- Death toll rises: The novel coronavirus has killed more than 6,400 worldwide, according to an estimate from John Hopkins University, which is tracking cases reported by the World Health Organization and additional sources.
- US cases climb: There are at least 3,400 coronavirus infections in the US, according to a count by CNN Health, and 65 people have died. The US has declared a national emergency.
Trump, Pence, and the Coronavirus warriors held a bigly press briefing where Trump claimed, with a straight face, that the “US has ‘tremendous control’ of the coronavirus.”
“It’s a very contagious virus. It’s incredible. But it’s something we have tremendous control of.”
Facts, they matter: Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said in his own comments after Trump left the room:
“The worst is yet ahead for us. It is how we respond to that challenge that is going to determine what the ultimate end point is going to be. We have a very, very critical point now.”
Government official: Coronavirus vaccine trial starts Monday
- Pence says new guidelines on curfews and social distancing to come Monday
Speaking of governors:
Faced with mounting coronavirus infections, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday issued sweeping new restrictions in California, calling for home isolation of everyone in the state over age 65 and people with chronic disease, both high-risk populations.
He also asked for closure of bars, wineries, night clubs and brew pubs, and called for restaurants to reduce their occupancy by half. He called that “deep social distancing” and a “pragmatic response to the moment.”
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- States Order Bars and Restaurants Closed.
- Trump congratulated the Federal Reserve for its slashing rates to nearly zero.
- Lowering interest rates is supposed to help goose the economy by making it cheaper for households and businesses to borrow money, which they will hopefully use to buy houses, cars and invest in new plants and equipment.
“It makes me very happy.”
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As Trump announced the bigly rate cut, “stock futures drop — hit ‘limit down’ — even as Fed slashes rates; Dow futures off 1,000 points.”
- No gatherings of 50 or more for now, urges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Italy’s deaths jump, Germany closes borders and restrictions multiply around the world.
- At airports, passengers describe long waits and confusion.
- Las Vegas resorts begin to shut down operations
- First US Navy sailor tests positive for virus aboard ship.
Daniel Goldman the lawyer who was a fixture on television during President Donald Trump’s impeachment proceedings tweeted on Sunday that he has tested positive for coronavirus and is recovering.
Germany Confirms Trump Tried to Buy Company Developing Coronavirus Vaccine
This didn’t age well:
