump, governors over reopening United States; California Governor Newsom outlines moves to reopen state; Scientists project United States may have to endure social distancing until 2022 if no vaccine; New York Governor: Trump "spoiling for a fight" over power to reopen United States; Governors forming regional pacts to decide how to reopen states despite Trump's "total" authority claim; South Dakota virus cluster sparks calls for stay-at-home order; Farmers destroy crops as consumers struggle to find food; Students face uncertainty as Trump eyes reopening country; Florida surgeon general: We must adapt to "new normal"; Trump implies governors who reject his claim of "total" authority engaging in "mutiny"; New York Governor: "I wouldn't do it" if Trump ordered me to reopen state in a way that endangered health; Trump meets with virus survivors, pushes unproven treatment; Connecticut reporting 602 deaths, 13,000+ cases; Key medical test for return to normal; Governor ro California: You "bent the curve"; California governor stops short of setting timeline to reopen; California Governor outlines plan to reopen with west coast states; California health director: Face coverings will be common in public; FDA approves use of new saliva test for coronavirus; Fauci: "We're not there yet" on reopening, May 1 "overly optimistic"; FDA tightens enforcement on Covid-19 antibody tests; Warning of safety issues at Wuhan lab; Washington Post: State Department cables warned of safety issues at Wuhan lab studying bat coronaviruses; Washington Post: after 2018 visit, United States diplomats warned of safety and management weaknesses at Wuhan lab; Washington Post: Cables fueling discussion about whether labs in China were source of virus; no conclusive proof yet;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 15, 202038 min

Awaiting White House coronavirus briefing; New York Times: Trump "could have seen what was coming"; Governors complain of shortages, communication problems in push for rapid coronavirus tests;

Governors on east and west coasts band together by region to decide when to reopen states; More than half a million United States coronavirus cases; deaths top 23,000; Dr. Fauci admits earlier action "could have saved more lives"; New York Times: Experts, aides tried to warn Trump of coronavirus threat; Governors discuss plans to reopen states as Trump claims it's his decision, not theirs; New York governor: Curve is continuing to flatten; Surgeon General: Virus "appears to be leveling off" in hotspots New York, New Jersey, Detroit and New Orleans; Results of large hydroxychloroquine study to be released next week; Sailor from USS Theodore Roosevelt dies of coronavirus; Major United States pork plant shuts down after hundreds of workers test positive for coronavirus; Photo shows bodies in vacant Detroit hospital room; Federal disaster in every state for first time in history; White House says Trump "is not firing Dr. Fauci" after president retweets call to fire Dr. Fauci; Experts' early earning ignored; New York Times: "red dawn" emails warned of approaching crisis while trump downplayed its seriousness; New York Times: "red dawn" health officials sounded alarm six weeks before Trump took aggressive action; New worries about shortages in United States food supply; CEO: United States meat supply "perilously" close to shortage;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 202044 min

Every state under disaster declaration for the first time in U.S. history; Trump: Testing all Americans is "not gonna happen"; IRS: First stimulus payments deposited today

Michigan: No traveling between residences allowed; Kentucky police to record license plates of Easter churchgoers; L.A. makes masks mandatory for employees & customers; New York has more cases than any single country outside of U.S.; Trump on reopening the country: "It's the biggest decision I've ever had to make; NYT article paints damning portrait of White House response; Trump on Feb. 27: Coronavirus is "going to disappear"; CNN: Wall Street friends pressuring Trump to open U.S. economy soon; NY's curve "continuing to flatten", reopening schools unclear; 714 members of the FDNY have tested positive for Covid-19; NYC Mayor announces public schools closed for rest of year; NYC Mayor, NY Governor disagree over who has authority to cancel NY public schools; Report: 21 states, 3 U.S. territories canceled school for rest of year; Widow misses husband's funeral after contracting coronavirus; Nurse made widow's final conversation with husband possible; Funeral homes overwhelmed by sudden spike in deaths; Former HHS SECY on lessons learned from swine flu pandemic; Hungary's PM uses pandemic to seize more power, crush dissent; How to win a fight against a virus that knows no boundaries; U.S. Coronavirus death toll surpasses 20,000; Dr. Fauci: "Now is no time to back off" social distancingTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 12, 202039 min

1.6 Million Coronavirus cases worldwide, 100,000+ deaths; Trump: Reopening country "biggest decision I've ever had to make"; Gov. Cuomo "cautiously optimistic" as hospitalization falls despite despite climbing death toll in New York

Coronavirus death toll surpasses 18,000 in U.S.; Despite progress, not the time to be pulling back "at all"; Prominent coronavirus model now says today peak day for new deaths; NYT: New models show cases spike if stay-at-home orders lifted after 30 days; Trump: May shut down country again if cases spike upon reopening; More coronavirus cases in New York than any country in the world; Dr. Birx: Encouraging signs but we haven't reached the peak; Dr. Fauci: antibody tests coming "In a week or so"; Florida Gov appears to correct false claim that there had been no fatalities nationwide under the age of 25; NY preparing for mass burials; President Trump's Wall Street friends press him to reopen U.S. economy; Cuomo: Large-scale testing will be "The key to reopening" economy; Cuomo: Private firms can't meet testing goals, need federal help; Task Force: Philadelphia, DC, Baltimore mayors changing the curves in their cities; Philadelphia mayor: People should not get complacent; Dr. Gupta answers your questions about the virusTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 202036 min

Awaiting coronavirus briefing; Coronavirus response: What California is doing right; Experts: Warming weather won't end pandemic;

Coronavirus death toll surpasses 16,000 in United States; White House task force: Baltimore, Philly and DC next coronavirus hot spots; 6.6 million in United States file jobless claims this week, 16.8 million in last three weeks; More coronavirus cases now in United States than Italy, Spain and France combined; Fauci: Summer vacations could be "in the cards... if we do the things that we need to do"; Cuomo: Current outbreak only "first wave of pandemic"; Sources: Trump to announce second task force focused on reopening economy; White House testing reporters attending today's briefing for coronavirus; California sees 1.9 percent drop of people in ICU; California governor: "Stay at home is working"; Federal reserve announces another $2.3 trillion loan package; Airlines and TSA report a 96 percent drop in United States air travel; Dr. Gupta answers your questions;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 10, 202037 min

Awaiting experts at coronavirus briefing; African Americans at higher risk for coronavirus; More than 400,000 coronavirus cases in the United States; Navy hospital ship in New York now taking coronavirus patients;

Coronavirus deaths surpass 14,000 in United States; White House model revises United States deaths by August from 80,000 to 60,000; Fauci: 100,000 deaths not inevitable; Birx: DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia could be new hot spots; Governor Cuomo: Curve flattening in New York despite highest daily death toll; Fauci: Planning for "re-entry into normality" not like "turning a light switch on and off"; CNN poll: 55 percent say government has done poor job stopping virus; Trump blames World Health Organization, China, governors and watchdogs for pandemic response; CNN poll: Six in 10 Americans now say economy is in poor shape, up 30 points since last month; Almost 6,000 cases in Detroit, at least 240 deaths; New preparations in Chicago as deaths surge; Louisiana population 33 percent African-American, 70 percent of coronavirus deaths African-American; Worries about new virus hot spots; One-on-one with hospital ship's captain; Crew member of hospital ship tests positive had not been in contact with patients; Global coronavirus cases pass 1.5 million; Dr. Gupta answers your questions;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 9, 202043 min

Awaiting White House coronavirus task force briefing; Surgeon General: African-Americans face "higher risk" of coronavirus; British Prime Minister Boris Johnson "stable" in ICU;

Coronavirus death toll tops 12,000 in United States; CDC director: United States coronavirus deaths could be "much lower" than 200,000 predicted by some models; White House Adviser Navarro circulated January memo warning of coronavirus catastrophe; Trump says he is aware of January memo warning of coronavirus catastrophe; Trump removes independent watchdog overseeing coronavirus emergency funds; Trump fires two inspector general in four days; 97 percent of Americans under stay-at-home orders; New York reports deadliest day of pandemic; Deaths surge in New York, new cases flattening; Acting navy secretary resigns after calling ousted aircraft carrier captain "stupid"; "Big disparity" in infections; Life after surviving the virus; Coronavirus survivors tell their stories; New York reports deadliest day of pandemic;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 8, 202050 min

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care with coronavirus; Coronavirus death toll tops 10,000 in United States; Awaiting White House coronavirus task force briefing; Louisiana cases jump again after weekend slowdown;

Governor Cuomo says "possible flattening of the curve" in New York but warns crisis is not over; Health and human services inspector warns of "widespread" and "severe" medical supply shortages; Wisconsin postpones Tuesday's elections as cases rise; California trying to organize states to work together, instead of competing, for supplies; White House continues to push anti-malaria drug against recommendation of medical experts; Surgeon General: This week is going to be "our Pearl Harbor moment, our 9/11 moment"; Fauci: up to 50 percent of those infected may not show symptoms; CNN obtains audio of Navy secretary blasting ousted commander as "stupid" in address to ship's crew; Source: Biden and Trump spoke by phone about coronavirus; Boston mayor hoping for end to "mixed messages"; Inside an emergency room; Life and death struggles in a hospital emergency room; First responders' challenges; Coronavirus hot spot; New Orleans mayor: Coroner's office is at capacity; Heroes face new hurdles; Coronavirus strains emergency services across United States;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 7, 202043 min

U.S. coronavirus cases top 305,000; death toll passes 8,200, Trump: captain's letter warning of ship outbreak "not appropriate", Trump continues to tout use of unproven drug

Trump accuses governors of playing political games with ventilators, NY governor: state could hit apex of new cases in next 7 days, Cuomo: not looking to spend a penny we didn't have to spend, NY mayor: we could have 5,000 people on ventilators next week, NY mayor calls for "national enlistment of medical personnel", NYC mayor: we may need 45,000 doctors to get through this crisis, NYC mayor: we need to add 60,000 hospital beds in next month, Dr. Birx: "This is the moment to not be going to the grocery store", Grocery rush leaves many shelves bare for low-income families, Thousands of doctors respond to Italy's call for help, Pregnant girlfriend of UK PM says she has coronavirus symptomsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 5, 202040 min

U.S. Coronavirus Cases Surpass 250,000; D.C. Mayor: Models show cases peaking in June or July

Source: Trump being urged to recommend all Americans Stay at Home; Source close to task force: Dr. Fauci & others urging Trump to consider nationwide stay-at-home recommendation; New York coronavirus cases surpass 100,000; Fauci: "Don't understand why" stay-at-home orders aren't in every state; 700,000+ jobs lost in March, worst monthly report since 2009; Trump says new recommendations on face masks coming; Ousted commander receives rousing sendoff from sailors on aircraft carrier struck by coronavirus; NY officials: days away from running out of ventilators, supplies; NY Gov orders shift in ventilators, protective gear to needy hospitals, say's he won't "let people die"; Maryland nursing home reports spike in cases and deaths; Maryland nursing home reports 77 cases and 5 deaths; White House Coronavirus task force briefing; Alabama becomes latest state to issue stay-at-home order; Trump: CDC recommends voluntary use of masks to prevent spread of virus; Source: In last-minute decision, Fauci excluded from briefingTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 4, 202051 min

Awaiting coronavirus task force briefing; Aircraft carrier commander relieved of duty for leaking memo on virus outbreak; Trump tests negative for coronavirus on second test;

Coronavirus cases surpass one million worldwide; Source close to task force: "Certainly possible" virus can spread through talking and breathing; Source: Thousands of ventilators in maintenance as federal government struggles to meet needs; Over 90 percent of Americans under stay-at-home orders; New York Governor: Enough ventilators in our stockpile to last six days; Defense Department seeks 100,000 body bags anticipating virus deaths; Record 6.6 million file jobless claims in one week; Case for wearing masks; Mnuchin commits to sending out stimulus checks in two weeks; Trump invokes Defense Production Act for a second time to increase ventilator production;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 3, 202056 min

United States reports 835 new deaths today, most in one day; Awaiting White House coronavirus briefing; Source: National stockpile deploying last round of protective gear;

United States coronavirus death toll doubles in three days; Trump changes position, now acknowledges virus is dire; Florida governor reverses course with new stay-at-home order; Trump predicts "painful" weeks ahead after saying virus "under control" two weeks ago; White House projects 100,000 to 240,000 Americans could die; Nearly nine out of ten Americans now under stay-at-home orders; Awaiting White House coronavirus briefing; Source close to task force: tougher measures implemented earlier "might have made a difference," despite what the White House is saying; Pence: We think Italy is closet comparison for United States projections; Pence casts blame on CDC, China for any delay in United States response; Sources: White House task force may soon recommend Americans wear masks; Wolf speaks with Vice President Pence; Pence: coronavirus could "largely" be "behind us" by early June; Pence argues national stay-at-home order still not necessary; Pence: "likely" second wave of virus in fall or winter; testing backlog; Documents show backlog of 160,000 tests at just one lab;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 2, 202050 min

Awaiting White House coronavirus briefing, Trump to unveil new distancing guidelines; Field hospitals preparing for expected surge of patients; White House coronavirus task force briefing;

United States reports 770+ new deaths today; total deaths top 3,700; Dr. Fauci to CNN: Would "lean towards" recommending public wear masks if it doesn't affect supply for medical workers; Makeshift tent hospital opening in New York City's Central Park; One new model estimates 2,000 United States deaths a day in mid-April; Trump to unveil new distancing guidelines, expected to cite models showing up to 200,000 death in United States; Parking garage becomes a field hospital; Doctor: patients are building up in corridors as nursing staff runs short and doctors fall ill; Dr. Fauci: White House task force is actively discussing if public should wear masks; Hospital ship preparing to receive patients;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 1, 202053 min

Awaiting White House coronavirus briefing; Trump: over one million Americans have been tested;

New one-day record with 486 United States deaths reported today, total dead nearing 3,000; Sources: Trump extended social distancing after health experts dire prediction, surge in deaths at New York City hospital; Navy hospital ship comfort arrives in New York; New York City mayor: 1,200 staff, 750 beds from comfort to be put into play immediately; Dr. Fauci stands by estimate 100,000 United States deaths possible; Trump extends social distancing guidelines until April 30, concedes United States death toll could be 100,000 or more; Trump: United States should reach "bottom of the hill" of outbreak by June 1; Governors tell Trump about lack of supplies including PPE and testing capabilities;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 20201h 1m

Coronavirus cases top 113,000 in U.S.; 650,000+ Worldwide; Trump considers short-term quarantine of parts of NY, NJ, CT; Italy Surpasses China in Number of Cases and Deaths

NY Governor: Trump ordered quarantine would be a declaration of war on states; President to make N.Y.-area quarantine decision "shortly"; Virus hotspots emerge around Detroit, Chicago, New Orleans; New Orleans at epicenter of Louisiana's rising case numbers; 1.5 million people packed into New Orleans for Mardi Gras; NOLA Mayor: "No red flags were given" to cancel Mardi Gras; Getting doctors the supplies they need; More than 200 million Americans in 25 states told to stay home; NY nurse stapled broken mask to help it last through shift; Grim milestones in Italy's fight against coronavirus; 51 Italian doctors dead after contracting the virus; 102 year old Italian woman recovers from coronavirus; The rush to make life saving ventilators; Gov. Cuomo: projections show NY could need 30,000 ventilators; Trump invoked DPA to require GM to produce ventilators; GM and Ventec announce partnership to produce ventilators; Doctors describe "apocalyptic" scenes at Queens hospital; 13 die of virus at one NYC hospital over 24 hour period; NY doctor: Today "worst" day; tomorrow will be "worse"; How the coronavirus is changing our lives; Coping with virus that's changing daily life across the USTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 29, 202040 min

Coronavirus cases top 113,000 in U.S., 650,000+ Worldwide; Trump considers short-term quarantine of parts of NY, NJ, CT; Italy Surpasses China in Number of Cases and Deaths

NY Governor: Trump ordered quarantine would be a declaration of war on states; President to make N.Y.-area quarantine decision "shortly"; Virus hotspots emerge around Detroit, Chicago, New Orleans; New Orleans at epicenter of Louisiana's rising case numbers; 1.5 million people packed into New Orleans for Mardi Gras; NOLA Mayor: "No red flags were given" to cancel Mardi Gras; Getting doctors the supplies they need; More than 200 million Americans in 25 states told to stay home; NY nurse stapled broken mask to help it last through shift; Grim milestones in Italy's fight against coronavirus; 51 Italian doctors dead after contracting the virus; 102 year old Italian woman recovers from coronavirus; The rush to make life saving ventilators; Gov. Cuomo: projections show NY could need 30,000 ventilators; Trump invoked DPA to require GM to produce ventilators; GM and Ventec announce partnership to produce ventilators; Doctors describe "apocalyptic" scenes at Queens hospital; 13 die of virus at one NYC hospital over 24 hour period; NY doctor: Today "worst" day; tomorrow will be "worse"; How the coronavirus is changing our lives; Coping with virus that's changing daily life across the USTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 29, 202040 min

Awaiting White House coronavirus briefing; World Health Organization: "Chronic Global Shortage" of protective gear an "Urgent Threat"; White House: Options for reopening parts of the U.S. not finalized

Awaiting White House coronavirus briefing; Under pressure from governors, Trump invokes defense production act, ordering GM to make ventilators; New hot spots emerge as U.S. leads world in cases; Officials concerned about emerging outbreaks in Detroit, New Orleans, Chicago, Miami, Dallas, Atlanta and Philadelphia; California sees 26% increase in one day; U.S now the epicenter with most coronavirus cases in world; Letter from Michigan hospital system details who gets life-saving care in "Worst-Case Scenario"; Bill Gates: "Extreme" Nationwide shutdown needed for 6-10 weeks; U.S. Navy hospital ship Mercy arrives in Los Angeles; New York Governor: Could see peak hospital demand in 21 days; At least four dead on cruise ship; Pence, Fauci say Trump's desire to reopen U.S. by Easter is "Aspirational"; Trump hasn't responded to Michigan Govenor's request for disaster declaration; Detroit emerging as new virus hot spot; No Democrats invited to White House coronavirus bill signing ceremony; Michigan has 3,600+ cases, at least 92 deaths; Michigan reports 801 new cases today, 32 more deaths; World Health Organization: "Chronic Global Shortage" of protective gear an "Urgent Threat"; Lack if protective gear endangers frontline medical workers; New York Representative: Nurse begged for more equipment, trained doctors; White House: Options for reopening parts of the U.S. not finalized; Experts' advice on caring for a virus patient at home; Dr. Gupta answers your questions about the virus; 102-year-old Italian woman recovers from coronavirus; White House coronavirus task force briefing;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 202042 min

Awaiting White House coronavirus briefing as United States death toll tops 1,100; 13 die of virus at one New York City hospital over 24-hour period;

Trump: will soon issue new guidelines on social distancing; Fauci: "You don't make the timeline, the virus makes the timeline"; New York City mayor: "race against time" at hospital where 13 died in 24 hours; 100 deaths in New York state in a single day; United States coronavirus death toll tops 1,100; At least five states report 500+ new cases today; Miami imposing curfew starting tomorrow; Louisiana sees spike in cases and deaths; Doctors describe "apocalyptic" scenes at hospital; Awaiting White House coronavirus briefing; Trump: will issue new guidelines on social distancing identifying high, medium and low-risk counties; Treasury Secy Mnuchin: 3.28 million new jobless claims"not relevant"; House to vote tomorrow on $2 trillion stimulus bill passed by senate; 500 new confirmed cases in Louisiana in 24 hours; Louisiana governor: New Orleans needs additional 1,000 ventilators; Louisiana working on staging hospital at New Orleans convention center; Official warns New Orleans food banks could be empty in days; Governor says 17 year old died from coronavirus in Louisiana; White House coronavirus task force briefing; New York doctor: today "worst" day, tomorrow will be "worse"; United States now has second-highest number of coronavirus cases globally, behind China;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 27, 202057 min

Awaiting White House coronavirus briefing; Senate yet to call vote on $2 trillion stimulus package; Sources: Pentagon orders 60-day freeze-in-place for overseas United States troops

United States sees deadliest day to date, at least 185 new deaths; New York governor says state needs 140,000 beds, only has 53,000, says evidence suggests social distancing is working; World Health Organization: still time for United States to "turn it around" and avoid becoming next epicenter of virus; Maryland governor: "vast majority" of cases are people in their 40s; At least 13 states reporting 100+ new cases today; At least 177 million in United States under stay-at-home orders; Hospital system in New York City sees tenfold increase in positive patients; New York governor: evidence of hospitalization rate slowing, social distancing may be working; World Health Organization: "significant" global shortage of medical supplies; Source close to task force says advisers urging trump to see Easter as "aspirational date" to reopen country; Stimulus bill hots road block in senate; United States asking other countries for everything from hand sanitizer to ventilators; Louisiana governor: New Orleans could run out of ventilators by April 1; Louisiana sees increase of 400+ cases in one day; What the $2 trillion stimulus means for you; World Health Organization: time to act was a month ago, but still an opportunity to control the virus; World Health Organization warns against easing restrictions too early; Wolf one-on-one with Speaker Pelosi; New York crisis sparks confrontations between Trump and Governor Cuomo; White House travelers from New York to isolate for 14 days; Dr. Gupta answers your questions;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 202044 min

Awaiting White House coronavirus briefing; Health workers tell of increasingly dangerous situation; 129 coronavirus deaths reported today, deadliest day so far in United States; Trump: Aiming for Easter to reopen country, decision will be based on "hard f

Los Angeles county reports first known child death from coronavirus in the United States; New York Governor: "What are we going to do with 400 ventilators when we need 30,000?"; World Health Organization: United States may be next epicenter of pandemic; Trump wants United States to reopen by Easter, says packed churches "would be a beautiful thing"; New York Governor: numbers of ill to spike higher and sooner than thought; New York Governor to FEMA: You pick the people who will die because you didn't send enough ventilators; Joint Chiefs CHMN: Crisis may last until June or July; Trump: "would love" to have United States reopen by Easter on April 12; Trump wants United States to reopen by Easter despite warnings by health officials; Trump: You can destroy a country by shutting it down; Nearly half United States population will be ordered to stay at home by midweek; New York Governor to Trump administration: "you pick the 26,000 people who are going to die because you only sent 400 ventilators"; Source close to coronavirus task force: rush to reopen country could result in shut down again; Trump wants United States to reopen by Easter, churches full; Trump: "This cure is worse than the problem"; Navy hospital ship mercy on its way to Los Angeles; Dangerous conditions; Finding a test; White House coronavirus task force briefing;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 25, 202048 min

Awaiting White House coronavirus briefing; World Health Organization warns against using "untested drugs"; Navy hospital ship heading to Los Angeles; 100+ coronavirus deaths in United States in single day;

United States coronavirus cases top 42,000 with 500+ deaths; Stay at home orders expected to cover 40 percent of Americans by midweek; Britain issues stay at home order; bans public gatherings, closes non-essential businesses; Mayor: New York City hospitals may run out of supplies in a week; Surgeon General warns: "This week, it's going to get bad"; Governor Cuomo: New York competing with other states for supplies; All New York hospitals ordered to increase bed capacity by 50 percent; Aides: Trump itching to ease social distancing after 15 days; Fauci on Trump: I can't jump in front of mic and push him down; New Jersey Governor: "critical need" for personal protection equipment; New Jersey Governor: "dramatic shortfall" in personal protection equipment; Experimental coronavirus drugs; Researchers identify 69 drugs to test on coronavirus; World Health Organization chief: pandemic is accelerating"; Trump suggests wearings with social distancing measures; Florida governor to issue executive order mandating 14-day self-isolation for travelers from New York and New Jersey; British PM Johnson tells citizens "you must stay home";To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 202037 min

Coronavirus cases top 300K worldwide; 22K cases in U.S.; Severe shortage of supplies hampers coronavirus testing; Unemployment claims soar amid pandemic layoffs

More than 80-million Americans told to stay home; Hospitals warn of shortages, closures without emergency aid; Emergency relief package could top $2 Trillion; U.S cases surpass 22,000 with nearly half in New York State; Pressure mounts for Trump to use defense production act; U.S. intel warned in January of likely pandemic; Doctors in two largest U.S. cities told to skip some coronavirus testing; Goldman Sachs warns of sudden and historic surge in layoffs; Italy death toll rises by 793, biggest one day jump in outbreak; Coronavirus cases top 300,000+ worldwide, 12,950 deaths; Coronavirus cases in Spain jump by 5,000 in last 24 hours; Parisians cheer health care workers from their balconies; People helping others get through the virus outbreak; Random acts of kindness amid coronavirus pandemicTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 22, 202040 min

CT, IL join NY, CA in ordering residents to stay home, Trump: "Governors are supposed to be doing a lot of this work", federal government "not a shipping clerk", New York City reports 29 deaths and 5,100+ Coronavirus cases

Dr. Fauci warns against over-optimism of drug Trump touts, Wolf one-on-one with White House Coronavirus coordinator, Italy deaths surge by 600+ in 24 hours, the largest one-day jump of the pandemic, Trump: using defense production act to get ventilators, masks and other equipment, NYC health care workers to preserve personal protective equipment, Governors, doctors sound alarm over medical supply shortages, Wolf speaks with New York Governor Cuomo, Head of Army Corps of Engineers says they can retrofit buildings into hospitals in 3 or 4 weeks, American Medical Association calls on Trump administration to address "critical shortages" of equipment and tests, NY governor takes "most drastic action" ordering 100% of non-essential workers to stay home, Trump: not currently considering a nationwide lockdown, Wolf speaks with lawmaker who tested positive for Coronavirus, Congressman with virus: I feel about as sick as I've ever been, Dr. Gupta answers your questions about the virus, 225 deaths in U.S., 17,750+ Coronavirus cases in U.S.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 202043 min

United States state department tells Americans not to travel abroad; CDC reports infections among younger and middle age adults; Former national security advisor joins Wolf;

170 coronavirus deaths in United States, 11,631 confirmed cases; United States state department notifies Americans to return home or "shelter in place for duration"; Mayor: New York City expected to run out of medical supplies in 2-3 weeks; FDA says anti-malaria drug has not yet been approved as a coronavirus treatment after Trump said it was; CDC recommends health care workers reuse masks in a "crisis" and use bandanas or scarves as a "last resort"; Trump: "Governors are supposed to be doing a lot of this work," federal government "not a shipping clerk"; New York Times: White House was warned last year United States wasn't ready for pandemic; Risks for young and middle age adults; Dr. Gupta answers your coronavirus questions; Global coronavirus update; Italy reports 3,400+ deaths, surpassing China's toll; Florida Governor: get off the beach; Dr. Gupta answers your questions about thee virus;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 202045 min