4 min agoNew York to shutter theaters and nightclubs amid coronavirus pandemic
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced tonight he will sign an executive order on Monday shutting down much of the city's famous nightlife. In a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus in New York, all nightclubs, movie theaters and concert venues will be ordered shut, De Blasio said in a statement. He added that all restaurants, bars and cafes would be limited to "food take-out and delivery." The order will go into effect from Tuesday at 9 a.m. It comes as the state of Pennsylvania has ordered all restaurants and bars to close their dine-in facilities in five counties from Monday for 14 days, according to a news release from Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf. Businesses that offer carry-out, delivery, and drive-through food and beverage service may continue to do so, but eating and drinking inside restaurants and bars is temporarily prohibited.
1 min agoHalf of coronavirus cases in France under intensive care are below the age of 60 Half of France's 300 coronavirus patients in intensive care are under the age of 60, according to the head of the country's national health agency. “We have counted this evening 300 serious cases in intensive care. We have serious cases also amid adults and let me remind you that more than 50% of people in intensive care are under 60," Jerome Salomon said at a news conference on Saturday. Salomon did not specify the age range of those under 60. As of Sunday, French health authorities said there are 5,423 confirmed cases in the country, with 127 deaths reported. That is an increase of 29 deaths and more that 1,300 cases from the day before, according to health authorities.
in agoChef José Andrés closes all Washington, DC, restaurants due to coronavirus From CNN's Gregory Clary Chef José Andrés is closing all of his restaurants around Washington, DC, but says some will open as, “Community Kitchens to offer to-go lunches for those who need a meal,” according to a series of tweets he sent today. Andrés went on to say those kitchens will expand across the country in the coming days and weeks. Andrés is known for opening kitchens in times of disaster, like when Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in 2017.
33 min agoMiami mayor says he's starting to feel the symptoms of coronavirus
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez learned Friday that he tested positive for coronavirus and he said he's already starting to feel the symptoms.
"You know it feels similar to the on set of a cold," he told CNN's Erin Burnett on Friday.
Suarez said he plans to share his experience in the hopes that "it calms people down because it's something I'm going through myself." The mayor went on to say that he's not sure where he caught the virus, but noted that he was recently in close proximity of someone who tested positive for the virus. In a statement that he released earlier, Suarez said, "If we did not shake hands or you did not come into contact with me if I coughed or sneezed, there is no action you need to take whatsoever. If we did, however, touch or shake hands, or if I sneezed or coughed near you since Monday, it is recommended that you self-isolate for 14 days, but you do not need to get tested."
12 min agoBoston and Miami airports will be used to divert passengers from European regions From CNN's Geneva Sands These are the other airports: California: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) California: Los Angeles International Airport, (LAX) Georgia: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Hawaii: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) Illinois: Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) Michigan: Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) New Jersey: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) New York: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Texas: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) Virginia: Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD) Washington state: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
2 min agoNew York now has more than 400 cases New York now has at least 421 cases of coronavirus, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said today. That’s an increase of at least 96 cases since the state's last update. The governor said 50 patients are currently hospitalized, which is a 12% rate. Eighteen are in intensive care. The governor said 28 labs will be authorized for testing in New York state. By next week, when they are up and running, the state will be able to run 6,000 tests per day. It will be a “dramatic increase” as New York is currently processing about 3,000 tests per day, Cuomo said. “Testing is the single most important things we can be doing right now," he added
1 min agoCalifornia's largest school districts will close starting Monday California's two largest school districts — Los Angeles Unified School District and the San Diego Unified School District — will close starting Monday due to the coronavirus pandemic. The districts said the decision was made in part "to prevent the spread of COVID-19." In a joint statement, LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner and SDUSD Superintendent Cindy Marten said the following:
“California has now entered a critical new phase in the fight to stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. There is evidence the virus is already present in the communities we serve, and our efforts now must be aimed at preventing its spread. We believe closing the state’s two largest school districts will make an important contribution to this effort. For that reason, we plan to close, effective Monday, March 16. Later today, we will be providing students, parents and staff with more information on our plans to continue providing learning opportunities for students during the closure. We have also directed staff at both districts to prepare to continue providing nutrition and other supports through family resource facilities.”
1 min agoBrazil's president says he tested negative for coronavirus From CNN’s Shasta Darlington in Sao Paulo and Helena DeMoura in Atlanta Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested negative for the novel coronavirus, according to a statement on his Facebook page. The test comes after Bolsonaro’s press secretary, Fabio Wajngarten, tested positive for the virus on Thursday. Bolsonaro and his team met with US President Trump at Mar-a-Lago last weekend. The group had dinner together with President Trump and his team. The aide was seen in a photograph standing next to President Trump.
14 min agoFDA gives emergency approval for new coronavirus test The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it is allowing emergency use of a novel coronavirus testing system designed by Roche Molecular Systems “within 24 hours of receiving the application,” the agency said. This is the first commercially distributed diagnostic test to receive an emergency use authorization during the COVID-19 outbreak, the FDA said.
“Laboratories can immediately run tests on Roche’s high-volume platform, which will greatly increase national testing capacity,” the agency said.
FDA also announced its allowing the New York State Department of Health to authorize some New York laboratories to test for the novel coronavirus after validating their tests. Generally, a lab would have to pursue emergency use authorization through the FDA The FDA granted this flexibility based on the urgent public health need for additional testing capability, according to a statement.
12 min ago Boston and Miami airports will be used to divert passengers from European regions From CNN's Geneva Sands Boston and Miami will be added to the list of 11 airports that are being used to divert passengers traveling to the US from European regions that are part of a travel ban, a senior official with US Customs and Border Protection said. The new airports — Miami International Airport and Logan International Airport — go into effect at 11:59 p.m. Friday, the senior official said on a press call, adding that "anyone already en route is not impacted by this," Some background: President Trump announced the ban during an address on Wednesday. The ban would affect most foreign nationals who were in Europe's Schengen Area — 26 countries stretching from Iceland to Greece — in the past 14 days. American citizens, green card holders, some family members and a few other groups are exempt from the travel ban but will face additional health screening and restrictions when they arrive. On Thursday, Vice President Mike Pence told CNN that Americans coming home will be funneled through 13 different airports. “They'll be screened and then we're going to ask every American and legal resident returning to the united states to self-quarantine for 14 days," Pence said. These are the other airports: California: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) California: Los Angeles International Airport, (LAX) Georgia: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Hawaii: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) Illinois: Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) Michigan: Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) New Jersey: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) New York: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Texas: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) Virginia: Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD) Washington state: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
17 min ago Brazilian president’s lawyer says she tested positive for coronavirus From CNN’s Taylor Barnes in Atlanta Attorney Karina Kufa, who reportedly traveled with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on his recent trip to the United States, tweeted Friday night that she tested positive for novel coronavirus. “My coronavirus exam came back positive. I returned yesterday from Miami and I isolated myself immediately when I learned about the state of @Fabiowoficial’s health,” she wrote, referring to Bolsonaro’s press secretary, Fabio Wajngarten, who tested positive for the virus on Thursday. “I am following the protocols and feeling well. Now I only need a few days of rest to get back in the fight again!” The Brazilian newspaper Estado de Sao Paulo, among other Brazilian media, reported that Kufa, who is Bolsonaro’s attorney and the treasurer of a political group launched by Bolsonaro, traveled with the Brazilian president on his recent trip to meet President Trump. An Instagram account under Kufa’s name includes an image that appears to be the lawyer standing next to an artistic rendering of Bolsonaro in the studio of Miami artist Romero Britto. The Brazilian presidency published an article about Bolsonaro’s visit to Britto’s studio that includes the president standing next to the same rendering. Earlier on Friday, Bolsonaro said that his own coronavirus test came back negative.
10 min ago Miami Beach closes portions of South Beach to reduce spread of coronavirus From CNN's Melissa Alonso Miami Beach city officials are closing portions of South Beach in an effort to reduce the spread of novel coronavirus, according to a city press release. City officials are "closing the beach from 7 to 10 streets," areas highly frequented by beach-goers. To enforce this, Miami Beach Police began clearing the beach at 5 p.m. ET Saturday, the release said. “Miami Beach is a popular vacation spot for spring breakers, yet with school closings and expanded spring breaks, the influx of visitors is extremely high,” said Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber. "It would be irresponsible for us not to limit crowd sizes in these public areas."
Several US states and cities have announced widespread mandatory closures as part of attempts to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Illinois, Ohio, Massachusetts, Washington and Pennsylvania are temporarily closing restaurants and bars, with some exceptions, while schools are closed in Schools have now been closed in 32 states as well as Los Angeles and New York City. New York announced earlier tonight that it would be closing all theaters and concert halls and only allowing takeaway food from restaurants. On its official Twitter account, the Baltimore City Health Department posted a simple but stark reminder of why social distancing is important amid the coronavirus pandemic.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced tonight he will sign an executive order on Monday shutting down much of the city's famous nightlife. In a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus in New York, all nightclubs, movie theaters and concert venues will be ordered shut, De Blasio said in a statement. He added that all restaurants, bars and cafes would be limited to "food take-out and delivery." The order will go into effect from Tuesday at 9 a.m. It comes as the state of Pennsylvania has ordered all restaurants and bars to close their dine-in facilities in five counties from Monday for 14 days, according to a news release from Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf. Businesses that offer carry-out, delivery, and drive-through food and beverage service may continue to do so, but eating and drinking inside restaurants and bars is temporarily prohibited.
1 min agoHalf of coronavirus cases in France under intensive care are below the age of 60 Half of France's 300 coronavirus patients in intensive care are under the age of 60, according to the head of the country's national health agency. “We have counted this evening 300 serious cases in intensive care. We have serious cases also amid adults and let me remind you that more than 50% of people in intensive care are under 60," Jerome Salomon said at a news conference on Saturday.
Salomon did not specify the age range of those under 60. As of Sunday, French health authorities said there are 5,423 confirmed cases in the country, with 127 deaths reported. That is an increase of 29 deaths and more that 1,300 cases from the day before, according to health authorities.
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in agoChef José Andrés closes all Washington, DC, restaurants due to coronavirus From CNN's Gregory Clary Chef José Andrés is closing all of his restaurants around Washington, DC, but says some will open as, “Community Kitchens to offer to-go lunches for those who need a meal,” according to a series of tweets he sent today. Andrés went on to say those kitchens will expand across the country in the coming days and weeks. Andrés is known for opening kitchens in times of disaster, like when Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in 2017.
33 min agoMiami mayor says he's starting to feel the symptoms of coronavirus
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez learned Friday that he tested positive for coronavirus and he said he's already starting to feel the symptoms.
Suarez said he plans to share his experience in the hopes that "it calms people down because it's something I'm going through myself." The mayor went on to say that he's not sure where he caught the virus, but noted that he was recently in close proximity of someone who tested positive for the virus. In a statement that he released earlier, Suarez said, "If we did not shake hands or you did not come into contact with me if I coughed or sneezed, there is no action you need to take whatsoever. If we did, however, touch or shake hands, or if I sneezed or coughed near you since Monday, it is recommended that you self-isolate for 14 days, but you do not need to get tested."
12 min agoBoston and Miami airports will be used to divert passengers from European regions From CNN's Geneva Sands These are the other airports:
California: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
California: Los Angeles International Airport, (LAX)
Georgia: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hawaii: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Illinois: Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
Michigan: Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
New Jersey: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
New York: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Texas: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Virginia: Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Washington state: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
2 min agoNew York now has more than 400 cases New York now has at least 421 cases of coronavirus, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said today. That’s an increase of at least 96 cases since the state's last update. The governor said 50 patients are currently hospitalized, which is a 12% rate. Eighteen are in intensive care. The governor said 28 labs will be authorized for testing in New York state. By next week, when they are up and running, the state will be able to run 6,000 tests per day. It will be a “dramatic increase” as New York is currently processing about 3,000 tests per day, Cuomo said. “Testing is the single most important things we can be doing right now," he added
1 min agoCalifornia's largest school districts will close starting Monday
California's two largest school districts — Los Angeles Unified School District and the San Diego Unified School District — will close starting Monday due to the coronavirus pandemic. The districts said the decision was made in part "to prevent the spread of COVID-19." In a joint statement, LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner and SDUSD Superintendent Cindy Marten said the following:
1 min agoBrazil's president says he tested negative for coronavirus From CNN’s Shasta Darlington in Sao Paulo and Helena DeMoura in Atlanta Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested negative for the novel coronavirus, according to a statement on his Facebook page. The test comes after Bolsonaro’s press secretary, Fabio Wajngarten, tested positive for the virus on Thursday. Bolsonaro and his team met with US President Trump at Mar-a-Lago last weekend. The group had dinner together with President Trump and his team. The aide was seen in a photograph standing next to President Trump.
14 min agoFDA gives emergency approval for new coronavirus test The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it is allowing emergency use of a novel coronavirus testing system designed by Roche Molecular Systems “within 24 hours of receiving the application,” the agency said. This is the first commercially distributed diagnostic test to receive an emergency use authorization during the COVID-19 outbreak, the FDA said.
FDA also announced its allowing the New York State Department of Health to authorize some New York laboratories to test for the novel coronavirus after validating their tests. Generally, a lab would have to pursue emergency use authorization through the FDA The FDA granted this flexibility based on the urgent public health need for additional testing capability, according to a statement.
他说fake news
Agree! 牛的是私企Government is shit
谣言
DR Fauci说不是，不需要CDC允许，如果医生这么认为，说明资讯落后了。
天啊。
他是先去了以色列又去迈阿密，所以不知道源头在哪里吧！ 以他的时间点了掐指一算，迈阿密最近才爆盆不大可能吧
法国大约15%的人60岁以上：https://www.statista.com/statistics/464032/distribution-population-age-group-france/ 假设病毒感染随机的话，这说明六十岁以上的重症率是六十岁以下的5.5倍左右，还是很吓人的。