Latest coronavirus news: El Salvador proposes gradual reopening
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7:30 p.m.
El Salvador President Bukele proposes gradual reopening of economy starting June 6 amid the coronavirus outbreak.
El presidente @nayibbukele le dice a los alcaldes que la reapertura de la economía debe ser gradual y ordenada, no de golpe porque eso "sólo traería la muerte para el país".
— Noticias 4Visión (@noticias4vision) May 20, 2020
La propuesta del gobierno es que se busque esa reactivación a partir del 6 de junio próximo. #N4V pic.twitter.com/u64sDnk3TA
6:30 p.m.
Dr. Robert Redfield said that CDC is working with states on the “need for substantial augmentation of that public health workforce” for contact tracing, among other issues.
— Betsy Klein (@betsy_klein) May 20, 2020
Giroir: “If you’re highly suspicious a patient has COVID or has been closely exposed & it’s a negative test, you might want to repeat that with another test in the laboratory. We’re still acquiring them, we’re still using them heavily throughout the US government.” (including WH)
— Betsy Klein (@betsy_klein) May 20, 2020
6:10 p.m.
Anti-Trump coronavirus protest across from the White House— big procession of honking cars, some with “Trump lies, people die” signs on them. And other protesters lining up mock body bags in Lafayette Park in front of the White House
— (@JDiamond1)May 20 2020
6:01 p.m.
According to the Ministry of Health, another 888 Brazilians lost the battle to the covid-19 in the last 24 hours alone, bringing the total number of deaths in Brazil to 18,859. São Paulo is the federation unit with the highest number of victims, 5,363 = /
— (@GeorgMarques)May 20 2020
5:04 p.m.
President Trump says he finishes his hydroxychloroquine prescription in about two days.
— (@kaitlancollins)May 20 2020
4:44 p.m.
SC tourist sites, attractions can reopen ahead of Memorial Day weekend, McMaster says https://t.co/2NIIJe5cuB #readlocal #coronavirus #sctweets
— (@JoeBReporter)May 20 2020
3:38 p.m.
VP says it should be welcome news to outdoor attractions in Florida that sunlight and humidity significantly reduce the half-life of Coronavirus on surfaces.
— (@markknoller)May 20 2020
1:12 p.m.
An additional 168 people have died in New Jersey from #COVID19.
— Peter Planamente (@plana_journ) May 20, 2020
The statewide total is now 10,747. #NJ pic.twitter.com/rHHqEyLlic
12:50 p.m.
Sources from Walt Disney World tell me: "We are confident we'll be hosting the NBA in some fashion. It may not be the entire league, but we believe the NBA will be here to at least finish part of their season. Still hurdles to cross, but we are preparing as if that is the case."
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) May 20, 2020
12:48 p.m.
The NBA has Orlando/Disney World as a clear frontrunner for return-to-play site for resuming 2019-20 season, sources tell me and @sam_amick. Orlando has gained significant seriousness among other cites such as Las Vegas.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 20, 2020
12:40 p.m.
COVID-19 UPDATE: 263 cases confirmed, 16 new deaths; 11,967 cases and 570 deaths total >>https://t.co/Sp7aY0tiXr pic.twitter.com/MwUw45vDdb
— wdam (@wdam) May 20, 2020
12:25 p.m.
#UPDATE: North Carolina is reporting 20,122 positive cases of #coronavirus in all 100 counties across the state. As of the end of day on May 19th there were 19,700 cases reported. This is an increase of 422 cases since Tuesday. MORE: https://t.co/zBW6m1NhHX #WCCB #ncnews #covid19
— WCCB Charlotte's CW (@WCCBCharlotte) May 20, 2020
11:36 a.m.
Hospitalizations are down, new COVID hospitalization cases are down. 112 people have died in the last 24 hours in New York.
— Nick Reisman (@NickReisman) May 20, 2020
10:56 a.m.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN TO EXTEND SUSPENSION OF SAILINGS THROUGH JULY
— Zr1Trader (@ZR1Trader) May 20, 2020
10:45 a.m.
*ROYAL CARIBBEAN CEO SAYS DOESN'T KNOW WHEN CRUISING TO RESTART
— CÆTUS (@caetuscap) May 20, 2020
*ROYAL CARIBBEAN CFO: CRUISE BOOKINGS DRIVEN BY NEW PURCHASES $RCL
*ROYAL CARIBBEAN CFO: BOOKINGS NOT JUST CANCELLATION CREDITS
7:51 a.m.
Delta Ceo Says 60% Load Cap Is Helping With Social Distancing Policies -Fox Business Network
— First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) May 20, 2020
6:33 a.m.
Top Republicans on Capitol Hill are pumping the brakes on new coronavirus stimulus spending days after House Democrats pushed forward with a sweeping relief package, underscoring a deep partisan divide as the nation grapples with the pandemic. https://t.co/BMG3F41JUX
— CNN (@CNN) May 20, 2020